Regimental Sgt. Zippo

Originally slated for release in 1968, Elton John scrapped Regimental Sgt. Zippo in favor of Empty Sky, the LP that became his official debut in 1969.

This album of psychedelic, Beatles-inspired Taupin/John songs was shelved at the very start of Elton’s career, but it has a naive charm and shows hints of what was to come

The flamboyant pop star’s debut was shelved. Finally it’s here, for one day only – a fascinating, if patchy, dose of Sixties fun