Elton John - Ice On Fire Original 1985 UK Pressing Vinyl LP with Lyric Inner Sleeve (HISPD 26)

Immerse your sound system in classic 1980s pop-rock history with this authentic 1985 first UK pressing of Elton John's nineteenth studio album, "Ice On Fire." Released under The Rocket Record Company (HISPD 26), this landmark 10-track LP features the international smash-hit single "Nikita" alongside stellar collaborations featuring guest performances from George Michael, Nik Kershaw, and John Deacon & Roger Taylor of Queen.

Meticulously hand-selected and fully inspected for vinyl collectors, this album comes complete with its original illustrated card picture sleeve and the custom printed lyric inner dust jacket. A quintessential spin for anyone archiving premium 1980s British music history

• Vinyl Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+). The vinyl retains a brilliant glossy sheen with only minor, superficial paper scuffs and light hair-line marks visible under directional light. Labels are pristine, clean, and free from writing, showing minimal spindle trails on Side One. Plays through beautifully with typical light, non-intrusive vintage surface crackle during introductory dead-wax sequences.
• Sleeve / Packaging Condition: Very Good (VG). The original gloss-finished outer cardboard sleeve is strong, firm, and fully intact. Displays typical light vintage storage wear including gentle edge scuffing, faint corner softening, and fractional ringwear highlights across the rear panel. The original paper lyric inner sleeve remains fully functional with only minimal aging and clean seams

• Format: 12-Inch Vinyl LP Album
• Speed: 33⅓ RPM
• Record Label: The Rocket Record Company / Phonogram Ltd
• Catalogue Number: HISPD 26 (826 213-1)
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom (UK Pressing)
• Audio Channel: Stereo
• Matrix / Runout Identifiers: HISPD 26 A4 / HISPD 26 B5 (Typical First Press variants)
• Barcode Decal: 042282621313