Elton John - Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper (Record Store Day)

In May 1977, Elton John took the stage at London’s iconic Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper for a 6 show residency. These performances were the first Elton-and-Ray only shows and featured the first live debuts of tracks; “Roy Rogers”, “Cage The Songbird”, “Idol” and “I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)”.

Record Store Day 2025 delivers the first-ever official vinyl release, featuring a selection of highlights from the show curated by Elton John including “Sweet Painted Lady”, “Idol”, “Dan Dare” and more.

Exclusive vinyl produced by EMI Records in celebration of Record Store Day 2025. Only 5000 copies worldwide.

TRACKLISTING:

SIDE A

1. The Greatest Discovery 
2. Border Song
3. Cage The Songbird 
4. Where To Now St. Peter?
5. Ticking 
6. Better Off Dead w/ Ray Cooper

SIDE B

1. Sweet Painted Lady
2. Tonight w/Ray Cooper
3. Idol w/Ray Cooper
4. I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) w/Ray Cooper 
5. Roy Rogers 
6. Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)