This section lists all of Elton John's standard album releases that were issued for the global market. Most are original studio albums, with the occasional greatest hits compilation, or live album. Because of the countless markets, label changes, media formats, re-presses and re-releases for each album, labels and catalog numbers are not printed here. The albums are listed in chronological order of year of original release. The album cover artwork represents what was used for the US or UK pressing, though most countries around the world also used the same or similar sleeve design. Regional variations in design or tracks are referenced where appropriate.