Stories: The John Elefante Collection (2-LP Gold Vinyl / CD)

Pre-Orders Start Friday May 1 at 10am EST

Stories: The John Elefante Collection

• 19 Songs Curated by John Elefante on CD and 2xLP Gold Vinyl Gatefold

• The first 150 CD come Autographed by John and hand-numbered to 150

• The first 100 Vinyl come with a autographed print and hand-numbered to 100 (drawing/print by Rudy Gruenke)

• Both include over 50 archival photos many from John's personal collection, including photos of his brother Dino playing a plywood guitar, John with many celebrities and artist and well of photos of John's early band, Pacifica. 

The Voice. The Story. The Legacy.

Stories: The John Elefante Collection (2-LP Gold Vinyl / CD)

It has been said that John Elefante could sing the phone book and people would listen. Very few voices in the history of rock carry the command, power, and soul that John’s voice possesses. It is no wonder the iconic group Kansas tapped him to lead the band during one of their most pivotal eras.

John has enjoyed a storied career, but Kansas was only the beginning. Alongside his brother Dino, John was the mastermind behind the Christian rock powerhouse Mastedon, releasing two seminal albums in 1989 and 1990 that set the industry into a frenzy. Together, the brothers built one of Nashville’s greatest recording landmarks, The Sound Kitchen, where they crafted hits for some of the biggest acts of our time.

Between his acclaimed solo albums—Windows of Heaven, Corridors, Defying Gravity, On My Way to the Sun, and The Amazing Grace—and his work as a producer, John’s influence is woven into the fabric of modern music. His production work with Allies, Sweet Comfort Band, and Barren Cross caught the ear of Petra’s Bob Hartman; when Back to the Street was released in 1986, the phrase "Produced by John and Dino Elefante" became the gold-standard indicator of production quality. With over 100 major-label albums produced (many on their own Pakaderm Records label) and guest appearances ranging from the St. Elmo’s Fire soundtrack to duets with Lou Gramm and Sandi Patty, John has earned 3 Grammys, 8 Dove Awards, and an Emmy.

Stories: The John Elefante Collection

Stories: The John Elefante Collection is the ultimate culmination of this extraordinary journey. These 19 tracks, hand-curated by John himself, span his historic career. The journey begins with a brand-new recording of the Kansas hit "Chasing Shadows" and includes a re-recorded version of "Dust in the Wind," highlights from Mastedon and Kansas, and his finest solo moments, concluding with the 12-minute progressive rock masterpiece, "This Is How The Story Goes."

This is not a mere compilation; it is a story from front to back, spanning a career most only dream of.

Physical Edition Details:

• Deluxe 2-LP Gold Vinyl: Housed in a premium Gatefold jacket with a two-sided insert featuring over 50 photos from John’s personal collection.

• Jewel Case CD: Includes a massive 16-page booklet featuring over 50 photos from John’s personal collection.

• Exclusive Essay: Both versions feature a 1,400-word essay titled This Is How The Story Goes, written by close friend and "super-fan" Brian Dollar.

• Rare Archives: See John’s first band, Pacifica, and a legendary photo of Dino playing a plywood guitar and many more faces you might recognize.

A Note from Girder Music

On a personal note, John is one of the kindest and most professional individuals I have ever had the privilege of doing business with. His talent is legendary, his work is undeniable, and his friendship is cherished. John, thank you for allowing us at Girder to share in just a small part of your incredible story.

Pre-Order Incentives. 

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• First 150 CDs: Autographed and hand-numbered by John Elefante.
  Be one of the first 150 and get a autographed and hand-numbered edition of the CD. It won't cost more. It's the same price, but it's extremely limited to just the first 150. 

• First 100 Vinyl: Includes an exclusive 12x12" print/drawing by Rudy Gruenke, hand-numbered and autographed by John Elefante. This version will be $10 more than just the standard price. 

• The vinyl will be $39.98 / $49.98 with Print (2xLP Gold)
• The CD will be $18.00, yes even the autographed and numbered version.
  
• Release date is August 7th, 2026

Tracks

1. Chasing Shadows (4:48) Unreleased Re-Recorded Version
2. Hold Me In Your Arms (3:46) Windows of Heaven
3. On My Way To The Sun (5:08) On My Way To the Sun
4.  If You Just Believe (4:42) Defying Gravity
5. Taken Down Below (4:33) Mastedon Lofcaudio (Have)
6. Corridors (4:40) Corridors
7. Fight Fire With Fire (3:40) Kansas Drastic Measures
8. Stronger Now (4:40) The Amazing Grace
9. Pass The Flame (5:35) Defying Gravity
10. That's Why God Made The Moon (5:56) Windows of Heaven
11. Play the Game Tonight (3:27) Kansas Vinyl Confessions
12. Young And Innocent (4:41) – St. Elmo’s Fire Soundtrack
13. This Is What Love Is (4:58) Windows of Heaven
14. Not Just Any Other Day (4:56)  Corridors
15.  This Time (5:06) On My Way To the Sun
16. Hello, My Good Friend (5:08) Windows of Heaven
17. Revolution of Mind (4:05) Mastedon 3 / Revolution of Mind
18. Dust in the Wind (4:09) Re-Recorded Version
19. This Is How the Story Goes (11:06) On My Way To the Sun