Elton John - "Tumbleweed Connection" [Green Splatter 180g LP] Tumbleweed Connection is the third studio album by Elton John. Best known for tracks "Burn Down The Mission" and "Amoreena," the album was recorded at Trident Studios, London in March 1970 and released in October of the same year. Remastered in 2017 by Bob Ludwig and cut at Abbey Road Studios. Hand-pressed on green splatter color 180g vinyl and housed in a clear PVC sleeve with backing card and obi-strip. Limited Edition Limited colored vinyl LP pressing. 1970 release from the iconic British singer-songwriter.