Discography 1982

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1982

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The Continuous History of Rock and Roll (Show #18: Modern Rock)
various artists

Pump It Up - EC+A

1982-02-__; 2xLP; Rolling Stone Magazine Productions RSMP 82-18 (US radio promo)

This was for broadcast on 6th & 7th Feb. 1982. Side 4 also contains an ad for a Costello feature.

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I'm Your Toy single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

I'm Your Toy (live) (Ethridge/Parsons) (3:47)
Cry, Cry, Cry (Johnny Cash) (2:49) - EC+A
Wondering (Joe Werner) (2:21) - EC+A

1982-04-02; 7"; F-Beat XX21 (UK, ps)

"I'm Your Toy" was arranged & conducted by Robert Kirby & recorded at The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1982-01-07.
"CCC" & "W" produced by Billy Sherrill.
Reached #51 in UK charts

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I'm Your Toy single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

I'm Your Toy (live) (Ethridge/Parsons) (3:58)
My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You (Ross/Wills) (2:02) - EC+A
Blues Keep Calling (Janis Martin) (2:06) - EC+A
Honky Tonk Girl (Loretta Lynn) (2:25) - EC+A

1982-04-02; 12"; F-Beat XX21T (UK, ps)

Mixed by EC & Paul Bass.
"I'm Your Toy" was recorded at The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1982-01-07.

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You Little Fool single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

You Little Fool
Big Sister
The Stamping Ground - The Emotional Toothpaste

1982-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX26 (UK, ps)
1982-__-__; 7"; (Holland, ps)

Initial copies of sleeve credited all production to "Geoff Emerick from an original idea by EC". This was later corrected, crediting Nick Lowe with the production of "Big Sister", and EC with "TSG".
Reached #52 in UK charts

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IbMePdErRoIoAmL
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Beyond Belief (2:32)
Tears Before Bedtime (2:58)
Shabby Doll (4:43)
The Long Honeymoon (4:13)
Man Out Of Time (5:25)
Almost Blue (2:42)
...And In Every Home (3:20)
The Loved Ones (2:47)
Human Hands (2:42)
Kid About It (2:41)
Little Savage (2:36)
Boy With A Problem (EC/Chris Difford) (2:07)
Pidgin English (3:55)
You Little Fool (3:06)
Town Cryer (4:10)

(51:04)
1982-07-02; LP; F-Beat XXLP17 (UK)
1982-07-02; MC; F-Beat XXC 17 (UK)
1982-07-02; LP; Columbia 38157 (US, also issued as promo with embossed gold lettering)
1982-__-__; LP; F-Beat FB K 58490/XXLP17 (Germany)
1983-__-__; LP; Columbia HC-48157 (half-speed master)
19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat/Warner-Pioneer P-11241 (Japan)
19__-__-__; MC; F-Beat M5XLP 17 (Australia)
1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 36
1984-04-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 36
1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 36
19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5107 (Australia)
19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5107 (Australia)

Produced by Geoff Emerick from an original idea by EC, assisted by Jon Jacobs.
Original LP inner sleeve contained lyrics. On the original UK release the inner sleeve has a hole on one side where the record label shows through, and the lyrics missing because of the hole were printed on the label on side 1 of the record. So when the record was in the inner sleeve the lyrics were complete.
Reached #6 in UK charts, & #30 in the US.

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A Conversation With Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:

chat (10:05)
Beyond Belief (2:37)
chat (3:01)
Tears Before Bedtime (3:00)
chat (0:55)
Shabby Doll (4:50)
chat (2:07)
The Long Honeymoon (4:16)

Side 2:

chat (3:15)
Man Out Of Time (5:32)
chat (1:41)
Almost Blue (2:47)
chat (4:00)
...And In Every Home (3:27)

Side 3:

chat (1:12)
The Loved Ones (2:51)
chat (0:34)
Human Hands (2:48)
chat (1:54)
Kid About It (2:49)
chat (2:39)
Little Savage (2:41)
chat (3:45)
Boy With A Problem (EC/Chris Difford) (2:12)

Side 4:

chat (6:58)
Pidgin English (4:06)
chat (2:34)
You Little Fool (3:13)
chat (4:18)
Town Cryer (4:22)
chat (2:55)

(103:24)
1982-06-__; 2xLP; F-Beat E.C.CHAT 2 (UK promo, single sleeve)

This is a double LP in a single LP sleeve. Before each track EC describes the writing, recording, arranging and mixing of the record in enormous detail - explaining the thinking behind otherwise impenetrable lyrics. The front cover contains the same David Bailey photo as on the "Man Out Of Time" 12". These were numbered on the back, and most were signed by EC on the front in blue felt pen.

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Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Man Out Of Time
Man Out Of Time

1982-07-__; 7"; Columbia 18-03202 (US white label promo)

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Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Man Out Of Time (5:20)
Town Cryer (alternate fast version) (2:13)

1982-07-30; 7"; F-Beat XX28 (UK, ps)
1982-07-__; 7"; Columbia 18-03202 (USA)

"TC" produced by Geoff Emerick
Reached #58 in UK charts.

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Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Man Out Of Time - EC+A
Town Cryer (alternate fast version) - EC+A
Imperial Bedroom - Napoleon Dynamite & the Royal Guard

1982-07-23; 12"; F-Beat XX28T (UK, ps)

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Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Man Out Of Time (DJ edit) (3:57)
Elvis Costello introduces 'Man Out Of Time'
Man Out Of Time (5:32)

1982-07-__; 7"; F-Beat XX28DJ (UK, promo)

The 'introduction' track is an edited version of Costello's spoken intro on the 2xLP A Conversation With Elvis Costello.

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Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Man Out Of Time (4:30)

1982-07-__; 7"; Columbia CNR-03269 (US, special price, 1-sided)

The intro and outro have been removed on this version.

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Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Man Out Of Time
Town Cryer

1982-__-__; 7"; F-Beat 24 9983-7 (Spanish promo, ps. "Man Out Of Time" has been given the title "Hombre Desfasado"!)

The intro and outro to "MOOT" have been removed on this version.
"TC" produced by Geoff Emerick

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Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Man Out Of Time - EC+A
Town Cryer - EC+A

1982-__-__; 7"; F-Beat 24 9983-7 (Spain)

The intro and outro to "MOOT" have been removed on this version.

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Excerpts From Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Beyond Belief
Man Out Of Time
Pidgin English
...And In Every Home

1982-08-__; 12"; F-Beat EC-2 (UK white label promo)

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Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Man Out Of Time
Beyond Belief

1982-__-__; 12"; Columbia AS-1510 (US white label promo)

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From Head To Toe single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

From Head To Toe (Smokey Robinson) (2:33)
The World Of Broken Hearts (Pomus/Shuman) (3:01)

1982-09-10; 7"; F-Beat XX30 (UK, ps)

Both tracks produced by EC assisted by Paul Bass.
"FHTT" was originally recorded by Chris Clark, though EC was more familiar with the Escorts' UK cover.
EC found "TWOBH" on an old Amen Corner LP.
Some copies marketed with a free copy of the Get Happy!! LP.
Reached #43 in UK charts.

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Almost New
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

I'm Your Toy (live /w RPO) (Ethridge/Parsons)
Accidents Will Happen (live at Hollywood High)
Alison (live at Hollywood High)
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones)
Green Shirt
Pump It Up
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe)

1982-09-__; LP; F-Beat ELVIS 82 (Australian/New Zealand mini-LP)

Released to coincide with the 1982 tour.

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NME Mighty Reel
various artists

Town Cryer (alternate fast version) (2:08) - EC+A

1982-09-18; MC; NME 004 (UK)

This was a cassette offered to readers of New Musical Express.

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Party Party single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions with the Royal Guard Horns / Bananarama

Party Party - EC+A w/ the Royal Guard Horns
No Feelings - Bananarama

1982-11-__; 7"; A&M PARTY 5 (UK promo)

This single is part of The Party Party Pack (A&M PARTY 1-6), a 6x7" set containing 12 of the 13 tracks from the soundtrack album (all but Madness' "Driving In My Car").

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Party Party single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions with the Royal Guard Horns

Party Party (3:13) - EC+A with the Royal Guard Horns
Imperial Bedroom (2:48) - EC (credited to EC+A)

1982-12-03; 7"; A&M AMS 8267 (ps, also issued as promo)
1982-__-__; 7"; A&M K-8951 (Australia, no ps)
1982-__-__; 7"; A&M AMS 9252 (Spain, ps /w lyrics)

"PP" produced by EC & Colin Fairley, "IB" produced by EC.
Reached #48 in UK charts.

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Party Party soundtrack
various artists

Party Party (3:12) - EC+A w/ the Royal Guard Horns

(42:28)
1982-12-__; LP; A&M AMLH 68551
1982-12-__; MC; A&M 68551
1982-__-__; LP; A&M SP-3212 (USA)
1982-__-__; LP; A&M AMP 28067 (Japan)
1982-__-__; LP; Hallmark SHM 3157
1989-03-21; CD; A&M D20Y 4030 (Japan)
1995-__-__; CD; Spectrum Music/Karussell 551440-2 (Germany/UK)

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Shabby Doll single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Shabby Doll
Imperial Bedroom

1982-__-__; 7"; F-Beat 102 832 (France, ps)

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Viva England
Elvis Costello

1982-__-__; LP; Discos Victoria VLP-27/22LO460 (Spain)

The album My Aim Is True wasn't released in Spain until it appeared with this new title. It included the track "Watching The Detectives". (see My Aim Is True (A06)).

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Action Trax 1
various artists

Sweet Dreams - EC+A

1982-__-__; LP: K-Tel NE 1162
1982-__-__; MC; K-Tel CE 2162

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Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner
various artists

-- Interview only --

1982-__-__; 2xLP; Westwood One OTR 82-34 (US radio promo)

This release also contains conversation and commercials.