Discography 1995-1999

From The Elvis Costello Wiki

1977-1979 • 1980-1984 • 1985-1989 • 1990-1994 • 1995-1999 • 2000-2004 • 2005-2009 • 2010-2013 • New releases
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994
1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999

Originally compiled by Paul Hosken

Key to format:
7" - 7 inch single
10" - 10 inch maxi single
12" - 12 inch maxi single
8T - 8-track tape
DAT - DAT cassette
CD - compact disc
CD3 - 3" maxi CD
CD5 - 5" maxi CD
LP - album
MC - music cassette
R2R - reel-to-reel

Key to artist:
EC - Elvis Costello
EC+A - Elvis Costello & the Attractions
EC+I - Elvis Costello & the Imposters
EC+R5 - Elvis Costello & the Rude 5

Notes:

All tracks are composed by EC, except where otherwise stated.
The times for CD tracks are taken from the CD player display, while for vinyl it is taken from the label or cover. In the case of records on the Stiff label these times are to be taken with a pinch of salt! (e.g: On A02 "Alison" is over 3 mins. long and not 2:00 as stated on label).
The character '*' in column 2 denotes that this release is required if you want to have a copy of every song that EC has released. Where there is a choice of releases for a particular song a letter follows the '*':

*a -A01, -A10, D17 or I11 for "Radio Sweetheart (single mix)"

*b -D10 or -D11 for "Stranger In The House" (/w G.Jones)

*c -F08, -F09 or -F18 for "Town Cryer (alt. fast version)"

*d -F19, -F20 or -F21 for "Party Party"

*e -I06, -I07, -I08, -I09 or -T40 for "Living A Little, Laughing A Little"

*f -J18 (UK release) or -M22 for "Uncomplicated (UK version)"

*g -J20 or -J21 for "The End Of The Rainbow"

*h -K07 or -L02 for "Many Rivers To Cross (live)"

*i -M12, -M18, -O05 or -O06 for "The Ugly Things"

*j -M14 or -M15 for "Point Of No Return"

*k -N01 or -N03 for "That's How You Got Killed Before"

*l -O17 or -S28 for "St. Stephen Day Murders"

*m -P03, -P04 or -P05 for "Weird Nightmare"

*n -R12 or S02 for "Basement Kiss", "Puppet Girl" & "We Despise You"

*o -R13, -R15 or -R46 for "Do You Know What I'm Saying?"

*p -R18, -R33, -R49, -S01 or -V26 for "They Can't Take That Away From Me"

*q -R28 or -R29 for "Sally Sue Brown"

*r -R31, -R32 or -R53 for "Full Force Gale"

*s -T23/-T24/-T25/-T26/-T27 or -T43 for the EC+Nieve live tracks

*t -V02 or -V06 for "Long Journey Home"

*u -V04, -V07, -V13 or -V14 for "My Mood Swings"

Code Title+tracks-artist/[release date (yyyy-mm-dd); format; Label cat.# (Country)]/notes

1995

S01

They Can't Take That Away From Me CD single
Tony Bennett & Elvis Costello

They Can't Take That Away From Me (George & Ira Gershwin) (3:41) - Tony Bennett + EC

I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett

Steppin' Out With My Baby - Tony Bennett

[1995-__-__; CD5; Columbia 660831 2 (Austria)]

There may also have been an Australian 4-track promo with this track.

S02

Sulky Girl Japan CD single
Elvis Costello

Sulky Girl (single version)

Puppet Girl (EC/O'Riordan)

Basement Kiss (EC/O'Riordan)

We Despise You (EC/O'Riordan)

[1995-__-__; CD5; WEA WPCR-175 (Japan)]

Tracks 2 & 3 produced by EC.

S03

The Best Punk Album In The World... Ever!
various artists

(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:02) - EC+A

[1995-01-23; 2xCD; Virgin VTDCD 42 (UK)]
[1995-01-23; 2xCAS; Virgin VTDMC 42 (UK)]

S04

It's A Warnerful World
various artists

The Other Side Of Summer (3:56) - EC

[1995-__-__; CD; Warner WEA 9548-33346-2]

S05

Punch The Clock (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Let Them All Talk (3:06)

Everyday I Write The Book (3:54)

The Greatest Thing (3:04)

The Element Within Her (2:53)

Love Went Mad (3:13)

Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:54)

TKO (Boxing Day) (3:28)

Charm School (3:56)

The Invisible Man (3:05)

Mouth Almighty (3:04)

King Of Thieves (3:46)

Pills And Soap (3:43)

The World And His Wife (3:33)

Heathen Town (3:10)

The Flirting Kind (3:00)

Walking On Thin Ice (Yoko Ono) (3:52)

The Town Where Time Stood Still (demo) (3:33)

Shatterproof (demo) (2:19)

The World And His Wife (live solo) (3:14)

Everyday I Write The Book (live; Merseybeat version) (2:21)

(67:10)
[1995-02-28; CD; Demon DPAM9 (UK)]
[1995-03-07; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20279 (USA)]
[1995-03-07; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20279 (USA)]
[19__-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-8 (Japan)]

This CD is also packaged together with the Goodbye Cruel World re-release as a special limited edition promo double-pack in a beige slipcase (comes with 2 badges/buttons).

S06

Goodbye Cruel World (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

The Only Flame In Town (with Daryl Hall) (4:01)

Home Truth (3:14)

Room With No Number (4:14)

Inch By Inch (2:29)

Worthless Thing (3:04)

Love Field (3:29)

I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell/Jenkins) (4:47)

The Comedians (2:36)

Joe Porterhouse (3:30)

Sour Milk-Cow Blues (2:51)

The Great Unknown (3:01)

The Deportees Club (2:55)

Peace In Our Time (4:15)

Turning The Town Red (3:18)

Baby It's You (Bacharach/David/Williams) (3:13) - Nick Lowe+EC

Get Yourself Another Fool (GCW mix) (Haywood/Tucker) (4:03)

I Hope You're Happy Now (early band version) (2:51)

The Only Flame In Town (solo live; San Francisco) (4:13)

Worthless Thing (solo live; San Francisco) (3:12)

Motel Matches (solo live; San Francisco) (2:40)

Sleepless Nights (solo live; San Francisco) (Felice & Boudleaux Bryant) (2:49)

Deportee (demo) (3:24)

Withered And Died (Richard Thompson) (3:14)

(77:35)
[1995-02-28; CD; Demon DPAM10 (UK)]
[1995-03-07; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20280 (USA)]
[1995-03-07; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20280 (USA)]

"Withered And Died" is not listed on the cover.
This version of "Get Yourself Another Fool" misses off the first 3 guitar notes that are on other mixes, and the track does not fade out. Also, ALL echo have been removed from the vocals.
The live tracks are from a solo concert at the Warfield, San Francisco in April '84.
This CD is also packaged together with the Punch The Clock re-release as a special limited edition promo double-pack in a beige slipcase (comes with 2 badges/buttons).

S07

Punch The World
EC+A

Everyday I Write The Book

Shipbuilding (EC/Langer)

Shatterproof (demo

The Only Flame In Town (with Daryl Hall

I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell/Jenkins)

I Hope You're Happy Now (early band version)

[1995-03-16; CD; Rykodisc VRCD 0279/80 (US radio promo)]

S08

One And Only: 25 Years Of Radio One
various artists

Pump It Up (BBC version) (3:08) - EC+A

[1995-__-__; 2xCAS; Band Of Joy (Strange Fruit) ISBOJMC 25]
[1993-06-22; 2xCD; (USA)]
[1996-__-__; 2xCD; Band Of Joy (Strange Fruit) BOJCD 25 (later releases have a different cover)]

The EC track was recorded during his 2nd. session for John Peel (recorded 1978-03-13, broadcast 1978-03-20, produced by Tony Wilson).

S--

Kojak Variety Sampler
EC

Contains snippets of the following songs: Hidden Charms/Remove This Doubt/I Threw It All Away/Everybody's Crying Mercy/Must You Throw Dirt In My Face/Pouring Water On A Drowning Man.

[1995-04-28; MC; Warner 4/2-45903 (US promo to promote 17-May broadcast)]

Both sides of the cassette are identical.

S09

Elvis Costello's Kojak Variety
Elvis Costello

Strange (Screamin' Jay Hawkins) (2:42)

Hidden Charms (Willie Dixon) (3:34)

Remove This Doubt (Holland/Dozier/Holland) (3:55)

I Threw It All Away (Bob Dylan) (3:27)

Leave My Kitten Alone (John/Turner/McDougal) (3:13)

Everybody's Crying Mercy (Mose Allison) (4:08)

I've Been Wrong Before (Randy Newman) (3:04)

Bama Lama Bama Loo (Richard Penniman) (2:47)

Must You Throw Dirt In My Face (Bill Anderson) (3:52)

Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Baker/McCormick) (3:40)

The Very Thought Of You (Ray Noble) (3:43)

Payday (Jesse Winchester) (3:01)

Please Stay (Bacharach/Hilliard) (4:50)

Running Out Of Fools (Rogers/Ahlert) (3:05)

Days (Ray Davies) (4:54)

Step Inside Love (Lennon/McCartney) (2:45) - only on limited edition CD

Sticks And Stones (Titus Turner) (1:36) - only on limited edition CD

(53:57)
[1995-04-28; CD; Warner 9362-45903-A (US advance promo, simple white cover /w track listing)]
[1995-04-28; MC; Warner 4-445903 (US advance promo)]
[1995-05-09; CD; Warner 9362-45903-2 (A promo box of this CD was issued in the US and contains posters and a 'Kojak' lollipop)]
[1995-05-09; MC; Warner 9362-45903-4 WE49]
[1995-05-09; LP; Warner (limited edition)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner WPCR-258 (Japan, includes lyrics)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner PROP13/9362-46198-2 (UK & German DJ promo)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner 936245903-2 (Australia)]

Produced by EC & Kevin Killen.
Personnel: James Burton (g), Marc Ribot (g), Jim Keltner (dr), Jerry Scheff (b), Larry Knetchtel (kb), Pete Thomas (dr) & EC (g,vc).
200 numbered CDs were made in the US with 2 extra tracks. Half went out randomly into retail, and half were used as promos. (EC received CD #1).
Reached #21 in UK charts, & #102 in the US.

S--

Guide April 1995
various artists

Hidden Charms (Willie Dixon)

Must You Throw Dirt In My Face (Bill Anderson)

[1995-__-__; CD; ]

S10

Pouring Water On A Drowning Man promo single
Elvis Costello

Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Baker/McCormick) (3:41)

Hidden Charms (Willie Dixon) (3:31)

Days (Ray Davies) (4:55)

[1995-05-12; CD5; Warner PRO 6037 (German promo)]

S11

Pouring Water On A Drowning Man promo
Elvis Costello

Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Baker/McCormick) (3:40)

[1995-05-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-7584 (US promo picture CD)]
[1995-__-__; CD5; Warner WEA 2041 (Spanish DJ promo, ps)]

S12

HUH Music Service (disc 8)
various artists

Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Baker/McCormick) - EC

[1995-__-__; CD; HKO108D (US magazine sampler)]

S13

Teenage Kicks (46 Classic Punk & New Wave Tracks)
various artists

Pump It Up - EC+A

[1995-05-19; 2xCD; Polygram 25492]

S14

Oobu Joobu (part 3)
Paul McCartney

The Lovers That Never Were (EC/McCartney) - EC+Paul McCartney

[1995-05-29; CD; Westwood One SHOW# 95-24 (US radio promo)]

This is Paul McCartney's Westwood One US radio show.
This track is part demo & part official release with Paul talking about working with EC)

S15

Selections From King Of America
The Costello Show

King Of Confidence

Indoor Fireworks

Brilliant Mistake

[1995-06-09; CD5; Demon ECPROMO3 (UK promo)]

S16

Bama Lama Bama Loo promo
Elvis Costello

Bama Lama Bama Loo (Richard Penniman) - EC

[1995-06-__; CD5; Warner PCS-170 (Japanese promo)]

S17

WEA Japan Top Hits Selections June 1995
various artists

Bama Lama Bama Loo [Richard W. Penniman] (2:46)

[1995-06-__; CD; Warner PCS-173 (Japanese promo)]

S18

Remove This Doubt promo
Elvis Costello

Remove This Doubt (Holland/Dozier/Holland)

[1995-__-__; CD5; Warner Music Spain PRO 2076 (Spanish promo)]

This was thought to be a German promo because they were made in Germany.

S19

The Awards 1995
various artists

Sulky Girl (album version) - EC

[1995-__-__;2xCD; Columbia MOOD CD 39]
[1995-__-__; MC; Columbia MOOD C39]

S20

King Of America (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
The Costello Show
Disc 1: King Of America - The Costello Show

Brilliant Mistake (3:44)

Lovable (EC/O'Riordan) (2:53)

Our Little Angel (4:06)

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:18)

Glitter Gulch (3:14)

Indoor Fireworks (4:10)

Little Palaces (3:52)

I'll Wear It Proudly (4:22)

American Without Tears (4:30)

Eisenhower Blues (J.B. Lenoir) (3:43)

Poisoned Rose (4:09)

The Big Light (2:34)

Jack Of All Parades (5:17)

Suit Of Lights (4:03)

Sleep Of The Just (3:48)

The People's Limousine (Henry & Howard Coward) (3:39)

They'll Never Take Her Love From Me (Leon Payne) (3:01)

Suffering Face (3:08)

Shoes Without Heels (4:19)

King Of Confidence (2:46)

Disc 2: Live On Broadway, 1986 - EC+The Confederates

That's How You Got Killed Before (live; Broadway) (Dave Bartholomew) (2:41)

The Big Light (live; Broadway) (2:51)

It Tears Me Up (live; Broadway) (Penn/Oldham) (3:25)

The Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line (live; Broadway) (Ivy J. Bryant) (2:38)

Your Mind Is On Vacation / Your Funeral My Trial (live; Broadway) (Mose Allison / Sonny Boy Williamson) (5:14)

That's How You Got Killed Before - reprise (live; Broadway) (Dave Bartholomew) (7:08)

(74:38 / 23:59)
[1995-06-28; 2xCD; Demon DPAM11 (UK)]
[1995-06-28; 2xLP; Demon DPAM LP11 (UK)]
[1995-06-28; MC; Demon DPAM CASS11 (UK)]
[1995-07-06; 2xCD; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-07-06; 2xLP; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-07-06; MC; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-08-__; CD; Demon (UK)]
[1995-08-__; LP; Demon (UK)]
[1995-08-__; MC; Demon (UK)]
[1997-07-22; CD; Rykodisc (US, gold disc)]
[1995-08-08; CD; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-08-08; LP; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-08-08; MC; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1997-07-22; CD; Rykodisc (US, gold disc)]

Initial copies (15,000) contain an extra CD/LP/CAS of live tracks from 1986 NYC Broadway shows. After initial stocks ran out it was replaced by a single CD/LP/CAS version with just the extended play tracks.
The initial releases of the cassette version has the original album on side 1 and the bonus and live tracks on side 2.
The gold disc version sounds a little better than the normal re-release but otherwise is identical (including the minor faults in "Poisoned Rose", "I'll Wear It Proudly" and "Jack Of All Parades". And even the band of silence after "Sleep Of The Just" is still missing).
This release was first available at the London Meltdown festival (27-Jun-95) before its official release date of 25-July.
The 2xCD version was also packaged together with the 2xCD version of Blood & Chocolate (re-release) as a special limited edition promo 4xCD pack.
The Confederates are: James Burton - lead guitar; Jerry Scheff - bass; Jim Keltner - drums; Michell Froom - keyboards; T-Bone Wolk - accordion, vocals; Michael Blair - marimbas, vibraphone, percussion; T-Bone Burnett - rhythm guitar; Ralph Carney - saxophone
Reached #71 in UK charts.

S21

The Demon Bible According To Tower
various artists

Big Tears - EC+A

(65:24)
[1995-07-__; CD; Demon FIENDCD 766 (UK, but available in US)]

This is a special-price release for Tower Records.

S22

Malice And Magic
EC

Veronica (EC/McCartney)

London's Brilliant Parade

So Like Candy (EC/McCartney)

Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) - EC+Brodsky Quartet

Chewing Gum

13 Steps Lead Down

I Threw It All Away (Bob Dylan)

Deep Dark Truthful Mirror

Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over) (EC/Keltner])

[1995-07-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-7748 (US promo)]

Although this CD has the same title as one issued in 1995 to promote the tour of Japan its contents are very different.

S23

Deep Dead Blue: Live 25 June 95
EC + Bill Frisell

Weird Nightmare (live; Meltdown) (Charles Mingus) (3:35)

Love Field (live; Meltdown) (3:25)

Shamed Into Love (live; Meltdown) (EC/Ruben Blades) (4:26)

Gigi (live; Meltdown) (Lerner/Loewe) (4:17)

Poor Napoleon (live; Meltdown) (4:05)

Baby Plays Around (live; Meltdown) (EC/O'Riordan) (3:09)

Deep Dead Blue (live; Meltdown) (EC/Frisell) (3:51)

(26:50)
[1995-08-14; CD; Warner/Nonesuch 9362-46073-2 (UK & Germany)]
[1995-08-14; LP; Warner/Nonesuch (UK)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner/Nonesuch PRCD 6384 (US promo, comes in a plain brown cardboard sleeve with the front centre removed to allow the picture CD to show through)]
[1995-10-10; CD; Warner/Nonesuch WPCR-427 (Japan, includes lyrics)]

Limited edition release, recorded live at the Meltdown Festival, Queen Elizabeth Hall RFH2, London. This CD was also released as part of a 5 CD promo bos set by Nonesuch. The other CDs were by The Kronos Quartet, Steve Reich, John Adams & George Gershwin.

S--

Tom Thumb
narration by John Cleese, music by EC

[1995-__-__; VHS; Rabbit Ears 7 4041 72016 3 7 (USA)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Rabbit Ears 7 4041 72016 2 0 (USA)]

This children's video in the series "We All Have Tales" is approx. 30 mins. long, and contains original background orchestral music by EC. It was first broadcast on Rabbit Ears Radio (4-Jun-95), but due to financial troubles was never actually released. EC was said to be looking into buying up the rights.

S24

The Rykodisc/Hannibal/Gramavision Fall '95 Mixer
various artists

Brilliant Mistake - EC

[1995-09-__; CD; Rykodisc/Hannibal/Gramavision VRCD 9509 (US promo)]

S25

Blood And Chocolate (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Disc 1:

Uncomplicated (NME version) (3:27)

I Hope You're Happy Now (3:07)

Tokyo Storm Warning (EC/O'Riordan) (6:25)

Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head (5:07)

I Want You (6:43)

Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? (2:09)

Blue Chair (3:41)

Battered Old Bird (5:51)

Crimes Of Paris (4:20)

Poor Napoleon (3:23)

Next Time 'Round (3:35)

Seven Day Weekend (EC/Jimmy Cliff) (2:39) - EC+A & Jimmy Cliff

Forgive Her Anything (3:11)

Blue Chair (single version) (3:39)

Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo (3:25)

American Without Tears #2 (Twilight version) (3:36)

A Town Called Big Nothing (Really Big Nothing) (5:44) - The MacManus Gang

Return To Big Nothing (2:55) - The MacManus Gang

Disc 2: An Overview Disc

EC interviewed by Peter Doggett (editor of 'Record Collector' magazine), Dublin 21-Jul-95. The September & October issues of this magazine contain an edited down version of the interview.

(73:12 / 78:30)
[1995-09-05; CD; Demon DPAM 12/ECPROMO 5 (UK)]
[1995-09-12; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20282+1 (USA)]

Tracks 1-13 produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
Track 14 produced the Coward Brothers.
Track 15 produced by J.Henry (T-Bone Burnett) & EC with Larry Hirsch.
Track 16-18 produced by EC.
Track 18 is not listed on the cover.
Like the King Of America re-release, initial copies (10,000) come with a bonus disc. The disc contains a career retrospective interview.
Apart from the normal booklet the CD also contains a card insert with a picture of the original 'Cadbury's Chocolate' cassette packaging.
The 2xCD version was also packaged together with the 2xCD version of _King Of America_ (re-release) as a special limited edition promo 4xCD pack.
Promo copies of just the 'Blood & Chocolate' CD were issued in the cardboard 'Overview' sleeve with a black & white sticker containing the track listing stuck on the front.

S26

Rock Over London
various artists

Poor Napoleon (live; Meltdown)

(~54:00)
[1995-09-__; CD; (UK radio promo /w cue sheet)]

For broadcast between 8th & 14th Sep. Disc include commerials.

S27

Oobu Joobu (part 17)
Paul McCartney

God Only Knows (live; London) (excerpt) (Wilson/Asher) - EC+Brodsky Quartet

One After 909 (live; London) (excerpt) (Lennon/McCartney) - EC+Paul McCartney

[1995-09-14; CD; Westwood One SHOW# 95-38 (US radio promo)]

This is Paul McCartney's Westwood One US radio show. Both tracks are from the Royal College of Music gala, 23-Mar-95.

S28

London On The Line
various artists

(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - EC+A

[1995-__-__; CD; Columbia 477129 2 (Australia)]

S--

Jake's Progress soundtrack
Elvis Costello & Richard Harvey

Jake's Progress Opening Sequence (EC/Harvey) (4:10)

Map Of Africa (EC/Harvey) (1:59)

Julie's Pregnant Pause (EC/Harvey) (2:34)

Monica's Fortune Telling (EC/Harvey) (3:25)

'Cisco Kid (EC/Harvey) (2:46)

Graveyard Waltz (EC/Harvey) (1:50)

Housewarming (EC/Harvey) (2:13)

Moving In (EC/Harvey) (2:23)

Howling At The Moon (EC/Harvey) (2:18)

Unhappy Home Service (EC/Harvey) (2:19)

Ursine Variations (EC/Harvey) (3:40)

Mrs. Rampton Reminisces (EC/Harvey) (2:04)

A Friend In Need (EC/Harvey) (2:13)

Death Of Alex/Closing Titles (EC/Harvey) (3:55)

Remembering Alex (EC/Harvey) (2:08)

Leaving Home (EC/Harvey) (1:58)

Eliot's Heartbreak And Flashback (EC/Harvey) (2:53)

Kate's Abuse (EC/Harvey) (2:16)

Grave Dance (EC/Harvey) (2:32)

Banquo (EC/Harvey) (4:12)

Fall From Grace (EC/Harvey) (5:13)

Play With Me, Mummy (EC/Harvey) (4:50)

(65:01)
[1995-11-06; CD; Demon Soundtracks DSCD 14 (UK only)]
[19__-__-__; CD; Demon Soundtracks DSCD 14/MSIF 3371 (Japan)]

This is original music from the Channel 4 series Jake's Progress by Alan Bleasdale. Music produced by Richard Harvey & Austin Ince. Orchestrated & conducted by Richard Harvey. Tracks 7 & 10 arranged & performed by Helene Muddiman. On "Grave Dance" EC plays guitar & Pete Thomas drums.

S29

CD Review's Holiday Music Sampler
various artists

St. Stephen's Day Murders (EC/Moloney) (3:22) - EC+The Chieftains

[1995-12-__; CD; CDR 1295D (US - free with December issue of 'CD Review' magazine)]

S30

Drivetime 3
various artists

Oliver's Army - EC+A

[1995-12-__; CD; Dino Entertainment Records DINCD119 (UK)]
[1995-12-__; MC; Dino Entertainment Records DINMC119 (UK)]

S31

18 Original Hits 18 Unoriginal Artists
various artists

They Didn't Believe Me (live) (Kern/Reynolds) - EC+Brodsky Quartet

[1995-__-__; CD; Polygram PMP 011 (US promo)]

S32

Punk Killer
various artists

(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - EC+A

[1995-__-__; 2xCD; MCA (France)]

S33

Into The Eighties
various artists

I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) - EC+A

[1995-__-__; 2xCD; Global Television Ltd., London RADCD09]

S34

Live From London
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Intro (1:11)

Remove This Doubt (live; London) (Holland/Dozier/Holland) (4:48)

Hidden Charms (live; London) (Willie Dixon) (3:41)

Everybody's Crying Mercy (live; London) (Mose Allison) (6:00)

I've Been Wrong Before (live; London) [ (Randy Newman) (3:38)

Running Out Of Fools (live; London) (Rogers/Ahlert) (3:12)

Leave My Kitten Alone (live; London) (John/Turner/McDougal) (3:54)

The Very Thought Of You (live; London) (Ray Noble]) (4:44)

Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (live; London) (Baker/McCormick) (3:48)

Must You Throw Dirt In My Face (live; London) (Bill Anderson) (5:45)

Bama Lama Bama Loo (live; London) (Richard Penniman) (3:21)

Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)? (live; London) (Hank Williams) (4:08)

Alison (live; London) (2:54)

Pump It Up (live; London) (7:54)

Outro (0:19)

(59:20)
[1995-__-__; CDR; Warner Brothers In House Studios (US, promo)]

This is a recording of a live concert in London, 1995-05-17.
Maybe 'promo' is the wrong word to describe this because Warners call it a 'CD-Reference' disc, and I wouldn't have thought that it would have been distributed as widely as a normal promo.

S--

Kose Rock: The Most Beautiful Lovesongs
various artists

I Want You - EC+A

[1995-__-__; 2xCD; Arcade 9100035 (Norway)]
[1995-__-__; 2xMC; Arcade 9100036 (Norway)]

1996

T01

Britpop Vol. 1
various artists

Veronica (EC/McCartney) - EC

[1996-03-__; 2xCD; Sony]

Released in conjunction with the German magazine Musikexpress/Sounds.

T02

Songs In The Key Of X
various artists

My Dark Life (6:20) - EC+Brian Eno

[1996-03-25; CD; Warner 9362-46079-2 (UK/Europe)]
[1996-03-26; CD; Warner 9 46079-2 (USA)]
[1996-03-26; MC; Warner 9 46079-4 (USA)]
[1996-__-__; CD; Warner 9 46079-A (US advance promo)]
[1996-04-25; CD; Warner WPCR478 (Japan, with lyrics)]

Produced by Brian Eno with Elvis Costello. This album contains music from & inspired by The X Files. The Japanese edition has been given a Japanese title that translates to X Files Official Soundtrack.

T03

It's Time promo
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

It's Time - EC+A

[1996-04-12; CD5; Warner (US promo)]

T04

It's Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

It's Time (single version) (3:48) - EC+A

Life Shrinks (3:30) - EC

Brilliant Disguise (Bruce Springsteen) (4:00) - EC

[1996-04-29; CD5; Warner WO348CD/9632-43703-2 (UK)]
[1996-04-29; MC; Warner WO348C/5439-17631-4 (UK)]

"It's Time": Produced by Geoff Emerick & EC.
"Life Shrinks": Produced by EC. Steve Nieve (kb), Steve Donnelly (g), Trevor Barry (bass), Pete Thomas (dr & military perc), Andy Findon (piccolo).
"Brilliant Disguise": Produced by EC. Costello (voc, g), Paul Riley (bass), Pete Thomas (dr).
I had seen adverts in Record Collector magazine for a "UK 'Master Room' gold CD-R acetate in title sleeve" version of this release.
Reached #58 in the UK charts.

T05

All This Useless Beauty
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:

The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann) (4:07)

Little Atoms (3:58)

All This Useless Beauty (4:39)

Complicated Shadows (4:44)

Why Can't A Man Stand Alone? (3:15)

Distorted Angel (4:31))

Side 2:

Shallow Grave (EC/Paul McCartney) (2:07)

Poor Fractured Atlas (4:03)

Starting To Come To Me (2:43)

You Bowed Down (4:56)

It's Time (6:00)

I Want To Vanish (3:16)

(48:21)
[1996-05-13; CD; Warner 9362-46198-2 (UK, picture CD)]
[1996-05-13; MC; Warner 9362-46198-4 (UK)]
[1996-05-14; CD; Warner 9 46198-2 (USA)]
[1996-05-14; LP; Warner 9 46198-1 (USA)]
[1996-05-14; MC; Warner 9 46198-4 (USA)]
[1996-05-__; CD; Warner 2-46198-A (US promo, no booklet, no graphics)]
[1996-05-14; CD; Warner CDW 46198 (Canada)]
[1996-05-14; MC; Warner 24 61984 (Canada)]
[1996-05-25; CD; Warner CD-WPCR-680 (Japan)]
[1996-05-__; CD; Warner PROP146/9362-45903-2 (German promo, blue sleeve)]
[19__-__-__; CD; Warner 936246198-2 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Warner 936246198-4 (Australia)]

Produced by Geoff Emerick & EC.
Personnel:

EC - vocals, electric/acoustic/slide guitars

Steve Nieve - piano, keyboards, drum programming & sequencing

Pete Thomas - drums, percussion

Bruce Thomas - bass

Additional instrumentation:

"All This Useless Beauty" -

EC - celesta

Pete Whyman - bass clarinet

Roy Babbington - double bass

"Shallow Grave" -

EC - second bass

"You Bowed Down" -

EC - bridge keyboards

Pete Thomas - acoustic guitar

"It's Time" -

Steve Nieve - Drum programming

Matt McManus - Rhythm research

"I Want To Vanish" -

The Brodsky Quartet

Ruth Causey - Bb clarinet

Pete Whyman - bass clarinet

Roy Babbington - double bass

These are mainly songs that EC wrote for other artists, and finally decided to record himself. ("TOE(OTT)" - Aimee Mann/'Til Tuesday, "ATUB" - June Tabor, "CS" - Johnny Cash, "WCAMSA" - Sam Moore, "SG" - Paul McCartney, "YBD" - Roger McGuinn, "IWTV" - June Tabor.
The songs were tried out live during a series of recorded concerts at the Beacon Theatre, NY in early August 1995.
Parts of "Complicated Shadows" are live and taken from a 1995 show at the Beacon Theatre, New York.
The working title for this album was "A Case For Song".
Reached #28 in the UK charts, and #53 in the US.
The Los Angeles Times reported in July '98 that this album had only sold 103,000 copies.

T06

Damn Critics, Damn Right
various artists

You Bowed Down (4:53) - EC+A

[1996-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8188 (US promo)]

T07

You Bowed Down promo single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

You Bowed Down (edit) (4:15)) - EC+A

[1996-05-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-8198 (US promo)]

The edited version of this track fades out before the guitar solo at the end.

T08

Suoni E Visioni Antologia
various artists

I Almost Had A Weakness (EC/M.Thomas) (3:57) - EC+Brodsky Quartet

[1996-05-__; CD; (Italy)]

T09

Under The Big Black Sun: Memorial Day Special
various artists
CD 1:

Radio, Radio (3:01) - EC+A

Watching The Detectives (live; El Mocambo) (5:43)) - EC+A

[1996-05-__; 3xCD; Westwood One 96-21 (US radio promo)]

On the promo is says that it should be broadcast the week of 20-May-96. It is narrated by Exene Carvenka (of the band X).
During the show this promo is also refered to as 'A Personal History Of Alternative Music'.
"Radio, Radio" contains a 23 second talk-over in the middle.

T--

Guide May 1996
various artists

Complicated Shadows - EC+A

You Bowed Down - EC+A

The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann]) - EC+A

[1996-__-__; CD; ]

T10

Fuck The Rules
various artists

You Bowed Down - EC+A

[1996-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8229-R (USA promo)]

T11

Music Matters Volume 8
various artists

All This Useless Beauty (4:42) - EC+A

[1996-__-__; CD; MM VOL.8 (US promo in conjunction /w 'Details ' magazine)]

The cover is labelled "music matters volumeight".

T12

Common Ground (Voices Of Modern Irish Music)
various artists

The Night Before Larry Was Stretched (trad.) (5:09) - EC

[1996-05-20; CD; Premier Records PRMTVCD1 (EMI 7243 837691 24)]
[1996-06-11; CD; EMI 7243 8 37691 2 4]
[1996-06-19; CD; Premier TOCP 8857 (Japan)]
[1997-03-17; CD; Odeon (France)]

Arranged by EC, Ray Fean, David Hayes, Donal Lunny & Eoghan O'Neill, and produced by Donal Lunny.

T13

The Best Punk Album In The World... Ever! 2
various artists

Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A

(156:31)
[1996-04-01; 2xCD; Virgin VTDCD 79 (UK)]
[1996-04-01; 2xCAS; Virgin VTDMC 79 (UK)]

T14

The Number One Punk Album
various artists

Oliver's Army - EC+A

[1996-07-__; 2xCD; Polygram TV 535 658-2]
[1996-07-__; 2xMC; Polygram TV 535 658-4]

T15

Rock Over London
various artists

It's Time - EC+A

[1996-__-__; CD; (UK promo)]

The tracks contains a spoken station ID by EC over the intro.

T16

Rock Over London (show #96/26)
various artists

Distorted Angel

[1996-06-__; CD; (UK radio promo. No case, just paper sleeve & cue sheet)]

For broadcast between 28-Jun - 4-Jul.

T--

???
various artists

Starting To Come To Me - EC+A

[1996-__-__; CD; (UK promo)]

T17

Little Atoms single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Little Atoms (3:57) - EC+A

Almost Ideal Eyes (4:22) - EC+A

Just About Glad (live; Fillmore) (3:40) - EC + Steve Nieve

Why Can't A Man Stand Alone? (live; Fillmore) (3:54) - EC + Steve Nieve

[1996-07-08; CD5; Warner WO364CD/9362-43744-2 (UK, cardboard sleeve, limited edition (5000 copies) available for 1 week only)]
[1996-07-26; CD5; Warner WO364CD/9362-43744-2 (Germany, 3000 pressed)]

Sets of all 4 'July' singles were distributed in the UK as promos accompanied by a 3-page press sheet.

T18

The Other End Of The Telescope single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann) (4:06) - EC+A

Almost Ideal Eyes (4:22) - EC+A

Basement Kiss (live; Dublin) (4:09) - EC+A

Complicated Shadows (album version) (4:44) - EC+A

[1996-07-15; CD5; Warner W0365CD/9362-43745-2 (UK, cardboard sleeve, limited edition (5000 copies) available for 1 week only)]

On the sleeve "CS" is listed as the 'Cashbox Version', but is the same as the album version except with a fade-out ending. According to flyers at the time of its release this was supposed to be the 'original home demo' version.
Sets of all 4 'July' singles were distributed in the UK as promos accompanied by a 3-page press sheet.
"TOEOTT", "AIE" & "CS" produced by Geoff Emerick & EC.
"BK" recorded & mixed by Dave Zamitt.

T19

Distorted Angel single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Distorted Angel (4:32) - EC+A

Almost Ideal Eyes (4:22) - EC+A

All This Useless Beauty - Lush (3:47)

Little Atoms (DJ Food Rinse) (11:08) - EC+A+DJ Food

Little Atoms (Polished Glass Mix) (7:58) - EC+A+DJ Food

[1996-07-22; CD5; Warner WO366CD WE C795/9362-43746-2 (UK, cardboard sleeve, limited edition (5000 copies) available for 1 week only)]
[1996-07-26; CD5; Warner WO366CD WE C795/9362-43746-2 (Germany, 3000 pressed)]
[1996-09-10; CD5; Warner WPCR-802 (Japan, incl. lyrics + translation)]

Sets of all 4 'July' singles were distributed in the UK as promos accompanied by a 3-page press sheet.
The Japanese release is described as a mini-album with a title that translates to Distorted Angel & Rare Tracks. It was released to coincide with EC+A's tour of Japan (6-13 Sep.)

T20

All This Useless Beauty single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

All This Useless Beauty (4:38) - EC+A

Almost Ideal Eyes (4:22) - EC+A

The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann] - Sleeper) (4:29)

Distorted Angel (Tricky remix) (5:34)) - EC+A+Tricky

[1996-07-29; CD5; Warner WO367CD/9362-43747-2 (UK, cardboard sleeve, limited edition (5000 copies) available for 1 week only)]
[1996-07-26; CD5; Warner WO367CD/9362-43747-2 (Germany, 3000 pressed)]

Sets of all 4 'July' singles were distributed in the UK as promos accompanied by a 3-page press sheet.

T21

The Other Of The Telescope single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann]) (4:08) - EC+A

Almost Ideal Eyes (4:22) - EC+A

Basement Kiss (live; Dublin) (4:11) - EC+A

Complicated Shadows (Cashbox version) (2:26) - EC+A

[1996-08-02; CD5; Warner WO365CD/9362-43745-2 (Germany, 3000 pressed)]

"TOEOTT" & "AIE" produced by Geoff Emerick & EC.
"CS" produced by Stepaside Productions.
"BK" recorded & mixed by Dave Zamitt.
This German release contains correct 'Cashbox Version' of "Complicated Shadows".
Here are a few tips to help distinguish this version from the UK version: "The packaging of both versions is VERY similar. The only difference on the sleeve are the words "LC 0392 WE C795" which are printed in small black letters on the back, under the listing of the track "Complicated Shadows", and to the right of "Licensed by GEMA". Other than this the sleeves are identical. Don't be mislead by the "Made in Germany" text at the very bottom of the sleeve on the back - both versions say this. If you are able to examine the CD intself then there are a couple of differences. Most noticable is that the yellow & blue picture on the CD goes right up to the centre hole on the UK version, while on the German copy the centre piece of plastic (about 1 1/2" in diameter) is clear. This is slightly confusing because the other 3 UK maxis in the set have this clear centre piece as well. The UK CD is pressed by DISCTRONICS, and has this text written around the inner ring on the silver side of the disc. The German version has "WME" & "IPPI" instead."

T22

Terror + Magnificence
John Harle
Mistress Mine:

ii) O Mistress Mine (Harle/Shakespeare) (4:02)

iii) Come Away, Death (Harle/Shakespeare) (4:28)

iv) When That I Was And A Little Tiny Boy (Harle/Shakespeare) (5:11)

(75:16)
[1996-08-25; CD; Argo (Japan)]
[1996-10-14; CD; Argo 452 605-2 (UK/Germany)]
[1997-05-13; CD; Argo 452 605-2 (USA)]

EC guests on these three tracks. Part i (Illyria) is an instrumental.
Produced by John Harle.

T23

Live At The Troubadour, Los Angeles
Costello & Nieve

Temptation (live; LA) (3:49)

Poor Fractured Atlas (live; LA) (4:58)

I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (live; LA) (Bacharach/David) (3:27)

It's Time (live; LA) (5:59)

Man Out Of Time (live; LA)+ (4:54))

Shallow Grave (live; LA)+ (EC/McCartney) (2:55)

(26:04)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8408 (US promo, plain white sleeve /w title sticker, 2500 copies)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8408 (German promo)]

Pete Thomas plays on the tracks marked (+), which are not listed.
These tracks were recorded at the LA Troubadour, 1996-05-14.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.

T24

Live At The Fillmore, San Francisco
Costello & Nieve

Just About Glad (live; Fillmore) (3:59)

Why Can't A Man Stand Alone? (live; Fillmore) (4:10)

My Dark Life (live; Fillmore) (7:13)

All This Useless Beauty (live; Fillmore) (5:57)

Ship Of Fools (live; Fillmore)+ (Garcia/Hunter) (6:12)

(27:35)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8411 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8411 (German promo)]

The track marked (+) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded at the San Francisco Fillmore, 1996-05-15.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.

T25

Live At The Paradise, Boston
Costello & Nieve

You Bowed Down (live; Boston) (4:54)

The Long Honeymoon (live; Boston) (4:46)

Distorted Angel (live; Boston) (4:45)

(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (live; Boston) (2:50)

Little Atoms (live; Boston) (5:40))

My Funny Valentine (live; Boston)+ (Rodgers/Hart) (3:01)

(25:58)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8416 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8416 (German promo)]

The track marked (+) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded on 1996-05-20.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.

T26

Live At The Supper Club, New York
Costello & Nieve

Black Sails In The Sunset (live; NY) (3:17)

You'll Never Be A Man (live; NY) (3:16)

Just A Memory (live; NY) (3:44)

I Want To Vanish (live; NY) (3:22)

Alison / Living A Little, Laughing A Little / Tracks Of My Tears / Tears Of A Clown / No More Tearstained Make-Up / Clowntime Is Over (Medley) (live; NY)+ (EC / Bell-Creed / Tarplin-Moore-Robinson / Robinson-Wonder-Cosby / Robinson / EC) (6:16)

(19:57)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8427 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8427 (German promo)]

The track marked (+) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded on 1996-05-22.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.

T27

Live At The Park West, Chicago
Costello & Nieve

The Long Honeymoon (live; Chicago) (4:24)

Starting To Come To Me (live; Chicago) (2:47)

The Other End Of The Telescope (live; Chicago) (EC/Mann) (4:32)

All The Rage (live; Chicago) (4:02)

Watching The Detectives (live; Chicago)+ (6:09)

(21:56)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8430 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8430 (German promo)]

The track marked (+) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded on 1996-05-18.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.

T28

The Other End Of The Telescope promo single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann) (4:08) - EC+A

The Other End Of The Telescope (live; Chicago) (EC/Aimee Mann) (4:43) - EC+Steve Nieve

[1996-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-8434 (US promo in jewelbox /w tray sleeve)]

T29

Grace Of My Heart Soundtrack Promo
various artists

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) - EC + Burt Bacharach

[1996-08-__; CD5; MCA3P 3813 (US promo)]

Contains 5 tracks from the soundtrack album.

T30

Grace Of My Heart Soundtrack Promo
Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

God Give Me Strength (edit) (EC/Bacharach)

[1996-__-__; CD5; MCA MCA5P-3835 (US promo)]

Contains just the 1 track.

T31

God Give Me Strength cassette single
Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

God Give Me Strength (edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:29)

[1996-09-__; MC; MCA9P-90027 (US promo cassette sampler)]

Both sides of this cassette contain the same edited version.
This promo was given away at movie theatres in the US when the film was first released.

T32

Grace Of My Heart Soundtrack
various artists

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach]) (6:09) - EC + Burt Bacharach

(57:23)
[1996-09-10; CD; MCA 11510 (USA)]
[1996-09-17; CD; MCA 11554 (US, reissue. Released in Germany 970109)]
[1997-03-21; CD; MCA Victor MVCM-661 (Japan)]

Lyrics included in liner notes.
The initial versions of the US release (MCA 11510) had Joni Mitchell singing the track "Man From Mars". This mistake was corrected and the Kristen Vigard track was used for the reissue. (Both tracks have the same time).
There were plans to release "God Give Me Strength" as a UK single in April '97, but EC refused to give MCA permission.

T33

Brighton Rock Volumes 1 & 2
various artists

What Do I Do Now? (Louise Wener) - EC

[1997-09-__; 2xCD; RCA SUFC003 (UK promo)]

T34

You Bowed Down single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions

You Bowed Down - EC+A

Almost Ideal Eyes - EC+A

Just About Glad (live; Fillmore) - EC + Steve Nieve

All This Useless Beauty - Lush

Distorted Angel (Tricky remix) - EC+A

[1996-09-17; CD5; Warner 43777-2 (USA)]

T35

WEA NME 3
various artists

Distorted Angel (Tricky remix) (5:32) - EC+A

[1996-09-28; MC; WEA NME 3 (UK, free with New Musical Express magazine, card sleeve)]

T36

Christiansands single
Tricky

Christiansands

Christiansands (The Imposter's Mix) (7:03)

[1996-10-28; CD5; Fourth & Broadway BRCD 340/854 767-2 (UK)]
[1996-10-28; 12"; Fourth & Broadway 12 BRW 340 (UK)]

This is a remix of the title track done by EC.

T37

Vox Class Of 96
various artists

Christiansands (Imposter mix) (7:02)

[1996-10-28; CD; VOX FREE CD CLASS 96 (UK)]

This CD came free with the UK magazine Vox.

T38

Doing It Right
various artists

King Of Confidence - The Costello Show

[1996-11-__; CD; Demon ZNIP 502 (UK)]

This is a Demon/Virgin sampler available through Virgin's stores and costing œ2.99

T39

Off The Record (Show #96-48)
featuring EC
Segment 1 (15:42):

Accidents Will Happen

You Bowed Down

Alison

Segment 2 (13:20):

Everyday I Write The Book

Veronica (EC/McCartney)

The Only Flame In Town

Segment 3 (14:26):

(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes

Radio, Radio

Pump It Up

Segment 4 (12:40):

Lip Service

Clubland

Waiting For The End Of The World

[1996-11-__; CD; Westwood One (US radio promo /w cue sheet)]

(Segments 5, 6 & 7 are show promos)
This 1 hour radio promo with music, interviews and commercials is hosted by Nicole Sandler.
Most of the tracks are full length and EC talks about his early musical tastes, influences and working with Paul McCartney.

T40

Collector's Edition 1996, Vol. 2
various artists

You Bowed Down - EC+A

[1996-__-__; CD; SBR Radio Company (San Diego)/SRO Productions]

T41

Living A Little, Laughing A Little 1974-85
John Hiatt

Living A Little, Laughing A Little (Bell/Creed) (4:01) - John Hiatt+EC

(71:20)
[1996-__-__; CD; Raven RVCD-50 (Australia)]

T42

Live From The Music Hall Vol. 3
various artists

All This Useless Beauty (live; solo in studio) (4:22) - EC

(68:29)
[1996-11-25; CD; KSCA KSCA01-2 (USA)]

Issued by Los Angeles radio station, KSCA.
This version includes the chorus sung in Italian.

T43

Live From The Archives Vol. 3
various artists

Just About Glad (live; Fillmore) - EC

[1996-12-02; 2xCD; Issued by KFOG radio station]

T44

Costello & Nieve
Costello & Nieve
Disc 1: From The Troubadour, Los Angeles, 1996-05-14 (26:04)

Temptation (live; LA) (3:49)

Poor Fractured Atlas (live; LA) (4:58)

I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (live; LA) (Bacharach/David) (3:27)

It's Time (live; LA) (5:59)

Man Out Of Time (live; LA) (4:54))

Shallow Grave (live; LA) (EC/McCartney) (2:55)

Disc 2: From The Fillmore, San Francisco, 1996-05-15 (27:35)

Just About Glad (live; Fillmore) (3:59)

Why Can't A Man Stand Alone? (live; Fillmore) (4:10)

My Dark Life (live; Fillmore) (7:13)

All This Useless Beauty (live; Fillmore) (5:57)

Ship Of Fools (live; Fillmore) (Garcia/Hunter) (6:12)

Disc 3: From The Park West, Chicago, 1996-05-18 (21:56)

The Long Honeymoon (live; Chicago) (4:24)

Starting To Come To Me (live; Chicago) (2:47)

The Other End Of The Telescope (live; Chicago) (EC/Mann) (4:32)

All The Rage (live; Chicago) (4:02)

Watching The Detectives (live; Chicago) (6:09)

Disc 4: From The Paradise, Boston, 1996-05-20 (25:58)

You Bowed Down (live; Boston) (4:54)

The Long Honeymoon (live; Boston) (4:46)

Distorted Angel (live; Boston) (4:45)

(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (live; Boston) (2:50)

Little Atoms (live; Boston) (5:40))

My Funny Valentine (live; Boston) (Rodgers/Hart) (3:01)

Disc 5: From The Supper Club, New York, 1996-05-22 (19:57)

Black Sails In The Sunset (live; NY) (3:17)

You'll Never Be A Man (live; NY) (3:16)

Just A Memory (live; NY) (3:44)

I Want To Vanish (live; NY) (3:22)

(121:30)
[1996-12-03; 5xCD5; Warner 9 46469-2 (US, 30,000 pressed)]
[1997-01-27; 5xCD5; Warner 9362 464 692 (Japan. Just 90 copies of these were imported & sold in Australia)]

T45

17 Volume (Fifth Birthday Bumper Bonanza!)
various artists

What Do I Do Now? (Louise Wener) (4:27) - EC

[1996-12-30; 2xCD; VOLUME 17VCD17 (UK, + 192 page CD-size book, slipcase)]

The first 5000 copies came with a bonus CD-ROM '+it' containing interactive software.
According to the sleeve this release contains '30 rare and exclusive tracks'.
Recorded at EC's house, and he plays all instruments.

T46

Was Het Nu 70 Of 80?
various artists
Disc 1:

Watching The Detectives - EC

Disc 3:

New Amsterdam - EC

[1996-__-__; 3xCD; Studio Brussel]

T47

Heck On Wheels: Volume 7
various artists

You Bowed Down (edit) - EC+A

[1996-__-__; CD; Warner (US promo)]

T48

God Give Me Strength promo single
EC + Burt Bacharach

God Give Me Strength (live: Letterman) (EC/Bacharach)

[1996-__-__; CDR; Reprise PRO-CD-9299 R (US promo)]
[1996-__-__; CDR; Reprise PRO-CD-9299 RE-1 (Gold recordable CDR)]

1997

U01

MCA Soundtracks: Off The Cutting Room Floor
various artists

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (6:08) - EC + Burt Bacharach

(29:12)
[1997-01-__; CD; MCA MCA3P-90047 (US promo)]

Distributed to subscribers of the LA public radio station KCRW-FM.
This CD also contains Kristen Vigard's version of "God Give Me Strength".

U02

Individually Twisted
Jazz Passengers

Aubergine (EC/Brad Jones) (4:16)

Doncha Go 'Way Mad (Jacquet/Mundy/Stillman) (3:21)

[1997-02-03; CD; 32 Records 32007]
[1997-07-01; CD; Essential Records]
[1997-10-21; CD; Rock Records RCCJ-1003 (Japan)]

Produced by Joel Dorn & Adam Dorn.
EC is lead vocalist on Aubergine and duets with Deborah Harry on Doncha Go 'Way Mad.

U03

The Difference
featuring Elvis Costello, Roger McGuinn, Lucinda Williams, Chris Whitley

Radio, Radio - EC+A

Men Called Uncle (recorded live for show)

All This Useless Beauty (recorded live for show)

(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (recorded live for show)

Watching The Detectives (recorded live for show)

Alison / Tears Of A Clown (recorded live for show) (EC / Robinson)

The Other End Of The Telescope (recorded live for show) (EC/Mann)

[1997-02-10; ?; The Difference (US radio show)]

I'm not sure in what form this was distributed, but it was broadcast in the US during the week 10-16 Feb. Elvis is the featued artist on the show, which contains an interview with EC plus live tracks recorded especially for the show.

U04

ESPN Presents Slam Jams Volume 1 (Contact 3)
various artists

Pump It Up - EC

[1997-03-04; CD; Tommy Boy TBCD 1194 (USA)]

U--

The All Time Greatest Country Songs
various artists

Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) - EC+A

[1997-03-14; 2xMC; Sony TV SONYTV24MC]
[1997-03-17; 2xCD; Sony TV SONYTV24CD]

U05

Contact 3! - The Third Period (La Troisieme Periode)
various artists

Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A

[1997-__-__; CD; Attic Records Limited ACD 1466 (Canada)]

This CD comes with a bonus CD-ROM containing 2 short films.

--- [1997-04-11] - Elvis quits Warner Brothers!!!!

U06

Music From And Inspired By The Television Series 'Mad About You'
various artists

Sneaky Feelings - EC

[1997-04-15; CD; Atlantic 7567-829832]

U07

September Songs: The Music Of Kurt Weill
various artists

Lost In The Stars (Weill/Anderson) (3:56) - EC + Brodsky Quartet

(68:50)
[1997-05-__; CD; Sony Classical (US promo)]
[1997-08-19; CD; Sony Classical SK 63046]
[1997-10-01; CD; Sony Classical SRCS-8358 (Japan)]

This track is produced by Hal Willner, Elvis Costello & Brodsky Quartet.
Engineered by Eric Liljestrand.
Recorded 20-Jan-94 at Glen Gould Studio, Toronto.

U08

Jazz Voice
various artists

Doncha Go 'Way Mad (Jacquet/Mundy/Stillman) - Jazz Passengers (/w EC)

[1997-06-17; CD; Knitting Factory Works KFW 212]

Produced in conjunction with the 1997 Texaco New York Jazz Festival.

U09

Q Magazine issue 130 (July)

Complicated Shadows - EC+A

[1997-06-02; CD; (UK, free with magazine)]

U10

Acoustic Cafe
various artists

Watching The Detectives (live; Chicago) - EC+Steve Nieve

[1997-06-02; CD; (US radio promo, 45 copies pressed)]

These CDs were pressed by the radio station themselves and they used Warner's Live At The Park West, Chicago promo as the source.

U11

Mellow Bacharach Heaven
various artists

Please Stay (Bacharach/Hilliard) - EC

[1997-06-__; CD; Warner Music Japan WPCR 1202 (Japan)]

This track is taken from Kojak Variety.

U12

Il Disco Del Mese (Vol. 26: Il Grande Pop Inglese)
various artists

Shipbuilding (4:51) - EC+A

[1997-__-__; CD; La Repubblica DdM-26]

U13

I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
The Fairfield Four

That Day Is Done (EC/McCartney) (5:10) - The Fairfield Four+EC

[1997-09-09; CD; Warner 9 46698-2]

Personnel on "That Day Is Done":

The Fairfield Four - vocals

EC - lead vocal

Larry Knechtel - piano

Produced by Mark Prentice & Lee Olsen

U14

Not With That Clown (Great Songs Of Sexual Jealousy: The Human Condition Series Vol 1)
various artists

I Want You - EC+A

[1997-09-__; CD; Mushroom Records/Mambo (Australia)]

U15

A Hard Night's Day
various artists

Watching The Detectives - EC

Alison - EC

[1997-09-22; 2xCD; MCA MCD60047 (UK)]

Stiff Records compilation.

U16

Live From 6A: Musical Performances From Late Night With Conan O'Brien
various artists

All This Useless Beauty (live) (4:57) - EC+Steve Nieve

[1997-10-07; CD; Broadway Video Records/Mercury 314 536 324-2]
[1998-02-10; CD; (Germany)]
[1998-04-08; CD; Mercury PHCR-1603 (Japan. Japanese title is Late Night Live)]

Recorded 1996-05-21.

U17

The Bridge I Burned promo single
Elvis Costello

The Bridge I Burned (edit) (4:16)

The Bridge I Burned (album version) (5:20)

The Bridge I Burned (Facino Mix) (4:21)

The Bridge I Burned (Pop Lie Mix) (5:19)

[1997-10-__; CD5; Warner PRO CD 9045 (US promo)]

Produced by Mac Manus Pere et Fils. Recorded by Ben Fenner. Engineered & mixed by John Hudson.

U18

A Taste Of Extreme Honey
Elvis Costello

The Bridge I Burned

So Like Candy (EC/McCartney)

My Dark Life

London's Brilliant Parade

Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4

[1997-10-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-9076]

U19

Extreme Honey: The Very Best Of The Warner Bros. Years
Elvis Costello

The Bridge I Burned (5:20) - EC

Veronica (EC/McCartney) (3:09) - EC

Sulky Girl (5:07) - EC+A

So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:37) - EC

13 Steps Lead Down (3:18) - EC+A

All This Useless Beauty (4:38) - EC+A

My Dark Life (6:20) - EC+Brian Eno

The Other Side Of Summer (3:56) - EC

Kinder Murder (3:26) - EC

Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (4:06) - EC

Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over) (EC/Keltner) (4:04) - EC

Poor Fractured Atlas (4:02) - EC+A

The Birds Will Still Be Singing (4:23) - EC+Brodsky Quartet

London's Brilliant Parade (4:22) - EC+A

Tramp The Dirt Down (5:41) - EC

Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (3:50) - EC

I Want To Vanish (3:16) - EC+Steve Nieve+Brodsky Quartet

All The Rage (3:53) - EC

(77:30)
[1997-10-17; CD; Warner PROP333/9362-46801-2 (German promo; the title is simply The Very Best Of The Warner Bros. Years, and it comes in a typical Warners pale blue and white promo sleeve)]
[1997-10-21; CD; Warner 46801-2 (released 971103 in Australia). Early copies had a sticker on the case saying: "Includes 'The Bridge That I Burned' (previously unavailable elsewhere) plus 17 more"]
[1997-10-21; MC; Warner 46801-4]
[1997-10-__; CD; Warner 2-46801-a (US advanced promo)]
[1997-11-05; CD; Warner WPCR-1633 (Japan)]

A US promo CD was released that is the same as the regular release except for the words "For promotional use only. Sale or other transfer is prohibited. Must be returned on demand of recording company" printed in gold on the front of the booklet.

U20

Progressions #32 - New Music for Progressive Adult Radio - October 1997 (fmqb Rock - In The Zone with Amy Doyle)
various artists

The Bridge I Burned (5:19) - EC

[1997-10-__; CD; KKZN/Dallas-Fort Worth PAR32 (US radio promo)]

U21

Totally Adult
various artists

The Bridge I Burned - EC

[1997-10-__; 2xCD; Oct. 1997 #24 (US promo)]

U22

Post Punk Diary 1980-1982
George Gimarc

[1997-11-__; Book+CD; St.Martin's Griffin/Cherry Red Records]

This is a book that comes with a CD, and track 36 (2:05) is an interview clip with EC.

U23

Live On Letterman: Music From The Late Show
various artists

God Give Me Strength (live, Letterman) (EC/Bacharach) (3:45) - EC + Burt Bacharach

[1997-11-18; CD; Reprise 9362-46827-2]
[1998-01-25; CD; Warner/Reprise WPCR1739 (Japan)]

The track was recorded 1997-02-25.
In Japan this CD was given a Japanese title which translates to "Greatest Live From David Letterman Show".

U24

The Bridge School Concerts Vol. One
various artists

Alison (live) (3:20) - EC + Neil Young

[1997-11-14; CD; Reprise PROP363/9362-46824-2 (Germany, promo)]
[1997-11-18; CD; Reprise 9362-46824-2]
[1997-11-18;2xLP; Reprise 9362-46824]
[1997-11-25; CD; Reprise WPCR-1675 (Japan)]

The track was recorded in 1990.
Personnel:

EC - guitar, vocals

Neil Young - vocals

U25

Before X
various artists

Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A

[1997-11-09; CD; BMG Intersound 9524 (USA)]
[1997-11-09; MC; BMG Intersound (USA)]

U26

Video Hits: Past Hits, Volume 1
various artists

Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A

[1997-__-__; 2xCD; Sony 4845002 (Australia)]

U27

The Bridge I Burned Australian promo
Elvis Costello

The Bridge I Burned

[1997-__-__; CD5; Warner (Australian promo)]

1998

V01

Fantastic 70s!
various artists

Oliver's Army - EC+A

[1998-01-01; 2xCD; Sony (Sweden)]

V02

Rock Anthems Vol. 2
various artists

Oliver's Army - EC+A

[1998-01-06; 2xCD; Musicrama 694642 (UK)]

V03

Long Journey Home soundtrack
The Chieftains

Long Journey Home (EC/Paddy Moloney) - The Chieftains + Irish Film Orch. + EC

[1998-01-__; CD; BMG/Unisphere KCDP 51568 (US advanced promo. CD comes in a paper sleeve with a single-fold 4 page colour release sheet with radio/TV promo dates and info)[1998-01-13; CD; BMG/Unisphere 09026-68963-2 (USA)]
[1998-02-23; CD; BMG/Unisphere 09026 68963 2 (Germany, promo copies included a single promo sheet in German)]
[1998-03-21; CD; BMG/Unisphere BVCF1574 (Japan)]
[1999-__-__; CDI; Unisphere RCMJ 63118-2 (US promo, enhanced CD including "Complete album tracks, with exclusive studio footage and photos from the Hyperion companion book". Cardboard pic. sleeve & pic. disc (different to normal CD release))]

V--

Heard It Seen It Done It
various

Pump It Up - EC+A

[1998-01-26; CD; Discipline DISCCD 14]

V04

Zero Effect soundtrack
various artists

Mystery Dance - EC

[1998-01-27; CD; Work/Sony Music Soundtrax OK 69103]

V05

1998 Mercury Febuary Sales Sampler
various artists

My Mood Swings (promo mix) (EC/O'Riordan) (2:12) - EC

[1998-01-__; CD; Mercury MECD 157 (US promo)]

V06

The Wedding Singer soundtrack
various artists

Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A

[1998-01-__; MC; WEA (advance promo)]
[1998-02-03; CD; WEA 46840]

V07

Long Journey Home single
The Chieftains with The Irish Film Orchestra, Anúna & Elvis Costello

Long Journey Home (radio edit) (EC/Moloney) (3:20)

Long Journey Home (EC/Moloney) (4:18)

[1998-02-__; CD5; BMG Espa 09026 63150 2 (Spain, cardboard sleeve. Tracks on the CD are in the wrong order)]
[1998-03-__; CD5; BMG/Unisphere 09026 63150 2 (Holland, cardboard sleeve)]

V08

Long Journey Home promo
various artists

Long Journey Home (EC/Moloney) - The Chieftains + Irish Film Orch. + EC

[1998-__-__; MC; BMG RCDJ-63117-4 (US promo)]

Also includes one song each by Van Morrison and Sinéad O'Connor.

V09

The Big Lebowski: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
various artists

My Mood Swings (EC/O'Riordan) (2:10) - EC

[1998-02-24; CD; Mercury 314 536 903-2 (USA)]
[1998-02-__; CD; Mercury MEAD 148 (US promo)]

V10

Name That Tune
various artists

Veronica (EC/McCartney) - EC

[1998-03-03; CD; Sound Choice 8413]

V11

Fantastic 80s!
various artists

I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) - EC+A

[1998-03-05; 2xCD; Sony Music SONYTV 37CD]

V12

My Mood Swings promo single
Elvis Costello

My Mood Swings (promo mix) (EC/O'Riordan) - EC

[1998-03-__; CD5; Mercury MECP365 (US promo)]

This is a slightly different mix to the soundtrack version. The vocals are higher in the mix, the guitars are more upfront, and the drums play through the start/stop parts.

V13

Unknown Pleasures
various artists

Tokyo Storm Warning (6:23) - EC+A

[1998-03-__; CD; Uncut/Demon Records UNCUT UP 3 (UK)]

This CD came free with the April issue of the UK magazine 'Uncut'.

V14

Metroland soundtrack
various artists

Alison - EC

(45:42)
[1998-__-__; CD; Polygram 536 912-2]

V15

Once In A Lifetime
various artists

Pump It Up - EC+A

[1998-04-02; 2xCD; Telst 58600 (UK)]
[1998-__-__; 2xCD; Telstar TCD 2889 (Germany)]
[1998-__-__; 2xCAS; Telstar STAC 2889 (Germany)]

V16

The Big Lebowski (exclusive to The Guardian)
various artists

My Mood Swings (EC/O'Riordan) (2:09) - EC

[1998-04-25; CDROM; Polygram, no catalog number (cardboard sleeve. Given away free with copies of The Guardian newspaper within the M25 region of London.)]

This mixed-media CDROM contains a hifi section with 4 songs and a 20 minute documentary on the making of the film (which includes "My Mood Swings" as incidental music), plus a CDROM section with some film clips, interviews, screensaver, filmography, etc.

V17

The Big Lebowski Sampler
various artists

My Mood Swings (EC/O'Riordan) - EC

[1998-__-__; CD5; Mercury 568 622-2]

V18

Cult Rockers: Mainstream Rebels
various artists

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) - EC+A

[1998-05-19; CD; Beloved Records]

V--

The Wedding Singer Vol. 1
various

Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A

[1998-06-08; CD; Warner Bros. 9362468402]

V19

That's Country
various artists

Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) - EC+A

[1998-__-__; 2xCD; UMD 83075 (Holland)]

V20

Painted From Memory
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

In The Darkest Place (EC/Bacharach) (4:19)

Toledo (EC/Bacharach) (4:36)

I Still Have That Other Girl (EC/Bacharach) (2:48)

This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10)

Tears At The Birthday Party (EC/Bacharach) (4:38)

Such Unlikely Lovers (EC/Bacharach) (3:26)

My Thief (EC/Bacharach) (4:21)

The Long Division (EC/Bacharach) (4:15)

Painted From Memory (EC/Bacharach) (4:14)

The Sweetest Punch (EC/Bacharach) (4:11)

What's Her Name Today? (EC/Bacharach) (4:11)

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (6:10)

(52:19)
[1998-09-02; CD; Mercury (US promo, no catalogue number. comes with a big pack of promotion blurb)]
[1998-09-__; CD; Mercury (promo, no catalogue number, simple b&w cover)]
[1998-09-__; CD; Mercury MEAD 171 (US advance promo, /w full cover art)]
[1998-09-28; CD; Mercury/Polygram 314 538 002 2 (UK, Europe)]
[1998-09-29; CD; Mercury/Polygram 314 538 002 2 (USA)]
[1998-09-29;CAS; Mercury/Polygram 314 538 002 4 (USA)]
[1998-10-06; CD; Mercury/Polygram 314 538 002 2 (Australia)]
[1998-10-07; CD; Mercury PHCR 1655 (Japan)]

This version of "God Give Me Strength" is the same as the one included on the soundtrack to Grace Of My Heart.
On the advance promo (MEAD 171) the track "Painted From Memory" is placed after "The Sweetest Punch" instead of before it.
Reached #32 in the UK charts, and #78 in the US.

V21

Acoustic Cafe
various artists

Toledo (EC/Bacharach)

[1998-09-__; 2xCD; Acoustic Cafe Playlist 192 (US radio promo)]

The EC/BB track is on disc 1 as the first song in segment (track) 2.

V22

I Still Have That Other Girl promo single
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

I Still Have That Other Girl (EC/Bacharach) (2:49)

[1998-09-28; CD5; Mercury 566 528-2 (UK, German promo)]
[1998-__-__; CD5; Mercury MECP450 (US promo)]

V23

This House Is Empty Now promo single
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach)

[1998-09-28; CD5; Mercury Elvispro1 (Australian promo)]

V24

The Ray Davies Songbook
various artists

Days (Ray Davies) - EC

[1998-10-02; CD; Conn 54790 (UK)]

V--

Blast From The Past: The Other Side Of The '80s
various artists

Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) - EC

[1998-10-12; 2xCD; Warner Special Products 9548369342]

V25

The Best Country Ballads In The World... Ever!
various artists

Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) - EC

[1998-10-23; 2xCD; EMI]

V26

The Rugrats Movie: Music From The Motion Picture
various artists

I Throw My Toys Around (EC/O'Riordan) - No Doubt featuring EC

[1998-11-03; CD; Uni/Interscope 90181]
[1998-__-__; CD; Interscope INT3P-6482 (promo)]

Elvis only sings backing vocals.

V27

The Look Of Love: The Burt Bacharach Collection
various artists

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) - EC & Burt Bacharach

[1998-11-03; 3xCD; Rhino 75339]

V28

CMJ The Year In Music 1979
various artists

Accidents Will Happen - EC+A

[1998-11-03; CD; Uni/Mercury Chronicles 565578]

V29

Selections From The Look Of Love: The Burt Bacharach Collection
various artists

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) - EC & Burt Bacharach

[1998-__-__; CD; ALMO Sounds PRO-CD-4876 (US promo)]

V30

This House Is Empty Now
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10)

I Still Have That Other Girl (EC/Bacharach) (2:46)

[1998-11-04; CD5; Mercury 566 580-2 (Sweden/Holland, card sleeve)]

On the cover the time for "This House Is Empty Now" is incorrectly listed as 4:58.

V31

This House Is Empty Now
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10)

I Still Have That Other Girl (EC/Bacharach) (2:46)

The Sweetest Punch (EC/Bacharach) (4:09)

[1998-11-04; CD5; Mercury 566 581-2 (Sweden/Holland)]
[1999-01-18; CD5; Mercury 566 581-2 (Australia)]

On the cover the time for "This House Is Empty Now" is incorrectly listed as 4:58.

V32

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
various artists

God Give Me Strength (live) (EC/Bacharach) - EC & Burt Bacharach

[1998-11-21; CD; Victor/Encosed Music VICP60537 (Japan, with lyrics)]
[1998-11-24; CD; Edel Records 0043822ERE]

A video of this concert was also released (981208).
The Japanese edition has been given a Japanese title that translates to "Burt Bacharach Presents One Amazing Night".

V33

The Essential Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett

They Can't Take That Away From Me (live; MTV, LA) (George & Ira Gershwin) - Tony Bennett + EC

[1998-12-01; CD]

V34

Because It's A Lonely World: The Interview with Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach
Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

(40:10)
[1998-12-__; CD; Mercury MECD 181 (US promo, cardboard foldout sleeve)]

This CD contains 52 different interview segments (tracks) ranging between 17 secs. and 1 min. 30 secs.
It's rumoured that only 500 were pressed.

V35

Best Punk Anthems...Ever
various artists

(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - EC+A

[1998-__-__; 2xCD; Virgin]

1999

W01

Launch #23
various artists

[1999-01-__; CD-ROM; Launch #23 (music magazine + CD-ROM)]

The CD-ROM contains clips of I Still Have That Other Girl, This House Is Empty Now & The Long Division played over stills of EC & Burt Bacharach.

W02

200 Cigarettes soundtrack
various artists

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) - EC+A

[1999-02-23; CD; Mercury]
[1999-__-__; DVD; ]
[1999-10-04; VHS; ]

W03

Mercury Records Group: January/February Sampler 1999
various artists

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) - EC+A

[1999-__-__; CD; Mercury MECD 185 (US promo)]

Comes in a stickered, slimline case.

W04

The Sweetest Punch: The New Songs Of Elvis Costello And Burt Bacharach
arranged by Bill Frisell

The Sweetest Punch (EC/Bacharach) (4:44)

Toledo (EC/Bacharach) (5:25)

Such Unlikely Lovers (EC/Bacharach) (5:43)

This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:03)

Painted From Memory (EC/Bacharach) (4:10)

What's Her Name Today? (EC/Bacharach) (4:58)

In The Darkest Place (EC/Bacharach) (5:55)

Vamp Dolce (Bill Frisell) (3:25)

My Thief (EC/Bacharach) (4:31)

I Still Have That Other Girl (EC/Bacharach) (2:22)

Painted From Memory (reprise) (EC/Bacharach) (3:36)

The Long Division (EC/Bacharach) (3:59)

Tears At The Birthday Party (EC/Bacharach) (3:44)

I Still Have That Other Girl (reprise) (EC/Bacharach) (1:52)

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (4:42)

[1999-02-16; CD: Verve 314559865-2 (German promo)]
[1999-09-21; CD; Decca 314 559 865-2]
[1999-__-__; CD: Decca 314 559 865-2(Australia)]
[1999-__-__; CD: Decca POCF-1018 (Japan)]

EC sings on Toledo and I Still Have That Other Girl.

W05

Such Unlikely Lovers promo
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

Such Unlikely Lovers (EC/Bacharach) (3:24)

[1999-03-__; CD5; Mercury 566770-2 (European Promo)]

The word 'BIEM' appears on the release so I assume it's a European issue, pressed in Germany.

W06

Toledo promo
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

Toledo (radio edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:09)

[1999-03-12; CD5; Mercury 566 996-2 (UK/European promo)]

Picture cover same as US advance for LP.

W07

Toledo promo
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

Toledo (radio edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:09)

[1999-__-__; CD5; Mercury MECP 468 (US promo)]

Clear plastic CD case with stickered cover.

W08

Best Seventies Album In The World ... Ever! II
various artists

Oliver's Army - EC+A

[1999-03-18; 2xCD; ]

W09

The Love Songs Of Burt Bacharach
various artists

I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (live; UEA, Norwich) (Bacharach/David) (2:23) - EC+A

[1999-03-08; CD; Polygram TV 564 265-2]

This appears to be the same mix as on the Stiff Box Set, but here Elvis sings the "I" in "I just don't know" at the start.

W10

Toledo CD single
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

Toledo (radio edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:06) - EC & Burt Bacharach

Tears At The Birthday Party (live; Sydney 99) (4:30) - EC + Steve Nieve

[1999-04-19; CD5; Mercury 422 870 994-2 (Europe)]

"Tears At The Birthday Party" was recorded live at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, 1999-01-27.

W11

Toledo CD single
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

Toledo (radio edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:06) - EC & Burt Bacharach

Tears At The Birthday Party (live; Sydney 99) (EC/Bacharach) (4:41) - EC + Steve Nieve

Inch By Inch / Fever (live; Sydney 99) (EC / Davenport/Cooley) (4:03) - EC + Steve Nieve

[1999-04-19; CD5; Mercury 422 870 965-2 (UK)]

"Tears At The Birthday Party" was recorded live at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, 1999-01-27.
"Inch By Inch / Fever" was recorded live at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, 19-Feb-99.

W12

Toledo CD single
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach

Toledo (EC/Bacharach) (3:50) - EC & Burt Bacharach

Such Unlikely Lovers (live; Perth 99) (EC/Bacharach) - EC + Steve Nieve

Baby Plays Around (live; Sydney 99) (EC/O'Riordan) - EC + Steve Nieve

[1999-04-19; CD5; Mercury 422 870 967-2 (UK)]

"Such Unlikely Lovers" was recorded live at the Concert Hall, Perth, 1999-02-13. On the cover the date is incorrectly listed as 1999-02-18. "Baby Plays Around" was recorded live at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, 19-Feb-99.

W13

Painted From Memory (2CD Limited Tour Edition)
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach
Disc 1 (regular album):

In The Darkest Place (EC/Bacharach) (4:19)

Toledo (EC/Bacharach) (4:36)

I Still Have That Other Girl (EC/Bacharach) (2:48)

This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10)

Tears At The Birthday Party (EC/Bacharach) (4:38)

Such Unlikely Lovers (EC/Bacharach) (3:26)

My Thief (EC/Bacharach) (4:21)

The Long Division (EC/Bacharach) (4:15)

Painted From Memory (EC/Bacharach) (4:14)

The Sweetest Punch (EC/Bacharach) (4:11)

What's Her Name Today? (EC/Bacharach) (4:11)

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (6:10)

Disc 2 (bonus live CD):

This House Is Empty Now (live; Conan O'Brien 98) (EC/Bacharach) (4:13) - EC + Burt Bacharach

I Still Have That Other Girl (live; Tokyo 99) (EC/Bacharach) (3:18) - EC + Steve Nieve

In The Darkest Place (live; Melbourne 99) (EC/Bacharach) (4:40) - EC + Steve Nieve

Painted From Memory (live; Melbourne 99) (EC/Bacharach) (4:26) - EC + Steve Nieve

What's Her Name Today? (live, Tokyo 99) (EC/Bacharach) (4:30) - EC + Steve Nieve

(52:19/21:07))
[1999-04-26; 2xCD; Mercury 422 546 165-2 (Europe)]
[1999-05-10; 2xCD; Mercury 314 546 165-2 (Australia)]
[1999-07-01; 2xCD; Mercury PHCR-4084/5 (Japan)]

This limited edition was released to tie in with European and US dates on the Lonely World Tour.
"This House Is Empty Now" from Late Night With Conan O'Brien, recorded 1998-11-23, broadcast 1998-11-27.
"I Still Have That Other Girl" & "What's Her Name Today?" were recorded live at Shibuya Hall, Tokyo, 1999-02-10
"In The Darkest Place" & "Painted From Memory" were recorded live at Athenaeum, Melbourne, 1999-02-16.

W14

Notting Hill soundtrack
various artists

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) - EC

[1999-05-18; CD; Island 314 546 196-2 (USA)]
[1999-06-__; CD; Island 546 428-2 (UK)]
[1999-__-__; CD; Island 546 208-2 (Australia)]

W15

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me: Music From The Motion Picture
various artists

I'll Never Fall In Love Again (Bacharach/David) - EC + Burt Bacharach

[1999-05-13; CD; Maverick Records 9362-47348-2 (UK)]
[1999-05-13; MC; Maverick Records 9362-47348-4 (UK)]
[1999-05-13; CD; Maverick Records WB 474322 (limited velvet package)]
[1999-05-17; CDR; Maverick Records (advance US promo)]
[1999-06-01; CD; Maverick Records 947 348-2 (USA)]
[1999-06-01; MC; Maverick Records 947 348-4 (USA)]
[1999-06-23; CD; WEA WPCR 10408 (Japan)]
[1999-06-__; CD; Maverick Records 9362473482 (Australia)]

Limited velvet package is a digipak with black felt tray card and silver holographic interior.
Japanese title is Austin Powers = Delux.

W16

Bringing It All Back Home Volume II
various artists

Mischievous Ghost (4:13) - EC duets /w Mary Coughlan

[1999-05-18; CD; Valley Entertainment VE 15012-2]

This is a re-release of the original Bringing It All Back Home 2xCD but issued as 2 separate volumes. EC appears only on volume 2.

W17

Roots: 20 Years Of Essential Folk, Roots & World Music: Britain, Ireland And North America
various artists

Tramp The Dirt Down - EC

[1999-06-14; 2xCD; Nascente NSCDD 1999]

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Folk Roots magazine, compiled by editor Ian Anderson.

W18

Jock Rock 2000
various artists

Pump It Up - EC+A

[1999-06-22; CD; Tommy Boy 1332]
[1999-06-22; MC; Tommy Boy]

W19

Easy Listening: Music Inspired By The ITV Series Big Bad World
various artists

Alison - EC

[1999-07-05; 2xCD; EMI/Virgin VTDCD 257]

W20

The Best Ever Footy Album (Australian Rules Cover)
various artists

Pump It Up - EC+A

[1999-07-26; 2xCD; EMI 5220242 (Australia)]

W21

The Best Ever Footy Album (Rugby Cover)
various artists

Pump It Up - EC+A

[1999-07-26; 2xCD; EMI 5220272 (Australia)]

W22

She US promo
EC

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06)

[1999-06-16; CD5; Island ISCD 1024-2 (US promo, clear plastic case with sticker))]

W23

She UK promo
EC

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06)

[1999-07-__; CD5; Mercury SHE 1 (UK promo)]

W24

She CD single
Elvis Costello

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC

Painted From Memory (EC/Bacharach) (4:13) - EC + Burt Bacharach

The Sweetest Punch (EC/Bacharach) (4:09) - EC + Burt Bacharach

[1999-07-19; CD5; Mercury MERCD521 562 267-2 (UK)]

W25

She CD single
Elvis Costello

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC

This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10) - EC + Burt Bacharach

What's Her Name Today? (EC/Bacharach) (4:07) - EC + Burt Bacharach

[1999-07-19; CD5; Mercury MERCD521 562 268-2 (UK)]

W26

She cassette single
Elvis Costello

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC

This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10) - EC + Burt Bacharach

[1999-07-19; MC; Mercury MERMC521 562 267-4 (UK)]

W27

Now That's What I Call Music 1980 - The Millennium Series
various artists

I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) - EC+A

[1999-06-21; 2xCD; EMI/Virgin/Universal (UK)]

W28

Now That's What I Call Music 1981 - The Millennium Series
various artists

Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) - EC+A

[1999-06-21; 2xCD; EMI/Virgin/Universal (UK)]

W29

The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (2CD)
Elvis Costello
Disc 1:

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) (3:31) - EC+A

Oliver's Army (2:58) - EC+A

Watching The Detectives (3:43) - EC

Alison (3:21) - EC

(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:08) - EC+A

Accidents Will Happen (3:00) - EC+A

Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A

I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:06) - EC+A

Radio, Radio (3:05) - EC+A

Clubland (3:42) - EC+A

Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:06) - EC

Man Out Of Time (5:26) - EC+A

I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell/Jenkins) (4:47) - EC+A

Everyday I Write The Book (3:52) - EC+A

Brilliant Mistake (3:42) - The Costello Show featuring The Confederates

The Other Side Of Summer (3:56) - EC

Tokyo Storm Warning (6:24) - EC+A

Sulky Girl (5:05) - EC+A

So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:36) - EC

Veronica (EC/McCartney) (3:09) - EC

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC

Disc 2:

Big Tears (3:08) - EC+A

Beyond Belief (2:32) - EC+A

Lipstick Vogue (3:29) - EC+A

Green Shirt (2:42) - EC+A

Pills And Soap (3:43) - EC

Tramp The Dirt Down (5:40) - EC

Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:50) - EC+A

High Fidelity (2:26) - EC+A

New Lace Sleeves (3:45) - EC+A

(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:46) - EC

Talking In The Dark (1:56) - EC+A

New Amsterdam (2:11) - EC

I Hope You're Happy Now (3:06) - EC+A

Riot Act (3:35) - EC+A

My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:28) - EC

Indoor Fireworks (4:07) - The Costello Show featuring The Confederates

Almost Blue (2:48) - EC+A

I Want You (6:40) - EC+A

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (6:08) - EC + Burt Bacharach

That Day Is Done (EC/McCartney) (5:09) - The Fairfield Four featuring EC

I Want To Vanish (3:15) - EC+SN featuring The Brodsky Quartet

[1999-08-02; 2xCD; Universal Music TV 546 490-2 (UK)]
[1999-08-02; 2xCAS; Universal Music TV 546 490-4 (UK)]

W30

Return Of The Grievous Angel: A Tribute To Gram Parsons
various artists

Sleepless Nights (Boudleaux & Felice Bryant) (3:57) - EC

[1999-04-__; MC; Almo Sounds (US advance promo)]
[1999-07-13; CD; Almo Sounds AMSD-80024 (USA)]
[1999-__-__; 2xCD; (US promo)]
[1999-__-__; CD; Almo Sounds ALMCD66 (UK)]
[1999-08-__; CD; Almo Sounds D32065 (Australia)]

Executive producer Emmylou Harris. US 2xCD promo has a companion disk of Parsons originals of each song.

W31

Grace Of My Heart
movie

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) - EC + Burt Bacharach

[199_-__-__; VHS; ]
[1999-08-17; DVD; ]

W32

Ten Years Of Rock: FLEADH
various artists

Oliver's Army

[1999-09-06; CD; RCA]

Compilation celebrating the 10th anniversary of the London Fleadh.

W33

Pop & Wave By Public
various artists

Oliver's Army - EC+A

[1999-09-06; 2xCD; Reper RR4774]

W34

The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (1CD)
Elvis Costello

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) (3:31) - EC+A

Oliver's Army (2:58) - EC+A

Watching The Detectives (3:43) - EC

Alison (3:21) - EC

(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:08) - EC+A

Accidents Will Happen (3:00) - EC+A

Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A

I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:06) - EC+A

Radio, Radio (3:05) - EC+A

Clubland (3:42) - EC+A

Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:06) - EC

Man Out Of Time (5:26) - EC+A

I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell/Jenkins) (4:47) - EC+A

Everyday I Write The Book (3:52) - EC+A

Indoor Fireworks (4:07) - The Costello Show featuring The Confederates

Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:50) - EC+A

Tokyo Storm Warning (6:24) - EC+A

I Want You (6:40) - EC+A

God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (6:08) - EC + Burt Bacharach

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC

[1999-09-20; CD; Universal Music TV 545 103-2 (Europe)]
[1999-09-20; CS; Universal Music TV 545 103-4 (Europe)]
[1999-10-25; CD; Universal Music TV 545 103-2 (Australia)]
[1999-__-__; CD; Mercury PHCW 1045 (Japan)]

W35

The Very Best Of Elvis Costello Spain promo
Elvis Costello

Oliver's Army (2:58) - EC+A

She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC

[1999-__-__; CD5; Universal-Island (Spain promo)]

W36

Greatest Pop Ballads
various artists

Alison - EC

[1999-09-20; CD; Reper]

W37

Saturday Night Live: The Musical Performances Volume 1
various artists

Less Than Zero / Radio, Radio (live; SNL 1977-12-17) (3:05) - EC+A

[1999-09-21; CD; Dreamworks 0044 50205-2]
[1999-10-11; CD; Dreamworks 450 205-2 (Australia)]

This track is from the live appearance of EC+A on Saturday Night Live on 1977-12-17. They started Less Than Zero but after a few bars Elvis said, "Stop! I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen, there's no reason to do this song here," and then switched to Radio Radio. The complete song including Elvis' spoken interruption is contained on this track.