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1985 - 1986 - 1987 - 1988 - 1989
Originally compiled by Paul Hosken
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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
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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
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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
1985
I01
I02
I03
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Green Shirt single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Green Shirt
Beyond Belief
1985-04-__; 7"; F-Beat ZB40085 (UK, black vinyl + ps, or limited edition on green vinyl in clear plastic sleeve)]
Reached #68 in UK charts.
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I04
I05
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Green Shirt single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Green Shirt
Beyond Belief
Green Shirt (extended remix) (3:18)
1985-04-__; 12"; F-Beat ZT 40086 (UK, ps for black vinyl, clear plastic for limited edition on green vinyl)]
The "Green Shirt remix" is produced by Nick Lowe and remixed by Colin Fairley, and consists of emphasis of backbeat, lots of echo, and the phrase 'gonna get it' repeated and echoed.
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I06
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Warming Up To The Ice Age - John Hiatt
Living A Little, Laughing A Little (Bell/Creed) (4:03) - John Hiatt & EC
1985-05-__; LP/CAS; Geffen GEF 26309]
1985-__-__; CD; Geffen GED 24055 (Germany)]
1985-__-__; LP; Geffen GHS 24055 (US, Promo copies were also issued with "For Promotion Only" stamped in gold on the cover)]
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I07
I08
I09
I10
I11
I--
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Save The Children - various artists
The Only Flame In Town (intro + talkover) (~0:30) - EC+A
1985-__-__; 7"; DWP 970A/B (US promo)]
This single contains public radio service spots for the 'Save The Children' charity. Also doing spots are Dionne Warwick, Peter Falk, Alabama, Air Supply, David Bowie, Ben Kingsley, and many more.
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1986
J01
J02
J03
J04
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Live In London - Ricky Skaggs
Don't Get Above Your Raising (live; Dominion, London) (Flatt/Scruggs) (7:29) - Ricky Skaggs duets /w EC
[1986-01-__; CD; Epic EPC 26618]
[1986-01-__; LP; Epic EPC 26618]
[1986-01-__; MC; Epic EPC 26618]
[1989-02-__; LP; Pickwick SHM/HSC 3252]
[1989-02-__; MC; Pickwick SHM/HSC 3252]
[2003-07-29; CD; S&P Records 708 (US, remaster)]
This track is an encore from a show at The Dominion Theatre, London, 18- or 19-May-85.
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J05
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King Of America - The Costello Show featuring EC (57:54
Side 1:
Brilliant Mistake (3:40)
Lovable (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (2:52)
Our Little Angel (4:02)
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:20)
Glitter Gulch (3:15)
Indoor Fireworks (4:05)
Little Palaces (3:48)
I'll Wear It Proudly (4:22)
Side 2:
American Without Tears (4:30)
Eisenhower Blues (J.B. Lenoir) (3:45)
Poisoned Rose (4:07)
The Big Light (2:32)
Jack Of All Parades (5:16)
Suit Of Lights (4:05)
Sleep Of The Just (3:49)
[1986-02-21; LP; F-Beat ZL 70946]
[1986-02-21; MC; F-Beat ZL 70946]
[1986-02-21; CD; F-Beat ZD 70946 (Germany)]
[1986-02-__; CD; Columbia 40173 (USA)]
[1986-04-05; LP; F-Beat RPL-8330 (Japan)]
[1986-06-15; CD; F-Beat R32-1042 (Japan)]
[1986-__-__; MC; F-Beat RPT-8330 (Japan)]
[1987-03-__; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 78 (UK)]
[1987-03-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 78 (UK)]
[1987-03-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 78 (UK)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5111 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5111 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat VPL1-7601 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; F-Beat VPK 1 8601 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; LP; RCA 104.7127 (Brazilian promo, incl. lyrics)]
On the sleeve it says: 'featuring the Attractions & Confederates'.
Reached #11 in UK charts, & #39 in the US.
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unknown).
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J06
J07
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Lovable single
Lovable (2:52) - The Costello Show
Get Yourself Another Fool (single mix) (Tucker/Hayward) (4:01) - EC+A
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06059]
"GYAF" was recorded at Eden Studios, Acton, and produced by Nick Lowe.
This mix of "GYAF" has a 3 note guitar into, the vocals are drenched in echo, and the track fades out at the end.
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J08
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Lovable - The Costello Show
Lovable (2:52)
Lovable (2:52)
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia 2371 (US red label promo, stickered black sleeve)]
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 06059 (US DJ promo)]
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J09
J10
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Seven Day Weekend single - Jimmy Cliff, Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) (2:21)
Brightest Star (Cliff) (3:30) - Jimmy Cliff
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06135 (US, ps)]
[19__-__-__; 7"; CBS/Warner CBSA 7287 (Holland)]
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia CAS 2380 (US red label promo)]
"SDW" was produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley, and recorded at Eden Studios, Acton.
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J11
J12
J13
J14
J15
J16
J--
J17
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NME Fourplay - various artists
Uncomplicated (NME version) - EC+A
Honey I'm A Big Boy Now (Billy Bragg) - Billy Bragg
Hardcore Hip Hop (Mantronik/MC Tee) - Mantronix
Splatch (Miller) - Miles Davis
[1986-09-__; 7"; GIV 4 (UK, plain white sl.)]
Free single give away in UK with New Musical Express magazine.
There are 2 slightly different mixes of "Uncomplicated". The easiest way to tell the difference is by whether it contains a clunking anvil sound after the "horse that knows arithmetic" lines. The NME version has this sound.
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J18
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Blood And Chocolate - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
Uncomplicated (3:21) - NME version, except for UK CD - see note
I Hope You're Happy Now (3:05)
Tokyo Storm Warning (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (6:22)
Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head (5:03)
I Want You (6:39)
Side 2:
Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? (2:07)
Blue Chair (3:38)
Battered Old Bird (5:48)
Crimes Of Paris (4:19)
Poor Napoleon (3:20)
Next Time 'Round (3:34)
[1986-09-15; LP; Demon IMP XFIEND 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-15; CD; Demon IMP FIEND 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-15; MC; Demon IMP XFIEND CAS 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-__; LP; Columbia fc 40518 (USA)]
[1986-09-__; CD; Columbia fc 40518 (USA)]
[1986-09-__; LP; Imp/Line IPLP 4.00200J (Germany, limited edition white vinyl)]
[1986-__-__; LP; F-Beat X FIEND 80/5 014757 010804 (Holland)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5110 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5110 (Australia)]
Produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
A limited edition of the UK cassette version (only on sale in Virgin stores) was issued in a package resembling a Cadburys Bournville chocolate bar, but was later withdrawn due to complaints from Cadburys. This collectors item is worth much more if unopened.
The UK CD version of "Uncomplicated" has a slightly different mix to the vinyl, cassette and US CD versions. The story behind this: "Apparently, originally different mixes were to be released in the UK and in the rest of the world, on the _B&C_ album. This decision was reversed at the last minute, but too late to change the CD. The CD version in the UK at least is different from the vinyl & cassette, it has a guitar part missing from the guitar break near the end, and no clunking anvil sound after the "horse that knows arithmetic" line. The NME version was intended to be the same as non-UK releases, but in the end only differed from the original UK CD." - Phil Dennison
Reached #16 in UK charts, & #84 in the US.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unkown).
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J19
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I Want You single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I Want You (album version)
I Hope You're Happy Now (acoustic version) (3:03) - EC
[1986-11-07; 7"; Demon IMP 008 (ps)]
[1986-11-07; 12"; Demon IMP 008T (ps)]
Produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
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J20
J21
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? - various artists
End Of The Rainbow (Richard Thompson) (3:16) - EC
+ 3 other tracks by Wham!, Boon & Holly Johnson
[1986-__-__; 7"; EMI PSR 491 (UK promo)]
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J22
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NME Pogo A Go Go - various artists
Watching The Detectives (demo version) (4:28) - EC+A
[1986-__-__; MC; NME 021]
This was a cassette offered to readers of New Musical Express.
This was later reissued on CD [NME RE 501], but with Watching The Detectives replaced with the regular version of Big Tears. This version of "WtD" is very similar to the normal version, but contains surface noise and sounds like it's from an acetate. It could possibly be taken from a live gig at Eric's, Liverpool, 2-Aug-77.
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J--
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The Comedians - The Costello Show
+ 3 other tracks
[1986-__-__; 7"; (most likely a US promo)]
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J--
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Formula 32 - various artists
-- EC track unknown --
[1986-__-__; LP; PROLP 9 (promo)]
[1986-__-__; MC; PROMC 9 (promo)]
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1987
K01
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Blue Chair single - The Costello Show
Blue Chair (single version)
American Without Tears No. 2 (Twilight Version)
[1987-01-__; 7"; Demon D1047 (ps)]
"BC" was based on a track from the King Of America sessions and mixed at Eden, Acton, '87.
"AWT2" was recorded at Eden, Acton, '87.
I have heard that a 10" version of this including "I Want You" was released. Anyone know for sure?
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K02
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Interview Picture Disc - Elvis Costello
Interview
Interview
[1987-04-__; LP; Baktabak 2001 (Limited edition pic. disc)]
Contains no music, just an interview in poor quality.
The picture on side 1 is of EC with Buddy Holly glasses singing with his right hand on the microphone which is in a stand. Side 2 is of a very young Elvis standing up against a brick wall holding his Jazzmaster.
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In Concert (#406) - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[1987-__-__; LP; BBC Transcription Services CN-4928/S (UK promo+cue sheet)]
This is a BBC transcription disc of a EC+A concert at the Royalty Theatre, London, 23-Nov-86. Only 300 were pressed.
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K03
K04
K05
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Straight To Hell soundtrack - various artists
Big Nothing (5:48) - The MacManus Gang
[1987-06-__; LP; Hell DIABLO 1][1991-__-__; CD; Repertoire Records REP 4224-WY]
[1992-03-21; CD; Century CECC 00406 (Japan)]
[19__-__-__; CD; Enigma Records CDE 73308 (USA)]
"BN" was produced by Declan MacManus, recorded by Colin Fairley and mixed by Steve MacMillan.
This version of "BN" is similar to the "Long March" version, but in mono with no "Big Nothing" vocal (the backing vocals and hand clapping are still included). There is also no long fade out.
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K06
K07
1988
L01
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Live For Ireland - various artists
Leave My Kitten Alone (live; Dublin) (John/Turner/McDougal) (3:15) - EC+A
[1988-01-__; 2xLP; MCA MCGD 6027]
[1988-01-__; 2xCAS; MCA MCGDC 6027]
[1988-01-__; 2xLP; (Ireland, released under the title Self Aid)]
[1988-01-25; 2xLP; MCA P-13615 (Japan)]
The 'Self Aid' concert was held at RDS Showground, Dublin, 1986-05-17.
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L02
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Live For Ireland - various artists
Many Rivers To Cross (live) (Jimmy Cliff) (2:41) - EC+A
[1988-01-__; CD; MCA MCD06027 (Released 921109 in Germany)]
[1988-01-25; CD; MCA 32XD-914 (Japan)]
[1988-__-__; LP; MCA 42113 (US. Also issued as a 'gold stamped' promo)]
The 'Self Aid' concert was held at RDS Showground, Dublin, 1986-05-17.
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L03
1989
M01
M02
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Spike - Elvis Costello
Side 1:
...This Town... (4:26)
Let Him Dangle (4:44)
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (4:03)
Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
God's Comic (5:27)
Chewing Gum (3:43)
Tramp The Dirt Down (5:40)
Side 2:
Stalin Malone (4:04)
Satellite (5:42)
Pads, Paws And Claws (EC/Paul McCartney) (2:54)
Baby Plays Around (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (2:48)
Miss Macbeth (4:22)
Any King's Shilling (6:03)
Coal-Train Robberies (3:15) - only on CD & cassette versions
Last Boat Leaving (3:29)
[1989-02-06; CD; Warner 925 848-2]
[1989-02-06; LP; Warner 925 848-1/WX 238 (also available in the US through BMG mail order, no: BMG R100841)]
[1989-02-06; MC; Warner 925 848-4]
[1989-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-3426 (US promo, tartan pic.CD, digipack with booklet)]
[1989-02-25; CD; Warner 25P2-2491 (Japan)]
[1989-__-__; MC; WEA 9 25948-4 (Singapore)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Warner 00619 (Brazilian promo, incl. lyrics)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner WPCR 351 (Japan, reissue)]
Produced by Elvis Costello, Kevin Killen & T Bone Burnett.
German test pressings of the LP for instore play were issued.
Reached #5 in UK charts, & #32 in the US.
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1989.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unknown).
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M03
M04
M05
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Veronica single - Elvis Costello
Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
You're No Good (Clint Ballard Jr.) (2:17)
[1989-02-20; 7"; Warner W7558 (UK, ps)]
[1989-02-__; 7"; WB 7-22981/W7558 (Germany, ps)]
[1989-02-__; MC; WB 7-22981]
[1989-__-__; 7"; WB 7.27558/MX302345 (Australia, glossy ps)
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M06
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Veronica single - Elvis Costello
Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:08)
You're No Good (Clint Ballard Jr.) (2:17)
The Room Nobody Lives In (John Sebastian) (4:40)
Coal-Train Robberies (3:13)
[1989-02-20; 12"; W7558 T 921156-0]
[1989-02-20; 12"; W7558 TW 921156-0 (limited edition /w poster)]
[1989-02-20; CD3; W7558 CD 921156-2]
[1989-02-20; CD5; W7558 CDX 921167-2 (also as pic. CD)]
"YNG" & "TRNLI" produced by Fairley/Imposter.
Reached #31 in UK charts, & #19 in the US (EC's 2nd US top 40 hit).
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M07
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Veronica single - Elvis Costello
Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
[1989-02-__; 12"; Warner PRO-A-3424 (promo, some /w free poster, 2 diff. sleeves: one /w musician credits & the other without)]
[1989-02-__; 7"; WEA 1.039 (Spanish promo)]
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M08
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Veronica single - Elvis Costello
Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
[1989-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-3424 (US promo)]
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M09
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The Elvis Costello Hour - Elvis Costello
...This Town... (bastard mix)
[1989-__-__; 2xLP; Warner Brothers Words & Music series #165, PRO-A-3488 (US promo)]
[1989-__-__; MC; Warner WB 3488 (US DJ promo)]
Features 'an hour of conversation and music from his Warner Bros. debut album Spike". 4x15 mins. of interview with Bill Flanagan.
The 'bastard mix' is very similar to the album version, but has a chorus of multi-tracked Elvises crooning 'sweetheart' over the word 'bastard'. But the word 'bastard' is still perfectly audible.
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M10
M11
M12
M--
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KBFH radio promo
[1989-03-__; CD; (US radio promo)]
For broadcasting the week of 5-Mar.
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M13
M14
M15
M16
M17
M18
M19
M20
M21
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Flowers In The Dirt - Paul McCartney
You Want Her Too (EC/McCartney) (3:13) - EC on second vocal & intro keyboards
[1989-__-__; CD; Parlophone PCSD 106]
[1989-__-__; LP; Parlophone PCSD 106]
[1989-__-__; CD; Capitol CDP7 91653-2 (USA)]
[1993-__-__; CD; MPL/Parlophone/EMI 0777 7 89138 2 5 ('The Paul McCartney Collection', digitally remastered)]
"YWHT" was produced by Paul McCartney/Neil Dorfsman/Mitchell Froom/EC.
EC co-wrote four songs on this album with McCartney. (A fifth appears on the 1993 remaster.)
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M22
M23
M24
M25
M26
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