Text discography 1986

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood single - The Costello Show
 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:20)
 Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo (3:27)
[1986-01-__; 7"; F-Beat ZB 40555 (UK, ps)]
[1986-01-__; 7"; Columbia 38-05809 (US, ps)]
[1986-03-21; 7"; F-Beat/RCA RPS-206 (Japan, ps)]
"BGABNH" is a King Of America outtake.
Reached #33 in UK charts.

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood single - The Costello Show
 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:20)
 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:20)
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-05809 (US white label promo)]

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood single - The Costello Show
 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell)
 Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo
 Get Yourself Another Fool (single mix)) (Tucker/Haywood) - EC+A
[1986-01-__; 12"; F-Beat ZT 40556 (ps)]
[1986-__-__; 12"; F-Beat TDS 319 (Australia, ps)]
[1986-04-21; 12"; F-Beat/RCA RPS1020 (Japan, lyrics on sleeve)]
"DLMBM" & "BGABNH" produced by J. Henry (T-Bone) Burnett & EC.
"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.

Ricky Skaggs: 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.

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).

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood single - The Costello Show featuring Elvis Costello
 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (live; Heartbreak, NYC) (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:15)
 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (live; Heartbreak, NYC) (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:15)
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia/CBS CAS 2310 (US promo, ps)]
Produced by David Vanderhayden.
From a WNEW-FM Morning Show live broadcast from the Heartbreak, NYC, 1986-02-11. EC performs solo with an electric guitar and audience on backing vocals.

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.

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)]

Club Paradise soundtrack - various artists
 Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) - EC+A & Jimmy Cliff
[1986-__-__; LP; CBS 70298]
[1994-06-22; CD; Sony SRCS 6416 (Japan)]
"SDW" was recorded at Eden Studios, Acton.

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.

Seven Day Weekend single - Jimmy Cliff, Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) (2:21)
 Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) (2:21)
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia CAS 2380 XSS 173714 (US promo)]
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06135 (US white label promo)]

Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner - various artists
Side 1:
 Lip Service - EC+A
 -interview-
 Brilliant Mistake - The Costello Show
 -interview-
 Accidents Will Happen - EC+A
 Oliver's Army - EC+A
Side 2:
 The Big Light - The Costello Show
 -interview-
 Glitter Gulch - The Costello Show
 I'll Wear It Proudly - The Costello Show
 -interview-
 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) - The Costello Show
Side 3:
 (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (part) - EC
 -interview-
 (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - EC
 -interview-
 (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) - EC+A
 -interview-
 Alison - EC
 -interview-
Side 4:
 I'm Not Angry - EC
 -interview-
 Let Them All Talk - EC+A
 -interview-
 Radio, Radio - EC+A
 -interview-
 Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A
 -2 short ads to promote this radio show-
[1986-04-__; 2xLP; Westwood One OTR 86-14 (US radio promo)]

Tokyo Storm Warning single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 1) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (4:00)
 Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 2) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (3:34)
[1986-08-__; 7"; Demon IMP 007 (UK, ps)]
[1986-08-__; 7"; Columbia 06326 (US, ps)]
Reached #73 in UK charts.

Tokyo Storm Warning single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 1) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (4:00)
 Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 1) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (4:00)
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06326 (US promo)]

Tokyo Storm Warning single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Tokyo Storm Warning (Parts 1 & 2) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (6:22)
 Black Sails In The Sunset (3:03)
[1986-08-__; 12"; IMP 007T (ps, some copies came with poster containing lyrics)]
[1986-08-__; 12"; LIMS 2.00006 (German, white vinyl)]
"BSITS" is a Trust outtake.

Tokyo Storm Warning single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 1) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (4:00)
 Tokyo Storm Warning (Parts 1 & 2) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (6:22)
[1986-08-__; 12"; Columbia CAS-2500 (US red label promo /w DJ custom sticker)]

Highlights From Blood & Chocolate - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Blue Chair
 Uncomplicated (UK version)
 Next Time 'Round
 I Hope You're Happy Now.
[1986-08-__; 7"; IMP CHOC 1 (UK promo, 1-sided red vinyl, plain sleeve)]
500 made.

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.

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).

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.

The Anti-Heroin Project: It's A Live-In World - various artists
 End Of The Rainbow (Richard Thompson) (3:16) - EC
[1986-11-__; 2xLP; EMI AHP LP1 (UK)]
[1986-11-__; MC; TC AHP LP1 (UK)]
The harmonies and synth-bass were added by the producer without EC's permission.

? - 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)]

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.

The Comedians - The Costello Show
 + 3 other tracks
[1986-__-__; 7"; (most likely a US promo)]

Formula 32 - various artists
 -- EC track unknown --
[1986-__-__; LP; PROLP 9 (promo)]
[1986-__-__; MC; PROMC 9 (promo)]