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1996
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Britpop Vol. 1 - various artists
Veronica (EC/McCartney) - EC
[1996-03-__; 2xCD; Sony]
Released in conjunction with the German magazine Musikexpress/Sounds.
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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.
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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.
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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)
[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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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."
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Grace Of My Heart Soundtrack - various artists
God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach]) (6:09) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[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.
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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)]
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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)
[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)]
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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.
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