Text discography 1998

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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
[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)
[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

[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]
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