Almost Blue - Japanese releases
Vinyl LP (1981)
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Almost Blue (Vinyl LP)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[1981-05-18; LP; F-Beat P-11107X (Japan, promo copies also exist)]
"Vinyl LP release in Japan of 'Almost Blue'.
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CD 1988 (repack of Demon UK CD)
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Almost Blue
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[1988-05-29; CD; Demon/MSI FIEND CD 33 (Japan, no additional tracks)]
"First release in Japan on CD of 'Almost Blue'.
These initial releases were exactly the same as the UK Demon CD,
with an MSI distribution OBI added and Japanese paper lyric/info insert"
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CD 1997 (with Extended Play tracks)
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Almost Blue + Extended Play tracks
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[1997-__-__; CD; Demon/MSI MSIEC 6 (Japan, with "extended play" tracks)]
"Japanese equivalent release of the Rykodisc/Demon issue of 'Almost Blue'.
These initial releases were exactly the same as the UK Ryko/Demon CD,
with an MSI distribution OBI added and Japanese paper lyric/info insert"
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2CD 2004 (with Bonus Disc)
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Almost Blue + Bonus Disc
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[2004-__-__; 2CD; Edsel/MSI MANUS 106 (Japan, with "bonus disc")]
"Japanese equivalent release of the Rhino/Edsel 2CD issue of 'Almost Blue'.
These initial releases were exactly the same as the EU Rhino/Edsel CD's,
with an MSI distribution OBI added and Japanese paper lyric/info insert"
Caution: This release in the series has not (yet) been confirmed
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CD 2003 (Mini Replica LP)
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Almost Blue (Mini LP / Card Sleeve)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[2003-09-27; CD; Victor VICP-62506 (Japan)]
"Japanese mini LP replica CD with Card sleeve. Made in Japan
"Original Jacket Collection" OBI and Japanese paper lyric/info insert.
No extra tracks are included on this release."
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2CD 2004 (Remastered + Bonus Disc)
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Almost Blue Remastered + Bonus Disc
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[2004-09-22; 2CD; Victor VICP-62709/10 (Japan)]
"Japanese 2CD (Remastered) reissue. 13mm Jewel Case Made in Japan
OBI extends across the fullback face of the Jewel case.
Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert."
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CD 2006 (K2HD Remastering)
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Almost Blue K2HD Remastering
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[2006-06-16; CD; Victor VICP-63496 (Japan)]
"Japanese CD (with K2HD Remastering). Mini replica CD LP. Card Sleeve. Made in Japan
Gold coloured "Original Jacket Collection" OBI.
Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert.
No extra tracks are included on this release."
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CD 2007 (Budget Reissue)
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Almost Blue "1470 Yen OBI"
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[2007-09-05; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-90630 (Japan)]
No Extra tracks
"Japanese budget reissue CD. Jewel case. Made in Japan
Lilac coloured "1470 Yen" Super Nice Price OBI.
Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert."
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CD 2009 (Budget Reissue)
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Almost Blue (Budget Reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[2009-03-04; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-60092 ?? (Japan)]
"Japanese budget reissue. Made in Japan
CD with Jewel Case & "My Generation / My Music" OBI.
Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert. No bonus tracks"
This series was limited to retail sales between 4th March and 31st May 2009 in Japan"
Caution: This release in the series has not (yet) been confirmed
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