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Vinyl LP (1986)

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King Of America (Vinyl LP)
The Costello Show


[1986-04-05; LP; F-Beat RPL-8330 (Japan, promo copies also exist)]

"Vinyl LP release in Japan of 'King Of America'.

Cassette Album (1986)

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King Of America (Cassette)
The Costello Show


[1986-04-05; CASS; F-Beat RPT-8330 (Japan, Card slip case, with paper insert)]

"Cassette release in Japan of 'King Of America'.

CD 1986 (ORIKOMI OBI)

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King Of America
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[1986-06-15; CD; F-Beat/RCA Victor R32P-1042 (Japan, no additional tracks)]

"First release in Japan on CD of 'King Of America'.
With the "Orikomi" style or "tucked in" OBI configuration"

CD 1989 (repack of Demon UK CD)

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King Of America
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[1989-03-11; CD; Demon/MSI FIEND CD 78 (Japan, no additional tracks)]

"This release is exactly the same as the UK Demon CD,
with an MSI distribution OBI added and Japanese paper lyric/info insert"

CD 1995 (with Extended Play tracks)

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King Of America + Extended Play tracks (some copies With bonus "live" disc)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[1995-__-__; 2CD; Demon/MSI MSIEC 11 (Japan, with "extended play" tracks)]

"Japanese equivalent release of the Rykodisc/Demon issue of 'King Of America'.
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.
Some (stickered) copies with the bonus "live on Broadway" 1986 disc

2CD 2002 (with Bonus Disc)

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King Of America + Bonus Disc
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[2002-__-__; 2CD; Edsel/MSI MANUS 111 (Japan, with "bonus disc")]

"Japanese equivalent release of the Rhino/Edsel 2CD issue of 'King Of America'.
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

CD 2003 (Mini Replica LP)

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King Of America (Mini LP / Card Sleeve)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[2003-09-27; CD; Victor VICP-62510 (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."

2CD 2005 (Remastered + Bonus Disc)

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King Of America Remastered + Bonus Disc
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[2005-06-22; 2CD; Victor VICP-63067/8 (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."

CD 2006 (K2HD Remastering)

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King Of America K2HD Remastering
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[2006-06-16; CD; Victor VICP-63500 (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."

CD 2007 (Budget Reissue)

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King Of America "1470 Yen OBI"
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[2007-09-05; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-90634 (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."

CD 2009 (Budget Reissue)

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King Of America (Budget Reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions


[2009-03-04; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-60096 (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"