My Aim Is True Japan

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Vinyl LP (1978)

My Aim Is True (Vinyl LP) Elvis Costello [1978-__-__; LP; Stiff VIP 6581 (Japan, promo copies also exist)] "Vinyl LP release in Japan of 'My Aim Is True'. An OBI variant exists with additional red stripe advertising EC's tour of Japan in 1978".

CD 1989 (repack of Demon UK CD)

My Aim Is True Elvis Costello [1989-__-__; CD; Demon/MSI FIEND CD 13 (Japan, no additional tracks)] "First release in Japan on CD of 'My Aim Is True'. These initial releases were exactly the same as the UK Demon CD, with an MSI distribution OBI added and Japanese paper lyric/info insert"

CD 1993 (with Extended Play tracks)

My Aim Is True + Extended Play tracks Elvis Costello [1993-__-__; CD; Demon/MSI MSIEC 1 (Japan, with "extended play" tracks)] "Japanese equivalent release of the Rykodisc/Demon issue of 'My Aim Is True'. 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"

2CD 2001 (with Bonus Disc)

My Aim Is True + Bonus Disc Elvis Costello [2001-__-__; 2CD; Edsel/MSI MANUS 101 (Japan, with "bonus disc")] "Japanese equivalent release of the Rhino/Edsel 2CD issue of 'My Aim Is True'. 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"

CD 2003 (Mini Replica LP)

My Aim Is True (Mini LP / Card Sleeve) Elvis Costello [2003-09-27; CD; Victor VICP-62501 (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 2004 (Remastered + Bonus Disc)

My Aim Is True Remastered + Bonus Disc Elvis Costello [2004-05-21; 2CD; Victor VICP-62701/2 (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)

My Aim Is True K2HD Remastering Elvis Costello [2006-06-16; CD; Victor VICP-63491 (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)

My Aim Is True "1470 Yen OBI" Elvis Costello [2007-09-05; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-90625 (Japan)] Extra track "Watching The Detectives" "Japanese budget reissue CD. Jewel case. Made in Japan Lilac coloured "1470 Yen" Super Nice Price OBI. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert."

2CD 2008 (Expanded Deluxe Edition)

My Aim Is True (Expanded Deluxe) Elvis Costello [2008-06-04; 2CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-93535-6 (Japan)] 30th Anniversary of the album's initial release. "Japanese version of the Hip-O DELUXE 2CD release. Made in Japan 2 SHM CD's in individual card sleeves. With extensive booklet in English & Japanese. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert."

CD 2009 (Budget Reissue)

My Aim Is True (Budget Reissue) Elvis Costello [2009-03-04; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-60087 (Japan)] "Japanese budget reissue. Made in Japan CD with Jewel Case & "My Generation / My Music" OBI. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert. Bonus track "Watching The Detectives" This series was limited to retail sales between 4th March and 31st May 2009 in Japan"

CD 2011 (Hybrid SHM-SACD)

My Aim Is True (Hybrid Disc) Elvis Costello [2011-05-25; CD; Universal/Hip-O UIGY-9065 (Japan)] "Japanese high quality remastered Hybrid SHM-SACD. Made in Japan CD with G/F Card Sleeve and PVC outer. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert. Cannot be played on standard CD audio equipment! DSD transferred from analogue master tapes by Manabu Matsumura (Universal Mastering Studios)"

CD 2011 (+1 series Reissue)

My Aim Is True (+1) Elvis Costello [2011-11-09; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-20210 (Japan)] "Japanese CD in Jewel case. Made in Japan Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert. "Back To The Rock Years 1973-1977" OBI +1 track "Watching The Detectives""

CD 2014 (SHM-SACD) Single Layer

My Aim Is True (Single layer SHM-SACD) Elvis Costello [2014-11-26; CD; Universal/Hip-O UIGY-9628 (Japan)] "Japanese CD in Card sleeve with PVC outer. High quality audio SHM-SACD (single layer). Made in Japan OBI extends across the full back face of the cover. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert. DSD transferred from analogue master tapes by Manabu Matsumura (Universal Mastering Studios)"

CD 2017 ("Rock 50" OBI)

My Aim Is True ("Rock 50") Elvis Costello [2017-05-17; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-78137 (Japan)] "Japanese CD in Jewel case. Made in Japan One of a series of (50) various artist releases in Japan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" by The Beatles White coloured "Rock 50" OBI"