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Adapted from the discography originally compiled by Paul Hosken
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Notes:
- All tracks are composed by EC, except where otherwise stated.
Title+tracks-artist/[release date (yyyy-mm-dd); format; Label cat.# (Country)]/notes
1977
Less Than Zero single
Elvis Costello
- Less Than Zero (3:15)
- Radio Sweetheart (single mix) (2:33)
[1977-03-25; 7"; Stiff BUY 11 (UK, originally in laminated ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff/Island 17845 AT (Germany, ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff 2C006-98.925 (France, ps)]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
"LTZ" has a slightly different mix to the LP version.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "Elvis is King on This Side Too" & "A Porky Prime Cut". Side B contains "Elvis is King".
A Bunch Of Stiff Records
various artists
- Less Than Zero (organ mix) (3:04) - EC & The Shamrocks (aka Clover)
[1977-04-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ 2 (UK)]
[1979-05-01; LP; Stiff/Victor VIP-6651 (Japan)]
Although the actual title of this record is as above, it was more commonly known as A Bunch Of Stiffs.
This track is a slightly different mix than either the version on My Aim Is True or the single (BUY 11). Like the single it doesn't have the theremin-like organ in the chorus which is on the _MAIT_ version, but where the single has those fuzz-toned/distorted chords in the chorus, this version has them softened & buried in the mix. Also, you can hardly hear the guitar fill during the fade-out.
Alison single
Elvis Costello
- Alison (2:00)
- Welcome To The Working Week (1:20)
[1977-05-27; 7"; Stiff BUY 14 (UK, ps)]
[1978-__-__; 7"; Stiff (Italy, white label promo)]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "Elvis Joins the FBI" & "Just Good Friends Rock". Side B contains "Elvis is King".
Alison is over 3 minutes and not 2:00 as stated on the label.
Record Collector mentions that a few copies had the A-side pressed on white vinyl while the B-side was still black!
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes single
Elvis Costello
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:30)
- Mystery Dance (1:35)
[1977-07-07; 7"; Stiff BUY 15 (UK, no ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff (France, ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff SRS 510.040 (Holland, ps)]
[1977 __ __; 7"; Stiff SRS 510 040 (Spain, ps)]
[1977 __ __; 7"; Stiff BUY 101 (New Zealand WLP, no ps)]
Dutch ps same as French ps.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "Help us Hype Elvis" & "A Porky Prime Cut". Side B contains "Larger Than Life More Fun Than People - Elvis".
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes single
Elvis Costello / Max Wall
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - EC
- Dream Tobacco - Max Wall
[1977-07-__; 7"; Stiff BUY 15 (UK)]
This was a mispressing of the normal 'Red Shoes' single (-A05).
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Side 1:
- Welcome To The Working Week (1:24)
- Miracle Man (3:33)
- No Dancing (2:43)
- Blame It On Cain (2:53)
- Alison (3:26)
- Sneaky Feelings (2:10)
- Watching The Detectives - not on UK, Belgian & Portuguese versions
Side 2:
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:51)
- Less Than Zero (3:15)
- Mystery Dance (1:39)
- Pay It Back (2:35)
- I'm Not Angry (3:02)
- Waiting For The End Of The World (3:23)
[1977-07-22; LP; Stiff SEEZ 3 (UK)]
[1977-__-__; MC; Stiff ZSEEZ 3 (UK)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ 3 (Finland, orange label)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ 3 (Norway/Sweden, label contains "King stereo" & "The worlds most flexible record label")]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff COU/B/SEEZ03 (Belgium, blue vinyl)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ3 (France, cover has “New Wave” sticker)]
[1977-__-__; LP; DuReCo/Stiff SRL 910.010/SEEZ3 (Holland, sleeve has white front & yellow back. Does not include "Watching The Detectives")
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff TXS 3115 (Spain, also as white label promo)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff 1056 (Israel, pink label. Title printed in Hebrew)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff L-36872 (Australia, cover says 'features "Watching The Detectives", with this track added to the end of side 2. Manufactured & distributed by EMI-Australia)]
[____-__-__; MC; Stiff C 36872 (Australia)]
[1978-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ.3 (Australia, cover says 'features "Watching The Detectives", with this track added to the end of side 2. Manufactured & distributed by EMI-Australia)]
[____-__-__; MC; Stiff TC-SEEZ.3 (Australia)]
[____-__-__; LP; Festival Records L 36872 (Australia, with "Watching The Detectives" at the end of side 2)]
[____-__-__; LP; Stiff STLP 1006 (Italy, green tint photo, yellow back)]
[____-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ 3-NP (Portugal, green tint photo & back)]
[1978-03-__; LP; Columbia JC 35037 (US. Promo copies were also issued with with "For promotion only / ownership is reserved by CBS / Sale is unlawful" stamped in gold on the back of the cover and a track listing pasted on the front)
[1978-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 35037 (Canada)]
[____-__-__; LP; Columbia (US promo, stickered, yellow tint photo & back)]
[1978-03-__; MC; Columbia JCT 35037 (US)]
[1978 03 __; MC; Columbia PCT 35331 (Canada)]
[1978-11-25; LP; Stiff 6001/Victor VIP-6581 (Japan, insert /w lyrics. Also as white label promo)]
[____-__-__; LP; Stiff WIP-6581 (Japan)
[1982-__-__; LP; Discos Victoria VLP-27/22LO460 (Spain, this release was given the title _Viva England_ and included "Watching The Detectives")]
[1984-__-__; MC; Stiff STK 71006 (Italy, does not contain "WTD")]
[1984-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 35037 (US/Canada)]
[1986-07-__; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 13 (UK)]
[1986-07-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 13 (UK)]
[1986-07-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD13 (UK)]
[1986-__-__; CD; Columbia CK 35037 (USA)]
[____-__-__; 8T; Columbia (USA)]
[____-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5100 (Australia)]
[____-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5100 (Australia)]
[1988-09-05; LP; HMV C88 1-12 (UK, special limited edition (1500) box in the 'HMV Classic Collection' series, with 12 page booklet. The box contains the Demon IMP FIEND 13 LP]
[1988-09-05; CD; HMV C88 2-12 (UK, special limited edition (1500) box in the 'HMV Classic Collection' series, with 12 page booklet. The box contains the Demon IMP FIEND CD13 CD]
[2003-09-27; CD; Victor VICP-62501 (Japan, Mini LP Card Sleeve original LP artwork)]
[2004-05-21; CD; Victor VICP-62701/2 (Japan, 2CD (Remastered + Bonus Disc)]
[2006-06-16; CD; Victor VICP-63491 (Japan, Mini LP Card Sleeve original LP artwork: K2HD 24bit/96KHz Remaster)]
[2007-09-05; CD; Hip-O UICY-90625 (Japan, Budget reissue, Super Nice Price 1470 Yen )]
[2008-06-04; CD; Hip-O UICY-93535/6 (Japan, EXPANDED DELUXE EDITION SHM 2CD (Remastered + Demo's & Outtakes + Live Disc / Mini LP Card Sleeve)]
[2009-03-04; CD; Hip-O UICY-60087 (Japan, Budget reissue, My Generation / My Music )]
[2011-05-25; CD; Hip-O UIGY-9065 (Japan, SHM-SACD DSD Remastered, Paper Sleeve Mini LP )]
[2011-11-09; CD; Hip-O UICY-20210 (Japan, SHM CD "Back To The Rock Years 1973-1977" Reissue)]
[2014-11-26; CD; Hip-O UIGY-9628 (Japan, SHM-SACD Single Layer / Remastered / Jewel Case )]
[2017-05-__; CD; Hip-O UICY-78317 (Japan, "Rock 50" Sgt. Pepper's 50th commemoration release series)]
Produced by Nick Lowe. Uncredited backing by Clover.
The track times on the LP are totally wrong.
Early LP covers had a black & white photo on the front, and many different coloured backs. Later issues had a green tint on the front picture and a green back. The Demon issue originally had a yellow tint on the photo and a yellow back, and the reissue has a green tint photo. The early covers also have different manufacturer credits on the back cover and label: "Made & manufactured by Press & Post" & "Distributed by Island Records". There are thought to be at least 11 different cover variations.
The first few UK copies came with a poster and a form asking the buyer to send in the address of a friend, who would then receive a free copy. The form read:
- "HELP US HYPE ELVIS
- In these John Denver days, people in Framptonland are loathe to shell out on new artists. As you've bought this record we assume that you groove to the Elvis GB sound. As you know there are only two Elvis. On is fat and famous, one is small and languishes in obscurity. Stiff Records, ever keen to meet the record buying public demands, have hatched a plot that allows you to become a potent factor in El's future.
- Here's how are See-Elvis-Go-Gold-Stiff-Go-Broke scheme works. You pay the postage. We send the album. And all you have to do is write no more than 25 words why you like the English Elvis and send this sheet (together with postage stamps to the value of 23p) to: Stiff Records, 32 Alexander Street, London W2.
- We will then send a free album to the person of your choice who you think can do the most for Elvis. This offer is limited to the UK only. We are only giving away 1000 albums (Jeesus - only 1000!) so write off today and grab a small stake in shaping El's destiny.
- His meal ticket, your El Dorado.
- This offer does not apply to Island Records executives, groupies, liggers, Elvis Costello and employees of Stiff."
According to Goldmine Record Collector, in 1984 Columbia Records reissued, in the U.S. & Canada, all of studio albums to that time (MAIT, TYM, AF, GH, T, AB, IB, & PTC) with the prefix "PC" instead of the original "JC" or "FC", but the same 5-digit number as before.
Reached #14 in UK charts, & #32 in the US.
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1981 and platinum (1 million) in 1991.
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unknown).
Jem Imports Sampler No. 4
various artists
- I'm Not Angry - EC
[1977-08-__; LP; JEM PROMO-4 (US promo)]
This is the very first US release of an EC track.
Alison single
Elvis Costello
[1977-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10641 (US promo)]
Note that the catalog number is the same as for A09.
The US version of "Alison" has added synth-strings, chorus and echo.
Alison single
Elvis Costello
- Alison (US version) (3:07) - EC
- Miracle Man (live) (3:55) - EC+A
[1977-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10641 (USA)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Columbia/CBS (Canada)]
Note that the catalog number is the same as for A08. "MM" recorded live at The Nashville Rooms, London, 1977-08-07.
Hits Greatest Stiffs
various artists
- Radio Sweetheart (single mix) (2:32) - EC
[1977-09-28; LP; Stiff FIST1]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff/Barclay 940565 (France, gatefold sleeve with adverts for other artists)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ-5 (Australia, made by EMI Australia)]
[1979-__-__; LP; Stiff/Victor VIP-6660 (Japan)]
Watching The Detectives single
Elvis Costello
- Watching The Detectives (3:43) - EC
- Blame It On Cain (live) (2:52) - EC+A
- Mystery Dance (live) (2:01) - EC+A
[1977-10-14; 7"; Stiff BUY 20 (UK, grey stiff label, ps)]
[1977-10-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10696 (US, a promo version also exists with a 'DJ stamp')]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff COU/B/BUY 20 (Belgium, yellow vinyl, ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Teldec AC 6.12193/Stiff BUY 20 (Germany)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff 640120 (France, ps)]
[7_-__-__; 7"; Stiff SRS 510042 (Holland)]
[7_-__-__; 7"; Stiff _______ (Spain, ps)]
[7_-__-__; 7"; Stiff BUY 20 (Sweden, ps)]
[1978-01-23; 7"; Stiff Buy 11633 (Australian promo)]
"BIOC" & "MD" recorded live at The Nashville Rooms, London, 1977-08-07, & produced by Nick Lowe.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "I Think You Know What I Mean", while side B contains "Little Triggers But Big Tears".
This single appeared in at least 3 different sleeves: a colour picture cover, a plain Stiff sleeve and the rarer 'telephone directory' cover, which consisted of the entries for the name 'Stiff' out of the London phone book with the Stiff Records number highlighted.
The Spanish disc has a red & white label in lieu of black & white.
The Swedish ps has vertical white bars on each side of the reverse.
Some copies have the "Watching The Detectives (edit)" version on the A-side. These can only be identified by the duration of the track and the runoff matrix numbers:
- A-side: "BUY 20 A-DJ-1U" (stamped) + "tone controlled" (etched).
- B-side: "BUY 20 B-1U" (stamped) + "LITTLE TRIGGERS BUT BIG TEARS" (etched)
Record Collector (#49) reports that some promo copies of this single apparently had different takes of the live songs on the B-side.
Reached #15 in UK charts.
Watching The Detectives single
Elvis Costello
- Watching The Detectives (mono) (3:42)
- Watching The Detectives (3:42)
[1977-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10696 (US, DJ promo)]
Watching The Detectives single
Elvis Costello
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff BUY 20 (UK, 1-sided test pressing)]
Watching The Detectives single
Elvis Costello
[1977-10-__; 7"; Stiff BUY 20DJ (UK promo)]
Etched in the runoff for side A is "tone controlled".
Watching The Detectives single
Elvis Costello
- Watching The Detectives (3:42)
- Alison (US version) (3:07)
[1977-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10705 (USA)]
Mystery Dance single
Elvis Costello
- Mystery Dance (2:00)
- Pay It Back (2:00)
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff cou-b/640-131 (Belgium, ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff 640-131 (France, different ps)]
A limited number of the Belgian single were on orange/yellow vinyl.
The French single has black print on white ps (inverse of Belgian version), and states “extrait du LP 840556".
The times above are as stated on the record - don't believe it!
4 Track Sampler From My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
[1977-__-__; 12"; EC-1 (Australian promo)]
1978
Excerpts From Stiff's Greatest Hits
various artists
- Alison (excerpt) - EC
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (excerpt) - EC
- Watching The Detectives (excerpt) - EC
1978-__-__; 7"; Stiff FREEB2 (UK promo, 33rpm)
Also contains excerpts from 9 other Stiff releases (Stiff BUY 13 - BUY 24).
Nick Lowe Live From The El Mocambo, March 6th 1978
Nick Lowe with Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass [5:51] - Nick Lowe
- Shake And Pop [3:15] - Nick Lowe with Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Heart Of The City [3:38] - Nick Lowe with Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1978-__-__; 7";CBS 7CDN-1 (CANADA promo, 33rpm)
This 7" is the missing 3 track encore from the Live At The El Mocambo LP where Nick Lowe and band play along with Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Alison single
Elvis Costello
- Alison (3:16)
- Less Than Zero (3:08)
1978-__-__; 7"; Stiff (Teldec) 6.12259 (Germany/Netherlands, ps)
Heroes & Cowards
various artists
- Less Than Zero - EC
- Mystery Dance - EC
- Alison - EC
1978-__-__; LP; Stiff SEWL 1000 (Italian)
Live Stiffs
various artists
- I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (live; UEA, Norwich) (Bacharach/David) (2:28) - EC+A
- Miracle Man (live) (3:56) - EC+A
- Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll & Chaos (live) (Dury/Jankel) (5:42) - Stiff Gang (including EC)
1978-02-__; LP; Stiff GET1]
1978-__-__; LP; Stiff/EMI SEEZ-7 (Australia, promo)
1978-__-__; LP; Stiff SRL 610003 (Netherlands or Italy?)
1979-__-__; LP; Music For Pleasure MFP 50445 (Issued in a new cover)
1979-03-25; LP; Stiff/Victor VIP-6636 (Japan)
1979-03-25; MC; Stiff/Victor VIP-1652 (Japan)
____-__-__; LP; US Arista/Stiff STF0001 (back of sleeve contains a 'Stiff Album Voucher' in top right corner)
____-__-__; 8T; Arista/Stiff AS80001 (USA)
1994-11-07; CD; Mau Mau Records (Demon) MAUCD621
19_-__-__; CD; DIAB 851
"MM" was recorded live Leicester University, 1977-10-22.
"S&D&R&R" was recorded live at the Lyceum Ballroom, London, 1977-10-28.
"IJDKWTDWM" was recorded live at the UEA, Norwich, 1977-10-18.
The CD version of "IJDKWTDWM" is slightly slower than the LP version.
Stiff Fourplay
various artists
Side 1:
- Watching The Detectives - EC
- New Rose (Brian James) - The Damned
Side 2:
- Wake Up And Make Love To Me (Dury/Jankel) - Ian Dury
- Welcome To The Working Week - EC
1978-02-24; 7"; Stiff Fourplay (promo flexi-disc (33 rpm) given away with edition no.78 of Rock Australia magazine)
The flexi was manufactured and distributed by EMI (Australia).
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:06)
- You Belong To Me (2:19)
1978-03-03; 7"; Radar ADA 3 (UK, ps)
1978-03-__; 7"; Radar 17124 (Germany, ps)
1978-__-__; 7"; Smash TAR 2 (Sweden, ps (b/w version of UK sleeve))
1978-09-__; 7"; Radar/Warner P-303F (Japan, ps)
1978-__-__; 7"; WEA/Radar 17124 (France)
1978-__-__; 7"; Radar 45-1680 (Spain, ps)
The Radar label was set up by Jake Riviera specifically to handle EC, Nick Lowe and The Yachts.
Reached #16 in UK charts.
Live At The El Mocambo
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- Mystery Dance (live; El Mocambo) (2:04)
- Waiting For The End Of The World (live; El Mocambo) (3:46)
- Welcome To The Working Week (live; El Mocambo) (1:15)
- Less Than Zero (Dallas Version) (live; El Mocambo) (3:55)
- The Beat (live; El Mocambo) (3:24)
- Lip Service (live; El Mocambo) (2:22)
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (live; El Mocambo) (3:43)
- Little Triggers (live; El Mocambo) (2:41)
Side 2:
- Radio, Radio (live; El Mocambo) (2:29)
- Lipstick Vogue (live; El Mocambo) (4:39)
- Watching The Detectives (live; El Mocambo) (5:38)
- Miracle Man (live; El Mocambo) (3:59)
- You Belong To Me (live; El Mocambo) (2:26)
- Pump It Up (live; El Mocambo) (4:00)
1978-03-06; LP; Canadian Columbia CDN-10C (Canadian promo)
Recording of a stereo CHUM-FM live broadcast on 1978-03-06 in Toronto. (Recorded by Comfort Sound).
The times listed here are the approximate times of the music excluding crowd noise and intros.
This version of "Less Than Zero" has different lyrics to the studio version, and is commonly known as the 'Dallas Version'.
Only 300 (possibly 500) copies pressed. This album was heavily bootlegged and here's what Beyond Belief has to say about the differences between an original and a counterfeit copy:
- "Starting with the album cover, an original will have a thick cardboard jacket with a grey (not white) inside. The spine of the jacket will be squared off (not tapered or rounded) with the title information printed squarely on the spine. Also the front cover black & white photos will be sharply reproduced (not blured or smudged). The disc itself is of thick vinyl with bands between songs. The label on the disc will be clearly centred on the disc with sharp printing of the song titles. Finally the hand written (not machine) engraving in the dead wax will be as follows:
- CDN-10-A-1A-2HDKZ (side 1)
- CDN-10-B-1A-2HDKZ (side 2)"
- (Also, the reviews of the show on the back cover are harder to read on the bootleg version).
The support act that evening was Nick Lowe. CBS Records Canada released a very limited 33 1/3 rpm 7" promo called Nick Lowe Live At The El Mocambo [7CDN-1] with the following tracks: "I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass" b/w "Shake & Pop/Heart Of The City".
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- No Action (1:57)
- This Year's Girl (3:16)
- The Beat (3:42)
- Pump It Up (3:12)
- Little Triggers (2:38)
- You Belong To Me (2:19)
- Watching The Detectives - only on Belgian, French, German, Swedish (Smash) & Argentinian versions
Side 2:
- Hand In Hand (2:30)
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:06) - only on UK version
- Lip Service (2:34)
- Living In Paradise (3:51)
- Lipstick Vogue (3:29)
- Night Rally (2:40) - only on UK version
- Radio, Radio - only on US version
1978-03-17; LP; Radar RAD 3 (UK)
1978-03-17; LP; Radar RAD 3 (UK promo - see note below)
1978-__-__; MC; Radar RAC 3 (UK, different track order)
1978-05-__; LP; Columbia JC 35331 (US, original copies had the words Columbia Columbia Columbia' were replaced with 'Costello Costello Costello' on the label. Promo copies were also issued with with "For promotion only / ownership is reserved by CBS / Sale is unlawful" stamped in gold on the back of the cover and a tracking pasted on the front)
1978-05-__; MC; Columbia JCT 35331 (US)
1978-05-__; MC; Columbia PCT 35331 (Canada)
1984-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 35331 (US/Canada)
1978-__-__; LP; Radar 56477/France: WE 341 (Belgium/France, red vinyl)
1978-__-__; LP; Smash SLEPT 2 (Sweden)
1978-08-10; LP; Radar/Warner P-10538F (Japan)
1978-12-21; MC; Radar/Warner PKF 5011 (Japan)
1978-__-__; LP; Music Hall/Warner Bros. 50 14.386 (Argentina; all songs and album title (“El Modelo De Este Ano”!) are translated into Spanish.)
1980-05-__; LP; F-Beat XXLP 4 (with corrected sleeve) (UK)
1980-05-__; MC; F-Beat XXC 4 (UK)
1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 18 (UK)
1984-__-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 18 (UK)
1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 18 (UK)
1986-01-__; CD; Columbia CK 35331 (US)
____-__-__; 8T; Columbia 35331 (USA)
____-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5101 (Australia)
____-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5101 (Australia)
Produced by Nick Lowe.
The first 5000 copies of the UK LP included a free single (see -B08), and had a small round black sticker with white lettering which read "Free album with this single".
The original LPs contained the following text etched next to the run-off groove on side 1: "Special pressing No. 003 Ring Moira on 434 3232 for your special prize". The first few people (believed to be limited to 1000) who phoned in received a photo (with printed autograph) and a badge with the text "Made In 1955 For 1984". In Record Collector (#49) it says that this offer appears to have been a hoax!
The original UK Radar LP release had the covers offset by about 1" so that the spine was on the back, and down the righthand side of the front was a printer's colour chart - a deliberate mistake?
The LP covers for releases in different countries featured different photos (from the same session) for both the outer and inner sleeve. The Belgian/French releases and the release on the Smash label contain an 'alternative' version of "Watching The Detectives". However, this is simply the normal version speeded up (the wrong speed was used when mastering the album).
The promo version of the UK LP (RAD 3) apparently came with a pound note glued over the opening!
Reached #4 in UK charts, & #30 in the US.
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1991.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unknown).
Stranger In The House single
Elvis Costello
- Stranger In The House - EC (/w Clover)
- Neat Neat Neat (live) (Brian James) (3:02) - EC+A
1978-03-17; 7"; Radar SAM 83 (UK, plain Radar sleeve)
Free with first 5000 copies of UK version of This Year's Model LP.
"SITH" is 'An Ancient Production' and is an outtake from the My Aim Is True sessions. "NNN" is 'An Alive Production'.
"NNN" was recorded live at Leicester University, 22-Oct-77, and Davey Payne plays sax.
Pump It Up single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Pump It Up (3:12)
- Big Tears (3:10)
1978-04-28; 7"; Radar ADA 10 (UK, ps)
1978-__-__; 7"; Radar 17168 (Germany, different ps)
Produced by Nick Lowe.
"Big Tears" is a This Years Model outtake.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "You Got to Hand it to Bruce". Side B contains "His Bottle's Gone".
Picture on German sleeve is a "closeup" of the UK cover photo from TYM; the reverse lists 3 dates on German tour of July 1978.
Reached #24 in UK charts.
My Aim Is True / This Year's Model Promo Picture Disc
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- Welcome To The Working Week
- Miracle Man
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
- Less Than Zero
- Alison
- Watching The Detectives
Side 2:
1978-05-__; LP; Columbia-CBS (no cat.#) (US promo picture disc)
Side 1 contains the TYM photo with 'Elvis Costello & the Attractions' printed around the rim in bold letters. The other side has the EC picture from MAIT on a plain white background.
About 40 or so copies of this pic. disc were mispressed. The A-side is either gold or silver and has no picture. In the runout area are the words "Elvis Costello", and the tracks are as above. However, the B-side is white vinyl and contains tracks from some other group (sounds like Bon Jovi or Iron Maiden!). Supposedly the intention was to press gold albums for the other band, but this EC promo was being pressed at same time and a mixup resulted in a few mispressed with EC on the A-side.
Radio, Radio single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Radio, Radio (3:04)
- Tiny Steps (2:42)
1978-10-20; 7"; Radar ADA 24 (UK, ps)
1978-10-__; 12"; Radar ADA 24 (UK promo, plain Radar sleeve, 500 only)
1978-__-__; 7"; Radar K-17264 (Italy, different ps)
1978-__-__; 7"; Radar 17264 (Belgium, 2d different ps)
1978-__-__; 7"; Smash TAR 6 (Sweden, ps)
[____-__-__; 7"; Radar RAD 17264 (Germany)
[____-__-__; 7"; Warner Bros. WB17264 (Netherlands)
Produced by Nick Lowe.
Reached #29 in UK charts.
This Year's Girl single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- This Year's Girl (3:08)
- Big Tears (3:10)
1978-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10762 (US, also issued as a white label promo)
"TYG" is a slightly edited version of the album track.
This Year's Girl single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- This Year's Girl (3:08)
- This Year's Girl (mono) (3:08)
1978-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10762 (white label US promo)
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:06)
- Tiny Steps (2:42)
- Night Rally (2:40)
1978-__-__; 7"; Columbia C4-8292 (US/Canada, ps, a limited number of the Canadian singles were pressed on yellow 'tiger splattered' vinyl)
American Squirm single
Nick Lowe
- American Squirm (Nick Lowe) - Nick Lowe
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Nick Lowe) - Nick Lowe & His Sound (actually EC+A)
1978-11-23; 7"; Radar ADA 26 (UK, ps)
1978 __ __; 7"; WB 17.281 (Netherlands, different ps)
On "American Squirm" EC sings backing vocals.
"PL&U" is from the Armed Forces sessions.
Both tracks produced by 'The Artist'.
The UK sleeve contains a couple of references to EC; Nick his holding his guitar on the front, and EC's face is just visible in the clouds on the back.
Talking In The Dark single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Talking In The Dark (1:56)
- Wednesday Week (2:02)
1978-12-18; 7"; Radar RG 1 (freebie, ps)
9000 copies pressed.
Given away free at London Dominion Christmas shows, the 3 New York shows in Jan-79, and when buying the Armed Forces LP at any Jan-79 UK concert.
Also given away as prizes in a NME competition in late '79. The prize was intended to be a cassette called Elvis At Home which contained the original "Honky Tonk Demos", but apparently EC objected. As a result this 7" plus 2 tickets for the Clarendon Ballroom, Hammersmith show (1980-01-18) was the prize.
Both tracks are Armed Forces outtakes.
Now See Them Live
various artists
Side 1:
- Radio, Radio - EC+A
- Cruel To Be Kind (Lowe/Gomm) - Nick Lowe
Side 2:
- Soul Twist (DeVille) - Mink DeVille
1978-__-__; 12"; Columbia/Capitol AS443 (US promo to promote '78 tour, clear orange vinyl, ps)
The EC/Lowe side has a Columbia label, while the DeVille side has a Capitol label.
A counterfeit version of this exists that has no writing on spine.
Arista AOR Sampler
various artists
Record 1 - Side 2:
- Miracle Man (live) (3:40) - EC+A
1978-__-__; 2xLP; Arista ALS 06 (US promo)
"Miracle Man" is the Live Stiffs version, recorded live at Leicester University, 1977-10-22.
Action Replay
various artists
Side 2 Track 5:
- Radio, Radio - EC+A
1978-__-__; LP; K-Tel (UK)
1979
Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00)
- Senior Service (2:17)
- Oliver's Army (2:57)
- Big Boys (2:55)
- Green Shirt (2:42)
- Party Girl (3:20)
Side 2:
- Goon Squad (3:15)
- Busy Bodies (3:33)
- Sunday's Best (3:23) - only on UK, Israeli, Swedish & Greek versions
- Moods For Moderns (2:49)
- Chemistry Class (2:55)
- Two Little Hitlers (3:10)
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Nick Lowe) (3:30) - only on US version
1979-01-05; LP; Radar RAD 14 (UK)
1979-__-__; LP; Columbia JC 35709 (US, some copies were issued on gold & black speckled vinyl and with a sticker on the cover with a picture of Elvis and the words "Colored vinyl". Promo copies were issued with "For Promotion Only" stamped in gold on the cover, but without the free 7". White label promos including free 7" were also issued)
1979-__-__; LP; Columbia JC 35709 (Canada, black, yellow or multicoloured vinyl. 'Dripping paint' sleeve. White label promos including free 7" were also issued)
1979-__-__; MC; Columbia JCT 35709 (US)
1979 __ __; MC; Columbia PCT 35709 (Canada)
1979-__-__; LP; Smash SLEPT 5 (Sweden, fold-out slv. + postcards)
1979-__-__; MC; Smash BARA 5 (Sweden, UK lineup)
____-__-__; 8T; Columbia 35709 (US, part of vocal "Green Shirt" was cut)
____-__-__; 8T; Columbia JCA 35709 (Canada)
____-__-__; R2R; Columbia (USA)
____-__-__; MC; IMD (Saudi Arabia)
1979-02-10; LP; Radar P-10627F (Japan)
1979-02-10; MC; Radar PKF-5034 (Japan)
197_-__-__; LP; Warner 56597 (Israel, US cover, UK lineup)
1979-__-__; LP; Radar/Hispavox 90.110 (Spain)
1979-__-__; LP; WEA 38026 (Brazil)
1979-__-__; LP; WEA Radar 56597 (Greece, UK lineup)
1979-__-__; LP; WEA 208767/RAD 14 (Argentina promo; all song titles translated into Spanish on label & “elephants” cover)
1980-05-__; LP; F-Beat XXLP 5
____-__-__; LP; WEA 3011 (Korea, US lineup & cover, but black & white “elephants” reverse, and UK label design)
1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 21
____-__-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 21
1984-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 35709 (US/Canada)
1984-__-__; MC; Columbia PCT 35709 (US/Canada)
1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 21
1986-01-__; CD; Columbia CK 35709 (US)
____-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5102 (Australia)
____-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5102 (Australia)
1991-__-__; LP; Linn Selekt audiophile pressing
Some UK copies were mispressed and have 'Peace, Love & Understanding' instead of 'Two Little Hitlers'.
Produced by Nick Lowe.
The initial UK LP had a fold-out cover, and included 4 postcards and the 7" Live At Hollywood High (C03). It also had a large, oblong, yellow sticker with red hand grenade motif and white writing that read "Free EP inside".
The original US & UK LP releases had different covers. The UK cover was the 'elephants', while the US one was 'dripping paint'. Both covers and most of the original artwork has been reproduced in the Ryko/Demon re-release.
The working title for this album, "Emotional Fascism", appears on the LP inner sleeve.
The original UK Demon CD issues had the US track listing on cover and disc. Later copies had one of these changed and had an erratum sticker saying that the disc didn't match the cover. The correct listing on both cover and disc was eventually released.
According to an advert in Goldmine (5/12) some copies on this album exist on gold & black speckled vinyl.
Reached #2 in UK charts, & #10 in the US.
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1979.
UK: Went platinum (300,000 copies) (date unknown).
Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- Accidents Will Happen
- Senior Service
- Oliver's Army
- Big Boys
- Green Shirt
- Party Girl
- Moods For Moderns
Side 2:
- Goon Squad
- Busy Bodies
- Sunday's Best
- Chemistry Class
- Two Little Hitlers
- Accidents Will Happen (live)
1979-01-__; MC; Radar RAC 14 (UK)
1980-__-__; MC; F-Beat XXC 5 (UK)
1984-__-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CAS 21 (UK)
Live At Hollywood High
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Accidents Will Happen (live) (3:23)
- Alison (live) (3:06)
- Watching The Detectives (6:07)
1979-01-05; 7"; Radar SAM 90 (UK, ps)
1979-__-__; 7"; Columbia AE7-1171 (US, ps)
1979-01-__; 7"; Smash TAR 7 / WEA-Radar RAD 17289 (SAM 90) (Sweden, but cover says "Made in Germany")
1979-01-__; 12"; Columbia AS529 (US promo)
1979-__-__; 7"; Radar ______ (New Zealand, ps)
1979-01-05; 7"; Radar PZ-5F (Japan, ps)
Free with Armed Forces LP.
'An Alive Production' (Nick Lowe)
These tracks were recorded on 1978-06-04.
This was also released as a US white label promo.
Oliver's Army single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Oliver's Army (2:56)
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:25)
1979-02-02; 7"; Radar ADA 31 (UK, ps)
1979-03-__; 7"; Radar WB/RAD 17.344 (Netherlands/Germany, ps)
1979-__-__; 7"; Smash Records TAR 8 (Sweden, ps)
1979-__-__; 7"; Radar/Warner P-387F (Japan, ps)
1979-__-__; 7"; Radar/Hispavox 45-1832(SN) (Spain, ps) (“OA” has been given the title “El ejercito de Oliver” and “MFV” has been given the title “Mi graciosa Valentina”!; Side B label reads “My Funky Valentine”!)]
"MFV" production is incorrectly credited to Nick Lowe on B-side. On later copies this was corrected, and the performer of the track was also changed to just EC.
Reached #2 in UK charts.
UK: Went gold (500,000 copies) (date unknown).
My Funny Valentine single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:25)
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Nick Lowe) (3:30)
1979-02-__; 7"; Columbia AE7-1172 (US promo, red vinyl /w 'flying hearts' on label)
Free at Valentines's Day gig, Long Beach CA.
Counterfeit versions apparently lack the word 'Columbia' on the label, and have a picture sleeve.
Senior Service/Oliver's Army single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Senior Service (2:17)
- Oliver's Army (2:57)
1979-__-__; 7"; Warner Bros. WBS 317 (South Africa, no ps)
Green Shirt single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Green Shirt (2:41)
- Wednesday Week (2:02)
1979-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10972 (Canada, no ps)
Accidents Will Happen single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00)
- Talking In The Dark (1:56)
- Wednesday Week (2:02)
1979-05-04; 7"; Radar ADA 35 (UK, group ps, video ps or inside out video ps)
1979-__-__; 7"; Radar RAD 17 393 N (Germany/Belgium, ps different to UK)
1979-__-__; 7"; Radar WB.17.393 (Netherlands, ps different to UK)
1979-__-__; 7"; Radar 45-1884 (Spain, ps)
1979-__-__; 7"; Radar/Warner P-444F (Japan, fold out ps + lyrics)
"TITD" & "WW" produced by Nick Lowe.
Issued with 3 different picture sleeves, the first and most common was inside out and featured pictures from the animated video. Some copies had the sleeve the correct way round. The third cover was a more conventional design with the 'fish is brain food' picture.
Etched on the runoff groove of A-side of the UK version is either the message "Porky Prime cuts will happen" or "A Porky Prime Cut".
Reached #28 in UK charts.
Accidents Will Happen single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00)
- Sunday's Best (3:23)
1979-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10919 (USA)
Accidents Will Happen single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Accidents Will Happen (mono) (3:00)
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00)
1979-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10919 (US white label promo. The runout on the mono side has the number T.ZSP165434-1D, and on the stereo side T.ZSS165435-1C)
Accidents Will Happen single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00)
- My Funny Valentine (1:20)
1979-__-__; 7"; Radar/WEA 17 332 (France, ps)
That Summer! soundtrack
various artists
1979-__-__; LP; Arista SPART 1088 (yellow or black vinyl
1979-08-__; LP; Arista 25RS 50 (Japan)
Americathon soundtrack
various artists
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - EC+A
- Crawling To The USA - EC+A
1979-10-__; LP; Lorimar CBS 70172
1979-__-__; LP; Columbia Al36174
"CttUSA" was recorded at Waterloo studios, Sydney, Dec-78.
- A Message To You Rudy (Thompson) (2:53)
- Do The Dog (Thomas/Dammers) (2:09)
- It's Up To You (Dammers/Specials) (3:25)
- Nite Klub (Dammers/Specials) (3:22)
- Doesn't Make It Alright (Goldberg/Dammers) (3:26)
- Concrete Jungle (Radiation) (3:18)
- Too Hot (Campbell) (3:09)
- Monkey Man (Hibbert) (2:45)
- (Dawning Of A) New Era (Dammers) (2:24)
- Blank Expression (Dammers/Specials) (2:43)
- Stupid Marriage (Dammers/Staple/Harrison) (3:49)
- Too Much Too Young (Dammers/Charmers) (6:06, US LP substitutes 2:17 edit)
- Little Bitch (Dammers) (2:36)
- You're Wondering Now (Seymour) (2:31)
1979-10-19; LP; 2-Tone CDL TT 5001 (UK)
1979-__-__; LP; Chrysalis CHR 1265 (US)
1979-__-__; LP; Chrysalis 6307 687 (Germany/Italy)
1979-__-__; LP; Chrysalis CDL 1265 (Sweden/Ireland)
1979-__-__; LP; Chrysalis L 37121 (Australia)
1979-__-__; MC; 2-Tone ZCDL TT 5001 (UK))
Produced by Elvis Costello.
The US LP adds a track ("Gangsters") not produced by EC.
A Message To You Rudy single
The Specials featuring Rico
- A Message To You Rudy (Thompson) (2:53)
- Nite Klub (Dammers/Specials) (3:10)
1979-10-27; 7"; 2-Tone CHS TT 5 (UK)
1979-10-__; 7"; Chrysalis 101.122 (Netherlands)
1979-__-__; 7"; Chrysalis 6155 271 (Germany/Portugal/Italy)
1979-__-__; 7"; Chrysalis CHS 2377 (Ireland)
1980-01-__; 7"; Chrysalis K-7702 (Australia)
1980-__-__; 7"; Chrysalis A-100.723 (Spain)
1980-__-__; 7"; Chrysalis CHS TT-5 (Spain)
Produced by Elvis Costello.
Nite Klub is a different mix from the LP.
Sharp (16 Sharp New Rock Acts)
various artists
- Watching The Detectives (live) (3:35) - EC
1979-__-__; LP; WEA 58.080 (Netherlands)
This tracks may be listed as live, but I believe it is the normal studio version speeded up a little!
The Main Event
various artists
- Radio, Radio - EC+A
1979-__-__; LP; K-Tel NE 1046 (UK)
"Live At Hollywood High" USA 12" PROMO
Elvis Costello
- Watching The Detectives (live)
- Accidents Will Happen (live)
- Alison (live)
[1979-__-__; 12"; AS 529 Columbia (US promo) "Live At Hollywood High"]
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
Adapted from the discography originally compiled by Paul Hosken
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1980
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:05)
- Girls Talk (1:56)
1980-01-18; 7"; 2 Tone chs TT 7
1980-03-__; 7"; F-Beat XX1 (UK, ps)
1980-03-__; 7"; Columbia 11194 (US/Canada)
1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat K 18171 (Italy, different ps)
1980-__-__; 7"; WEA WEA18171 (Netherlands)
1980-__-__; 7"; Smash Records TAR 11 (Sweden, ps)
1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/Warner P-551X (Japan, ps)
"Girls Talk" is from the Get Happy!! sessions.
Produced by Nick Lowe.
According to 'Record Collector' (#91): "This was the most sought-after collector's item of early 1980, which offended the law of gravity by gradually becoming more common instead of less. Costello had been signed to Radar in 1978, via a licensing deal from Riviera Global Productions. Radar collapsed towards the end of 1979, and so Elvis's manager Jake Riviera alighted upon the Specials' 2-Tone label as an ideal venue for a holding operation - a one-off single - until Elvis sorted out a deal for the Get Happy!! album. WEA, who had distributed Radar, were less than delighted: they felt they had a steak in Costello's career by virtue of the success of the records they had distributed for him, and so they obtained a court injunction to stop the 2-Tone single being sold. By March '80, the situation was clarified: F-Beat was set up by Riviera as an independent company, but WEA continued to distribute their records. In the meantime, there were several thousand 2-Tone singles to dispose of. These were handed out free to the audience at a London's Rainbow Theatre gig. Several months later, Riviera pressed up a few thousand more of the 2-Tone singles, and these were given away at London and US gigs. By this time, however, the single had been issued with the catalogue no. F-Beat XX-1. As this new number had replaced the 2-Tone number in the runoff grooves, the second batch of 2-Tone singles carried the F-Beat number, whereas the original copies had 'TT-7' as their matrix number. Copies from the first batch are now worth about twice as much ones from the second."
According to Krista Reese's EC book the total number of 2-Tone singles pressed was 13,000, and the remaining copies were sold at NY Palladium 1981 concerts for $3.00 each. (It seems that some copies of the 2-Tone 'reissue' have 'CHS TT7' and 'XX1' in the runoff, and also 'CHS TT8' crossed out on both sides.)
Reached #4 in UK charts
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:05)
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:05)
1980-__-__; 7"; Columbia 1-11194 (US white label promo)
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:05)
- Girls Talk (1:56)
- Secondary Modern (1:58)
- King Horse (2:57)
1980-__-__; 7"; Columbia 1-11251 (US, ps)
1980-__-__; 7"; Columbia 1-11251 (US promo, different ps)
Get Happy!!
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- Love For Tender (1:58)
- Opportunity (3:10)
- The Imposter (1:56)
- Secondary Modern (1:58)
- King Horse (2:57)
- Possession (2:00)
- Men Called Uncle (2:17) - listed as "Man Called Uncle"
- Clowntime Is Over (2:58)
- New Amsterdam (2:10)
- High Fidelity (2:27)
Side 2:
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:05)
- Black And White World (1:54)
- 5ive Gears In Reverse (2:30)
- B Movie (2:04)
- Motel Matches (2:24)
- Human Touch (2:28)
- Beaten To The Punch (1:47)
- Temptation (2:32)
- I Stand Accused (Colton/Smith) (2:19)
- Riot Act (3:36)
1980-02-__; LP; F-Beat XXLP1 (UK)
1980-02-__; LP; Columbia 36347 (US. Promo copies were also issued with with "For Promotion Only" stamped in gold on the cover)
1980-__-__; LP; Columbia JC 36347 (Canada)
1980-__-__; LP; Columbia JC 36347 (US, white label promo)
1980-__-__; MC; Columbia JCT 36347 (US and Canada)
1980-__-__; LP; Smash SLEPT 7 (Sweden)
1980-__-__; LP; WEA 58.114 (Netherlands/Germany, incl. poster)
1980-__-__; LP; WEA 58114/PROPPE 197 (German promo, white record label)
19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5103 (Australia)
19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5103 (Australia)
19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat/Warner-Pioneer P-10804X (Japan)
19__-__-__; 8T; Columbia JCA 36347 (USA)
19__-__-__; MC; F-Beat M5 X1 (Australia)
1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 24
1984-04-06; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 24
1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 24
Produced by Nick Lowe. "New Amsterdam" produced by EC.
On the LP cover the track listings for sides 1 & 2 are swapped.
Original LP copies included a poster of various 'Get ...' slogans, and had a black and white sticker saying "20 Great Hits".
The cassette version came in a range of covers.
UK copies of this album had a 'worn ring' on the cover.
Reached #2 in UK charts, & #11 in the US.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unknown).
Get Happy!! (Promo Album)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Record 1 side 1:
- Love For Tender (1:58)
- Opportunity (3:10)
- The Imposter (1:56)
- Secondary Modern (1:58)
- King Horse (2:57)
Record 1 side 2:
- Possession (2:00)
- Men Called Uncle (2:17) - listed as "Man Called Uncle"
- Clowntime Is Over (2:58)
- New Amsterdam (2:10)
- High Fidelity (2:27)
Record 2 side 1:
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:05)
- Black And White World (1:54)
- 5ive Gears In Reverse (2:30)
- B Movie (2:04)
- Motel Matches (2:24)
Record 2 side 2:
- Human Touch (2:28)
- Beaten To The Punch (1:47)
- Temptation (2:32)
- I Stand Accused (Colton/Smith) (2:19)
- Riot Act (3:36)
1980-03-__; 2x12"; F-Beat XX PROMO 1 (UK, promo. Cover consists of photo of contents pasted on white sleeves. Comes with poster & photo)
High Fidelity single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- High Fidelity (2:27)
- Getting Mighty Crowded (Van McCoy) (2:05)
1980-04-04; 7"; F-Beat XX3 (UK, ps. 2 different F-Beat label designs)
1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat FB 18 213 N (Germany, ps)
1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/Warner P-585X (Japan, ps)
"Getting Mighty Crowded" is from the Get Happy!! sessions.
Reached #30 in UK charts.
High Fidelity single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- High Fidelity (2:27)
- Getting Mighty Crowded (Van McCoy) (2:05)
- Clowntime Is Over No. 2 (3:39)
1980-04-__; 12"; F-Beat XX3T (UK, ps)
"CIO(No.2)" produced by EC.
High Fidelity single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- High Fidelity (2:27)
- High Fidelity (2:27)
1980-04-__; 7"; F-Beat XX3-A (UK, promo)
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:05)
- Love For Tender (1:58)
- High Fidelity (2:27)
- Beaten To The Punch (1:47)
1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat France FBR 5001 (France)
My Very Special Guests
George Jones
- Stranger In The House (3:37) - George Jones & EC
1980-04-__; LP; Epic S EPC 83163 (also released as a promo with "FOR PROMOTION ONLY, NOT FOR RESALE" over the Epic seal on the back)
1980-04-__; MC; Epic S EPC 83163
19__-__-__; LP; CBS JE 35544 (US, has a 1979 copyright)
1980-__-__; LP; Epic 25-3P-181 (Japan)
1991-__-__; CD; Epic EK 35544
I believe a promo sampler from this album was released and contained "Stranger In The House".
Stranger In The House single
George Jones & Elvis Costello
- Stranger In The House (3:35) - George Jones & EC
- A Drunk Can't Be A Man (Montgomery/Jones) (2:42) - George Jones
1980-05-04; 7"; Epic S EPC 8560 (US, plain Epic sleeve)
1981-02-__; 7"; Epic EPC 8560 (UK, ps, also issued as promo)
Produced by Billy Sherrill.
New Amsterdam single
Elvis Costello
1980-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX5 (ps)
Pink cover contains a "Pay no more than 50p" notice.
Reached #36 in UK charts.
New Amsterdam EP
Elvis Costello
1980-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX5E (ps)
1980-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX5P (pic. disc)
1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat XXEP5 (Australia, ps)
1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/Warner P-615X (Japan, ps)
"Dr. Luther's Assistant", "Ghost Train" & "Just A Memory" produced by EC.
The first 1,500 picture discs came with a black rim (promo copies) and are currently worth about twice as much as the later clear rimmed copies (15000 pressed). (Phil Dennison also has a brown rimmed copy in his collection.)
New Amsterdam single
Elvis Costello
- New Amsterdam (2:10)
- New Amsterdam (2:10)
1980-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX5-A (UK promo)
New Amsterdam single
Elvis Costello
- New Amsterdam (2:10) - EC
- Wednesday Week (2:02) - EC+A
1980-__-__; 7"; Columbia 1-11284 (USA)
New Amsterdam single
Elvis Costello
1980-__-__; 7"; Columbia 1-11284 (US white label promo. In the runout on one side is the number ZSS 167275-1C T and the '5' is scratched over to a '6'. On the other side is ZSS 167275-1C T and the entire number portion is scratched out and '167675' is scratched in lightly to the side.)
Spectrum USA - New Horizons In Music (Vol. 12, Programs 1-13)
various artists
- New Amsterdam - EC
1980-__-__; 7x12"; Box set of radio transcription discs (US promo)
The radio programs were for broadcast during the 4th quarter of 1980.
Getting Mighty Crowded single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Getting Mighty Crowded (Van McCoy) (2:05) - EC+A
- Radio Sweetheart (single mix) (2:48) - EC
1980-__-__; 7"; Columbia 1-11389 (US/Canada. Also issued as promo)
Getting Mighty Crowded
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Getting Mighty Crowded (Van McCoy) (2:05)
- Getting Mighty Crowded (Van McCoy) (2:05)
1980-__-__; 7"; Columbia 1-11389 (US/Canada white label promo)
Taking Liberties (4 track promo)
Elvis Costello
- Clean Money - EC+A
- Radio Sweetheart - EC
- Getting Mighty Crowded (Van McCoy) - EC+A
- Talking In The Dark - EC+A
1980-09-__; 12"; Columbia AS 847 (US, promo)
The word 'Costello' replaces 'Columbia' on the label.
This version of "Radio Sweetheart" is a slightly different mix to the original version (B-side of "Less Than Zero" 7"). It does not have the backing vocals singing "Oooooh" at the start of the line "Hope in the eyes..." near the start.
Taking Liberties
Elvis Costello
Side 1:
- Clean Money
- Girls Talk
- Talking In The Dark
- Radio Sweetheart (2:24)
- Black And White World (demo)
- Big Tears
- Just A Memory
- Night Rally
- Stranger In The House
- Clowntime Is Over No. 2
Side 2:
- Getting Mighty Crowded
- Hoover Factory
- Tiny Steps
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
- Dr. Luther's Assistant
- Sunday's Best
- Crawling To The USA
- Wednesday Week
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart)
- Ghost Train
1980-11-__; LP; Columbia CK 36839 (JC 36939) (US, they used the old 78 rpm label with the word 'Columbia' changed to 'Costello')
1980-__-__; LP; Columbia JC 36839 (Canada)
1980-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 36839
1980-__-__; 8T; Columbia JVC 36839 (Dolby)
19__-__-__; CD]
The album's inner sleeve has recording details for all tracks.
This version of "Radio Sweetheart" is a slightly different mix to the original version (B-side of "Less Than Zero" 7"). It does not have the backing vocals singing "Oooooh" at the start of the line "Hope in the eyes..." near the start.
I have seen a Canadian version of the LP that had the CBS/Columbia logo on the label blanked out with a circular black sticker (standard practice for Columbia albums imported to the UK).
Reached #28 in US charts.
Ten Bloody Marys & Ten How's Your Fathers
Elvis Costello
- Clean Money (1:57)
- Girls Talk (1:56)
- Talking In The Dark (1:56)
- Radio Sweetheart (2:24)
- Big Tears (3:10)
- Crawling To The U.S.A. (2:52)
- Just A Memory (2:14)
- Watching The Detectives (3:43)
- Stranger In The House (3:01)
- Clowntime Is Over No. 2 (3:44)
- Getting Mighty Crowded (2:05)
- Hoover Factory (1:43)
- Tiny Steps (2:42)
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) (3:31)
- Dr. Luther's Assistant (3:28)
- Radio, Radio (3:04)
- Black And White World (demo) (1:51)
- Wednesday Week (2:02)
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:25)
- Ghost Train (3:05)
1980-11-07; MC; F-Beat XX6C (UK)
1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 27 (UK)
1984-04-06; MC; Demon IMP FIENDCASS 27 (UK)
1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 27 (UK)
19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5104 (Australia)
19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5104 (Australia)
1998-10-02; CD; Demon 5035 (UK)]
Initially a UK cassette only release, released in the US as Taking Liberties. Original cassette copies were made of gold plastic and came in a gold case.
This version of "Radio Sweetheart" is a slightly different mix to the original version (B-side of "Less Than Zero" 7"). It does not have the backing vocals singing "Oooooh" at the start of the line "Hope in the eyes..." near the start.
The CD version has a typo in the song list which reads "Balck And White World".
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unkown).
Ten Bloody Marys & Ten How's Your Fathers promo
Elvis Costello
Side 1:
Side 2:
1980-11-__; 7"; F-Beat EL-1 (UK, white label promo)
Clubland single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Clubland (3:40)
- Clean Money (1:57)
- Hoover Factory (1:43)
1980-12-__; 7"; F-Beat XX12 (UK, ps)
1980-12-__; 7"; F-Beat/Warner P-1505X (Japan,ps)
"Clean Money" produced by Nick Lowe. "Hoover Factory" produced by EC.
Reached #60 in UK charts
Rock Against Racism (RAR's Greatest Hits)
various artists
- Goon Squad (3:15)
1980-__-__; LP; Virgin RAR 1 (UK)
Breaking The Rules
various artists
- Tiny Steps [2:40]- EC+A
1980-__-__; 2xLP; Columbia/CBS A2S-881 (US, promo)
Time For Action: Best Of New Wave
various artists
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) - EC+A
198_-__-__; LP; Germany
Stiff Box Set No. 2
various artists
Record 1 (BUY 11):
- Less Than Zero
- Radio Sweetheart (single mix)
Record 4 (BUY 14):
Record 5 (BUY 15):
Record 20 (BUY 20):
- Watching The Detectives
- Blame It On Cain (live)
- Mystery Dance (live)
19__-__-__; 10x7"; Stiff BUY 11 - BUY 20
Stiff reissue of their early singles (also sold separately).
The first 5000 pressings came in a brown box.
On the labels the copyright is given as "Stiff Records" instead of the original "Stiff Records Ltd". There is an extra etching in the runoff groove "LYN xxxx" (where xxxx goes from 7473 (for BUY 11 a-side) to 7492 (for BUY 20 b-side)). The original runoff messages (e.g. "Elvis is King") remain. (Except that some copies of BUY11 have "A Porky Perfection" and "Elvis is King on This Side Too" on side A, and "Elvis is King" and "A Porky Prime Cut" on side B. The covers have a smaller, elliptical, cutout on the back compared to the original, and the "Delga" maker's mark is missing from the BUY 11 & BUY 15 covers (the BUY 14 & BUY 20 covers never had a maker's mark). Later issues carry the words "Made in England" on the labels.
1981
Stiff EC reissue
Elvis Costello
Record 1 (BUY 11, thin paper ps):
- Less Than Zero
- Radio Sweetheart (single mix)
Record 2 (BUY 14, thin paper ps):
Record 3 (BUY 15):
Record 4 (BUY 20, thin paper ps /w slightly different colours to original):
- Watching The Detectives
- Blame It On Cain (live) - EC+A
- Mystery Dance (live) - EC+A
1981-__-__; 4x7"; Stiff GRAB3
Stiff reissue of their 4 EC 7" singles in a 'vertical' plastic holder. On the labels the copyright is given as 'Stiff Records' instead of the original 'Stiff Records Ltd'. There is a stamped "AY 50332" in the runoff groove of all 4 singles, and the original runoff messages do not appear. The covers have an elliptical cutout on the back that's even smaller than the one on the Stiff Box Set No. 2 reissues, except the BUY 15 ('Stiff') sleeve which is identical to the Stiff Box Set No. 2 sleeve. There is no "Delga" mark on the BUY 11 & BUY 15 covers and the photo on the BUY 20 sleeve is beginning to look decidedly sepia! BUY 20 has the words "Made in England" on the label.
Trust
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- Clubland (3:42)
- Lovers Walk (2:15)
- You'll Never Be A Man (2:54)
- Pretty Words (3:10)
- Strict Time (2:39)
- Luxembourg (2:25)
- Watch Your Step (2:57)
Side 2:
- New Lace Sleeves (3:44)
- From A Whisper To A Scream (2:52)
- Different Finger (1:56)
- White Knuckles (3:46)
- Shot With His Own Gun (3:29)
- Fish 'N' Chip Paper (2:53)
- Big Sister's Clothes (2:09)
1981-01-__; LP; F-Beat XXLP 11 (UK)
1981-__-__; MC; F-Beat XXC 11 (UK)
1981-01-__; LP; Columbia 37051 (USA)
19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat/Warner-Pioneer P-10965 (Japan)
19__-__-__; LP; Half-speed master (Japan)
19__-__-__; 8T; Columbia 37051 (USA)
1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 30
1984-04-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 30
1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 30
19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5105 (Australia)
19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5105 (Australia)
Produced by Nick Lowe in association with Roger Bechirian.
Reached #9 in UK charts, & #28 in the US.
4 Tracks From The Trust LP
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1981-01-__; 12"; F-Beat EL-2 (UK, white label promo)
Cheaply pressed and in a plain white sleeve.
- New Lace Sleeves - EC+A
1981-__-__; 7"; Q-102-EP (US, promo)
From A Whisper To A Scream single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- From A Whisper To A Scream (2:52)
- Luxembourg (2:25)
1981-02-__; 7"; F-Beat XX14 (UK, ps)
From A Whisper To A Scream single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1981-__-__; 7"; WEA 58260
1981-__-__; 7"; F-Beat WEA 18.723 (Netherlands, ps)
From A Whisper To A Scream single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1981-__-__; 7"; F-Beat CP369 (Spanish promo, ps)
Watch Your Step
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Watch Your Step (2:59)
- Luxembourg (2:27)
1981-04-__; 7"; Columbia 11-60519 (US, ps)
Watch Your Step
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Watch Your Step (2:59)
- Watch Your Step (2:59)
1981-__-__; 7"; Columbia 11-60519 (US white label promo)
The Elvis Costello Interview with Tom Snyder: Tomorrow Coast To Coast
- Interview (11:23)
- Watch Your Step - EC+A
1981-05-__; 12"; Columbia/CBS AS 958 XSM-168566 (US stickered promo)
19__-__-__; CD; Columbia/CBS (US promo)
Different Finger single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1981-__-__; 7"; Columbia DJC4-8435 (Canadian radio promo, standard CBS sleeve)
Strict Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1981-__-__; 7"; Columbia DJC4-8439 (Canadian promo)
- Alison (US version) (3:05) - EC
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00) - EC+A
1981-__-__; 7"; Columbia 13-33401 (US/Canada 'Hall Of Fame' reissue, red or grey label)
Concerts For The People Of Kampuchea
various artists
- The Imposter (live) (2:10) - EC+A
1981-03-27; 2xLP; Atlantic SD 2-7005 (USA)
1981-04-03; 2xLP; Atlantic K60153 (UK)
1981-__-__; 2xLP; Atlantic P-5595-6 (Japan)
1996-__-__; 2xCD; Hammersmith Music CDP5595
Bruce Thomas also plays bass on the Rockestra tracks.
Recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, 29-Dec-79.
Good Year For The Roses single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:05)
- Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven (Jack Ripley) (1:55)
1981-09-__; 7"; F-Beat XX17 (UK, ps)1981-09-__; 7"; Columbia 18-02629 (US/Canada)1981-11-__; 7"; F-Beat WEA/FB 18.879 (Netherlands/Germany, ps different to UK)1981-__-__; 7"; Radar 45-2154 (Spain, ps)1981-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/Warner P-1588X (Japan, ps)
"YASOOH" produced by Billy Sherrill.
The first 5000? UK copies were issued in a picture sleeve, but were recalled and reissued in a standard 'F-Beat' sleeve. However, a few hundred made it into circulation. The apparent reason why they were recalled was simply that EC hated it!
Reached #6 in UK charts.
Good Year For The Roses single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:05)
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:05)
1981-__-__; 7"; Columbia 18-02629 (US white label promo)
Almost Blue
Elvis Costello & The Attractions (31:08)
Side 1:
- Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)? (Hank Williams) (1:30)
- Sweet Dreams (Don Gibson) (2:52)
- Success (Johnny Mullins) (2:35)
- I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito No. 1) (Ethridge/Parsons) (3:18)
- Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down (Merle Haggard) (2:05)
- Brown To Blue (Jones/Franks/Mathis) (2:35)
Side 2:
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:05)
- Sittin' And Thinkin' (Charlie Rich) (2:50)
- Colour Of The Blues (Williams/Jones) (2:15)
- Too Far Gone (Billy Sherrill) (3:18)
- Honey Hush (Lou Willie Turner) (2:05)
- How Much I Lied (Parsons/Rifkin) (2:40)
1981-10-23 LP; F-Beat XXLP13 (UK)
1981-10-__; MC; F-Beat XXC 13 (UK, issued in cardboard cigarette-style pack)
19__-__-__; LP; Columbia FC 37562 (US/Canada)
19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat/Warner-Pioneer P-11107 (Japan)
1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 33
1984-04-06; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 33
1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 33
19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5106 (Australia)
19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5106 (Australia)
19__-__-__; LP; (Israel, with sticker in Hebrew)
Produced by Billy Sherrill.
The CD version has the correct title for "How Much I've Lied", and lists "Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down" as simply "The Bottle Let Me Down". It also has some incorrect track credits ("Brown To Blue [Mathis]" & "Good Year For The Roses [Chestnut]"). The US/Canada versions of the LP have the US spelling of colour (color) in the title of "Colour Of The Blues".
The LP came in 4 different coloured covers; blue/pale blue, blue/pink, blue/green, & blue/yellow, and some copies had a sticker saying either "WARNING. This album contains country & western music and may cause offence to narrow minded listeners" or simply "The new album from Elvis Costello and The Attractions".
The original version of "I'm Your Toy" by the Flying Burrito Brothers was simply called "Hot Burrito No. 1".
Reached #7 in UK charts, & #50 in the US.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unknown).
Elvis Costello Introduces...The Tracks From His New Album 'Almost Blue'
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- (Track list as for regular album)
1981-10-__; LP; F-Beat E.C.CHAT 1 (UK promo)
1981-10-__; LP; Columbia AS 1318 (US promo)
Each track is preceeded by a short spoken intro.
The UK cover is a pasteup; the front cover has a drawing of the band by Bruce Thomas on white paper, with a copy number and the artists' names stamped (in black, blue & red ink) and their signatures in various colours. The back has the tracklist and times printed in black on blue paper. The cover lists the keyboard player as Steve Neive.
The US cover is plain black, some with a square red on white sticker ontaining the title.
The US title is Almost Blue (Elvis Introduces His Favorite Country Songs).
Excerpts From The Album 'Almost Blue'
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut)
- Colour Of The Blues (Williams/Jones)
- Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)? (Hank Williams)
- Sweet Dreams (Don Gibson)
1981-10-__; 7"; F-Beat EC-1 (UK promo)
Came in a thin plain white paper sleeve, with the track details typed on a cheap computer and printed out on a sticky label. The label was also white, with the barest of information printed in smudged green ink. The record also sounded as if it had been pressed during an artillery exercise and mastered in a frying-pan.
1981-11-__; 12"; Columbia AS 1318 (US, promo)
Fundamental Frolics
various artists
- The Psycho Song (solo, live) (Leon Payne) (4:04)
1981-11-__; LP; BBC Records REB 435 (UK)
Charity benefit live album.
Recorded live at The Apollo Theatre, London, 1981-06-01.
The correct title of this song is simply "Psycho".
Sweet Dreams single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Sweet Dreams (Don Gibson)
- Psycho (live; Palomino) (Leon Payne) (3:30)
1981-12-04; 7"; F-Beat XX19 (UK, ps)
"P" was recorded live at The Palomino Club, N. Hollywood, USA, 1979-02-16 , and produced by EC.
Reached #42 in UK charts.
"Psycho is based on a series killings in 1966 by a 25-year-old University of Texas graduate student, Charles Whitman, who went berserk with a rifle, killing 20 people & injuring another 28 including his ex-wife, her new boyfriend, some small chilren & a puppy. The murderer's conversation throughout the song ("You think I'm psycho, dincha, Mama?") draws on the fact that Whitman knew he was going out of his mind, tried to get help and left a death note asking for an autopsy which he hoped would absolve him of blame by proving he was mad." - from UK magazine 'Q' (Aug-95).
Good Year For The Roses single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut)
- Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven (Jack Ripley)
- Sweet Dreams (Don Gibson)
- Psycho (live; Palomino) (Leon Payne)
1981-__-__; 7"; F-Beat XX22E (Scandinavian)
NME Dancin' Master
various artists
- Big Sister - EC+A (2:18
1981-10-03; MC; NME 001
This was a cassette offered to readers of New Musical Express.
New Rock Champions
various artists
- Alison - EC
1981-__-__; LP; RCA NL33186 (Italy)
This also exists as a white label promo.
New Wave Disco d'Ouro
various artists
- Alison - EC
- Watching The Detectives - EC
1981-__-__; LP; Nova Records 10.006 (72516) (Portugal, special edition for members of "Círculo de Leitores" book club)
Happy Rock: O Maximo Da New Wave
various artists
- Alison - EC
1981-__-__; 2xLP; Nova Records 10.014/15 (72826) (Portugal). Badly pressed compilation issued as a special edition for members of the "Círculo de Leitores" book club. Record 1 is on green vinyl, & record 2 on red. Some editions came with a T-shirt.)
On The Road... Country Collection
various artists
- Stranger In The House - George Jones & EC
1981-__-__; LP; CBS 84961 (Netherlands)
Hits Hits Hits
various artists
- Good Year For The Roses - EC+A
1981-__-__; LP; RTL 2063
'
- King Horse - EC+A
- Precious (live) - Pretenders
- Fascination - Undertones
- Bad Case Of Lovin' You - Robert Palmer
19__-__-__; 7"; Ariola PROMO 16 (Dutch promo)
1982
The Continuous History of Rock and Roll (Show #18: Modern Rock)
various artists
- Pump It Up - EC+A
1982-02-__; 2xLP; Rolling Stone Magazine Productions RSMP 82-18 (US radio promo)
This was for broadcast on 6th & 7th Feb. 1982. Side 4 also contains an ad for a Costello feature.
I'm Your Toy single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- I'm Your Toy (live) (Ethridge/Parsons) (3:47)
- Cry, Cry, Cry (Johnny Cash) (2:49) - EC+A
- Wondering (Joe Werner) (2:21) - EC+A
1982-04-02; 7"; F-Beat XX21 (UK, ps)
"I'm Your Toy" was arranged & conducted by Robert Kirby & recorded at The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1982-01-07.
"CCC" & "W" produced by Billy Sherrill.
Reached #51 in UK charts
I'm Your Toy single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- I'm Your Toy (live) (Ethridge/Parsons) (3:58)
- My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You (Ross/Wills) (2:02) - EC+A
- Blues Keep Calling (Janis Martin) (2:06) - EC+A
- Honky Tonk Girl (Loretta Lynn) (2:25) - EC+A
1982-04-02; 12"; F-Beat XX21T (UK, ps)
Mixed by EC & Paul Bass.
"I'm Your Toy" was recorded at The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1982-01-07.
You Little Fool single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- You Little Fool
- Big Sister
- The Stamping Ground - The Emotional Toothpaste
1982-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX26 (UK, ps)
1982-__-__; 7"; (Holland, ps)
Initial copies of sleeve credited all production to "Geoff Emerick from an original idea by EC". This was later corrected, crediting Nick Lowe with the production of "Big Sister", and EC with "TSG".
Reached #52 in UK charts
IbMePdErRoIoAmL
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Beyond Belief (2:32)
- Tears Before Bedtime (2:58)
- Shabby Doll (4:43)
- The Long Honeymoon (4:13)
- Man Out Of Time (5:25)
- Almost Blue (2:42)
- ...And In Every Home (3:20)
- The Loved Ones (2:47)
- Human Hands (2:42)
- Kid About It (2:41)
- Little Savage (2:36)
- Boy With A Problem (EC/Chris Difford) (2:07)
- Pidgin English (3:55)
- You Little Fool (3:06)
- Town Cryer (4:10)
1982-07-02; LP; F-Beat XXLP17 (UK)
1982-07-02; MC; F-Beat XXC 17 (UK)
1982-07-02; LP; Columbia 38157 (US, also issued as promo with embossed gold lettering)
1982-__-__; LP; F-Beat FB K 58490/XXLP17 (Germany)
1983-__-__; LP; Columbia HC-48157 (half-speed master)
19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat/Warner-Pioneer P-11241 (Japan)
19__-__-__; MC; F-Beat M5XLP 17 (Australia)
1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 36
1984-04-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 36
1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 36
19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5107 (Australia)
19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5107 (Australia)
Produced by Geoff Emerick from an original idea by EC, assisted by Jon Jacobs.
Original LP inner sleeve contained lyrics. On the original UK release the inner sleeve has a hole on one side where the record label shows through, and the lyrics missing because of the hole were printed on the label on side 1 of the record. So when the record was in the inner sleeve the lyrics were complete.
Reached #6 in UK charts, & #30 in the US.
A Conversation With Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- chat (10:05)
- Beyond Belief (2:37)
- chat (3:01)
- Tears Before Bedtime (3:00)
- chat (0:55)
- Shabby Doll (4:50)
- chat (2:07)
- The Long Honeymoon (4:16)
Side 2:
- chat (3:15)
- Man Out Of Time (5:32)
- chat (1:41)
- Almost Blue (2:47)
- chat (4:00)
- ...And In Every Home (3:27)
Side 3:
- chat (1:12)
- The Loved Ones (2:51)
- chat (0:34)
- Human Hands (2:48)
- chat (1:54)
- Kid About It (2:49)
- chat (2:39)
- Little Savage (2:41)
- chat (3:45)
- Boy With A Problem (EC/Chris Difford) (2:12)
Side 4:
- chat (6:58)
- Pidgin English (4:06)
- chat (2:34)
- You Little Fool (3:13)
- chat (4:18)
- Town Cryer (4:22)
- chat (2:55)
1982-06-__; 2xLP; F-Beat E.C.CHAT 2 (UK promo, single sleeve)
This is a double LP in a single LP sleeve. Before each track EC describes the writing, recording, arranging and mixing of the record in enormous detail - explaining the thinking behind otherwise impenetrable lyrics. The front cover contains the same David Bailey photo as on the "Man Out Of Time" 12". These were numbered on the back, and most were signed by EC on the front in blue felt pen.
Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1982-07-__; 7"; Columbia 18-03202 (US white label promo)
Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Man Out Of Time (5:20)
- Town Cryer (alternate fast version) (2:13)
1982-07-30; 7"; F-Beat XX28 (UK, ps)
1982-07-__; 7"; Columbia 18-03202 (USA)
"TC" produced by Geoff Emerick
Reached #58 in UK charts.
Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Man Out Of Time - EC+A
- Town Cryer (alternate fast version) - EC+A
- Imperial Bedroom - Napoleon Dynamite & the Royal Guard
1982-07-23; 12"; F-Beat XX28T (UK, ps)
Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Man Out Of Time (DJ edit) (3:57)
- Elvis Costello introduces 'Man Out Of Time'
- Man Out Of Time (5:32)
1982-07-__; 7"; F-Beat XX28DJ (UK, promo)
The 'introduction' track is an edited version of Costello's spoken intro on the 2xLP A Conversation With Elvis Costello.
Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Man Out Of Time (4:30)
1982-07-__; 7"; Columbia CNR-03269 (US, special price, 1-sided)
The intro and outro have been removed on this version.
Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1982-__-__; 7"; F-Beat 24 9983-7 (Spanish promo, ps. "Man Out Of Time" has been given the title "Hombre Desfasado"!)
The intro and outro to "MOOT" have been removed on this version.
"TC" produced by Geoff Emerick
Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Man Out Of Time - EC+A
- Town Cryer - EC+A
1982-__-__; 7"; F-Beat 24 9983-7 (Spain)
The intro and outro to "MOOT" have been removed on this version.
Excerpts From Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1982-08-__; 12"; F-Beat EC-2 (UK white label promo)
Man Out Of Time single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1982-__-__; 12"; Columbia AS-1510 (US white label promo)
From Head To Toe single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- From Head To Toe (Smokey Robinson) (2:33)
- The World Of Broken Hearts (Pomus/Shuman) (3:01)
1982-09-10; 7"; F-Beat XX30 (UK, ps)
Both tracks produced by EC assisted by Paul Bass.
"FHTT" was originally recorded by Chris Clark, though EC was more familiar with the Escorts' UK cover.
EC found "TWOBH" on an old Amen Corner LP.
Some copies marketed with a free copy of the Get Happy!! LP.
Reached #43 in UK charts.
Almost New
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I'm Your Toy (live /w RPO) (Ethridge/Parsons)
- Accidents Will Happen (live at Hollywood High)
- Alison (live at Hollywood High)
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones)
- Green Shirt
- Pump It Up
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe)
1982-09-__; LP; F-Beat ELVIS 82 (Australian/New Zealand mini-LP)
Released to coincide with the 1982 tour.
NME Mighty Reel
various artists
- Town Cryer (alternate fast version) (2:08) - EC+A
1982-09-18; MC; NME 004 (UK)
This was a cassette offered to readers of New Musical Express.
Party Party single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions with the Royal Guard Horns / Bananarama
- Party Party - EC+A w/ the Royal Guard Horns
- No Feelings - Bananarama
1982-11-__; 7"; A&M PARTY 5 (UK promo)
This single is part of The Party Party Pack (A&M PARTY 1-6), a 6x7" set containing 12 of the 13 tracks from the soundtrack album (all but Madness' "Driving In My Car").
Party Party single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions with the Royal Guard Horns
- Party Party (3:13) - EC+A with the Royal Guard Horns
- Imperial Bedroom (2:48) - EC (credited to EC+A)
1982-12-03; 7"; A&M AMS 8267 (ps, also issued as promo)
1982-__-__; 7"; A&M K-8951 (Australia, no ps)
1982-__-__; 7"; A&M AMS 9252 (Spain, ps /w lyrics)
"PP" produced by EC & Colin Fairley, "IB" produced by EC.
Reached #48 in UK charts.
Party Party soundtrack
various artists
- Party Party (3:12) - EC+A w/ the Royal Guard Horns
1982-12-__; LP; A&M AMLH 68551
1982-12-__; MC; A&M 68551
1982-__-__; LP; A&M SP-3212 (USA)
1982-__-__; LP; A&M AMP 28067 (Japan)
1982-__-__; LP; Hallmark SHM 3157
1989-03-21; CD; A&M D20Y 4030 (Japan)
1995-__-__; CD; Spectrum Music/Karussell 551440-2 (Germany/UK)
Shabby Doll single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1982-__-__; 7"; F-Beat 102 832 (France, ps)
Viva England
Elvis Costello
1982-__-__; LP; Discos Victoria VLP-27/22LO460 (Spain)
The album My Aim Is True wasn't released in Spain until it appeared with this new title. It included the track "Watching The Detectives". (see My Aim Is True (A06)).
Action Trax 1
various artists
- Sweet Dreams - EC+A
1982-__-__; LP: K-Tel NE 1162
1982-__-__; MC; K-Tel CE 2162
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner
various artists
- -- Interview only --
1982-__-__; 2xLP; Westwood One OTR 82-34 (US radio promo)
This release also contains conversation and commercials.
1983
Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)
Madness
- Tomorrow's (Just Another Day) (warped 12" version) (Smyth/Barson) - Madness
- Blue Beast (Warp Mix) (Thompson) - Madness
- Tomorrow's (Just Another Day) (Smyth/Barson) (3:03) - Madness (EC guest vocal)
- Madness Is All In The Mind (Foreman) - Madness
1983-02-__; 12"; Stiff BUYIT 169 (UK, ps)
A Clanger Winstanley production.
Madness backs EC only on the slowed down arrangment of "Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)".
The track "Blue Beast" has the title "Blue Skinned Beast" on the Madness album.
Pills And Soap single
The Imposter
- Pills And Soap (3:39)
- Pills And Soap (extended version) (4:05)
1983-05-27; 7"; Demon IMP 001 (UK, no ps)
EC wanted this single out fast, before the general election, while F-Beat was undergoing a change of distribution. For this he formed a new label and issued it as "The Imposter". Originally, the single was only going to be available for less than a week, and planned to be deleted on the eve of the general election. The first pressing was of only 15,000 copies, but finally a total of 160,000 copies were pressed.
This song was slightly remixed for the album.
In the extended version the chorus "Give me the needle/Give me the rope..." is sung twice just before the "Four and twenty crowbars..." verse. This is done by splicing in the third chorus of the regular version.
Reached #16 in UK charts.
Everyday I Write The Book single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:54)
- Heathen Town (3:08)
1983-07-01; 7"; F-Beat XX32 (UK, ps)
1983-06-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04045 (US, ps)
1983-__-__; 7"; F-Beat ZB-68082 (Spain, ps. "Everyday I Write The Book" has been given the title "Cada dia escribo el libro"!)
"HT" is fron the Punch The Clock sessions.
Reached #28 in UK charts,, & #36 in the US (EC's first US top 40 hit).
Everyday I Write The Book single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:54)
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:54)
1983-06-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04045 (US, ps, white label promo)
Everyday I Write The Book single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:54)
- Heathen Town (3:08)
- Night Time (2:52)
1983-07-01; 12"; F-Beat XX32T (UK, ps)
Some copies came with a free vest with the sleeve graphics on it.
"Night Time", an old Escorts number, is from the "From Head To Toe" session.
Everyday I Write The Book single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Everyday I Write The Book (extended remix) (4:52)
- Heathen Town (3:08)
- Night Time (2:52)
1983-07-__; 12"; F-Beat XX 32 T RE MIX (UK, ps)
This is a second pressing of -G04, but with a slightly longer remix of "Everyday..." (which is not the same as the US 'special club' version).
Some (but not all) of the covers carried a sticker saying "EXTENDED REMIX 4:52". The cover is identical to -G04.
Everyday I Write The Book single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Everyday I Write The Book (special club version) (5:04)
- Everyday I Write The Book (instrumental) (3:40)
- Heathen Town (3:08)
- Night Time (Paddy Chambers) (2:52)
1983-08-__; 12"; Columbia 44-04115 (US, ps (Also issued as promo)
Both versions of "EIWTB" were produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley. The 'club' version was remixed by John 'Jellybean' Benitez and engineered by John 'Tokes' Potoker.
Punch The Clock
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Let Them All Talk (3:05)
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:54)
- The Greatest Thing (3:04)
- The Element Within Her (2:52)
- Love Went Mad (3:12)
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:52)
- TKO (Boxing Day) (3:28)
- Charm School (3:55)
- The Invisible Man (3:05)
- Mouth Almighty (3:00)
- King Of Thieves (3:45)
- Pills And Soap (3:42)
- The World And His Wife (3:25)
1983-08-05; LP; F-Beat XXLP19 (UK)
1983-08-05; MC; F-Beat XXC 19 (UK)
1983-08-05; LP; Columbia 38897 (US. Promo copies were also issued with with "For Promotion Only" stamped in gold on the cover)
1983-__-__; LP; F-Beat XXLP20 (Sweden)
1983-__-__; LP; Jugoton LSFBEAT 11041 (Yugoslavia, poor quality)
1983-10-21; MC; F-Beat RPT-8211 (Japan)
1984-09-__; CD; F-Beat/RCA ZD 70026
1984-__-__; CD; Columbia CK 38897 (Japan)
19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat/RCA RPL-8211 (Japan)
1986-05-15; CD; F-Beat R32-1031 (Japan)
1987-03-__; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 72
1987-03-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 72
1987-03-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 72
19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5108 (Australia)
19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5108 (Australia)
The original release date for this was 29-Jul-83, but it was delayed 2 weeks because of production difficulties.
In Sweden the cat. number of this album was XXLP20, and XXLP19 was for Nick Lowe's The Abominable Showman.
Reached #3 in UK charts, & #24 in the US.
1983-__-__; 3x7"; F-Beat PUNCH 1 (UK promo pack /w 6-track EP & 2 singles)
1983-__-__; 2x7"; RCA (US, promo. Green labels)
Let Them All Talk single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Let Them All Talk (3:05)
- The Flirting Kind (3:00)
1983-09-02; 7"; F-Beat XX33 (UK, ps)
1983-__-__; 7"; RCA Victor PB 61276 (France, ps)
1983-__-__; 7"; F-Beat ZB-60117 (Spain, ps)
"The Flirting Kind" is from the Punch The Clock sessions.
Reached #59 in UK charts.
Let Them All Talk single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Let Them All Talk (extended remix) (5:59)
- The Flirting Kind (3:00)
1983-09-09; 12"; F-Beat XX33T (UK, ps)
1983-__-__; 12"; RCA Victor PB 61277 (France, ps (F-Beat logo on back of sleeve)
1984-06-01; 12"; F-Beat RPS-1003 (Japan)
"LTAT" produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley.
Let Them All Talk single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Let Them All Talk (3:05)
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:52)
1983-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04266 (USA)
Let Them All Talk single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1983-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04266 (US white label promo)
Shipbuilding single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:52)
- The World And His Wife (3:25)
19__-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/RCA RPS-118 (Japan, ps+lyric sheet)
Why Study?
various artists
- Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A
- Let Them All Talk - EC+A
- The Invisible Man - EC+A
1983-__-__; LP; Columbia AS 1765 (US promo)
1984
Peace In Our Time single
The Imposter
- Peace In Our Time
- Withered And Died (Richard Thompson)
1984-04-__; 7"; Imposter TRUCE 1 (no ps)
"WAD" produced by Fairley/Imposter.
EC intended to have Richard Thompson play on Goodbye Cruel World. Richard was on standby, but was never called into the studio. "WAD" was recorded as an apology for this.
Reached #48 in UK charts.
I Wanna Be Loved single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Wanna Be Loved (radio version) (Farnell Jenkins)
- Turning The Town Red
1984-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX35 (ps)
1984-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX35DJ (UK promo, plain black sl)
1984-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/RCA ZB-68187 (Holland, ps)
1984-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/RCA RPS-155 (Japan, ps)
"IWBL" produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley.
"TTTR" is from the Goodbye Cruel World sessions & was used as the theme tune to Channel 4's 'Scully' program. It is produced by The Mono-Kings.
Reached #25 in UK charts.
I Wanna Be Loved single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Wanna Be Loved (radio version) (Farnell Jenkins)
- Turning The Town Red
- I Wanna Be Loved (extended smooch 'n' runny version) (Farnell Jenkins) (5:41)
1984-06-__; 12"; F-Beat XX35T (ps)
"I Wanna Be Loved (extended smooch 'n' runny version)" produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley, & remixed by Colin Fairley.
I Wanna Be Loved single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Wanna Be Loved (radio version) (Farnell Jenkins)
- Turning The Town Red
- I Wanna Be Loved (version discotheque) (Farnell Jenkins) (7:04)
1984-06-__; 12"; F-Beat XX35Z (UK, plain black sl /w red & white sticker saying "Elvis Costello and the Attractions I Wanna Be Loved Brand New Mix F-Beat XX35Z")
I Wanna Be Loved single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell Jenkins) (3:50)
- Love Field (3:28)
1984-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04625 (USA)
I Wanna Be Loved single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell Jenkins) (3:50)
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell Jenkins) (3:50)
1984-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04625 (US white label promo)
Goodbye Cruel World
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- The Only Flame In Town (4:02) - with Daryl Hall
- Home Truth (3:13)
- Room With No Number (4:13)
- Inch By Inch (2:29)
- Worthless Thing (3:04)
- Love Field (3:26))
Side 2:
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell Jenkins) (4:48)
- The Comedians (2:36)
- Joe Porterhouse (3:30)
- Sour Milk Cow Blues (2:50)
- The Great Unknown (EC/Clive Langer) (3:00)
- The Deportees Club (2:54)
- Peace In Our Time (4:05)
1984-06-18; LP; F-Beat ZL 70317 (UK)
1984-06-__; LP; Columbia 39429 (US. Promo copies were also issued with "For Promotion Only" stamped in gold on the cover)
1984-__-__; CD; Columbia CK 39429 (Japan)
19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat/RCA RPL-8251 (Japan)
1984-08-05; MC; F-Beat/RCA RPT-8251 (Japan)
1986-05-15; CD; F-Beat R32P-1032 (Japan)
1984-__-__; LP; Starcall SFL1 0100 (Australia)
19__-__-__; CD; F-Beat/RCA ZD 70317
1987-03-__; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 75
1987-03-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 75
1987-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5109 (Australia)
1987-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5109 (Australia)
Reached #10 in UK charts, & #35 in the US.
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unknown).
L.A.F.S. (Love At First Sight) single
Nick Lowe & His Cowboy Outfit
- L.A.F.S. (Love At First Sight) (Lowe)
- Hey Big Mouth (Stand Up And Say That) (Lowe)
- Baby It's You (Bacharach/David/Williams) - Nick Lowe & EC
1984-07-__; 12"; F-Beat XX36T
1984-__-__; 12"; F-Beat/RCA RPS1007 (Japan)
"L.A.F.S. (Love At First Sight)" is produced by EC with Colin Fairley, and "Baby It's You" by Lowe/EC/Bassman.
"Baby It's You" was recorded at AmPro, Shepherds Bush.
In Japan this was released as "Baby It's You/Nick Lowe,Elvis Costello".
The Only Flame In Town single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1984-08-__; 7"; F-Beat XX37 (ps)
Reached #71 in UK charts & #56 in the US.
The Only Flame In Town single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- The Only Flame In Town (version discotheque)
- The Comedians
1984-08-__; 12"; F-Beat XX37T (ps)
1984-12-16; 12"; F-Beat/RCA RPS1008(xx-37) (Japan, lyrics on sleeve)
On the Japanese release this version of "The Only Flame In Town" is simply called 'long version'.
The Only Flame In Town single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- The Only Flame In Town (version discotheque) (4:35)
- Pump It Up (dance mix) (3:27)
- The Comedians (2:33)
1984-08-__; 12"; F-Beat XX37Z (ps)
"The Only Flame In Town" & "The Comedians" produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley.
"Pump It Up" produced by Nick Lowe & remixed by Nick Lowe & Colin Fairley, and has an accentuated beat and is slightly faster than normal.
The Only Flame In Town single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- The Only Flame In Town (special mix) (4:40)
- Baby It's You (3:10) - Nick Lowe & EC
- Pump It Up (1984 monster mix) (3:28)
1984-__-__; 12"; Columbia 44 05081 (US, ps, 33rpm. Also issued with promo stamp on cover)
"The Only Flame In Town" produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley.
"Baby It's You" produced by Lowe/Costello/Bassman.
"Pump It Up" produced by Nick Lowe, and is the same as the 'dance mix'.
The Only Flame In Town single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- The Only Flame In Town (special mix) (4:40)
- The Only Flame In Town (special mix) (4:40)
1984-__-__; 12"; Columbia 44-05081 (US 'demonstration' copy, ps)
The Only Flame In Town single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- The Only Flame In Town (3:55)
- The Only Flame In Town (3:55)
1984-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04502 (US 'demonstration' copy)
The Only Flame In Town single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- The Only Flame In Town (edit) (3:35)
- Turning The Town Red (mono)
1984-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04502
1984-__-__; 7"; (Spain, ps)
Maybe all versions of "Turning The Town Red" are mono because production is credited to 'The Mono Kings', and it was recorded for a TV theme in the days before stereo broadcasting.
1984-__-__; 7"; (DB 61528 French promo)
Every Man Has A Woman
various artists
- Walking On Thin Ice (Yoko Ono)
1984-09-__; LP; Polydor POLH 13
19__-__-__; LP; Polydor 823 490-1-Y-1 (USA)
Tribute to Yoko Ono.
This track was produced by Allen Toussaint at Sea Saint Studios, New Orleans during the Punch The Clock US Tour (Aug/Sep-83).
Sometimes A Great Notion
various artists
- Really Mystified (Crane/Gustafson])
1984-11-__; LP; EMI TOPCAT-1 or SP8410RS (UK)
Charity LP for the British Deaf Assoc. compiled by Rupert Hine.
Recorded at Matrix, London, Feb-82 ('From Head To Toe' session).
The Only Flame In Town single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1984-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/RCA RPS-147 (Japan, ps)
Australian Rock Talent Part 2
various artists
1984-__-__; LP; (Australia)
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
Adapted from the discography originally compiled by Paul Hosken
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1985
The Best Of Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- Alison
- Watching The Detectives
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe)
- Oliver's Army
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - CD version only
- Pump It Up
- Accidents Will Happen
- Radio, Radio
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones)
Side 2:
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) - CD version only
- Almost Blue
- Beyond Belief
- Man Out Of Time - CD version only
- Clubland
- Watch Your Step
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer)
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell Jenkins)
- Everyday I Write The Book
- The Only Flame In Town
1985-__-__; LP; Columbia CK40101 (US. Promo copies were also issued with "For Promotion Only" stamped in gold on the cover)
1985-__-__; MC; Columbia FCT40101 (USA)
1985-__-__; CD; Columbia CK40101 (USA)
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1989.
The Man (The Best Of Elvis Costello)
Elvis Costello
Side 1:
- Watching The Detectives (3:47)
- Oliver's Army (2:59)
- Alison (2:54)
- Accidents Will Happen (3:04)
- Pump It Up (3:13)
- High Fidelity (2:29)
- Pills And Soap (3:43)
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:08)
- New Lace Sleeves (3:47)
Side 2:
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:09)
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:07)
- Clubland (3:44)
- Beyond Belief (2:36)
- New Amsterdam (2:10)
- Green Shirt (2:43)
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:56)
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell Jenkins) (4:45)
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:50)
1985-04-__; LP; Telstar STAR 2247 (UK)
1985-04-__; MC; Telstar STAC 2247 (UK)
1985-04-__; CD; Telstar STAR 2247]] (UK)
1986-05-__; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 52 (UK, different sleeve)
1986-05-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CAS 52 (UK)
1986-05-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 52 (UK)
19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5112 (Australia)
19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5112 (Australia)
The original Telstar issues were titled The Best Of Elvis Costello - The Man. The cover was an ugly painting of EC, and was replaced with the 'phone box' picture from _Taking Liberties_ by Demon on later releases.
Some covers of the Demon CD have "(p) 1965" instead of "(p) 1985".
Tracks 1-6,8,9,11,12,15 produced by Nick Lowe.
Track 7 produced by Fairley/Imposter.
Track 10 produced by Billy Sherrill.
Track 13 produced by Geoff Emerick.
Track 14 produced by EC.
Tracks 16-18 produced by Langer & Winstanley.
Reached #8 in UK charts.
Green Shirt single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1985-04-__; 7"; F-Beat ZB40085 (UK, black vinyl + ps, or limited edition on green vinyl in clear plastic sleeve)
Reached #68 in UK charts.
Green Shirt single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Record 1:
Record 2:
- Oliver's Army
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut)
1985-04-__; 2x7"; F-Beat ZB40085/7 (ps, shrinkwrapped double pack)
Green Shirt single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Green Shirt
- Beyond Belief
- Green Shirt (extended remix) (3:18)
1985-04-__; 12"; F-Beat ZT 40086 (UK, ps for black vinyl, clear plastic for limited edition on green vinyl)
The "Green Shirt remix" is produced by Nick Lowe and remixed by Colin Fairley, and consists of emphasis of backbeat, lots of echo, and the phrase 'gonna get it' repeated and echoed.
Warming Up To The Ice Age
John Hiatt
- Living A Little, Laughing A Little (Bell/Creed) (4:03) - John Hiatt & EC
1985-05-__; LP/CAS; Geffen GEF 26309
1985-__-__; CD; Geffen GED 24055 (Germany)
1985-__-__; LP; Geffen GHS 24055 (US, Promo copies were also issued with "For Promotion Only" stamped in gold on the cover)
Living A Little, Laughing A Little single
John Hiatt
- Living A Little, Laughing A Little (Bell/Creed) (3:59) - John Hiatt & EC
- I'm A Real Man (John Hiatt) (2:30) - John Hiatt
1985-05-__; 7"; Geffen/CBS A 6121 (ps)
Living A Little, Laughing A Little single
John Hiatt
- Living A Little, Laughing A Little (Bell/Creed) (3:59) - John Hiatt & EC
- I'm A Real Man (John Hiatt) (2:30) - John Hiatt
- When We Ran (live) (John Hiatt) - John Hiatt
- Everybody's Girl (live) (John Hiatt) - John Hiatt
1985-05-__; 12"; Geffen/CBS TX 6121 (ps)
Living A Little, Laughing A Little single
John Hiatt
- Living A Little, Laughing A Little (Bell/Creed)
1985-05-__; 12"; Geffen/CBS PRO-A2272 (US promo)
The People's Limousine single
The Coward Brothers
- The People's Limousine (Henry & Howard Coward)
- They'll Never Take Her Love From Me (Leon Payne)
1985-07-20; 7"; IMP 006 (UK, ps)
1985-__-__; 7"; IMP/RCA RPS-183 (Japan, ps)
Produced by The Coward Brothers.
The Coward Bros. are EC and T-Bone Burnett.
This record was also given away with copies of the "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" 7" single.
Less Than Zero single
Elvis Costello
- Less Than Zero (3:12)
- Radio Sweetheart (single mix) (2:27)
- Alison (3:20)
- Watching The Detectives (edit) (3:06)
1985-11-__; 12"; Stiff BUYIT 239 (UK, ps)
The edited version of "WtD" leaves out the last verse.
Save The Children
various artists
- The Only Flame In Town (intro + talkover) (~0:30) - EC+A
1985-__-__; 7"; DWP 970A/B (US promo)
This single contains public radio service spots for the 'Save The Children' charity. Also doing spots are Dionne Warwick, Peter Falk, Alabama, Air Supply, David Bowie, Ben Kingsley, and many more.
- Adrian (Lennox/Stewart) (4:29)
- EC: harmony vocal
- EC: harmony vocal
1985-__-__; CD; RCA ND 74602
1986
J01
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood single
The Costello Show
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:20)
- Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo (3:27)
[1986-01-__; 7"; F-Beat ZB 40555 (UK, ps)]
[1986-01-__; 7"; Columbia 38-05809 (US, ps)]
[1986-03-21; 7"; F-Beat/RCA RPS-206 (Japan, ps)]
"BGABNH" is a King Of America outtake.
Reached #33 in UK charts.
J02
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood single
The Costello Show
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:20)
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:20)
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-05809 (US white label promo)]
J03
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood single
The Costello Show
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell)
- Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo
- Get Yourself Another Fool (single mix)) (Tucker/Haywood) - EC+A
[1986-01-__; 12"; F-Beat ZT 40556 (ps)]
[1986-__-__; 12"; F-Beat TDS 319 (Australia, ps)]
[1986-04-21; 12"; F-Beat/RCA RPS1020 (Japan, lyrics on sleeve)]
"DLMBM" & "BGABNH" produced by J. Henry (T-Bone) Burnett & EC.
"GYAF" was recorded at Eden Studios, Acton, and produced by Nick Lowe.
This mix of "GYAF" has a 3 note guitar into, the vocals are drenched in echo, and the track fades out at the end.
J04
Ricky Skaggs: Live In London
Ricky Skaggs
- Don't Get Above Your Raising (live; Dominion, London) (Flatt/Scruggs) (7:29) - Ricky Skaggs duets /w EC
[1986-01-__; CD; Epic EPC 26618]
[1986-01-__; LP; Epic EPC 26618]
[1986-01-__; MC; Epic EPC 26618]
[1989-02-__; LP; Pickwick SHM/HSC 3252]
[1989-02-__; MC; Pickwick SHM/HSC 3252]
[2003-07-29; CD; S&P Records 708 (US, remaster)]
This track is an encore from a show at The Dominion Theatre, London, 18- or 19-May-85.
J05
King Of America
The Costello Show featuring EC (57:54
Side 1:
- Brilliant Mistake (3:40)
- Lovable (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (2:52)
- Our Little Angel (4:02)
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:20)
- Glitter Gulch (3:15)
- Indoor Fireworks (4:05)
- Little Palaces (3:48)
- I'll Wear It Proudly (4:22)
Side 2:
- American Without Tears (4:30)
- Eisenhower Blues (J.B. Lenoir) (3:45)
- Poisoned Rose (4:07)
- The Big Light (2:32)
- Jack Of All Parades (5:16)
- Suit Of Lights (4:05)
- Sleep Of The Just (3:49)
[1986-02-21; LP; F-Beat ZL 70946]
[1986-02-21; MC; F-Beat ZK 70946 (Europe)]
[1986-02-21; CD; F-Beat ZD 70946 (Germany)]
[1986-02-__; CD; Columbia 40173 (USA)]
[1986-04-05; LP; F-Beat RPL-8330 (Japan)]
[1986-06-15; CD; F-Beat R32-1042 (Japan)
[1986-__-__; MC; F-Beat RPT-8330 (Japan)]
[1987-03-__; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 78 (UK)]
[1987-03-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 78 (UK)]
[1987-03-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 78 (UK)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5111 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5111 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat VPL1-7601 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; F-Beat VPK 1 8601 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; LP; RCA 104.7127 (Brazilian promo, incl. lyrics)]
On the sleeve it says: 'featuring the Attractions & Confederates'.
Reached #11 in UK charts, & #39 in the US.
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unknown).
J06
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood single
The Costello Show featuring Elvis Costello
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (live; Heartbreak, NYC) (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:15)
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (live; Heartbreak, NYC) (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:15)
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia/CBS CAS 2310 (US promo, ps)]
Produced by David Vanderhayden.
From a WNEW-FM Morning Show live broadcast from the Heartbreak, NYC, 1986-02-11. EC performs solo with an electric guitar and audience on backing vocals.
J07
- Lovable (2:52) - The Costello Show
- Get Yourself Another Fool (single mix) (Tucker/Hayward) (4:01) - EC+A
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06059]
"GYAF" was recorded at Eden Studios, Acton, and produced by Nick Lowe.
This mix of "GYAF" has a 3 note guitar into, the vocals are drenched in echo, and the track fades out at the end.
J08
Lovable
The Costello Show
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia 2371 (US red label promo, stickered black sleeve)]
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 06059 (US DJ promo)]
J09
Club Paradise soundtrack
various artists
- Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) - EC+A & Jimmy Cliff
[1986-__-__; LP; CBS 70298]
[1994-06-22; CD; Sony SRCS 6416 (Japan)]
"SDW" was recorded at Eden Studios, Acton.
J10
Seven Day Weekend single
Jimmy Cliff, Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) (2:21)
- Brightest Star (Cliff) (3:30) - Jimmy Cliff
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06135 (US, ps)]
[19__-__-__; 7"; CBS/Warner CBSA 7287 (Holland)]
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia CAS 2380 (US red label promo)]
"SDW" was produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley, and recorded at Eden Studios, Acton.
J11
Seven Day Weekend single
Jimmy Cliff, Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) (2:21)
- Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) (2:21)
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia CAS 2380 XSS 173714 (US promo)]
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06135 (US white label promo)]
J12
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner
various artists
Side 1:
- Lip Service - EC+A
- -interview-
- Brilliant Mistake - The Costello Show
- -interview-
- Accidents Will Happen - EC+A
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
Side 2:
- The Big Light - The Costello Show
- -interview-
- Glitter Gulch - The Costello Show
- I'll Wear It Proudly - The Costello Show
- -interview-
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) - The Costello Show
Side 3:
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (part) - EC
- -interview-
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - EC
- -interview-
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) - EC+A
- -interview-
- Alison - EC
- -interview-
Side 4:
- I'm Not Angry - EC
- -interview-
- Let Them All Talk - EC+A
- -interview-
- Radio, Radio - EC+A
- -interview-
- Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A
- -2 short ads to promote this radio show-
[1986-04-__; 2xLP; Westwood One OTR 86-14 (US radio promo)]
J13
Tokyo Storm Warning single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 1) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (4:00)
- Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 2) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (3:34)
[1986-08-__; 7"; Demon IMP 007 (UK, ps)]
[1986-08-__; 7"; Columbia 06326 (US, ps)]
Reached #73 in UK charts.
J14
Tokyo Storm Warning single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 1) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (4:00)
- Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 1) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (4:00)
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06326 (US promo)]
J15
Tokyo Storm Warning single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Tokyo Storm Warning (Parts 1 & 2) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (6:22)
- Black Sails In The Sunset (3:03)
[1986-08-__; 12"; IMP 007T (ps, some copies came with poster containing lyrics)]
[1986-08-__; 12"; LIMS 2.00006 (German, white vinyl)]
"BSITS" is a Trust outtake.
J16
Tokyo Storm Warning single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Tokyo Storm Warning (Part 1) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (4:00)
- Tokyo Storm Warning (Parts 1 & 2) (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (6:22)
[1986-08-__; 12"; Columbia CAS-2500 (US red label promo /w DJ custom sticker)]
J--
Highlights From Blood & Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Blue Chair
- Uncomplicated (UK version)
- Next Time 'Round
- I Hope You're Happy Now.
[1986-08-__; 7"; IMP CHOC 1 (UK promo, 1-sided red vinyl, plain sleeve)]
500 made.
J17
NME Fourplay
various artists
- Uncomplicated (NME version) - EC+A
- Honey I'm A Big Boy Now (Billy Bragg) - Billy Bragg
- Hardcore Hip Hop (Mantronik/MC Tee) - Mantronix
- Splatch (Miller) - Miles Davis
[1986-09-__; 7"; GIV 4 (UK, plain white sl.)]
Free single give away in UK with New Musical Express magazine.
There are 2 slightly different mixes of "Uncomplicated". The easiest way to tell the difference is by whether it contains a clunking anvil sound after the "horse that knows arithmetic" lines. The NME version has this sound.
J18
Blood & Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Side 1:
- Uncomplicated (3:21) - NME version, except for UK CD - see note
- I Hope You're Happy Now (3:05)
- Tokyo Storm Warning (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (6:22)
- Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head (5:03)
- I Want You (6:39)
Side 2:
- Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? (2:07)
- Blue Chair (3:38)
- Battered Old Bird (5:48)
- Crimes Of Paris (4:19)
- Poor Napoleon (3:20)
- Next Time 'Round (3:34)
[1986-09-15; LP; Demon IMP XFIEND 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-15; CD; Demon IMP FIEND 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-15; MC; Demon IMP XFIEND CAS 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-__; LP; Columbia fc 40518 (USA)]
[1986-09-__; CD; Columbia fc 40518 (USA)]
[1986-09-__; LP; Imp/Line IPLP 4.00200J (Germany, limited edition white vinyl)]
[1986-__-__; LP; F-Beat X FIEND 80/5 014757 010804 (Holland)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5110 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5110 (Australia)]
Produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
A limited edition of the UK cassette version (only on sale in Virgin stores) was issued in a package resembling a Cadburys Bournville chocolate bar, but was later withdrawn due to complaints from Cadburys. This collectors item is worth much more if unopened.
The UK CD version of "Uncomplicated" has a slightly different mix to the vinyl, cassette and US CD versions. The story behind this: "Apparently, originally different mixes were to be released in the UK and in the rest of the world, on the _B&C_ album. This decision was reversed at the last minute, but too late to change the CD. The CD version in the UK at least is different from the vinyl & cassette, it has a guitar part missing from the guitar break near the end, and no clunking anvil sound after the "horse that knows arithmetic" line. The NME version was intended to be the same as non-UK releases, but in the end only differed from the original UK CD." - Phil Dennison
Reached #16 in UK charts, & #84 in the US.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unkown).
J19
I Want You single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Want You (album version)
- I Hope You're Happy Now (acoustic version) (3:03) - EC
[1986-11-07; 7"; Demon IMP 008 (ps)]
[1986-11-07; 12"; Demon IMP 008T (ps)]
Produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
J20
The Anti-Heroin Project: It's A Live-In World
various artists
- End Of The Rainbow (Richard Thompson) (3:16) - EC
[1986-11-__; 2xLP; EMI AHP LP1 (UK)]
[1986-11-__; MC; TC AHP LP1 (UK)]
The harmonies and synth-bass were added by the producer without EC's permission.
J21
The Anti-Heroin Project
various artists
- End Of The Rainbow (Richard Thompson) (3:16) - EC
- + 3 other tracks by Wham!, Boon & Holly Johnson
[1986-__-__; 7"; EMI PSR 491 (UK promo)]
J22
NME Pogo A Go Go
various artists
- Watching The Detectives (demo version) (4:28) - EC+A
[1986-__-__; MC; NME 021]
This was a cassette offered to readers of New Musical Express.
This was later reissued on CD [NME RE 501], but with Watching The Detectives replaced with the regular version of Big Tears. This version of "WtD" is very similar to the normal version, but contains surface noise and sounds like it's from an acetate. It could possibly be taken from a live gig at Eric's, Liverpool, 2-Aug-77.
J--
The Comedians
The Costello Show
- + 3 other tracks
[1986-__-__; 7"; (most likely a US promo)]
J--
Formula Thirty 2
various artists
- Oliver's Army EC+A
[1986-__-__; LP; Mercury/Polygram 816 344-2
1987
K01
Blue Chair single
The Costello Show
- Blue Chair (single version)
- American Without Tears No. 2 (Twilight Version)
[1987-01-__; 7"; Demon D1047 (ps)]
"BC" was based on a track from the King Of America sessions and mixed at Eden, Acton, '87.
"AWT2" was recorded at Eden, Acton, '87.
I have heard that a 10" version of this including "I Want You" was released. Anyone know for sure?
K02
Blue Chair single
The Costello Show
- Blue Chair (single version)
- Shoes Without Heels
- American Without Tears
- American Without Tears No. 2 (Twilight Version)
[1987-01-__; 12"; Demon D1047T (ps)]
"SWH" is from the King Of America sessions.
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Interview Picture Disc
Elvis Costello
- Interview
- Interview
[1987-04-__; LP; Baktabak 2001 (Limited edition pic. disc)]
Contains no music, just an interview in poor quality.
The picture on side 1 is of EC with Buddy Holly glasses singing with his right hand on the microphone which is in a stand. Side 2 is of a very young Elvis standing up against a brick wall holding his Jazzmaster.
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In Concert (#406)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[1987-__-__; LP; BBC Transcription Services CN-4928/S (UK promo+cue sheet)]
This is a BBC transcription disc of a EC+A concert at the Royalty Theatre, London, 23-Nov-86. Only 300 were pressed.
K03
A Town Called Big Nothing single
The MacManus Gang
- A Town Called Big Nothing (Really Big Nothing) (5:44)
- Return To Big Nothing (2:54)
- A Town Called Big Nothing (The Long March) (5:45)
[1987-05-04; 12"; Demon D1052 T (ps)]
From "Straight To Hell" soundtrack.
Produced by Declan MacManus, recorded by Colin Fairley, mixed by Steve MacMillan.
The "Long March" version is similar to "ATCBN" but with no Sy Richardson voiceover. It starts 40 secs. into "ATCBN" and lasts 40 secs. longer.
The MacManus Gang are: Sy Richardson (voice), Ross MacManus (trumpet/clapping), EC (guitar/bass/vocals/percussion), Cait O'Riordan (vocals), Steve Hart (piano) & Pete Thomas (drums)
K04
A Town Called Big Nothing single
The MacManus Gang
- A Town Called Big Nothing (edit) (4:09)
- Return To Big Nothing (2:54)
[1987-05-04; 7"; Demon D1052 (ps)]
From "Straight To Hell" soundtrack.
Produced by Declan MacManus, recorded by Colin Fairley, mixed by Steve MacMillan.
The edited version of "ATCBN" is simply missing a section of the intro.
K05
Straight To Hell soundtrack
various artists
- Big Nothing (5:48) - The MacManus Gang
[1987-06-__; LP; Hell DIABLO 1][1991-__-__; CD; Repertoire Records REP 4224-WY]
[1992-03-21; CD; Century CECC 00406 (Japan)]
[19__-__-__; CD; Enigma Records CDE 73308 (USA)]
"BN" was produced by Declan MacManus, recorded by Colin Fairley and mixed by Steve MacMillan.
This version of "BN" is similar to the "Long March" version, but in mono with no "Big Nothing" vocal (the backing vocals and hand clapping are still included). There is also no long fade out.
K06
Out Of Our Idiot
various artists (EC in various guises)
Side 1:
- Seven Day Weekend (Costello/Cliff) (2:37) - EC+A & Jimmy Cliff
- Turning The Town Red (3:20) - EC+A
- Heathen Town (3:06) - EC+A
- The People's Limousine (Henry & Howard Coward) (3:37) - The Coward Brothers
- So Young (Camilleri/Faehse/Burstin) (3:26) - EC+A
- Little Goody Two Shoes (2:27) - EC+A - only on CD version
- American Without Tears No. 2 (Twilight Version) (3:33) - EC
- Get Yourself Another Fool (Idiot mix) (Tucker/Hayward) (4:01) - EC+A
- Walking On Thin Ice (Yoko Ono) (3:42) - EC+A with the TKO Horns
Side 2:
- Withered And Died (Richard Thompson) (3:12) - The Imposter - only on CD version
- Blue Chair (single version) (3:38) - EC
- Baby It's You (Bacharach/David/Williams) (3:15) - EC & Nick Lowe
- From Head To Toe (Smokey Robinson) (2:34) - EC+A
- Shoes Without Heels (4:14) - EC & The Confederates
- Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo (3:21) - The Costello Show /w The Attractions
- The Flirting Kind (2:58) - EC+A
- Black Sails In The Sunset (3:09) - EC+A
- A Town Called Big Nothing (Really Big Nothing) (5:43) - The MacManus Gang - only on CD version
- Big Sister (2:16) - EC+A - only on CD version
- Imperial Bedroom (2:47) - Napoleon Dynamite & The Royal Guard
- The Stamping Ground (3:09) - The Emotional Toothpaste
[1987-12-04; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 67]
[1987-12-04; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 67]
[1987-12-04; LP; Demon IMP XFIEND 67 (/w round blue on yellow sticker saying "ELVIS COSTELLO Rare and unreleased cuts)]
Tracks 1 & 8 produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
Track 2 produced by the Mono-Kings, Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley.
Track 3 & 16 produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley.
Track 4 produced by The Coward Brothers.
Track 5 produced at Gunpoint by Nick Lowe.
Track 6 produced by Geoff Emerick.
Track 7 produced by Colin Fairley.
Track 9 produced by Allen Toussaint.
Track 10 produced by Fairley/Imposter.
Track 11 produced by The Coward Brothers.
Track 12 produced by Lowe/Costello/Bassman.
Track 13 produced by EC assisted by Paul Bass.
Track 14 produced by J.Henry Burnett & Larry Hirsch.
Track 15 produced by J.Henry (T-Bone) Burnett & EC.
Track 17 & 19 produced by Nick Lowe.
Track 18, 20 & 21 produced by EC.
This version of Get Yourself Another Fool is simply a remixed version of the earlier single mix, with most of the echo on the vocals removed (although there's a little used) and with more pronounced keyboards. The 3 note intro and the fade out are still there.
Black Sails In The Sunset is aprox. 13 secs. longer than the version on Trust (Rykodisc reissue). Also, this is the only release of the track Little Goody Two Shoes (early version of Inch By Inch).
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unkown).
K07
Live For Ireland 4-Track Promo
various artists
- Many Rivers To Cross (live; Dublin) (Jimmy Cliff) - EC+A
[1987-__-__;12"; MCA WMCG 6027 (UK)]
1988
L01
Live For Ireland
various artists
- Leave My Kitten Alone (live; Dublin) (John/Turner/McDougal) (3:15) - EC+A
[1988-01-__; 2xLP; MCA MCGD 6027]
[1988-01-__; 2xCAS; MCA MCGDC 6027]
[1988-01-__; 2xLP; (Ireland, released under the title Self Aid)]
[1988-01-25; 2xLP; MCA P-13615 (Japan)]
The 'Self Aid' concert was held at RDS Showground, Dublin, 1986-05-17.
L02
Live For Ireland
various artists
- Many Rivers To Cross (live) (Jimmy Cliff) (2:41) - EC+A
[1988-01-__; CD; MCA MCD06027 (Released 921109 in Germany)]
[1988-01-25; CD; MCA 32XD-914 (Japan)]
[1988-__-__; LP; MCA 42113 (US. Also issued as a 'gold stamped' promo)]
The 'Self Aid' concert was held at RDS Showground, Dublin, 1986-05-17.
L03
The Courier soundtrack
various artists
Side 2 (orchestral music by Declan MacManus):
- Mad Dog (1:07)
- Painted Villain (2:23)
- Stalking (1:25)
- Furinal Music (Piano) (2:37)
- Rat Poison (4:30)
- Furinal Music (Sax) (2:20)
- Unpainted Villain (1:58)
- Last Boat Leaving (2:44)
[1988-02-__; LP; Virgin 2-90954]
[1988-__-__; LP; Virgin 7 90954-1 (promo /w different cover)]
[1988-02-__; CD; Virgin CDV 2517]
The version of Last Boat Leaving that appears during the end titles in the film is a different version to what is on the LP/CD.
1989
M01
The Album Network: Tune Up 29
various artists
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) - EC
1989-01-30; CD; (US promo)
M02
Spike
Elvis Costello
Side 1:
- ...This Town... (4:26)
- Let Him Dangle (4:44)
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (4:03)
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
- God's Comic (5:27)
- Chewing Gum (3:43)
- Tramp The Dirt Down (5:40)
Side 2:
- Stalin Malone (4:04)
- Satellite (5:42)
- Pads, Paws And Claws (EC/Paul McCartney) (2:54)
- Baby Plays Around (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (2:48)
- Miss Macbeth (4:22)
- Any King's Shilling (6:03)
- Coal-Train Robberies (3:15) - only on CD & cassette versions
- Last Boat Leaving (3:29)
1989-02-06; CD; Warner 925 848-2
1989-02-06; LP; Warner 925 848-1/WX 238 (also available in the US through BMG mail order, no: BMG R100841)
1989-02-06; MC; Warner 925 848-4
1989-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-3426 (US promo, tartan pic.CD, digipack with booklet)
1989-02-25; CD; Warner 25P2-2491 (Japan)
1989-__-__; MC; WEA 9 25948-4 (Singapore)
19__-__-__; LP; Warner 00619 (Brazilian promo, incl. lyrics)
1995-__-__; CD; Warner WPCR 351 (Japan, reissue)
2022-03-04; 2xLP; Music On Vinyl MOVLP 3004 (green vinyl, limited edition of 2500)
Produced by Elvis Costello, Kevin Killen & T Bone Burnett.
German test pressings of the LP for instore play were issued.
Reached #5 in UK charts, & #32 in the US.
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1989.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unknown).
Coal-Train Robberies was not on the original vinyl but was on the 2022 reissue.
M03
Spike Album Sampler
Elvis Costello
Side 1 & Side 2:
- ...This Town...
- Let Him Dangle
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney)
- God's Comic
- Chewing Gum
- Tramp The Dirt Down
1989-02-__; LP; Warner (no cat.#, matrix #: R/S Alsdorf 925848-1-A) (promo, white record label, white sleeve with small round black on white sticker saying "ELVIS COSTELLO ALBUM SAMPLER For instore play only")
Both side 1 and side 2 are identical.
The 'Alsdorf' part of the matrix number indicates that this was pressed in Alsdorf, Germany.
M04
Timothy White's Rock Stars (feat: Elvis Costello: The Spike Sessions)
- ...This Town... - EC
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) - EC
- Pads, Paws And Claws (live in the studio) (EC/Paul McCartney) (2:28) - EC
- Alison - EC
- Watching The Detectives - EC+A
- Wave A White Flag (Honky Tonk demo) - EC
- Pump It Up - EC+A
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
- Temptation - EC+A
- Girls Talk - EC+A
- Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A
- You're No Good (live in the studio) (Clint Ballard Jr.) (2:35) - EC
- Sally Sue Brown (live in the studio) (Alexander) (1:11) - EC
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror - EC
1989-02-__; 2xLP; Westwood One (US radio promo, white slv. + play sheet)
This is release contains an interview with Elvis plus the above listed songs. EC plays acoustic guitar and piano to illustrate parts of the conversation, and plays bits of Bon Jovi's "Bad Medicine", "Pads, Paws And Claws", "Mystery Dance", "Ghetto Child" (from The Detroit Spinners), "Everyday I Write The Book" and "Tramp The Dirt Down".
M05
Veronica single
Elvis Costello
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
- You're No Good (Clint Ballard Jr.) (2:17)
1989-02-20; 7"; Warner W7558 (UK, ps)
1989-02-__; 7"; WB 7-22981/W7558 (Germany, ps)
1989-02-__; MC; WB 7-22981
1989-__-__; 7"; WB 7.27558/MX302345 (Australia, glossy ps)
M06
Veronica single
Elvis Costello
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:08)
- You're No Good (Clint Ballard Jr.) (2:17)
- The Room Nobody Lives In (John Sebastian) (4:40)
- Coal-Train Robberies (3:13)
1989-02-20; 12"; W7558 T 921156-0
1989-02-20; 12"; W7558 TW 921156-0 (limited edition /w poster)
1989-02-20; CD3; W7558 CD 921156-2
1989-02-20; CD5; W7558 CDX 921167-2 (also as pic. CD)
"YNG" & "TRNLI" produced by Fairley/Imposter.
Reached #31 in UK charts, & #19 in the US (EC's 2nd US top 40 hit).
M07
Veronica single
Elvis Costello
1989-02-__; 12"; Warner PRO-A-3424 (promo, some /w free poster, 2 diff. sleeves: one /w musician credits & the other without)
1989-02-__; 7"; WEA 1.039 (Spanish promo)
M08
Veronica single
Elvis Costello
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
1989-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-3424 (US promo)
M09
The Elvis Costello Hour
Elvis Costello
- ...This Town... (bastard mix)
1989-__-__; 2xLP; Warner Brothers Words & Music series #165, PRO-A-3488 (US promo)
1989-__-__; MC; Warner WB 3488 (US DJ promo)
Features 'an hour of conversation and music from his Warner Bros. debut album Spike". 4x15 mins. of interview with Bill Flanagan.
The 'bastard mix' is very similar to the album version, but has a chorus of multi-tracked Elvises crooning 'sweetheart' over the word 'bastard'. But the word 'bastard' is still perfectly audible.
M10
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner
Side 1 (13:31):
- Miracle Man - EC
- Radio, Radio - EC+A
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror - EC
Side 2 (13:37):
- The Loved Ones - EC+A
- Pads, Paws And Claws (EC/Paul McCartney) - EC
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) - EC
Side 3 (15:28):
- God's Comic - EC
- Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A
- Alison - EC
Side 4 (14:14):
- Accidents Will Happen - EC+A
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Nick Lowe) - EC+A
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - EC
- ...This Town... - EC
1989-03-__; 2xLP; Westwood One OTR 89-14 (US radio promo)
This release also contains conversation and commercials.
M11
Follow Our Trax Volume II
various artists
- Pads, Paws And Claws (EC/Paul McCartney) (2:54) - EC
1989-__-__; CD; Warner Brothers PRO-CD-3650 (US promo)
M12
"Let Him Dangle" Plus Other Tracks You Might Like
Elvis Costello
- Let Him Dangle (4:44)
- Coal-Train Robberies (3:16)
- The Ugly Things (Nick Lowe) (2:55)
- You're No Good (Clint Ballard Jr.) (2:17)
1989-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-3720 (US promo)
M--
1989-03-__; CD; (US radio promo)
For broadcasting the week of 5-Mar.
M13
Baby Plays Around single
Elvis Costello
- Baby Plays Around (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (2:48)
- Poisoned Rose (4:15)
- Almost Blue (2:46) - EC+A
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:28)
1989-05-08; 7"; WEA W2949 (ps)
1989-05-08; 10"; WEA W2949TE (ps)
Reached #65 in UK charts.
M14
Baby Plays Around single
Elvis Costello
- Baby Plays Around (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (2:48)
- Point Of No Return (Goffin/King) (2:35)
- Almost Blue (2:46) - EC+A
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:28)
1989-05-08; CD3; Warner 2949CD 921229-2
1989-05-08; 12"; Warner 2949T 921229-2 (ps)
1989-05-08; MC; Warner 2949C
"PONR" produced by Fairley/Imposter.
M15
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror single
Elvis Costello
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (4.03)
- Point Of No Return (Goffin/King) (2:35)
- Almost Blue (2:46) - EC+A
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:28)
1989-__-__; CD3; Warner 921238-2 (Germany)
"PONR" produced by Fairley/Imposter. "MFV" produced by EC.
M16
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror single
Elvis Costello
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (4.03)
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:28)
1989-__-__; 7"; Warner W2949 922922-7 (Germany, ps)
M17
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
Elvis Costello
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (4:03)
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (4:03)
1989-__-__; 7"; Warner 1.090 (Spanish promo, ps)
M18
...This Town... single
Elvis Costello
- ...This Town... (4:26)
- The Ugly Things (Nick Lowe) (2:55)
1989-__-__; 7"; Warner 922 832-7 (Germany, ps)
"TUT" produced by Fairley Imposter Productions.
M19
...This Town... single
Elvis Costello
1989-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-3511 (US promo)
M20
From Hell To Obscurity
various artists
- Psycho (live; Palomino) (Leon Payne) - EC+A
- They'll Never Take Her Love From Me (Leon Payne) - The Coward Bros.
1989-__-__; CD; Blackmail (Demon) BLACK CD 1 (mail-order only)
1989-__-__; LP; Blackmail (Demon) BLACK 1 (mail-order only)
M21
Flowers In The Dirt
Paul McCartney
- You Want Her Too (EC/McCartney) (3:13) - EC on second vocal & intro keyboards
1989-__-__; CD; Parlophone PCSD 106
1989-__-__; LP; Parlophone PCSD 106
1989-__-__; CD; Capitol CDP7 91653-2 (USA)
1993-__-__; CD; MPL/Parlophone/EMI 0777 7 89138 2 5 ('The Paul McCartney Collection', digitally remastered)]
"YWHT" was produced by Paul McCartney/Neil Dorfsman/Mitchell Froom/EC.
EC co-wrote four songs on this album with McCartney. (A fifth appears on the 1993 remaster.)
M22
Girls + £ ÷ Girls = $ & Girls
Elvis Costello
Disc 1:
- Watching The Detectives (3:44)
- I Hope You're Happy Now (3:08)
- This Year's Girl (3:21)
- Lovers Walk (2:18)
- Pump It Up (3:15)
- Strict Time (2:41)
- Temptation (2:34)
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:09)
- High Fidelity (2:28)
- Lovable (EC/Cait O'Riordan) (2:52)
- Mystery Dance (1:41)
- Big Tears (3:10)
- Uncomplicated (UK version) (3:24)
- Lipstick Vogue (3:32)
- Man Out Of Time (5:28)
- Brilliant Mistake (3:44)
- New Lace Sleeves (3:48)
- Accidents Will Happen (2:59)
- Beyond Belief (2:31)
- Black And White World (1:56)
- Green Shirt (2:41)
- The Loved Ones (2:47)
- New Amsterdam (2:13)
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:49)
- King Horse (3:00)
- Big Sister's Clothes (2:12)
Disc 2:
- Alison (3:20)
- Men Called Uncle (2:18) - listed as "Man Called Uncle"
- Party Girl (3:22)
- Shabby Doll (4:44)
- Motel Matches (2:31)
- Tiny Steps (2:42)
- Almost Blue (2:47)
- Riot Act (3:38)
- Love Field (3:27)
- Possession (2:05)
- Poisoned Rose (4:08)
- Indoor Fireworks (4:09)
- I Want You (single version) (5:50)
- Oliver's Army (2:57)
- Pills And Soap (3:44)
- Sunday's Best (3:23)
- Watch Your Step (2:59)
- Less Than Zero (3:12)
- Clubland (3:46)
- Tokyo Storm Warning (EC/O'Riordan) (6:26)
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:52)
1989-10-__; 2xCD; Demon IMP FIEND CD160 (UK)
1989-10-__; 2xCD; Columbia 46897 (USA)
1996-08-06; 2xCD; Demon D FIEND CD160 (UK, reissued at reduced price in slim 2xCD case)
This version of Mystery Dance ends differently to the original that appeared on the My Aim Is True LP. The fade-out ending has been changed to a sudden stop.
This version of Uncomplicated doesn't have an 'anvil/hammer' sound effect after the "horse that knows arithmetic" line and is the same as the original UK CD version.
Despite I Want You being listed here as the 'single version', both the 7" & 12" singles had the full version of this track!
Although the booklet of the reissued 1996 version is identical to the original, the quality of it is noticably poorer - the cover art is blurred and the contrast of the b&w photos inside is too high.
M23
Girls + £ ÷ Girls = $ & Girls
Elvis Costello
Record 1 - side 1:
- Watching The Detectives
- I Hope You're Happy Now
- Pump It Up
- Lovers Walk
- Temptation
- Lovable (EC/O'Riordan)
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
- High Fidelity
- Lipstick Vogue
Record 1 - side 2:
- Man Out Of Time
- Brilliant Mistake
- New Lace Sleeves
- King Horse
- Green Shirt
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
- Beyond Belief
Record 2 - side 1:
- Alison
- Indoor Fireworks
- Party Girl
- Almost Blue
- Riot Act
- Poisoned Rose
- I Want You (single version)
- I'll Wear It Proudly
Record 2 - side 2:
- Oliver's Army
- Pills And Soap
- Stranger In The House
- Clubland
- Tokyo Storm Warning (EC/O'Riordan)
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer)
1989-10-__; 2xLP; Demon IMP D-FIEND 160
1989-10-__; DAT; Demon IMP FIEND 160
M24
Girls + £ ÷ Girls = $ & Girls
Elvis Costello
Cassette 1 - side 1:
- Watching The Detectives (3:43)
- I Hope You're Happy Now (3:05)
- This Year's Girl (3:21)
- Strict Time (2:39)
- Pump It Up (3:15)
- Lovers Walk (2:16)
- Temptation (2:32)
- Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? (2:07)
- Lovable (EC/O'Riordan) (2:52)
- Girls Talk (1:54)
- Mystery Dance (1:38)
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:07)
- High Fidelity (2:27)
- Big Tears (3:09)
- Lipstick Vogue (3:31)
- Poor Napoleon (3:20)
Cassette 1 - side 2:
- Man Out Of Time (5:26)
- Brilliant Mistake (3:40)
- New Lace Sleeves (3:46)
- Accidents Will Happen (3:01)
- Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head (5:03)
- The Loved Ones (2:48)
- King Horse (3:00)
- Green Shirt (2:42)
- Turning The Town Red (3:20)
- New Amsterdam (2:11)
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:47)
- Beyond Belief (2:37)
- Sleep Of The Just (3:49)
Cassette 2 - side 1:
- Alison (3:23)
- Shabby Doll (4:45)
- Our Little Angel (4:02)
- The Long Honeymoon (4:13)
- Men Called Uncle (2:18) - listed as "Man Called Uncle"
- Almost Blue (2:47)
- Riot Act (3:36)
- Crimes Of Paris (4:19)
- Poisoned Rose (4:07)
- I Want You (single version) (5:49)
- Jack Of All Parades (5:16)
Cassette 2 - side 2:
- Oliver's Army (2:57)
- Little Palaces (3:48)
- Pills And Soap (3:42)
- Night Rally (2:44)
- American Without Tears (4:30)
- Watch Your Step (2:59)
- Suit Of Lights (4:05)
- Clubland (3:43)
- Tokyo Storm Warning (EC/O'Riordan) (6:24)
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:51)
- Clowntime Is Over (2:58)
1989-10-__; 2xCAS; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 160/161 (UK)
1989-10-__; 2xCAS; Columbia C2T-46897 (USA)
In the UK the cassettes are sold separately as volumes 1 & 2.
This version of "Mystery Dance" ends differently to the original that appeared on the MAIT LP. The fade-out ending has been changed to a sudden stop.
M25
Accidents Will Happen / Alison single
Elvis Costello
- Accidents Will Happen - EC+A
- Alison - EC
1989-__-__; CD3; Columbia Hall Of Fame 13K-68632 CSIG 000238 (USA)
M26
Hits Now '89 Volume Two
various artists
- Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) - EC
1989-__-__; ; (Australia)
M27
Follow Our Tracks - Music From 9 Road Bound Bands
various artists
- ...This Town... (Declan MacManus) (4:26) - EC
1989-__-__; LP; Warner, PRO-A-3503 (US promo)
1989-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-3503 (US promo)
M--
CMJ 10: The Best Of CMJ 1979-1989
various artists
- Accidents Will Happen (live; Hollywood High) (3:24)
1989-__-__; 5xCD; CMJ 10-CD 1001A (US promo)
Issued by CMJ celebrating 10 years of college music service.
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
Adapted from the discography originally compiled by Paul Hosken
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Title+tracks-artist/[release date (yyyy-mm-dd); format; Label cat.# (Country)]/notes
1990
N01
The New Orleans Album
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- That's How You Got Killed Before (Dave Bartholomew) (3:14)
[1990-__-__; CD; CBS CK 45414]
[1990-__-__; LP; Sony 466894 1]
EC guests on vocals on this track.
N02
The Godfather Part III Soundtrack
various artists
- Miracle Man - EC
[1990-__-__; CD; CBS CK-47078]
[1990-__-__; MC; CBS CT-47078]
N03
Sound Decisions
various artists
- That's How You Got Killed Before (Dave Bartholomew) - The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
[1990-__-__; CD; CBS Special Products/Zenith Data Systems]
EC guests on vocals on this track.
1991
O01
Follow Our Trax Volume Six: Fluid Formations
various artists
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:56) - EC
[1991-__-__; CD; Warner Bros. PRO-CD-4634 (US promo)]
O02
Deadicated
various artists
- Ship Of Fools (Hunter/Garcia) (5:21) - EC+R5
[1991-04-23; LP; Arista 304 179 (UK)]
[1991-04-23; CD; Arista 304 179 (UK)]
[1991-04-23; CD; Arista ARCD-8669 (US. Also available in a deluxe version with a 8"x8" booklet and special outer envelope)]
Album of Grateful Dead covers. Proceeds went to Rainforest Action Network & Cultural Survival. Produced by EC & Kevin Killen. EC: acoustic guitar and vocals. The Rude 5 are: James Burton: electric guitar; Jim Keltner: drums; Larry Knechtel: piano; Marc Ribot: banjo and e flat horn; Jerry Scheff: electric bass and Ampeg baby bass. This track was recorded in Barbados along with the tracks on Kojak Variety.
O03
The Other Side Of Summer promo single
Elvis Costello
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:57)
[1991-04-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-4781 (US promo)]
O04
The Other Side Of Summer 7" single
Elvis Costello
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:53)
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (3:45)
[1991-04-__; 7"; Warner WOO25 (UK, ps)]
[1991-__-__; 7"; Warner 5439-19333-7 (Germany)]
Reached #43 in UK charts.
O05
The Other Side Of Summer cassette single
Elvis Costello
[1991-04-__; MC; Warner W0025C]
O06
The Other Side Of Summer 12" & CD single
Elvis Costello
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:55)
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (3:49)
- The Ugly Things (Nick Lowe) (2:53)
[1991-04-__; 12"; Warner W0025T/9362 40073-0]
[1991-04-__; CD5; Warner W0025CD/9362 40073-2]
[1991-04-__; CD5; Warner PROCD4781 (US promo picture CD)]
"TUT" is a Fairley/Imposter Production.
O--
HitDisc 888B
various artists
[1991-05-03; CD; TM Century DIDX 990102 (US promo)]
O07
Mighty Like A Rose
Elvis Costello
Side 1:
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:56)
- Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over) (EC/Keltner) (4:05)
- How To Be Dumb (5:12)
- All Grown Up (4:17)
- Invasion Hit Parade (5:33)
- Harpies Bizarre (3:44)
- After The Fall (4:38)
Side 2:
- Georgie And Her Rival (3:38)
- So Like Candy (4:36)
- Interlude: Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 2 (0:22)
- Playboy To A Man (EC/McCartney) (3:17)
- Sweet Pear (3:36)
- Broken (Cait O'Riordan) (3:36)
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (3:49)
[1991-05-10; CD; Warner 7599-26575-2 (Germany)]
[1991-__-__; LP; Warner 7599-26575-1 (Germany, promo)]
[1991-05-13; LP; Warner WX 419/9-26575-2]
[1991-05-13; CD; Warner WX 419CD/9-26575-2]
[1991-__-__; CD; Warner 7599-26575-2 (UK in-store promo, no inserts, 'rose' picture disc)]
[1991-__-__; CD; Warner 7599-26575-2 or 7599-26593-2 (US promo, special digipak looks like imitation leather. Photo of EC on CD. Inside the digipak is the quote: "Sweetest little fella, everybody knows. Don't know what to call him, but he's mighty like a rose" - E.Nevin)]
[1991-05-25; CD; Warner WPCP 4344 (Japan)]
[1991-__-__; CAS; Warner 759-26575-4 (Australia)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner WPCR 352 (Japan, reissue)
[19__-__-__; LP; Warner 01321 (Brazilian promo, incl. lyrics)]
[2022-07-15; LP; Music On Vinyl MOVLP 915 (gold vinyl, limited edition of 2500)]
Produced by Mitchell Froom, Kevin Killen & D.P.A. MacManus.
Reached #5 in UK charts, & #55 in the US.
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unknown).
O08
Bringing It All Back Home
various artists
- Mischievous Ghost (5:45) - EC duets with Mary Coughlan
[1991-05-__; 2xLP; BBC LP REF 844]
[1991-05-__; 2xCD; BBC CD 844]
[1991-05-__; 2xCAS; BBC ZCD 844]
[1996-__-__; 2xCD; BBC CD 844 (reissued)]
[1997-05-__; 2xCD; Hummingbird Records HBCD0010 (reissued)]
Soundtrack to the BBC TV series.
O09
Top Selection 1991 June
various artists
[1991-06-__; CD; Warner PCS 77 (Japanese promo)]
O--
G.B.H. soundtrack
Elvis Costello & Richard Harvey
- G.B.H. opening titles: The Life And Times Of Michael Murray (4:32)
- "It Wasn't Me" (2:02)
- Men Of Alloy (3:52)
- Lambs To The Slaughter (4:18)
- Bubbles (2:12)
- The "Goldilocks" Theme (3:06)
- Perfume - The Odour Of Money (4:04)
- Barbara Douglas: Assassin (3:09)
- Pursuite Suite (5:07)
- Prufrock Quartett: The Roaring Boy (4:12)
- "... So I Used Five!" (1:28)
- Love From A Cold Land (2:28)
- In A Cemetery Garden (1:58)
- "Smack 'Im!" (2:16)
- Woodlands - "Oh Joy!" (3:46)
- "It's Cold Up There" (2:53)
- Going Home Service (5:06)
- Grave Music (2:30)
- The Puppet Masters' Work (4:11)
- "He's So Easy" (1:58)
- Another Time, Another Place (2:02)
[1991-07-__; LP; Demon Soundtrack DSLP 4]
[1991-07-__; MC; Demon Soundtrack DSCASS 4]
[1991-07-__; CD; Demon Soundtrack DSCD 4]
[1991-__-__; CD; Demon Soundtrack DSCD 4/MSIF 3370 (Japan)]
[1994-09-05; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20284]
Orchestra music by EC and Richard Harvey. Contains early versions of some themes on Mighty Like A Rose and The Juliet Letters.
O10
Hitmakers: Top40 CD Sampler Vol. 56
various artists
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) - EC
[1991-08-02; CD; Warner PCS 82 (Japanese radio promo)]
O11
So Like Candy 7", 12" & CD single
Elvis Costello
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:39)
- Veronica (demo version) (EC/McCartney) (3:00)
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (live; Great Woods, Mansfield, MA) (4:32) - EC+R5
- Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over) (live; MTV, LA) (EC/Keltner) (4:18) - EC+R5
[1991-10-__; 7"; Warner W0068 (9362-40241-2) (ps)]
[1991-10-__; 12"; Warner W0068 (UK, ps)]
[1991-10-__; CD5; Warner W0068CD (9362-40241-2)]
"Veronica" was recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, May '87. "Couldn't Call It..." was recorded live at Great Woods, Mansfield, MA, June '91. "Hurry Down Doomsday" was recorded in LA for MTV 'Unplugged' in June '91.
O12
So Like Candy CD single
Elvis Costello
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:36)
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (3:49)
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:56)
[1991-10-__; CD5; Warner 9362-40168-2 (Germany/Australia)]
O13
So Like Candy 7" single
Elvis Costello
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:36)
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (3:49)
[1991-10-__; 7"; Warner, ps]
[1991-__-__; 7"; Warner 5439-19183-7, (Germany, different ps to UK release)]
O14
So Like Candy promo
Elvis Costello
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:37)
[1991-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-4952 (US promo, no front cover)]
O15
Georgie And Her Rival promo
Elvis Costello
- Georgie And Her Rival
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney)
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4
[1991-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO 642 (German promo)]
O16
Georgie And Her Rival promo
Elvis Costello
[1991-__-__; 7"; Warner PRO 643 (German promo, ps)]
O17
The Bells Of Dublin
The Chieftains
- St. Stephen's Day Murders (Costello/Moloney) (3:22) - EC+The Chieftains
[1991-10-28; CD; RCA 60824]
[19__-__-__; CD; RCA BVCF 2523 (Japan)]
O18
Until The End Of The World soundtrack
various artists
- Days (Ray Davies) (4:49) - EC
[1991-12-10; LP; Warner 7599-26707-1]
[1991-12-10; CD; Warner 7599-26707-2]
"Days" is from the Kojak Variety sessions and is produced by EC & Kevin Killen.
O19
Punk & Disorderly (New Wave 1976-1981)
various artists
- Pump It Up - EC+A
[1991-__-__; CD; Telstar TCD 2520]
O20
The Sound Of The Suburbs
various artists
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
[1991-08-05; CD; Sony MOODCD18]
[1991-__-__; CD; Sony 471981 2 (New Zealand)]
[1997-09-08; CD; Sony 4888252]
O21
Promo Nr. 11
various artists
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:52) - EC
[1991-__-__; 12"; Warner Music 6 WP 2111 (Brazilian promo)]
O22
The Album Network: Tune Up 39
various artists
- So Like Candy - EC
[1991-__-__; CD; (US promo)]
O23
BBC Classic Tracks
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Watching The Detectives (live; Royalty Theater London, 1986-11-23)
- Pump It Up (live; Royalty Theater London, 1986-11-23)
- Oliver's Army (live; Hammersmith Palais London, 1983)
- Accidents Will Happen (live; Hammersmith Palais London, 1983) (introduction includes brief recap of Columbus incident)
- Shipbuilding (live; site and date unknown) (EC/Langer)
[1991-10-07; CD; Westwood One (US promo)]
Single disc in plain jewel case. Disc has BBC logo with "Classic Tracks" below it on top half. Bottom half says "The week of October 7, 1991. Westwood One Radio Networks." Copyright 1991. Then it has a "P" circled next to "BBC 1991". There is an introduction by an English announcer named Richard Skinner and the disc contains commercials for AT&T & Doritos among others. There are five *live* tracks with a separate introduction for each. At the end of each track Skinner says that another track from the BBC archives will be played tomorrow.
1992
Girls
various artists
- Veronica (EC/McCartney) - EC
1992-03-25; CD; Warner WPCP 4780 (Japan)
The Criminal Under My Own Hat
T Bone Burnett
- It's Not Too Late (EC/Burnett/Neuwirth) (4:27)
1992-07-14; CD; Columbia CK 45213 (USA)
1992-07-14; MC; Columbia CT 45213 (USA)
1992-__-__; CD; Columbia 467978 2 (Europe)
1992-__-__; MC; Columbia 467978 4 (Europe)
1992-__-__; CD; Sony SRCS 5944 (Japan)
The Stiff Records Box Set
various artists
Disc 1:
- Less Than Zero (3:12) - EC
- Alison (3:23) - EC
- Watching The Detectives (3:45) - EC
Disc 2:
- I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (alternate mix) (live; UEA, Norwich) (Bacharach/David) - EC+A
1992-08-04; 4xCD; Demon STIFF BOX 1
This is the album version of "LTZ".
The version of "IJDKWTDWM" is slightly different to that on the Live Stiffs album. The vocals here have lots more reverb and EC starts off singing the word "just" instead of "I just" as on Live Stiffs. Maybe one of these two versions has overdubbed vocals.
Weird Nightmare: Meditations On Mingus
various artists
- Weird Nightmare (Charles Mingus) (3:07)
- Weird Nightmare (reprise) (Charles Mingus) (0:40))
1992-09-__; CD; Columbia CK 52739/COL 472467 2 (USA)
EC sings & plays 'harmonic canon'.
The reprise seems to be merely an excerpt from the main track.
Produced by Hal Willner.
Musicians: Don Alias (perc), Michael Blair (dr), Don Byron (clrnt), Art Baron (trmbn), Bill Frisell (gtr), Greg Cohen (bass), Francis Thumm (Partch instr) + numerous guests
Weird Nightmare Promo
various artists
- Weird Nightmare (Charles Mingus) (3:07)
1992-09-__; CD; Columbia PRO-CD-3424 (US promo)
Hal Willner Presents Weird Nightmare: Meditations On Mingus Special Sampler
various artists
- Weird Nightmare (Charles Mingus) (3:12)
1992-__-__; CD; Columbia CSK 4697 (US promo)
Rock & Wave Vol. 1: The Hits From The Underground
various artists
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
1992-11-12; 2xCD; Columbia 472733 2
The Sound Of The City
various artists
1992-__-__; CD; Columbia MOOD CD22
Three Minute Heroes: 20 Of The Finest Punk & New Wave Singles
various artists
1992-__-__; LP; Virgin VTLP 9 (UK)
Pop Classics - The Long Versions 4
various artists
- I Want You - EC+A
1992-__-__; 2xCD; Arcade 01 7280 62 (Netherlands)
1993
Q01
I Almost Had A Weakness (promo)
Elvis Costello & The Brodsky Quartet
- I Almost Had A Weakness (EC/M.Thomas) (3:56)
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) (3:44)
- The Letter Home (EC/Cassidy/Belton) (3:11)
- Romeo's Seance (EC/M.P.Thomas/M.Thomas) (3:33)
[1993-02-__; CD5; Warner PRO 765 (German promo)]
Q02
The Juliet Letters
Elvis Costello & The Brodsky Quartet
Side 1:
- Deliver Us (0:49)
- For Other Eyes (EC/Cassidy/M.P.Thomas) (2:55)
- Swine (EC/Cassidy) (2:09)
- Expert Rites (2:23)
- Dead Letter (Cassidy) (2:19)
- I Almost Had A Weakness (EC/M.Thomas) (3:53)
- Why? (EC/Belton) (1:26)
- Who Do You Think You Are? (EC/M.P.Thomas/M.Thomas) (3:29)
- Taking My Life In Your Hands (EC/J.Thomas/M.P.Thomas/Cassidy) (3:20)
- This Offer Is Unrepeatable (EC/Brodsky Quartet) (3:13)
- Dear Sweet Filthy World (EC/Belton/M.P.Thomas) (4:18)
- The Letter Home (EC/Cassidy/Belton) (3:11))
Side 2:
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) (3:44)
- This Sad Burlesque (EC/Cassidy) (2:47)
- Romeo's Seance (EC/M.P.Thomas/M.Thomas) (3:33)
- I Thought I'd Write To Juliet (4:08)
- Last Post (M.Thomas) (2:25)
- The First To Leave (5:00)
- Damnation's Cellar (3:26)
- The Birds Will Still Be Singing (4:27)
[1993-01-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-5944 (advance US promo, case contains absolutely no labelling whatsoever!)]
[1993-01-15; CD; Warner 9362-45180-2]
[1993-02-__; LP; Warner 9362-45180-1 (Europe only, not UK)]
[1993-02-10; CD; Warner WPCP-5185 (Japan]
[2022-08-05; LP; Music On Vinyl MOVLP 1089 (purple vinyl, limited edition of 2500)]
Produced by Kevin Killen, EC & The Brodsky Quartet.
Reached #18 in UK charts, & #125 in the US.
Q03
Excerpts From The Juliet Letters
Elvis Costello & The Brodsky Quartet
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) (3:44)
- I Almost Had A Weakness (EC/M.Thomas) (3:53)
- Taking My Life In Your Hands (EC/J.Thomas/M.P.Thomas/Cassidy) (3:20)
- Damnation's Cellar (3:26)
- This Sad Burlesque (EC/Cassidy) (2:47)
- The First To Leave (5:00)
[1993-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-5964 (US promo, no booklet)]
Q04
Excerpts From The Juliet Letters
Elvis Costello & The Brodsky Quartet
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) (3:44)
- I Almost Had A Weakness (EC/M.Thomas) (3:53)
- Taking My Life In Your Hands (EC/J.Thomas/M.P.Thomas/Cassidy) (3:20)
- Damnation's Cellar (3:26)
- This Sad Burlesque (EC/Cassidy) (2:47)
- Romeo's Seance (EC/M.P.Thomas/M.Thomas) (3:33)
- The First To Leave (5:00)
[1993-02-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-6018 (US promo 'for in-store play')]
Q05
Jacksons, Monk And Rowe CD single
Elvis Costello & The Brodsky Quartet
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) (3:43)
- This Sad Burlesque (EC/Cassidy) (2:49)
- Interview (with EC+Brodsky Quartet as featured in the video The Juliet Letters) including music segments from The Juliet Letters (14:22)
[1993-02-__; CD; Warner WO159 CDX 9362-40799-2]
This came as a 'collectors' edition CD package' that formed a 2xCD set when combined with the album.
Q06
Taking My Life In Your Hands promo
Elvis Costello & The Brodsky Quartet
- Taking My Life In Your Hands (EC/J.Thomas/M.P.Thomas/Cassidy) (3:43)
- Interview (with EC+Brodsky Quartet as featured in the video The Juliet Letters) including music segments from The Juliet Letters (14:22)
[1993-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-6169 (US promo)]
Q07
Jacksons, Monk And Rowe cassette single
Elvis Costello & The Brodsky Quartet
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas)
- This Sad Burlesque (EC/Cassidy)
[1993-02-__; MC; Warner WO159 C]
Q08
The Rolling Stone Collection: 25 Years of Essential Rock
various artists
[1993-__-__; CD;Time Life Music]
This is a 7 CD set of 110 songs by different artists.
Q09
In Concert: New Rock
Elvis Costello / Blind Melon
- Tokyo Storm Warning (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
- Watching The Detectives (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
- Alison (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
- Everyday I Write The Book (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
- Clubland (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
- Accidents Will Happen (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
- The Beat (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
- Oliver's Army (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (live; Royalty Theatre, London) (Lowe)
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (live; Royalty Theatre, London) (Banks/Jones)
- Pump It Up (live; Royalty Theatre, London)
[1993-05-__; CD; Westwood One (US promo)]
This was recorded at the Royalty Theatre, London, 23-Nov-86 (and not 1987 as it says on the insert). The bootleg This Is Tomorrow is of the same concert. Marked to be broadcast 10-May-93.
Q10
Ferrington Guitars
various artists
- May 17th (instrumental) (1:08) - EC
[1993-06-__; Book+CD; Jonathan Cape, Callaway Editions DF GR 1992 3]
Produced by EC.
This CD is only available as part of the book 'Ferrington Guitars' by Danny Ferrington.
The 17th May was EC's & Cait's wedding day. Also, the 'Self Aid' concert in Ireland was on 17-May-86.
Q11
Live At New York Town Hall
Elvis Costello & The Brodsky Quartet
- More Than Rain (live; Town Hall, NY) (Tom Waits) (3:48)
- God Only Knows (live; Town Hall, NY) (Wilson/Asher) (4:42)
- They Didn't Believe Me (live; Town Hall, NY) (Kern/Reynolds) (4:21)
- I Almost Had A Weakness (live; Town Hall, NY) (EC/M.Thomas) (4:23)
[1993-09-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-6480 (US promo)]
Recorded live 1993-03-18. Engineered and mixed by Kevin Killen.
Q12
Particle Theory (A Compendium of Lightspeed Incursions and Semiotic Weapons From Warner/Reprise)
various artists (72:00)
- God Only Knows (live; Town Hall, NY) (Wilson/Asher) (4:45) - EC & Brodsky Quartet
[1993-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-6550 (US promo)]
Recorded live 1993-03-18.
Distributed by Options magazine.
Q13
My Aim Is True (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello
- Welcome To The Working Week (1:22) - EC+Clover
- Miracle Man (3:31) - EC+Clover
- No Dancing (2:39) - EC+Clover
- Blame It On Cain (2:49) - EC+Clover
- Alison (3:21) - EC+Clover
- Sneaky Feelings (2:09) - EC+Clover
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:47) - EC+Clover
- Less Than Zero (3:15) - EC+Clover
- Mystery Dance (1:38) - EC+Clover
- Pay It Back (2:33) - EC+Clover
- I'm Not Angry (2:57) - EC+Clover
- Waiting For The End Of The World (3:22) - EC+Clover
- Watching The Detectives (3:45)
- Radio Sweetheart (2:25)
- Stranger In The House (3:01)
- Imagination (Is A Powerful Deceiver) (3:38) - EC+Flip City
- Mystery Dance (Honky Tonk demo) (2:13)
- Cheap Reward (Honky Tonk demo) (2:15)
- Jump Up (Honky Tonk demo) (2:06)
- Wave A White Flag (Honky Tonk demo) (1:53)
- Blame It On Cain (Honky Tonk demo) (3:30)
[1993-10-15; CD; Demon DPAM1 (UK)]
[1993-10-15; CD; Ryko (USA)]
[1993-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-1 (Japan) MSI repack of DPAM1]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
This CD was also available as part of the CD box set 2 1/2 Years [DPAMBOX 1] which also contains -Q13, -Q14, & -Q15, with booklet. (Original copies (pre 1996) of the box set had the text 'Elvis Costello' cut out of the lid like a stencil. Later copies do not have the letters cut out.)
The track "Cheap Reward" is an early version of "Lip Service".
The 'Clover' version of "Mystery Dance" here ends differently to the original version that appeared on the MAIT LP. The fade-out ending has been changed to a sudden stop.
This version of "Radio Sweetheart" is a slightly different mix to the original version (B-side of "Less Than Zero" 7"). It does not have the backing vocals singing "Oooooh" at the start of the line "Hope in the eyes..." near the start.
Due to a mastering error 1 1/2 beats are missing from "I'm Not Angry".
Q14
This Year's Model (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello
- No Action (1:58)
- This Year's Girl (3:17)
- The Beat (3:45)
- Pump It Up (3:14)
- Little Triggers (2:40)
- You Belong To Me (2:22)
- Hand In Hand (2:33)
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:07)
- Lip Service (2:36)
- Living In Paradise (3:52)
- Lipstick Vogue (3:29)
- Night Rally (2:41)
- Radio, Radio (3:05)
- Big Tears (3:09)
- Crawling To The U.S.A. (2:53)
- Running Out Of Angels (2:02)
- Greenshirt (demo) (2:20)
- Big Boys (demo) (3:00)
[1993-10-15; CD; Demon DPAM2 (UK)]
[1993-10-15; CD; Ryko (USA)]
[19__-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-2 (Japan) MSI repack of DPAM2]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
This is also available as part of the box set [DPAM BOX 1] (see -Q13).
Q15
Armed Forces (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00)
- Senior Service (2:17)
- Oliver's Army (2:58)
- Big Boys (2:54)
- Green Shirt (2:42)
- Party Girl (3:20)
- Goon Squad (3:14)
- Busy Bodies (3:33)
- Sunday's Best (3:22)
- Moods For Moderns (2:48)
- Chemistry Class (2:55)
- Two Little Hitlers (3:10)
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) (3:31)
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:28)
- Tiny Steps (2:42)
- Clean Money (1:57)
- Talking In The Dark (1:56)
- Wednesday Week (2:01)
- Accidents Will Happen (live; Hollywood High) (3:23)
- Alison (live; Hollywood High) (3:06)
- Watching The Detectives (live; Hollywood High) (6:08)
[1993-10-15; CD; Demon DPAM3 (UK)]
[1993-10-15; CD; Ryko (USA)]
[19__-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-3 (Japan) Repack of DPAM3]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
This is also available as part of the box set [DPAM BOX 1] (see -Q13).
Q16
Live At The El Mocambo
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Mystery Dance (live; El Mocambo) (2:20)
- Waiting For The End Of The World (live; El Mocambo) (3:53)
- Welcome To The Working Week (live; El Mocambo) (1:20)
- Less Than Zero (Dallas Version) (live; El Mocambo) (4:08)
- The Beat (live; El Mocambo) (3:34)
- Lip Service (live; El Mocambo) (2:26)
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (live; El Mocambo) (3:57)
- Little Triggers (live; El Mocambo) (2:47)
- Radio, Radio (live; El Mocambo) (2:34)
- Lipstick Vogue (live; El Mocambo) (4:47)
- Watching The Detectives (live; El Mocambo) (5:48)
- Miracle Man (live; El Mocambo) (4:08)
- You Belong To Me (live; El Mocambo) (2:32)
- Pump It Up (live; El Mocambo) (4:43)
[1993-10-15; CD; Demon DPAM4]
[1993-10-15; CD; Ryko (USA)]
[1993-__-__; CD; Demon MSIEC10 (Japan)
This is only available as part of the box set [DPAM BOX 1] (see -Q13). For a limited period anyone who bought the other 3 CDs in the box set separately could send in the tokens and be sent this.
Q--
2½ Years
EC+A
- Disc 1: My Aim Is True (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
- Disc 2: This Year's Model (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
- Disc 3: Armed Forces (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
- Disc 4: Live At The El Mocambo
[1993-10-15; 4xCD; Demon DPAM BOX 1]
[1993-10-15; 4xCD; Ryko (USA)]
Q17
2½ Years (In 31 Minutes)
Elvis Costello
- Watching The Detectives (3:45)
- I'm Not Angry (2:57) - EC+Clover
- Poison Moon (Honky Tonk demo) (1:53)
- Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A
- Big Tears (3:09) - EC+A
- Greenshirt (demo) (2:20)
- Oliver's Army (2:58) - EC+A
- Two Little Hitlers (3:10) - EC+A
- Accidents Will Happen (live; Hollywood High) (3:23)
- Less Than Zero (Dallas Version) (live; El Mocambo) (4:10) - EC+A
[1993-10-__; CD; Demon ECPROMO1 (UK promo, digipak)]
[1993-__-__; CD; Rykodisc VRCD 0271 (US promo)]
Sampler containing tracks from the 4-CD box set.
Due to a mastering error 1 1/2 beats are missing from "I'm Not Angry".
Q18
The Compact 2 Tone Story
various artists
Disc 1:
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) - EC+A
Disc 3:
- Girls Talk - EC+A
[1993-__-__; 4xCD; CDCHRTT 5013]
Q19
The Best Of 2 Tone
various artists
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) - EC+A
[1993-__-__; CD; Chrysalis 72438276702 2]
[1993-11-24; CD; 2-Tone TOCP 8076 (Japan)]
Q20
Anarchy The Best Of Punk
various artists
[1993-__-__; CD; Nectar NTRCD007]
Q21
Back To The 70's
various artists
- Oliver's Army (2:55) - EC+A
[1993-__-__; 2xCD; EMI 7243 8 27230 2 8 (UK)]
Q--
The Business
Madness
[1993-__-__; 3xCD; Virgin 7243 8 39286 2 0]
This box set contains a brief interview with EC. The track "Tomorrow's Just Another Day" that's included here is NOT the version with EC on vocals.
1994
R01
On The Edge
various artists
Segment 1 (7:43):
- Belly (no EC content)
Segment 2 (17:09): Interview plus the following tracks plus 4:30 of commercials
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
- Accidents Will Happen - EC+A
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) - EC+A
- I'm Not Angry - EC+A
- You're No Good (Clint Ballard Jr.) - EC
Segment 3 (14:38): Interview plus the following tracks plus 4:30 of commercials
- Watching The Detectives - EC
- Pump It Up - EC+A
- Less Than Zero (Dallas Version) (live; El Mocambo) - EC+A
Segment 4 (15:38):
- The Connells (Non EC content)
[1994-01-03; CD; Westwood One 94-02 (US radio promo)]
Due for broadcast the week of 3-Jan-1994.
R02
Trios
Rob Wasserman
- Put Your Big Toe In The Milk Of Human Kindness (EC) (4:09)
[1994-02-14; CD; MCA/GRP Records MGD-40222 (also issued as cardboard slip case containing CD (in thin maxi jewel case) and booklet]
[1994-02-14; CD; MCA/GRP Records GRM-40222 (Germany)]
[1994-02-14; MC; MCA/GRP Records MGD-40222]
[1994-02-23; CD; MCA/GRP Records MVCR 170 (Japan)]
EC on vocals & acoustic guitar, with Rob Wasserman on electric upright bass & Mark Ribot on acoustic guitar.
R03
Sulky Girl 7" single
Elvis Costello
- Sulky Girl (single version) (3:16)
- A Drunken Man's Praise Of Sobriety (W.B. Yeats/EC) (1:08)
[1994-02-21; 7"; WEA W0234/5439-18203-7 (UK, ps)]
[1994-02-21; MC; WEA W0234C/5439-18203-4 (UK, ps)]
R04
Sulky Girl CD single
Elvis Costello
- Sulky Girl (single version) (3:19)
- Idiophone (1:59)
- A Drunken Man's Praise Of Sobriety (W.B. Yeats/EC) (1:11)
- Sulky Girl (album version) (5:06)
[1994-02-21; CD5; WEA W0234CD/9362-41439-2]
"I" & "ADMPOS" produced by EC & Kevin Killen.
Reached #22 in UK charts.
R05
Warner Music United Kingdom New Releases
various artists
- Sulky Girl (single version) (3:21) - EC
[1994-__-__; CD; Warner PROMO CD 62 (UK instore CD promo)]
R06
- 13 Steps Lead Down (3:18) - EC
[1994-02-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-6800 (US promo, pic. CD)]
R07
Brutal Youth
EC
Side 1:
- Pony St. (3:25)
- Kinder Murder (3:25)
- 13 Steps Lead Down (3:16)
- This Is Hell (4:27)
- Clown Strike (4:05)
- You Tripped At Every Step (4:12)
- Still Too Soon To Know (2:19)
Side 2:
- 20% Amnesia (3:26)
- Sulky Girl (5:07)
- London's Brilliant Parade (4:23)
- My Science Fiction Twin (4:10)
- Rocking Horse Road (4:03)
- Just About Glad (3:14)
- All The Rage (3:52)
- Favourite Hour (3:31)
[1994-03-08; CD; WEA 9362-45535-2 (UK)]
[1994-03-08; MC; WEA 9362-45535-4 (UK & Europe)]
[1994-03-08; CD; WEA 9 45535-2 (USA)]
[1994-03-__; CD; WEA 9 45535-2 (US promo) has "For promotional use only. Sale or other transfer is prohibited. Must be returned on demand of recording company" printed in gold on front of liner notes)]
[1994-03-08; MC; WEA 9 45535-4 (USA)]
[1994-03-__; CD; WEA CDW 45535 (Canada)]
[1994-03-__; MC; WEA 24 55354 (Canada)]
[1994-03-__; CD; WEA CD WPCP 5809 (Japan)]
[1994-03-08; LP; WEA]
[1994-__-__; CD; WEA 9362-45535-A (US promo) no booklet, just tracks and personnel listed in black & white on the back]
[1994-__-__; CD; Warner 936245535-2 (Australia)]
Produced by Mitchell Froom & EC.
Reached #2 in UK charts, & #34 in the US.
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unkown).
This album was the most successful of EC'S 90s albums, but the Los Angeles Times reported in July '98 that it had only sold 181,000 copies.
R08
You Tripped At Every Step promo
Elvis Costello
- You Tripped At Every Step (4:12)
[1994-03-__; CD5; WEA PRO-CD-6837-R (US promo)]
R--
Words And Music
Elvis Costello
- Segment 1 (24:30) - Pony St./Kinder Murder/13 Steps Lead Down/This Is Hell/Clown Strike/You Tripped At Every Step/20% Amnesia/Sulky Girl + interview
- Segment 2 (21:39) - London's Brilliant Parade/My Science Fiction Twin/Rocking Horse Road/Just About Glad/All The Rage/Favourite Hour + interview
[1994-__-__; CD; WEA PRO-CD-6955 (US promo)]
This is basically the Brutal Youth album (without "Still Too Soon To Know") with the occasional 'talkover' from Elvis. Interviews by Bill Flanagan of Musician magazine. Executive producer: Larry Butler. Producer: Marc Graue for Marc Graue Productions.
R09
Rock Of The 80's Volume 10
various artists
- Veronica (EC/McCartney) - EC
[1994-03-15; CD]
[1994-03-15; MC]
R10
13 Steps Lead Down US/Australia single
Elvis Costello
- 13 Steps Lead Down (3:16)
- A Drunken Man's Praise Of Sobriety (W.B.Yeats/EC) (1:08)
[1994-03-24; CD5; WEA 9 18214-2 (USA)]
[1994-03-__; CD5; WEA 936241489-2 (Australia)]
[1994-03-24; 7"; WEA 9 18214 (USA)]
[1994-03-24; MC; WEA 9 18214-4 (USA)]
[1994-03-__; MC; WEA 5439182144 (Australia)]
The CD came in a cardboard sleeve at a reduced price.
R11
Final Mix (No. 8: April 1994)
various artists
- 13 Steps Lead Down (3:18) - EC
[1994-__-__; CD; Warner Bros. FINALMIX8 (Australia)]
R12
13 Steps Lead Down 7" & cassette single
Elvis Costello
- 13 Steps Lead Down (3:16)
- Do You Know What I'm Saying? (4:58)
[1994-04-18; 7"; WO245 (5439 18156) (UK, ps)]
[1994-04-18; MC; WO245C (5439 18156-4) (UK)]
"DYKWIS" produced by EC.
R13
13 Steps Lead Down CD single
Elvis Costello
- 13 Steps Lead Down (3:15)
- Puppet Girl (2:28)
- Basement Kiss (3:40)
- We Despise You (3:10)
[1994-04-18; CD5; WEA WO245CD 9362-41556-2 (UK)]
Tracks 2-4 produced by EC.
Reached #59 in UK charts.
R14
Warner Music United Kingdom New Releases
various artists
- 13 Steps Lead Down - EC
[1994-__-__; CD; Warner PROMO CD 65 (UK instore CD promo)]
R15
Clown Strike promo
Elvis Costello
- Clown Strike (4:06)
- Do You Know What I'm Saying? (4:58)
[1994-__-__; CD5; WEA PRO-CD-6957-R (US promo)]
R16
Get Happy!! (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Love For Tender (1:57)
- Opportunity (3:12)
- The Imposter (1:57)
- Secondary Modern (1:57)
- King Horse (3:00)
- Possession (2:03)
- Men Called Uncle (2:17)
- Clowntime Is Over (2:59)
- New Amsterdam (2:11)
- High Fidelity (2:26)
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:05)
- Black And White World (1:55)
- 5ive Gears In Reverse (2:38)
- B Movie (2:02)
- Motel Matches (2:29)
- Human Touch (2:28)
- Beaten To The Punch (1:48)
- Temptation (2:32)
- I Stand Accused (Colton/Smith) (2:20)
- Riot Act (3:35)
- Girls Talk (1:55)
- Clowntime Is Over No. 2 (3:44)
- Getting Mighty Crowded (Van McCoy) (2:09)
- So Young (Camilleri/Faehse/Burstin) (3:23)
- Just A Memory (2:16)
- Hoover Factory (1:43)
- Ghost Train (3:05)
- Dr. Luther's Assistant (3:27)
- Black And White World (demo) (1:50)
- Riot Act (demo) (2:48)
- Love For Tender (demo) (1:39) - not listed & cuts off abruptly
[1994-04-29; CD; Demon DPAM 5 (UK)]
[1994-04-29; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20275 (USA)]
[1994-04-29; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20275 (USA)]
Tracks 1-8, 10-24 produced by Nick Lowe, remaining tracks produced by EC.
This CD was also packaged together with Trust (re-release) as a special limited edition promo double-pack (and included a badge): Rykodisc VPRCD 275/6 (black & white) and Rykodisc RCD 275/6 (colour).
R17
Trust (Rykodisc/Demonreissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Clubland (3:42)
- Lovers Walk (2:17)
- You'll Never Be A Man (2:56)
- Pretty Words (3:11)
- Strict Time (2:40)
- Luxembourg (2:26)
- Watch Your Step (2:57)
- New Lace Sleeves (3:45)
- From A Whisper To A Scream (2:54)
- Different Finger (1:58)
- White Knuckles (3:47)
- Shot With His Own Gun (3:30)
- Fish 'N' Chip Paper (2:55)
- Big Sister's Clothes (2:11)
- Black Sails In The Sunset (2:56) - early fade out!
- Big Sister (2:11)
- Sad About Girls (Brain/Hart) (2:48)
- Twenty-Five To Twelve (3:52)
- Love For Sale (Cole Porter) (3:02)
- Weeper's Dream (instrumental) (1:05)
- Gloomy Sunday (Seress/Lewis) (3:13)
- Boy With A Problem (demo) (EC/Chris Difford) (2:31)
- Seconds Of Pleasure (3:18)
[1994-04-29; CD; Demon DPAM 6 (UK)]
[1994-04-29; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20276 (USA)]
[1994-04-29; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20276 (USA)]
Produced by Nick Lowe, in association with Roger Bechirian, assisted by Neil King.
This CD was also packaged together with Get Happy!! (re-release) as a special limited edition promo double-pack (and included a badge): Rykodisc VPRCD 275/6 (black & white) and Rykodisc RCD 275/6 (colour).
R18
Virtually Alternative 46
various artists
- Sulky Girl (Elvis Costello) (3:19) - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
[1994-05-02; CD; The Album Network VA 46]
R19
Sony Music
various artists
- They Can't Take That Away From Me (live; MTV, LA) (George & Ira Gershwin) (3:26) - Tony Bennett & EC
[1994-05-03; CD; Sony MJM 3-5-94 (Polish promo)]
R20
Sulky Girl promo
Elvis Costello
- Sulky Girl (single version) (3:16)
[1994-05-__; CD5; WEA PRO-CD-6907 (US promo pic. CD)]
R21
Top Selection 1994 May
various artists
- 13 Steps Lead Down - EC
[1994-05-__; CD; Warner PCS 141 (Japanese promo)]
R22
Rock Over London
various artists
- Puppet Girl - EC
[1994-05-__; CD; (UK radio promo)]
For broadcast between 20th - 26th May.
R23
Eleven Years And Counting: Spring '94 Collection
various artists
- Twenty-Five To Twelve (3:52) - EC+A
- Love For Tender (1:57) - EC+A
[1994-__-__; CD; Rykodisc/Hannibal VRCD 9401 (promo)]
R24
Start: The Best Of British
various artists
[1994-__-__; CD; Dino DINCD 92]
[1998-01-06; CD; Musicrama 661382 (UK)]
R25
Lament
Brodsky Quartet
- She Moved Through The Fair (trad.] (4:49))
[1994-06-06; CD; Silva Classics SILKD 6001]
[1994-09-21; CD; Victor Entertainment VICC 156 (Japan)]
R26
You Tripped At Every Step 7" & cassette single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- You Tripped At Every Step (4:12) - EC+A
- You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (Lennon/McCartney) (2:36) - EC
[1994-06-27; 7"; WEA W0251 (UK, ps)]
[1994-06-27; MC; WEA W0251C/5439-18102-4 (UK)]
R27
You Tripped At Every Step CD single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- You Tripped At Every Step (4:13) - EC+A
- Step Inside Love (Lennon/McCartney) (2:45) - EC
- You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (Lennon/McCartney) (2:39) - EC
- Sticks And Stones (Titus Turner) (1:36) - EC
[1994-06-27; CD5; WEA W0251CD 9362-41666-2 (UK)]
The last 3 tracks are from the BBC TV series Family and were recorded Feb-94 at Westside Studios and produced by EC.
R28
Warner Music United Kingdom New Releases
various artists
[1994-__-__; CD; Warner PROMO CD 68 (UK instore CD promo)]
R29
Adios Amigo: A Tribute To Arthur Alexander
various artists
- Sally Sue Brown (Alexander) (2:18) - EC (solo)
[1994-07-19; CD; Demon FIEND CD 754 (UK)]
[1994-07-19; CD; Razor & Tie Int 845.230 (US/Germany)]
The EC track is produced by Jon & Sally Tiven.
R30
Razor & Tie's 1994 Music Sampler No. 3
various artists
- Sally Sue Brown (Alexander) (2:15) - EC (solo)
[1994-__-__; CD; Razor & Tie Int NL VOL 3 (promo, cat.# is not on sleeve)]
R31
The Glory Of Gershwin
various artists
- But Not For Me (George & Ira Gershwin) (5:04) - EC
[1994-07-25; CD; Mercury 522 727-2 (Released end of Sept. in Germany)]
[1994-07-25; CD; Mercury PHCR-1265 (Japan)]
George Gershwin/Larry Adler tribute album.
R32
Rock Over London (show #94/31)
various artists
- Full Force Gale (Van Morrison)
[1994-07-__; CD; (UK radio promo. No case, just paper sleeve & cue sheet)]
For broadcast between 29-Jul - 4-Aug.
R33
No Prima Donna: The Songs Of Van Morrison
various artists
- Full Force Gale (Van Morrison) (3:01)
[1994-08-08; CD; Exile/Polydor 523368-2]
[1994-08-08; MC; Exile/Polydor 523368-4]
[1994-08-25; CD; Exile/Polydor POCP 1452 (Japan)]
Produced by Van Morrison & Phil Coulter.
EC sings accompanied only by The Voice Squad, who are: Phil Callery, Fran McPhail & Gerry Cullen.
R34
MTV Unplugged
Tony Bennett with the Ralph Sharon Trio
- They Can't Take That Away From Me (live; MTV, LA) (George & Ira Gershwin) (3:26) - Tony Bennett & EC
[1994-08-__; CD/CAS; Columbia CK 66214 (USA)]
[1994-08-__; CD/CAS; Columbia 477170 2 (UK/Europe)]
[1994-10-21; CD; Sony SRCS 7511 (Japan)]
[2000-__-__; SACD; RPM Records / Columbia CS 66214]
This was taped in New York City, 1994-04-12.
R35
Almost Blue (Rykodisc/Demon reissue))
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)? (Hank Williams) (1:30)
- Sweet Dreams (Don Gibson) (3:00)
- Success (Mullins) (2:41)
- I'm Your Toy (Ethridge/Parsons) (3:23)
- Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down (Merle Haggard) (2:10)
- Brown To Blue (Jones/Franks/Mathis) (2:39)
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:09)
- Sittin' And Thinkin' (Charlie Rich) (3:03)
- Colour Of The Blues (Williams/Jones) (2:21)
- Too Far Gone (Billy Sherill) (3:27)
- Honey Hush (Lou Willie Turner) (2:16)
- How Much I Lied (Parsons/Rifkin) (2:47)
- He's Got You (live; Aberdeen) (Hank Cochran) (4:17)
- Cry, Cry, Cry (live; Aberdeen) (Johnny Cash) (2:45)
- There Won't Be Anymore (live; Aberdeen) (Charlie Rich) (2:33)
- Sittin' And Thinkin' (live; Aberdeen) (Charlie Rich) (2:55)
- Honey Hush (live; Aberdeen) (Lou Willie Turner) (2:22)
- Psycho (live; Palomino) (Leon Payne) (3:43)
- Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven (Jack Ripley) (2:00)
- Darling, You Know I Wouldn't Lie (Kemp/Lane) (3:32)
- My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You (Ross/Wills) (2:04)
- Tears Before Bedtime (Nashville version) (EC) (2:24)
- I'm Your Toy (live; Royal Albert Hall w/RPO) (Ethridge/Parsons) (3:49)
[1994-08-30; CD; Demon DPAM 7 (UK)]
[1994-08-30; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20277 (USA)]
[1994-08-30; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20277 (USA)]
[19__-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-6 (Japan)]
Tracks 1-12, 19, 20, 22 produced by Billy Sherrill. Tracks 13-17 mixed by Paul Bass. Track 18 produced by EC. Track 21 recorded by Billy Sherrill and mixed by EC & Paul Bass. Track 23 mixed by EC & Paul Bass. The Aberdeen tracks were recorded 1981-07-30 at The Mean Machine. "Psycho" was recorded 1979-02-16 at The Palomino Club, N. Hollywood. "I'm Your Toy" was recorded 1982-01-07 at The Royal Albert Hall, London.
This CD is also packaged together with Imperial Bedroom re-release as a special limited edition promo double-pack which includes a digipak 6 track sampler from Almost Blue & Imperial Bedroom re-releases and a badge: Rykodisc RCD 20277/8 ADV (US promo).
R36
Imperial Bedroom (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Beyond Belief (2:33)
- Tears Before Bedtime (3:00)
- Shabby Doll (4:42)
- The Long Honeymoon (4:15)
- Man Out Of Time (5:26)
- Almost Blue (2:47)
- ...And In Every Home (3:20)
- The Loved Ones (2:47)
- Human Hands (2:43)
- Kid About It (2:44)
- Little Savage (2:37)
- Boy With A Problem (EC/Chris Difford) (2:10)
- Pidgin English (3:58)
- You Little Fool (3:08)
- Town Cryer (4:11)
- From Head To Toe (Smokey Robinson) (2:34)
- The World Of Broken Hearts (Pomus/Shuman) (3:01)
- Night Time (Paddy Chambers) (2:52)
- Really Mystified (Crane/Gustafson]) (2:03)
- I Turn Around (2:09)
- Seconds Of Pleasure (alt. version) (3:43)
- The Stamping Ground (3:09)
- Shabby Doll (demo) (4:18)
- Imperial Bedroom (2:47)
[1994-08-30; CD; Demon DPAM 8 (UK)]
[1994-08-30; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20278 (USA)]
[1994-08-30; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20278 (USA)]
[19__-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-7 (Japan)]
[1997-07-22; CD; Rykodisc (US, gold disc)]
The gold disc version is identical to the normal re-release, but sounds a little better. The original title of "Beyond Belief" was "The Land Of Give And Take". Tracks 1-15 produced by Geoff Emerick from an original idea by EC, assisted by Jon Jacobs. Tracks 16-21 produced by EC, assisted by Paul Bass. Tracks 22 & 23 produced by EC. Tracks 24 produced by EC, assisted by Neil King.
This CD is also packaged together with Almost Blue re-release as a special limited edition promo double-pack which includes a digipak 6 track sampler from Almost Blue & Imperial Bedroom re-releases and a badge: Rykodisc RCD 20277/8 ADV (US promo).
R37
Highlights From Almost Blue & Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Sweet Dreams (Don Gibson)
- Sittin' And Thinkin' (live; Aberdeen) (Charlie Rich)
- How Much I Lied (Parsons/Rifkin)
- Man Out Of Time
- The Loved Ones
- From Head To Toe (Smokey Robinson)
[1994-09-__; CD; Demon ECPROMO2 (UK promo, digipak)]
R38
The Rykodisc/Hannibal Fall '94 Collection
various artists
- You Little Fool (3:08) - EC+A
- I'm Your Toy (Ethridge/Parsons) (3:21) - EC+A
[1994-__-__; CD; Rykodisc VRCD 9402 (US promo)]
R39
Brutal Works
Elvis Costello
[1994-09-25; CD5; Warner (Japan) WM-X WPCR-88]
The plan was to put 7 b-side tracks from the Brutal Youth singles on 1 CD and issue it to coincide with a tour of Japan, but it was never released.
R40
Malice And Magic (Japanese Tour Promo)
Elvis Costello
- The Other Side Of Summer
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4
- Georgie And Her Rival
- Invasion Hit Parade
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney)
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) - EC+Brodsky Quartet
- Taking My Life In Your Hands (EC/J.Thomas/M.P.Thomas/Cassidy) - EC+Brodsky Quartet
- Pony St.
- Sulky Girl
- You Tripped At Every Step
- 13 Steps Lead Down
- London's Brilliant Parade
- Veronica (demo version) (EC/McCartney)
- Chewing Gum
- Satellite
- Coal-Train Robberies
- Tramp The Dirt Down
- Baby Plays Around (EC/O'Riordan])
[1994-09-__; CD; WEA PCS-141 (Japan tour promo)]
R41
The Very Best Of Elvis Costello And The Attractions 1977-1986
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Alison
- Watching The Detectives
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
- Pump It Up
- Radio, Radio
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe)
- Oliver's Army
- Accidents Will Happen
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones)
- New Amsterdam
- High Fidelity
- Clubland
- Watch Your Step
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut)
- Beyond Belief
- Man Out Of Time
- Everyday I Write The Book
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer)
- Love Field
- Brilliant Mistake
- Indoor Fireworks
- I Want You (/w intro)
[1994-10-04; CD; Demon DPAM13 (UK)]
[1994-10-04; 2xLP; Demon DPAMLP13 (This comes with a bonus 7" containing "Pills and Soap" c/w "Pills And Soap (extended ver.)")]
[1994-10-04; MC; Demon DPAMCASS13 (UK)]
[1994-10-04; CD; Rykodisc RCD 40283 (USA)]
[1994-10-04; MC; Rykodisc RAC 40283 (USA)]
[1994-10-04; MC; Rykodisc RCD/RAC 40283 (US advance)]
R42
Going Underground
various artists
- Pump It Up - EC+A
[1994-10-17; CD; Castle Music CTV123 (UK)]
R43
Sulky Girl CD single
Elvis Costello
- Sulky Girl (album version) (5:07)
- Puppet Girl (2:28)
- Basement Kiss (3:40)
[1994-10-__; CD5; Warner 936241593 2 (Australia)]
R44
London's Brilliant Parade CD single (part 1)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- London's Brilliant Parade
- Sweet Dreams (Gibson)
- The Loved Ones
- From Head To Toe (Smokey Robinson)
[1994-11-14; CD5; Warner W0270CD1 (UK, part 1 of 2xCD5 set. Digipak cover contains space for 2nd CD)]
[1994-__-__; CD5; Warner WEA 41859-2 (part 1 of 2xCD5 set. Digipak cover contains space for 2nd CD)]
Reached #48 in UK charts.
R45
London's Brilliant Parade CD single (part 2)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- London's Brilliant Parade
- New Amsterdam - EC
- Beyond Belief
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer)
[1994-11-14; CD5; Warner W0270CD2 (UK, part 2 of 2xCD5 set, yellow CD in slip case or red CD in jewel case)]
[1994-__-__; CD5; Warner WEA 41860-2 (part 2 of 2xCD5 set)]
R46
London's Brilliant Parade 12" single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- London's Brilliant Parade (4:23) - EC+A
- My Resistance Is Low (Hoagy Carmichael/Harold Adamson) (1:57) - EC + Paul Riley + Pete Thomas
- Congratulations (Paul Simon) (2:44) - EC + Paul Riley + Pete Thomas
- London's Brilliant (Costello/O'Riordan) (2:15) - EC + Pete Thomas
[1994-11-14; 12"; Warner W0270T (UK)]
R47
London's Brilliant Parade cassette single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- London's Brilliant Parade - EC+A
- London's Brilliant (Costello/O'Riordan) - EC + Pete Thomas
[1994-11-14; MC; Warner W0270C/5439-17992-4 (UK)]
R48
The Unplugged Collection Volume One
various artists (72:59)
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (live; MTV, LA) (4:51) - EC+R5
[1994-12-06; CD; Warner 9362-45774-2]
[1994-12-__; CD; Warner PROMO CD 2-45774-A (US promo, in clear plastic 'viewpack')]
[1994-12-21; CD; Warner WPCR140 (Japan, includes lyrics)]
Produced by Biff Dawes. Recorded in Los Angeles, 1991-06-03.
With EC (acoustic guitar, vocals). The Rude 5 are: Marc Ribot (guitar), Larry Knechtel (piano), Jerry Scheff (bass), and Pete Thomas (drums). In Japan this CD was given the Japanese title Best Of Unplugged.
R49
Sulky Girl cassette single
Elvis Costello
- Sulky Girl (single version)
- Do You Know What I'm Saying? (4:58)
[1994-__-__; MC; Warner 5439181434 (Australia)]
R50
New Frontiers
various artists
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) (3:44) - EC+Brodsky Quartet
[1994-__-__; CD; WEA 9548-31952-2 (France)]
R51
Sounds Of The Seventies
various artists
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
[1994-__-__; 2xCD; Global Television RADCD01]
R52
They Can't Take That Away From Me CD single
Tony Bennett & Elvis Costello
- They Can't Take That Away From Me (George & Ira Gershwin) (3:26) - Tony Bennett + EC
- I Left My Heart In San Francisco (2:39) - Tony Bennett
[1994-__-__; CD5; Columbia 660831-1 (Europe, pic. card sleeve, made in Austria)]
R53
My PoMo Valentine (Hits Post Modern Syndrome)
various artists
- 13 Steps Lead Down - EC
[19__-__-__; CD; Hits HT019 (USA)]
R54
Heck On Wheels: Volume 4
various artists
- Sulky Girl (5:07) - EC+A
[1994-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-6807 (US promo for 'In-store play')]
R55
New Country
various artists
- Good Year For The Roses - EC+A
[1994-12-__; CD; NC1294D (USA)]
"Exclusive CD only available from New Country magazine".
R56
A&M Records Convention Relief
various artists
- Full Force Gale (Van Morrison) - EC
[1994-__-__; CD]
R57
Discoveries 8
various artists
- Sulky Girl (5:07) - EC
[19__-__-__; CD; Bassin Distribution DIDX023200 (US promo sampler)]
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
Adapted from the discography originally compiled by Paul Hosken
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1995
S01
They Can't Take That Away From Me CD single
Tony Bennett & Elvis Costello
- They Can't Take That Away From Me (George & Ira Gershwin) (3:41) - Tony Bennett + EC
- I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett
- Steppin' Out With My Baby - Tony Bennett
[1995-__-__; CD5; Columbia 660831 2 (Austria)]
There may also have been an Australian 4-track promo with this track.
S02
Sulky Girl Japan CD single
Elvis Costello
- Sulky Girl (single version)
- Puppet Girl (EC/O'Riordan)
- Basement Kiss (EC/O'Riordan)
- We Despise You (EC/O'Riordan)
[1995-__-__; CD5; WEA WPCR-175 (Japan)]
Tracks 2 & 3 produced by EC.
S03
The Best Punk Album In The World... Ever!
various artists
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:02) - EC+A
[1995-01-23; 2xCD; Virgin VTDCD 42 (UK)]
[1995-01-23; 2xCAS; Virgin VTDMC 42 (UK)]
S04
It's A Warnerful World
various artists
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:56) - EC
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner WEA 9548-33346-2]
S05
Punch The Clock (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Let Them All Talk (3:06)
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:54)
- The Greatest Thing (3:04)
- The Element Within Her (2:53)
- Love Went Mad (3:13)
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:54)
- TKO (Boxing Day) (3:28)
- Charm School (3:56)
- The Invisible Man (3:05)
- Mouth Almighty (3:04)
- King Of Thieves (3:46)
- Pills And Soap (3:43)
- The World And His Wife (3:33)
- Heathen Town (3:10)
- The Flirting Kind (3:00)
- Walking On Thin Ice (Yoko Ono) (3:52)
- The Town Where Time Stood Still (demo) (3:33)
- Shatterproof (demo) (2:19)
- The World And His Wife (live solo) (3:14)
- Everyday I Write The Book (live; Merseybeat version) (2:21)
[1995-02-28; CD; Demon DPAM9 (UK)]
[1995-03-07; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20279 (USA)]
[1995-03-07; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20279 (USA)]
[19__-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-8 (Japan)]
This CD is also packaged together with the Goodbye Cruel World re-release as a special limited edition promo double-pack in a beige slipcase (comes with 2 badges/buttons).
S06
Goodbye Cruel World (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- The Only Flame In Town (with Daryl Hall) (4:01)
- Home Truth (3:14)
- Room With No Number (4:14)
- Inch By Inch (2:29)
- Worthless Thing (3:04)
- Love Field (3:29)
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell/Jenkins) (4:47)
- The Comedians (2:36)
- Joe Porterhouse (3:30)
- Sour Milk-Cow Blues (2:51)
- The Great Unknown (3:01)
- The Deportees Club (2:55)
- Peace In Our Time (4:15)
- Turning The Town Red (3:18)
- Baby It's You (Bacharach/David/Williams) (3:13) - Nick Lowe+EC
- Get Yourself Another Fool (GCW mix) (Haywood/Tucker) (4:03)
- I Hope You're Happy Now (early band version) (2:51)
- The Only Flame In Town (solo live; San Francisco) (4:13)
- Worthless Thing (solo live; San Francisco) (3:12)
- Motel Matches (solo live; San Francisco) (2:40)
- Sleepless Nights (solo live; San Francisco) (Felice & Boudleaux Bryant) (2:49)
- Deportee (demo) (3:24)
- Withered And Died (Richard Thompson) (3:14)
[1995-02-28; CD; Demon DPAM10 (UK)]
[1995-03-07; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20280 (USA)]
[1995-03-07; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20280 (USA)]
[19__-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-9 (Japan)]
"Withered And Died" is not listed on the cover.
This version of "Get Yourself Another Fool" misses off the first 3 guitar notes that are on other mixes, and the track does not fade out. Also, ALL echo have been removed from the vocals.
The live tracks are from a solo concert at the Warfield, San Francisco in April '84.
This CD is also packaged together with the Punch The Clock re-release as a special limited edition promo double-pack in a beige slipcase (comes with 2 badges/buttons).
S07
Punch The World
EC+A
- Everyday I Write The Book
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer)
- Shatterproof (demo
- The Only Flame In Town (with Daryl Hall
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell/Jenkins)
- I Hope You're Happy Now (early band version)
[1995-03-16; CD; Rykodisc VRCD 0279/80 (US radio promo)]
S08
One And Only: 25 Years Of Radio One
various artists
- Pump It Up (BBC version) (3:08) - EC+A
[1995-__-__; 2xCAS; Band Of Joy (Strange Fruit) ISBOJMC 25]
[1993-06-22; 2xCD; (USA)]
[1996-__-__; 2xCD; Band Of Joy (Strange Fruit) BOJCD 25 (later releases have a different cover)]
The EC track was recorded during his 2nd. session for John Peel (recorded 1978-03-13, broadcast 1978-03-20, produced by Tony Wilson).
S--
- Contains snippets of the following songs: Hidden Charms/Remove This Doubt/I Threw It All Away/Everybody's Crying Mercy/Must You Throw Dirt In My Face/Pouring Water On A Drowning Man.
[1995-04-28; MC; Warner 4/2-45903 (US promo to promote 17-May broadcast)]
Both sides of the cassette are identical.
S09
Elvis Costello's Kojak Variety
Elvis Costello
- Strange (Screamin' Jay Hawkins) (2:42)
- Hidden Charms (Willie Dixon) (3:34)
- Remove This Doubt (Holland/Dozier/Holland) (3:55)
- I Threw It All Away (Bob Dylan) (3:27)
- Leave My Kitten Alone (John/Turner/McDougal) (3:13)
- Everybody's Crying Mercy (Mose Allison) (4:08)
- I've Been Wrong Before (Randy Newman) (3:04)
- Bama Lama Bama Loo (Richard Penniman) (2:47)
- Must You Throw Dirt In My Face (Bill Anderson) (3:52)
- Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Baker/McCormick) (3:40)
- The Very Thought Of You (Ray Noble) (3:43)
- Payday (Jesse Winchester) (3:01)
- Please Stay (Bacharach/Hilliard) (4:50)
- Running Out Of Fools (Rogers/Ahlert) (3:05)
- Days (Ray Davies) (4:54)
- Step Inside Love (Lennon/McCartney) (2:45) - only on limited edition CD
- Sticks And Stones (Titus Turner) (1:36) - only on limited edition CD
[1995-04-28; CD; Warner 9362-45903-A (US advance promo, simple white cover /w track listing)]
[1995-04-28; MC; Warner 4-445903 (US advance promo)]
[1995-05-09; CD; Warner 9362-45903-2 (A promo box of this CD was issued in the US and contains posters and a 'Kojak' lollipop)]
[1995-05-09; MC; Warner 9362-45903-4 WE49]
[1995-05-09; LP; Warner (limited edition)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner WPCR-258 (Japan, includes lyrics)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner PROP13/9362-46198-2 (UK & German DJ promo)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner 936245903-2 (Australia)]
[2022-09-23; LP; Music On Vinyl MOVLP 1127 (turquoise vinyl, limited edition of 2500)]
Produced by EC & Kevin Killen.
Personnel: James Burton (g), Marc Ribot (g), Jim Keltner (dr), Jerry Scheff (b), Larry Knetchtel (kb), Pete Thomas (dr) & EC (g,vc).
200 numbered CDs were made in the US with 2 extra tracks. Half went out randomly into retail, and half were used as promos. (EC received CD #1).
Reached #21 in UK charts, & #102 in the US.
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Guide April 1995
various artists
- Hidden Charms (Willie Dixon)
- Must You Throw Dirt In My Face (Bill Anderson)
[1995-__-__; CD; ]
S10
Pouring Water On A Drowning Man promo single
Elvis Costello
- Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Baker/McCormick) (3:41)
- Hidden Charms (Willie Dixon) (3:31)
- Days (Ray Davies) (4:55)
[1995-05-12; CD5; Warner PRO 6037 (German promo)]
S11
Pouring Water On A Drowning Man promo
Elvis Costello
- Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Baker/McCormick) (3:40)
[1995-05-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-7584 (US promo picture CD)]
[1995-__-__; CD5; Warner WEA 2041 (Spanish DJ promo, ps)]
S12
HUH Music Service (disc 8)
various artists
- Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Baker/McCormick) - EC
[1995-__-__; CD; HKO108D (US magazine sampler)]
S13
Teenage Kicks (46 Classic Punk & New Wave Tracks)
various artists
- Pump It Up - EC+A
[1995-05-19; 2xCD; Polygram 25492]
S14
Oobu Joobu (part 3)
Paul McCartney
- The Lovers That Never Were (EC/McCartney) - EC+Paul McCartney
[1995-05-29; CD; Westwood One SHOW# 95-24 (US radio promo)]
This is Paul McCartney's Westwood One US radio show.
This track is part demo & part official release with Paul talking about working with EC)
S15
Selections From King Of America
The Costello Show
[1995-06-09; CD5; Demon ECPROMO3 (UK promo)]
S16
Bama Lama Bama Loo promo
Elvis Costello
- Bama Lama Bama Loo (Richard Penniman) - EC
[1995-06-__; CD5; Warner PCS-170 (Japanese promo)]
S17
WEA Japan Top Hits Selections June 1995
various artists
- Bama Lama Bama Loo [Richard W. Penniman] (2:46)
[1995-06-__; CD; Warner PCS-173 (Japanese promo)]
S18
Remove This Doubt promo
Elvis Costello
- Remove This Doubt (Holland/Dozier/Holland)
[1995-__-__; CD5; Warner Music Spain PRO 2076 (Spanish promo)]
This was thought to be a German promo because they were made in Germany.
S19
The Awards 1995
various artists
- Sulky Girl (album version) - EC
[1995-__-__;2xCD; Columbia MOOD CD 39]
[1995-__-__; MC; Columbia MOOD C39]
S20
King Of America (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
The Costello Show
Disc 1: King Of America - The Costello Show
- Brilliant Mistake (3:44)
- Lovable (EC/O'Riordan) (2:53)
- Our Little Angel (4:06)
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell) (3:18)
- Glitter Gulch (3:14)
- Indoor Fireworks (4:10)
- Little Palaces (3:52)
- I'll Wear It Proudly (4:22)
- American Without Tears (4:30)
- Eisenhower Blues (J.B. Lenoir) (3:43)
- Poisoned Rose (4:09)
- The Big Light (2:34)
- Jack Of All Parades (5:17)
- Suit Of Lights (4:03)
- Sleep Of The Just (3:48)
- The People's Limousine (Henry & Howard Coward) (3:39)
- They'll Never Take Her Love From Me (Leon Payne) (3:01)
- Suffering Face (3:08)
- Shoes Without Heels (4:19)
- King Of Confidence (2:46)
Disc 2: Live On Broadway, 1986 - EC+The Confederates
- That's How You Got Killed Before (live; Broadway) (Dave Bartholomew) (2:41)
- The Big Light (live; Broadway) (2:51)
- It Tears Me Up (live; Broadway) (Penn/Oldham) (3:25)
- The Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line (live; Broadway) (Ivy J. Bryant) (2:38)
- Your Mind Is On Vacation / Your Funeral My Trial (live; Broadway) (Mose Allison / Sonny Boy Williamson) (5:14)
- That's How You Got Killed Before - reprise (live; Broadway) (Dave Bartholomew) (7:08)
[1995-06-28; 2xCD; Demon DPAM11 (UK)]
[1995-06-28; 2xLP; Demon DPAM LP11 (UK)]
[1995-06-28; MC; Demon DPAM CASS11 (UK)]
[1995-07-06; 2xCD; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-07-06; 2xLP; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-07-06; MC; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-08-__; CD; Demon (UK)]
[1995-08-__; LP; Demon (UK)]
[1995-08-__; MC; Demon (UK)]
[1997-07-22; CD; Rykodisc (US, gold disc)]
[1995-08-08; CD; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-08-08; LP; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1995-08-08; MC; Rykodisc (USA)]
[1997-07-22; CD; Rykodisc (US, gold disc)]
[1995-__-__; 2xCD; Demon/MSI MSIEC 11 (Japan, 2CD, Extended play tracks + live CD)]
Initial copies (15,000) contain an extra CD/LP/CAS of live tracks from 1986 NYC Broadway shows. After initial stocks ran out it was replaced by a single CD/LP/CAS version with just the extended play tracks.
The initial releases of the cassette version has the original album on side 1 and the bonus and live tracks on side 2.
The gold disc version sounds a little better than the normal re-release but otherwise is identical (including the minor faults in "Poisoned Rose", "I'll Wear It Proudly" and "Jack Of All Parades". And even the band of silence after "Sleep Of The Just" is still missing).
This release was first available at the London Meltdown festival (27-Jun-95) before its official release date of 25-July.
The 2xCD version was also packaged together with the 2xCD version of Blood & Chocolate (re-release) as a special limited edition promo 4xCD pack.
The Confederates are: James Burton - lead guitar; Jerry Scheff - bass; Jim Keltner - drums; Michell Froom - keyboards; T-Bone Wolk - accordion, vocals; Michael Blair - marimbas, vibraphone, percussion; T-Bone Burnett - rhythm guitar; Ralph Carney - saxophone
Reached #71 in UK charts.
S21
The Demon Bible According To Tower
various artists
- Big Tears - EC+A
[1995-07-__; CD; Demon FIENDCD 766 (UK, but available in US)]
This is a special-price release for Tower Records.
S22
- Veronica (EC/McCartney)
- London's Brilliant Parade
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney)
- Jacksons, Monk And Rowe (EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas) - EC+Brodsky Quartet
- Chewing Gum
- 13 Steps Lead Down
- I Threw It All Away (Bob Dylan)
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
- Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over) (EC/Keltner])
[1995-07-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-7748 (US promo)]
Although this CD has the same title as one issued in 1995 to promote the tour of Japan its contents are very different.
S23
Deep Dead Blue: Live 25 June 95
EC + Bill Frisell
- Weird Nightmare (live; Meltdown) (Charles Mingus) (3:35)
- Love Field (live; Meltdown) (3:25)
- Shamed Into Love (live; Meltdown) (EC/Ruben Blades) (4:26)
- Gigi (live; Meltdown) (Lerner/Loewe) (4:17)
- Poor Napoleon (live; Meltdown) (4:05)
- Baby Plays Around (live; Meltdown) (EC/O'Riordan) (3:09)
- Deep Dead Blue (live; Meltdown) (EC/Frisell) (3:51)
[1995-08-14; CD; Warner/Nonesuch 9362-46073-2 (UK & Germany)]
[1995-08-14; LP; Warner/Nonesuch (UK)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Warner/Nonesuch PRCD 6384 (US promo, comes in a plain brown cardboard sleeve with the front centre removed to allow the picture CD to show through)]
[1995-10-10; CD; Warner/Nonesuch WPCR-427 (Japan, includes lyrics)]
[2022-09-02; LP; Music On Vinyl MOVLP 1552 (blue vinyl, limited edition of 2000)]
Limited edition release, recorded live at the Meltdown Festival, Queen Elizabeth Hall RFH2, London. This CD was also released as part of a 5 CD promo bos set by Nonesuch. The other CDs were by The Kronos Quartet, Steve Reich, John Adams & George Gershwin.
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Tom Thumb
narration by John Cleese, music by EC
[1995-__-__; VHS; Rabbit Ears 7 4041 72016 3 7 (USA)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Rabbit Ears 7 4041 72016 2 0 (USA)]
This children's video in the series "We All Have Tales" is approx. 30 mins. long, and contains original background orchestral music by EC. It was first broadcast on Rabbit Ears Radio (4-Jun-95), but due to financial troubles was never actually released. EC was said to be looking into buying up the rights.
S24
The Rykodisc/Hannibal/Gramavision Fall '95 Mixer
various artists
- Brilliant Mistake - EC
[1995-09-__; CD; Rykodisc/Hannibal/Gramavision VRCD 9509 (US promo)]
S25
Blood And Chocolate (Rykodisc/Demon reissue)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Disc 1:
- Uncomplicated (NME version) (3:27)
- I Hope You're Happy Now (3:07)
- Tokyo Storm Warning (EC/O'Riordan) (6:25)
- Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head (5:07)
- I Want You (6:43)
- Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? (2:09)
- Blue Chair (3:41)
- Battered Old Bird (5:51)
- Crimes Of Paris (4:20)
- Poor Napoleon (3:23)
- Next Time 'Round (3:35)
- Seven Day Weekend (EC/Jimmy Cliff) (2:39) - EC+A & Jimmy Cliff
- Forgive Her Anything (3:11)
- Blue Chair (single version) (3:39)
- Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo (3:25)
- American Without Tears #2 (Twilight version) (3:36)
- A Town Called Big Nothing (Really Big Nothing) (5:44) - The MacManus Gang
- Return To Big Nothing (2:55) - The MacManus Gang
Disc 2: An Overview Disc
- EC interviewed by Peter Doggett (editor of 'Record Collector' magazine), Dublin 21-Jul-95. The September & October issues of this magazine contain an edited down version of the interview.
[1995-09-05; CD; Demon DPAM 12/ECPROMO 5 (UK)]
[1995-09-12; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20282+1 (USA)]
[1995-__-__; 2xCD; Demon/MSI MSIEC 12/ECPROMO 5 (Japan, 2CD, Extended play tracks + Interview disc)]
Tracks 1-13 produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
Track 14 produced the Coward Brothers.
Track 15 produced by J.Henry (T-Bone Burnett) & EC with Larry Hirsch.
Track 16-18 produced by EC.
Track 18 is not listed on the cover.
Like the King Of America re-release, initial copies (10,000) come with a bonus disc. The disc contains a career retrospective interview.
Apart from the normal booklet the CD also contains a card insert with a picture of the original 'Cadbury's Chocolate' cassette packaging.
The 2xCD version was also packaged together with the 2xCD version of _King Of America_ (re-release) as a special limited edition promo 4xCD pack.
Promo copies of just the 'Blood & Chocolate' CD were issued in the cardboard 'Overview' sleeve with a black & white sticker containing the track listing stuck on the front.
S26
Rock Over London
various artists
- Poor Napoleon (live; Meltdown)
[1995-09-__; CD; (UK radio promo /w cue sheet)]
For broadcast between 8th & 14th Sep. Disc include commerials.
S27
Oobu Joobu (part 17)
Paul McCartney
- God Only Knows (live; London) (excerpt) (Wilson/Asher) - EC+Brodsky Quartet
- One After 909 (live; London) (excerpt) (Lennon/McCartney) - EC+Paul McCartney
[1995-09-14; CD; Westwood One SHOW# 95-38 (US radio promo)]
This is Paul McCartney's Westwood One US radio show. Both tracks are from the Royal College of Music gala, 23-Mar-95.
S28
London On The Line
various artists
[1995-__-__; CD; Columbia 477129 2 (Australia)]
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Jake's Progress soundtrack
Elvis Costello & Richard Harvey
- Jake's Progress Opening Sequence (EC/Harvey) (4:10)
- Map Of Africa (EC/Harvey) (1:59)
- Julie's Pregnant Pause (EC/Harvey) (2:34)
- Monica's Fortune Telling (EC/Harvey) (3:25)
- 'Cisco Kid (EC/Harvey) (2:46)
- Graveyard Waltz (EC/Harvey) (1:50)
- Housewarming (EC/Harvey) (2:13)
- Moving In (EC/Harvey) (2:23)
- Howling At The Moon (EC/Harvey) (2:18)
- Unhappy Home Service (EC/Harvey) (2:19)
- Ursine Variations (EC/Harvey) (3:40)
- Mrs. Rampton Reminisces (EC/Harvey) (2:04)
- A Friend In Need (EC/Harvey) (2:13)
- Death Of Alex/Closing Titles (EC/Harvey) (3:55)
- Remembering Alex (EC/Harvey) (2:08)
- Leaving Home (EC/Harvey) (1:58)
- Eliot's Heartbreak And Flashback (EC/Harvey) (2:53)
- Kate's Abuse (EC/Harvey) (2:16)
- Grave Dance (EC/Harvey) (2:32)
- Banquo (EC/Harvey) (4:12)
- Fall From Grace (EC/Harvey) (5:13)
- Play With Me, Mummy (EC/Harvey) (4:50)
[1995-11-06; CD; Demon Soundtracks DSCD 14 (UK only)]
[19__-__-__; CD; Demon Soundtracks DSCD 14/MSIF 3371 (Japan)]
This is original music from the Channel 4 series Jake's Progress by Alan Bleasdale. Music produced by Richard Harvey & Austin Ince. Orchestrated & conducted by Richard Harvey. Tracks 7 & 10 arranged & performed by Helene Muddiman. On "Grave Dance" EC plays guitar & Pete Thomas drums.
S29
CD Review's Holiday Music Sampler
various artists
- St. Stephen's Day Murders (EC/Moloney) (3:22) - EC+The Chieftains
[1995-12-__; CD; CDR 1295D (US - free with December issue of 'CD Review' magazine)]
S30
Drivetime 3
various artists
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
[1995-12-__; CD; Dino Entertainment Records DINCD119 (UK)]
[1995-12-__; MC; Dino Entertainment Records DINMC119 (UK)]
S31
18 Original Hits 18 Unoriginal Artists
various artists
- They Didn't Believe Me (live) (Kern/Reynolds) - EC+Brodsky Quartet
[1995-__-__; CD; Polygram PMP 011 (US promo)]
S32
Punk Killer
various artists
[1995-__-__; 2xCD; MCA (France)]
S33
Into The Eighties
various artists
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) - EC+A
[1995-__-__; 2xCD; Global Television Ltd., London RADCD09]
S34
Live From London
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Intro (1:11)
- Remove This Doubt (live; London) (Holland/Dozier/Holland) (4:48)
- Hidden Charms (live; London) (Willie Dixon) (3:41)
- Everybody's Crying Mercy (live; London) (Mose Allison) (6:00)
- I've Been Wrong Before (live; London) [ (Randy Newman) (3:38)
- Running Out Of Fools (live; London) (Rogers/Ahlert) (3:12)
- Leave My Kitten Alone (live; London) (John/Turner/McDougal) (3:54)
- The Very Thought Of You (live; London) (Ray Noble]) (4:44)
- Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (live; London) (Baker/McCormick) (3:48)
- Must You Throw Dirt In My Face (live; London) (Bill Anderson) (5:45)
- Bama Lama Bama Loo (live; London) (Richard Penniman) (3:21)
- Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)? (live; London) (Hank Williams) (4:08)
- Alison (live; London) (2:54)
- Pump It Up (live; London) (7:54)
- Outro (0:19)
[1995-__-__; CDR; Warner Brothers In House Studios (US, promo)]
This is a recording of a live concert in London, 1995-05-17.
Maybe 'promo' is the wrong word to describe this because Warners call it a 'CD-Reference' disc, and I wouldn't have thought that it would have been distributed as widely as a normal promo.
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Kose Rock: The Most Beautiful Lovesongs
various artists
- I Want You - EC+A
[1995-__-__; 2xCD; Arcade 9100035 (Norway)]
[1995-__-__; 2xMC; Arcade 9100036 (Norway)]
1996
T01
Britpop Vol. 1
various artists
- Veronica (EC/McCartney) - EC
[1996-03-__; 2xCD; Sony]
Released in conjunction with the German magazine Musikexpress/Sounds.
T02
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.
T03
It's Time promo
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- It's Time - EC+A
[1996-04-12; CD5; Warner (US promo)]
T04
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.
T05
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)]
[2022-10-14; LP; Music On Vinyl MOVLP 1137 (gold vinyl, limited edition of 2500)]
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.
T06
Damn Critics, Damn Right
various artists
- You Bowed Down (4:53) - EC+A
[1996-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8188 (US promo)]
T07
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.
T08
Suoni E Visioni Antologia
various artists
- I Almost Had A Weakness (EC/M.Thomas) (3:57) - EC+Brodsky Quartet
[1996-05-__; CD; (Italy)]
T09
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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Guide May 1996
various artists
- Complicated Shadows - EC+A
- You Bowed Down - EC+A
- The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann]) - EC+A
[1996-__-__; CD; ]
T10
Fuck The Rules
various artists
- You Bowed Down - EC+A
[1996-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8229-R (USA promo)]
T11
Music Matters Volume 8
various artists
- All This Useless Beauty (4:42) - EC+A
[1996-__-__; CD; MM VOL.8 (US promo in conjunction /w 'Details ' magazine)]
The cover is labelled "music matters volumeight".
T12
Common Ground (Voices Of Modern Irish Music)
various artists
- The Night Before Larry Was Stretched (trad.) (5:09) - EC
[1996-05-20; CD; Premier Records PRMTVCD1 (EMI 7243 837691 24)]
[1996-06-11; CD; EMI 7243 8 37691 2 4]
[1996-06-19; CD; Premier TOCP 8857 (Japan)]
[1997-03-17; CD; Odeon (France)]
Arranged by EC, Ray Fean, David Hayes, Donal Lunny & Eoghan O'Neill, and produced by Donal Lunny.
T13
The Best Punk Album In The World... Ever! 2
various artists
- Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A
[1996-04-01; 2xCD; Virgin VTDCD 79 (UK)]
[1996-04-01; 2xCAS; Virgin VTDMC 79 (UK)]
T14
The Number One Punk Album
various artists
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
[1996-07-__; 2xCD; Polygram TV 535 658-2]
[1996-07-__; 2xMC; Polygram TV 535 658-4]
T15
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.
T16
Rock Over London (show #96/26)
various artists
[1996-06-__; CD; (UK radio promo. No case, just paper sleeve & cue sheet)]
For broadcast between 28-Jun - 4-Jul.
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???
various artists
- Starting To Come To Me - EC+A
[1996-__-__; CD; (UK promo)]
T17
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.
T18
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.
T19
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.)
T20
All This Useless Beauty single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- All This Useless Beauty (4:38) - EC+A
- Almost Ideal Eyes (4:22) - EC+A
- The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann] - Sleeper) (4:29)
- Distorted Angel (Tricky remix) (5:34)) - EC+A+Tricky
[1996-07-29; CD5; Warner WO367CD/9362-43747-2 (UK, cardboard sleeve, limited edition (5000 copies) available for 1 week only)]
[1996-07-26; CD5; Warner WO367CD/9362-43747-2 (Germany, 3000 pressed)]
Sets of all 4 'July' singles were distributed in the UK as promos accompanied by a 3-page press sheet.
T21
The Other End 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."
T22
Terror + Magnificence
John Harle
Mistress Mine:
- ii) O Mistress Mine (Harle/Shakespeare) (4:02)
- iii) Come Away, Death (Harle/Shakespeare) (4:28)
- iv) When That I Was And A Little Tiny Boy (Harle/Shakespeare) (5:11)
[1996-08-25; CD; Argo (Japan)]
[1996-10-14; CD; Argo 452 605-2 (UK/Germany)]
[1997-05-13; CD; Argo 452 605-2 (USA)]
EC guests on these three tracks. Part i (Illyria) is an instrumental.
Produced by John Harle.
T23
Live At The Troubadour, Los Angeles
Costello & Nieve
- 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)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8408 (US promo, plain white sleeve /w title sticker, 2500 copies)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8408 (German promo)]
Pete Thomas plays on the tracks marked (+), which are not listed.
These tracks were recorded at the LA Troubadour, 1996-05-14.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.
T24
Live At The Fillmore, San Francisco
Costello & Nieve
- 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)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8411 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8411 (German promo)]
The track marked (+) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded at the San Francisco Fillmore, 1996-05-15.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.
T25
Live At The Paradise, Boston
Costello & Nieve
- 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)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8416 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8416 (German promo)]
The track marked (+) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded on 1996-05-20.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.
T26
Live At The Supper Club, New York
Costello & Nieve
- 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)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8427 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8427 (German promo)]
The track marked (+) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded on 1996-05-22.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.
T27
Live At The Park West, Chicago
Costello & Nieve
- 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)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8430 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8430 (German promo)]
The track marked (+) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded on 1996-05-18.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.
T28
The Other End Of The Telescope promo single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- The Other End Of The Telescope (EC/Aimee Mann) (4:08) - EC+A
- The Other End Of The Telescope (live; Chicago) (EC/Aimee Mann) (4:43) - EC+Steve Nieve
[1996-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-8434 (US promo in jewelbox /w tray sleeve)]
T29
Grace Of My Heart Soundtrack Promo
various artists
- God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[1996-08-__; CD5; MCA3P 3813 (US promo)]
Contains 5 tracks from the soundtrack album.
T30
Grace Of My Heart Soundtrack Promo
Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach
- God Give Me Strength (edit) (EC/Bacharach)
[1996-__-__; CD5; MCA MCA5P-3835 (US promo)]
Contains just the 1 track.
T31
God Give Me Strength cassette single
Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach
- God Give Me Strength (edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:29)
- God Give Me Strength (edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:29)
[1996-09-__; MC; MCA9P-90027 (US promo cassette sampler)]
Both sides of this cassette contain the same edited version.
This promo was given away at movie theatres in the US when the film was first released.
T32
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.
T33
Brighton Rock Volumes 1 & 2
various artists
- What Do I Do Now? (Louise Wener) - EC
[1997-09-__; 2xCD; RCA SUFC003 (UK promo)]
T34
You Bowed Down single
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- You Bowed Down - EC+A
- Almost Ideal Eyes - EC+A
- Just About Glad (live; Fillmore) - EC + Steve Nieve
- All This Useless Beauty - Lush
- Distorted Angel (Tricky remix) - EC+A
[1996-09-17; CD5; Warner 43777-2 (USA)]
T35
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)]
T36
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.
T37
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.
T38
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
T39
Off The Record (Show #96-48)
featuring EC
Segment 1 (15:42):
Segment 2 (13:20):
- Everyday I Write The Book
- Veronica (EC/McCartney)
- The Only Flame In Town
Segment 3 (14:26):
Segment 4 (12:40):
[1996-11-__; CD; Westwood One (US radio promo /w cue sheet)]
(Segments 5, 6 & 7 are show promos)
This 1 hour radio promo with music, interviews and commercials is hosted by Nicole Sandler.
Most of the tracks are full length and EC talks about his early musical tastes, influences and working with Paul McCartney.
T40
Collector's Edition 1996, Vol. 2
various artists
- You Bowed Down - EC+A
[1996-__-__; CD; SBR Radio Company (San Diego)/SRO Productions]
T41
Living A Little, Laughing A Little 1974-85
John Hiatt
- Living A Little, Laughing A Little (Bell/Creed) (4:01) - John Hiatt+EC
[1996-__-__; CD; Raven RVCD-50 (Australia)]
T42
Live From The Music Hall Vol. 3
various artists
- All This Useless Beauty (live; solo in studio) (4:22) - EC
[1996-11-25; CD; KSCA KSCA01-2 (USA)]
Issued by Los Angeles radio station, KSCA.
This version includes the chorus sung in Italian.
T43
Live From The Archives Vol. 3
various artists
- Just About Glad (live; Fillmore) - EC
[1996-12-02; 2xCD; Issued by KFOG radio station]
T44
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)]
T45
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.
T46
Was Het Nu 70 Of 80?
various artists
Disc 1:
Disc 3:
- New Amsterdam - EC
[1996-__-__; 3xCD; Studio Brussel]
T47
Heck On Wheels: Volume 7
various artists
- You Bowed Down (edit) - EC+A
[1996-__-__; CD; Warner (US promo)]
T48
God Give Me Strength promo single
EC + Burt Bacharach
- God Give Me Strength (live: Letterman) (EC/Bacharach)
[1996-__-__; CDR; Reprise PRO-CD-9299 R (US promo)]
[1996-__-__; CDR; Reprise PRO-CD-9299 RE-1 (Gold recordable CDR)]
1997
U01
MCA Soundtracks: Off The Cutting Room Floor
various artists
- God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (6:08) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[1997-01-__; CD; MCA MCA3P-90047 (US promo)]
Distributed to subscribers of the LA public radio station KCRW-FM.
This CD also contains Kristen Vigard's version of "God Give Me Strength".
U02
Individually Twisted
Jazz Passengers
- Aubergine (EC/Brad Jones) (4:16)
- Doncha Go 'Way Mad (Jacquet/Mundy/Stillman) (3:21)
[1997-02-03; CD; 32 Records 32007]
[1997-07-01; CD; Essential Records]
[1997-10-21; CD; Rock Records RCCJ-1003 (Japan)]
Produced by Joel Dorn & Adam Dorn.
EC is lead vocalist on Aubergine and duets with Deborah Harry on Doncha Go 'Way Mad.
U03
The Difference
featuring Elvis Costello, Roger McGuinn, Lucinda Williams, Chris Whitley
- Radio, Radio - EC+A
- Men Called Uncle (recorded live for show)
- All This Useless Beauty (recorded live for show)
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (recorded live for show)
- Watching The Detectives (recorded live for show)
- Alison / Tears Of A Clown (recorded live for show) (EC / Robinson)
- The Other End Of The Telescope (recorded live for show) (EC/Mann)
[1997-02-10; ?; The Difference (US radio show)]
I'm not sure in what form this was distributed, but it was broadcast in the US during the week 10-16 Feb. Elvis is the featured artist on the show, which contains an interview with EC plus live tracks recorded especially for the show.
U04
ESPN Presents Slam Jams Volume 1 (Contact 3)
various artists
- Pump It Up - EC
[1997-03-04; CD; Tommy Boy TBCD 1194 (USA)]
U--
The All Time Greatest Country Songs
various artists
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) - EC+A
[1997-03-14; 2xMC; Sony TV SONYTV24MC]
[1997-03-17; 2xCD; Sony TV SONYTV24CD]
U05
Contact 3! - The Third Period (La Troisieme Periode)
various artists
- Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A
[1997-__-__; CD; Attic Records Limited ACD 1466 (Canada)]
This CD comes with a bonus CD-ROM containing 2 short films.
--- [1997-04-11] - Elvis quits Warner Brothers!!!!
U06
Music From And Inspired By The Television Series 'Mad About You'
various artists
- Sneaky Feelings - EC
[1997-04-15; CD; Atlantic 7567-829832]
U07
September Songs: The Music Of Kurt Weill
various artists
- Lost In The Stars (Weill/Anderson) (3:56) - EC + Brodsky Quartet
[1997-05-__; CD; Sony Classical (US promo)]
[1997-08-19; CD; Sony Classical SK 63046]
[1997-10-01; CD; Sony Classical SRCS-8358 (Japan)]
This track is produced by Hal Willner, Elvis Costello & Brodsky Quartet.
Engineered by Eric Liljestrand.
Recorded 20-Jan-94 at Glen Gould Studio, Toronto.
U08
Jazz Voice
various artists
- Doncha Go 'Way Mad (Jacquet/Mundy/Stillman) - Jazz Passengers (/w EC)
[1997-06-17; CD; Knitting Factory Works KFW 212]
Produced in conjunction with the 1997 Texaco New York Jazz Festival.
U09
Q Magazine issue 130 (July)
- Complicated Shadows - EC+A
[1997-06-02; CD; (UK, free with magazine)]
U10
Acoustic Cafe
various artists
- Watching The Detectives (live; Chicago) - EC+Steve Nieve
[1997-06-02; CD; (US radio promo, 45 copies pressed)]
These CDs were pressed by the radio station themselves and they used Warner's Live At The Park West, Chicago promo as the source.
U11
Mellow Bacharach Heaven
various artists
- Please Stay (Bacharach/Hilliard) - EC
[1997-06-__; CD; Warner Music Japan WPCR 1202 (Japan)]
This track is taken from Kojak Variety.
U12
Il Disco Del Mese (Vol. 26: Il Grande Pop Inglese)
various artists
- Shipbuilding (4:51) - EC+A
[1997-__-__; CD; La Repubblica DdM-26]
U13
I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
The Fairfield Four
- That Day Is Done (EC/McCartney) (5:10) - The Fairfield Four+EC
[1997-09-09; CD; Warner 9 46698-2]
Personnel on "That Day Is Done":
- The Fairfield Four - vocals
- EC - lead vocal
- Larry Knechtel - piano
- Produced by Mark Prentice & Lee Olsen
U14
Not With That Clown: Great Songs Of Sexual Jealousy
various artists
- I Want You - EC+A
[1997-09-__; CD; Mushroom Records/Mambo (Australia)]
U15
A Hard Night's Day
various artists
- Watching The Detectives - EC
- Alison - EC
[1997-09-22; 2xCD; MCA MCD60047 (UK)]
Stiff Records compilation.
U16
Live From 6A: Musical Performances From Late Night With Conan O'Brien
various artists
- All This Useless Beauty (live) (4:57) - EC+Steve Nieve
[1997-10-07; CD; Broadway Video Records/Mercury 314 536 324-2]
[1998-02-10; CD; (Germany)]
[1998-04-08; CD; Mercury PHCR-1603 (Japan. Japanese title is Late Night Live)]
Recorded 1996-05-21.
U17
The Bridge I Burned promo single
Elvis Costello
- The Bridge I Burned (edit) (4:16)
- The Bridge I Burned (album version) (5:20)
- The Bridge I Burned (Facino Mix) (4:21)
- The Bridge I Burned (Pop Lie Mix) (5:19)
[1997-10-__; CD5; Warner PRO CD 9045 (US promo)]
Produced by Mac Manus Pere et Fils. Recorded by Ben Fenner. Engineered & mixed by John Hudson.
U18
A Taste Of Extreme Honey
Elvis Costello
- The Bridge I Burned
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney)
- My Dark Life
- London's Brilliant Parade
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4
[1997-10-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-9076]
U19
Extreme Honey: The Very Best Of The Warner Bros. Years
Elvis Costello
- The Bridge I Burned (5:20) - EC
- Veronica (EC/McCartney) (3:09) - EC
- Sulky Girl (5:07) - EC+A
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:37) - EC
- 13 Steps Lead Down (3:18) - EC+A
- All This Useless Beauty (4:38) - EC+A
- My Dark Life (6:20) - EC+Brian Eno
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:56) - EC
- Kinder Murder (3:26) - EC
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (4:06) - EC
- Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over) (EC/Keltner) (4:04) - EC
- Poor Fractured Atlas (4:02) - EC+A
- The Birds Will Still Be Singing (4:23) - EC+Brodsky Quartet
- London's Brilliant Parade (4:22) - EC+A
- Tramp The Dirt Down (5:41) - EC
- Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (3:50) - EC
- I Want To Vanish (3:16) - EC+Steve Nieve+Brodsky Quartet
- All The Rage (3:53) - EC
[1997-10-17; CD; Warner PROP333/9362-46801-2 (German promo; the title is simply The Very Best Of The Warner Bros. Years, and it comes in a typical Warners pale blue and white promo sleeve)]
[1997-10-21; CD; Warner 46801-2 (released 971103 in Australia). Early copies had a sticker on the case saying: "Includes 'The Bridge That I Burned' (previously unavailable elsewhere) plus 17 more"]
[1997-10-21; MC; Warner 46801-4]
[1997-10-__; CD; Warner 2-46801-a (US advanced promo)]
[1997-11-05; CD; Warner WPCR-1633 (Japan)]
A US promo CD was released that is the same as the regular release except for the words "For promotional use only. Sale or other transfer is prohibited. Must be returned on demand of recording company" printed in gold on the front of the booklet.
U20
Progressions #32 - New Music for Progressive Adult Radio - October 1997 (fmqb Rock - In The Zone with Amy Doyle)
various artists
- The Bridge I Burned (5:19) - EC
[1997-10-__; CD; KKZN/Dallas-Fort Worth PAR32 (US radio promo)]
U21
Totally Adult
various artists
- The Bridge I Burned - EC
[1997-10-__; 2xCD; Oct. 1997 #24 (US promo)]
U22
Post Punk Diary 1980-1982
George Gimarc
[1997-11-__; Book+CD; St.Martin's Griffin/Cherry Red Records]
This is a book that comes with a CD, and track 36 (2:05) is an interview clip with EC.
U23
Live On Letterman: Music From The Late Show
various artists
- God Give Me Strength (live, Letterman) (EC/Bacharach) (3:45) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[1997-11-18; CD; Reprise 9362-46827-2]
[1998-01-25; CD; Warner/Reprise WPCR1739 (Japan)]
The track was recorded 1997-02-25.
In Japan this CD was given a Japanese title which translates to "Greatest Live From David Letterman Show".
U24
The Bridge School Concerts Vol. One
various artists
- Alison (live) (3:20) - EC + Neil Young
[1997-11-14; CD; Reprise PROP363/9362-46824-2 (Germany, promo)]
[1997-11-18; CD; Reprise 9362-46824-2]
[1997-11-18;2xLP; Reprise 9362-46824]
[1997-11-25; CD; Reprise WPCR-1675 (Japan)]
The track was recorded in 1990.
Personnel:
- EC - guitar, vocals
- Neil Young - vocals
U25
Before X
various artists
- Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A
[1997-11-09; CD; BMG Intersound 9524 (USA)]
[1997-11-09; MC; BMG Intersound (USA)]
U26
Video Hits: Past Hits, Volume 1
various artists
- Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A
[1997-__-__; 2xCD; Sony 4845002 (Australia)]
U27
The Bridge I Burned Australian promo
Elvis Costello
[1997-__-__; CD5; Warner (Australian promo)]
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 February 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
[1998-__-__; 2xCD; Virgin]
1999
W01
Launch #23
various artists
[1999-01-__; CD-ROM; Launch #23 (music magazine + CD-ROM)]
The CD-ROM contains clips of I Still Have That Other Girl, This House Is Empty Now & The Long Division played over stills of EC & Burt Bacharach.
W02
200 Cigarettes soundtrack
various artists
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) - EC+A
[1999-02-23; CD; Mercury]
[1999-__-__; DVD; ]
[1999-10-04; VHS; ]
W03
Mercury Records Group: January/February Sampler 1999
various artists
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) - EC+A
[1999-__-__; CD; Mercury MECD 185 (US promo)]
Comes in a stickered, slimline case.
W04
The Sweetest Punch: The New Songs Of Elvis Costello And Burt Bacharach
arranged by Bill Frisell
- The Sweetest Punch (EC/Bacharach) (4:44)
- Toledo (EC/Bacharach) (5:25)
- Such Unlikely Lovers (EC/Bacharach) (5:43)
- This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:03)
- Painted From Memory (EC/Bacharach) (4:10)
- What's Her Name Today? (EC/Bacharach) (4:58)
- In The Darkest Place (EC/Bacharach) (5:55)
- Vamp Dolce (Bill Frisell) (3:25)
- My Thief (EC/Bacharach) (4:31)
- I Still Have That Other Girl (EC/Bacharach) (2:22)
- Painted From Memory (reprise) (EC/Bacharach) (3:36)
- The Long Division (EC/Bacharach) (3:59)
- Tears At The Birthday Party (EC/Bacharach) (3:44)
- I Still Have That Other Girl (reprise) (EC/Bacharach) (1:52)
- God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (4:42)
[1999-02-16; CD: Verve 314559865-2 (German promo)]
[1999-09-21; CD; Decca 314 559 865-2]
[1999-__-__; CD: Decca 314 559 865-2(Australia)]
[1999-__-__; CD: Decca POCF-1018 (Japan)]
EC sings on Toledo and I Still Have That Other Girl.
W05
Such Unlikely Lovers promo
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach
- Such Unlikely Lovers (EC/Bacharach) (3:24)
[1999-03-__; CD5; Mercury 566770-2 (European Promo)]
The word 'BIEM' appears on the release so I assume it's a European issue, pressed in Germany.
W06
Toledo promo
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach
- Toledo (radio edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:09)
[1999-03-12; CD5; Mercury 566 996-2 (UK/European promo)]
Picture cover same as US advance for LP.
W07
Toledo promo
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach
- Toledo (radio edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:09)
[1999-__-__; CD5; Mercury MECP 468 (US promo)]
Clear plastic CD case with stickered cover.
W08
Best Seventies Album In The World ... Ever! II
various artists
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
[1999-03-18; 2xCD; ]
W09
The Love Songs Of Burt Bacharach
various artists
- I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (live; UEA, Norwich) (Bacharach/David) (2:23) - EC+A
[1999-03-08; CD; Polygram TV 564 265-2]
This appears to be the same mix as on the Stiff Box Set, but here Elvis sings the "I" in "I just don't know" at the start.
W10
Toledo CD single
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach
- Toledo (radio edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:06) - EC & Burt Bacharach
- Tears At The Birthday Party (live; Sydney 99) (4:30) - EC + Steve Nieve
[1999-04-19; CD5; Mercury 422 870 964-2 (Europe)]
"Tears At The Birthday Party" was recorded live at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, 1999-01-27.
W11
Toledo CD single
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach
- Toledo (radio edit) (EC/Bacharach) (4:06) - EC & Burt Bacharach
- Tears At The Birthday Party (live; Sydney 99) (EC/Bacharach) (4:41) - EC + Steve Nieve
- Inch By Inch / Fever (live; Sydney 99) (EC / Davenport/Cooley) (4:03) - EC + Steve Nieve
[1999-04-19; CD5; Mercury 422 870 965-2 (UK)]
"Tears At The Birthday Party" was recorded live at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, 1999-01-27.
"Inch By Inch / Fever" was recorded live at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, 19-Feb-99.
W12
Toledo CD single
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach
- Toledo (EC/Bacharach) (4:33) - EC & Burt Bacharach
- Such Unlikely Lovers (live; Perth 99) (EC/Bacharach) (3:11) - EC + Steve Nieve
- Baby Plays Around (live; Sydney 99) (EC/O'Riordan) (3:50) - EC + Steve Nieve
[1999-04-19; CD5; Mercury 422 870 967-2 (UK)]
"Such Unlikely Lovers" was recorded live at the Concert Hall, Perth, 1999-02-13. On the cover the date is incorrectly listed as 1999-02-18. "Baby Plays Around" was recorded live at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, 19-Feb-99.
W13
Painted From Memory (2CD Limited Tour Edition)
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach
Disc 1 (regular album):
- 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)
Disc 2 (bonus live CD):
- This House Is Empty Now (live; Conan O'Brien 98) (EC/Bacharach) (4:13) - EC + Burt Bacharach
- I Still Have That Other Girl (live; Tokyo 99) (EC/Bacharach) (3:18) - EC + Steve Nieve
- In The Darkest Place (live; Melbourne 99) (EC/Bacharach) (4:40) - EC + Steve Nieve
- Painted From Memory (live; Melbourne 99) (EC/Bacharach) (4:26) - EC + Steve Nieve
- What's Her Name Today? (live, Tokyo 99) (EC/Bacharach) (4:30) - EC + Steve Nieve
[1999-04-26; 2xCD; Mercury 422 546 165-2 (Europe)]
[1999-05-10; 2xCD; Mercury 314 546 165-2 (Australia)]
[1999-07-01; 2xCD; Mercury PHCR-4084/5 (Japan) PICTURED LEFT]
This limited edition was released to tie in with European and US dates on the Lonely World Tour.
"This House Is Empty Now" from Late Night With Conan O'Brien, recorded 1998-11-23, broadcast 1998-11-27.
"I Still Have That Other Girl" & "What's Her Name Today?" were recorded live at Shibuya Hall, Tokyo, 1999-02-10
"In The Darkest Place" & "Painted From Memory" were recorded live at Athenaeum, Melbourne, 1999-02-16.
W14
Notting Hill: Music From The Motion Picture
various artists
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) - EC
[1999-05-18; CD; Island 314 546 196-2 (USA)]
[1999-06-__; CD; Island 546 428-2 (UK)]
[1999-__-__; CD; Island 546 208-2 (Australia)]
W15
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me: Music From The Motion Picture
various artists
- I'll Never Fall In Love Again (Bacharach/David) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[1999-05-13; CD; Maverick Records 9362-47348-2 (UK)]
[1999-05-13; MC; Maverick Records 9362-47348-4 (UK)]
[1999-05-13; CD; Maverick Records WB 474322 (limited velvet package)]
[1999-05-17; CDR; Maverick Records (advance US promo)]
[1999-06-01; CD; Maverick Records 947 348-2 (USA)]
[1999-06-01; MC; Maverick Records 947 348-4 (USA)]
[1999-06-23; CD; WEA WPCR 10408 (Japan)]
[1999-06-__; CD; Maverick Records 9362473482 (Australia)]
Limited velvet package is a digipak with black felt tray card and silver holographic interior.
Japanese title is Austin Powers = Delux.
W16
Bringing It All Back Home Volume II
various artists
- Mischievous Ghost (4:13) - EC duets /w Mary Coughlan
[1999-05-18; CD; Valley Entertainment VE 15012-2]
This is a re-release of the original Bringing It All Back Home 2xCD but issued as 2 separate volumes. EC appears only on volume 2.
W17
Roots: 20 Years Of Essential Folk, Roots & World Music: Britain, Ireland And North America
various artists
- Tramp The Dirt Down - EC
[1999-06-14; 2xCD; Nascente NSCDD 1999]
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Folk Roots magazine, compiled by editor Ian Anderson.
W18
Jock Rock 2000
various artists
- Pump It Up - EC+A
[1999-06-22; CD; Tommy Boy 1332]
[1999-06-22; MC; Tommy Boy]
W19
Easy Listening: Music Inspired By The ITV Series Big Bad World
various artists
- Alison - EC
[1999-07-05; 2xCD; EMI/Virgin VTDCD 257]
W20
The Best Ever Footy Album (Australian Rules Cover)
various artists
- Pump It Up - EC+A
[1999-07-26; 2xCD; EMI 5220242 (Australia)]
W21
The Best Ever Footy Album (Rugby Cover)
various artists
- Pump It Up - EC+A
[1999-07-26; 2xCD; EMI 5220272 (Australia)]
W22
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06)
[1999-06-16; CD5; Island ISCD 1024-2 (US promo, clear plastic case with sticker))]
W23
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06)
[1999-07-__; CD5; Mercury SHE 1 (UK promo)]
W24
She CD single
Elvis Costello
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC
- Painted From Memory (EC/Bacharach) (4:13) - EC + Burt Bacharach
- The Sweetest Punch (EC/Bacharach) (4:09) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[1999-07-19; CD5; Mercury MERCD521 562 267-2 (UK)]
W25
She CD single
Elvis Costello
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC
- This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10) - EC + Burt Bacharach
- What's Her Name Today? (EC/Bacharach) (4:07) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[1999-07-19; CD5; Mercury MERCD521 562 268-2 (UK)]
W26
She cassette single
Elvis Costello
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC
- This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[1999-07-19; MC; Mercury MERMC521 562 267-4 (UK)]
W27
Now That's What I Call Music 1980 - The Millennium Series
various artists
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) - EC+A
[1999-06-21; 2xCD; EMI/Virgin/Universal (UK)]
W28
Now That's What I Call Music 1981 - The Millennium Series
various artists
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) - EC+A
[1999-06-21; 2xCD; EMI/Virgin/Universal (UK)]
W29
The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (2CD)
Elvis Costello
Disc 1:
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) (3:31) - EC+A
- Oliver's Army (2:58) - EC+A
- Watching The Detectives (3:43) - EC
- Alison (3:21) - EC
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:08) - EC+A
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00) - EC+A
- Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:06) - EC+A
- Radio, Radio (3:05) - EC+A
- Clubland (3:42) - EC+A
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:06) - EC
- Man Out Of Time (5:26) - EC+A
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell/Jenkins) (4:47) - EC+A
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:52) - EC+A
- Brilliant Mistake (3:42) - The Costello Show featuring The Confederates
- The Other Side Of Summer (3:56) - EC
- Tokyo Storm Warning (6:24) - EC+A
- Sulky Girl (5:05) - EC+A
- So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:36) - EC
- Veronica (EC/McCartney) (3:09) - EC
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC
Disc 2:
- Big Tears (3:08) - EC+A
- Beyond Belief (2:32) - EC+A
- Lipstick Vogue (3:29) - EC+A
- Green Shirt (2:42) - EC+A
- Pills And Soap (3:43) - EC
- Tramp The Dirt Down (5:40) - EC
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:50) - EC+A
- High Fidelity (2:26) - EC+A
- New Lace Sleeves (3:45) - EC+A
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:46) - EC
- Talking In The Dark (1:56) - EC+A
- New Amsterdam (2:11) - EC
- I Hope You're Happy Now (3:06) - EC+A
- Riot Act (3:35) - EC+A
- My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) (1:28) - EC
- Indoor Fireworks (4:07) - The Costello Show featuring The Confederates
- Almost Blue (2:48) - EC+A
- I Want You (6:40) - EC+A
- God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (6:08) - EC + Burt Bacharach
- That Day Is Done (EC/McCartney) (5:09) - The Fairfield Four featuring EC
- I Want To Vanish (3:15) - EC+SN featuring The Brodsky Quartet
[1999-08-02; 2xCD; Universal Music TV 546 490-2 (UK)]
[1999-08-02; 2xCAS; Universal Music TV 546 490-4 (UK)]
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Return Of The Grievous Angel: A Tribute To Gram Parsons
various artists
- Sleepless Nights (Boudleaux & Felice Bryant) (3:57) - EC
[1999-04-__; MC; Almo Sounds (US advance promo)]
[1999-07-13; CD; Almo Sounds AMSD-80024 (USA)]
[1999-__-__; 2xCD; (US promo)]
[1999-__-__; CD; Almo Sounds ALMCD66 (UK)]
[1999-08-__; CD; Almo Sounds D32065 (Australia)]
Executive producer Emmylou Harris. US 2xCD promo has a companion disk of Parsons originals of each song.
W31
Grace Of My Heart
movie
- God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) - EC + Burt Bacharach
[199_-__-__; VHS; ]
[1999-08-17; DVD; ]
W32
Ten Years Of Rock: FLEADH
various artists
[1999-09-06; CD; RCA]
Compilation celebrating the 10th anniversary of the London Fleadh.
W33
Pop & Wave By Public
various artists
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
[1999-09-06; 2xCD; Reper RR4774]
W34
The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (1CD)
Elvis Costello
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Lowe) (3:31) - EC+A
- Oliver's Army (2:58) - EC+A
- Watching The Detectives (3:43) - EC
- Alison (3:21) - EC
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:08) - EC+A
- Accidents Will Happen (3:00) - EC+A
- Pump It Up (3:14) - EC+A
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Banks/Jones) (2:06) - EC+A
- Radio, Radio (3:05) - EC+A
- Clubland (3:42) - EC+A
- Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut) (3:06) - EC
- Man Out Of Time (5:26) - EC+A
- I Wanna Be Loved (Farnell/Jenkins) (4:47) - EC+A
- Everyday I Write The Book (3:52) - EC+A
- Indoor Fireworks (4:07) - The Costello Show featuring The Confederates
- Shipbuilding (EC/Langer) (4:50) - EC+A
- Tokyo Storm Warning (6:24) - EC+A
- I Want You (6:40) - EC+A
- God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach) (6:08) - EC + Burt Bacharach
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC
[1999-09-20; CD; Universal Music TV 545 103-2 (Europe)]
[1999-09-20; CS; Universal Music TV 545 103-4 (Europe)]
[1999-10-25; CD; Universal Music TV 545 103-2 (Australia)]
[1999-__-__; CD; Mercury PHCW 1045 (Japan, CD Made in Taiwan)]
W35
The Very Best Of Elvis Costello Spain promo
Elvis Costello
- Oliver's Army (2:58) - EC+A
- She (Aznavour/Kretzmer) (3:06) - EC
[1999-__-__; CD5; Universal-Island (Spain promo)]
W36
Greatest Pop Ballads
various artists
- Alison - EC
[1999-09-20; CD; Reper]
W37
Saturday Night Live: The Musical Performances Volume 1
various artists
- Less Than Zero / Radio, Radio (live; SNL 1977-12-17) (3:05) - EC+A
[1999-09-21; CD; Dreamworks 0044 50205-2]
[1999-10-11; CD; Dreamworks 450 205-2 (Australia)]
This track is from the live appearance of EC+A on Saturday Night Live on 1977-12-17. They started Less Than Zero but after a few bars Elvis said, "Stop! I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen, there's no reason to do this song here," and then switched to Radio Radio. The complete song including Elvis' spoken interruption is contained on this track.
W38
Arcade Hot 100: The Complete Hits Collection
various artists
- I Want You - EC+A
[1999-09-30; 4xCD; Arcade (Europe)]
W39
Woodstock 99
various artists
- Alison (live; Woodstock 1999-07-25) (2:53) - EC+SN
[1999-10-19; 2xCD; Hybrid/Epic E2K 63770]
[1999-10-25; 2xCD; Hybrid/Epic 496139 2 (Australia)]
W40
The Love Songs Of Burt Bacharach
various artists
- This House Is Empty Now (EC/Bacharach) (5:10) - EC & Burt Bacharach
[1999-06-03; CD; Uni/Hip-O Records 401662]
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Sounds Of The 70's
various artists
- Oliver's Army - EC+A
[1999-11-13; 2xCD; Global TV RADCD 104]
W41
The Sopranos soundtrack
various artists
- Complicated Shadows - EC+A
[1999-12-14; CD; Playtone Records 63911]
W42
- God Give Me Strength (EC/Bacharach)
[19__-__-__; 2xCDR; (radio promo)]
This track may be a 'live in the studio' version.
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