Difference between revisions of "Text discography 1977-1995"

Key to format:
7" - 7 inch single
10" - 10 inch maxi single
12" - 12 inch maxi single
8T - 8-track tape
DAT - DAT cassette
CD - compact disc
CD3 - 3" maxi CD
CD5 - 5" maxi CD
LP - album
MC - music cassette
R2R - reel-to-reel

Key to artist:
EC - Elvis Costello
EC+A - Elvis Costello & the Attractions
EC+I - Elvis Costello & the Imposters
EC+R5 - Elvis Costello & the Rude 5

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".
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 (uncredited backing by Clover)
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)]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
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)]
note = This is the very first US release of an EC track.

Alison single - Elvis Costello
 Alison (US version)
 Alison (US version mono)
[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 & echo, and doesn't sit too well with the message of the song.

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
 Watching The Detectives
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff BUY 20 (UK, 1-sided test pressing)]

Watching The Detectives single - Elvis Costello
 Watching The Detectives (edit)
[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 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
 Watching The Detectives (edit)
 Alison
 (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
 Less Than Zero
[1977-__-__; 12"; EC-1 (Australian promo)]

"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"]

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/Holland, 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 (Holland 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)]
[94-11-07; CD; Mau Mau Records (Demon) MAUCD621]
[9_-__-__; 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:
 Hand In Hand
 No Action
 This Year's Girl
 Lip Service
 Living In Paradise
 Radio, Radio
[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 (Holland)]
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)]
[78 __ __; 7"; WB 17.281 (Holland, 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)]
"MM" 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)]

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)]
[79 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.

 Accidents Will Happen (live; Hollywood High)
[____-__-__; CD5; (US promo)]

Issued by CMJ celebrating 10 years of college music service.

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 (Holland/German, 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 (Holland, 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
 (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - EC+A
 Watching The Detectives - EC
[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-__-__; LP; Columbia Al36174]
"CttUSA" was recorded at Waterloo studios, Sydney, Dec-78.

Sharp (16 Sharp New Rock Acts) - various artists
 Watching The Detectives (live) (3:35) - EC
[1979-__-__; LP; WEA 58.080 (Holland)]
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)]

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 (Holland)]
[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 (Holland/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
 New Amsterdam
 Dr. Luther's Assistant
[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
 New Amsterdam
 Dr. Luther's Assistant
 Ghost Train
 Just A Memory
[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)]
"DLA", "GT" & "JAM" 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
 New Amsterdam
 New Amsterdam
[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:
 Clean Money
 Hoover Factory
 Black And White World (demo)
Side 2:
 Stranger In The House
 Crawling To The USA
[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)]
"CM" produced by Nick Lowe. "HF" 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):
 Alison
 Welcome To The Working Week
Record 5 (BUY 15):
 (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
 Mystery Dance
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.

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):
 Alison
 Welcome To The Working Week
Record 3 (BUY 15):
 (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
 Mystery Dance
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
 You'll Never Be A Man
 Pretty Words
 From A Whisper To A Scream
 New Lace Sleeves
[1981-01-__; 12"; F-Beat EL-2 (UK, white label promo)]
Cheaply pressed and in a plain white sleeve.

Texas radio promo
 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
 From A Whisper To A Scream
 Different Finger
[1981-__-__; 7"; WEA 58260]
[1981-__-__; 7"; F-Beat WEA 18.723 (Holland, ps)]

From A Whisper To A Scream single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 From A Whisper To A Scream
 Luxembourg
[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
 Different Finger
 Different Finger
[1981-__-__; 7"; Columbia DJC4-8435 (Canadian radio promo, standard CBS sleeve)]

Strict Time single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Strict Time
 Fish 'N' Chip Paper
[1981-__-__; 7"; Columbia DJC4-8439 (Canadian promo)]

Alison single
 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 (Holland/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.

Almost Blue Radio Sampler

[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 (Holland)]

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)]

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
 Man Out Of Time
 Man Out Of Time
[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
 Man Out Of Time
 Town Cryer
[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
 Beyond Belief
 Man Out Of Time
 Pidgin English
 ...And In Every Home
[1982-08-__; 12"; F-Beat EC-2 (UK white label promo)]

Man Out Of Time single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Man Out Of Time
 Beyond Belief
[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 a 5x7" set containing tracks from the soundtrack album.

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-__-__;5x7"; A&M PARTY1-5 (UK promo)]
[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)]
I'm not sure if the 5x7" set includes all the 13 album tracks, but "Party Party" is on the PARTY5 disc.

Shabby Doll single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 Shabby Doll
 Imperial Bedroom
[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.

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.
"NT", an old Escorts number, is from the "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.

Punch The Clock Promo Pack

[1983-__-__; 3x7"; F-Beat PUNCH 1 (UK promo pack /w 6-track EP & 2 singles)]

Punch The Clock promo

[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)]
"TFK" 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
 Let Them All Talk
 Let Them All Talk
[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)]

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)]
"IWBL(esnrv)" 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)]
"LAFS" is produced by EC with Colin Fairley, and "BIY" by Lowe/EC/Bassman.
"BIY" 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
 The Only Flame In Town
 The Comedians
[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)]
"TOFIT" & "TC" produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley.
"PIU" 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)]
"TOFIT" produced by Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley.
"BIY" produced by Lowe/Costello/Bassman.
"PIU" 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.

Peace In Our Time single
 Peace In Our Time
 The Comedians
[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 Hines.
Recorded at Matrix, London, Feb-82 ('From Head To Toe' session).

The Only Flame In Town single - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
 The Only Flame In Town
 The Deportees Club
[1984-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/RCA RPS-147 (Japan, ps)]

Australian Rock Talent Part 2 - various artists
 Everyday I Write The Book
[1984-__-__; LP; (Australia)]

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
 Green Shirt
 Beyond Belief
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:
 Green Shirt
 Beyond Belief
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.

Be Yourself Tonight - Eurythmics
 Adrian (Lennox/Stewart) (4:29) - Eurythmics & EC
1985-__-__; CD; RCA ND 74602]
EC on harmony vocals.

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.

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)]

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.

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.

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).

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.

Lovable single
 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.

Lovable - The Costello Show
 Lovable (2:52)
 Lovable (2:52)
[1986-__-__; 12"; Columbia 2371 (US red label promo, stickered black sleeve)]
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 06059 (US DJ promo)]

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.

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.

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)]

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)]

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.

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)]

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.

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)]

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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)]

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.

The Comedians - The Costello Show
 + 3 other tracks
[1986-__-__; 7"; (most likely a US promo)]

Formula Thirty 2 - various artists
 Oliver's Army EC+A
[1986-__-__; LP; Mercury/Polygram 816 344-2

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?

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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).

Live For Ireland 4-Track Promo - various artists
 Many Rivers To Cross (live; Dublin) (Jimmy Cliff) - EC+A
[1987-__-__;12"; MCA WMCG 6027 (UK)]

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.

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.

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.

The Album Network: Tune Up 29 - various artists
 Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) - EC
[1989-01-30; CD; (US promo)]

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)]
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).

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.

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".

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)

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).

Veronica single - Elvis Costello
 Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
 Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
[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)]

Veronica single - Elvis Costello
 Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) (3:10)
[1989-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-3424 (US promo)]

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.

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.

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)]

"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)]

KBFH radio promo

[1989-03-__; CD; (US radio promo)]
For broadcasting the week of 5-Mar.

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.

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.

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.

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)]

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)]

...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.

...This Town... single - Elvis Costello
 ...This Town...
[1989-__-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-3511 (US promo)]

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)]

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.)

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.

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]

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.

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)]

Hits Now '89 Volume Two - various artists
 Veronica (EC/Paul McCartney) - EC
[1989-__-__; ; (Australia)]

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)]

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.

The Godfather Part III Soundtrack - various artists
 Miracle Man - EC
[1990-__-__; CD; CBS CK-47078]
[1990-__-__; MC; CBS CT-47078]

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.

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)]

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.

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)]

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.

The Other Side Of Summer cassette single - Elvis Costello
 The Other Side Of Summer
 Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 (Nick Lowe)
[1991-04-__; MC; Warner W0025C]
"TUT" produced by Fairley Imposter Productions.

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.

HitDisc 888B - various artists
 The Other Side Of Summer - EC
[1991-05-03; CD; TM Century DIDX 990102 (US promo)]

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)]
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).

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.

Top Selection 1991 June - various artists
 The Other Side Of Summer - EC
[1991-06-__; CD; Warner PCS 77 (Japanese promo)]

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.

Hitmakers: Top40 CD Sampler Vol. 56 - various artists
 So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) - EC
[1991-08-02; CD; Warner PCS 82 (Japanese radio promo)]

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.

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)]

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)]

So Like Candy promo - Elvis Costello
 So Like Candy (EC/McCartney) (4:37)
[1991-__-__; CD5; Warner PRO-CD-4952 (US promo, no front cover)]

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)]

Georgie And Her Rival promo - Elvis Costello
 Georgie And Her Rival
 Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4
[1991-__-__; 7"; Warner PRO 643 (German promo, ps)]

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)]

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.

Punk & Disorderly (New Wave 1976-1981) - various artists
 Pump It Up - EC+A
[1991-__-__; CD; Telstar TCD 2520]

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]

Promo Nr. 11 - various artists
 The Other Side Of Summer (3:52) - EC
[1991-__-__; 12"; Warner Music 6 WP 2111 (Brazilian promo)]

The Album Network: Tune Up 39 - various artists
 So Like Candy - EC
[1991-__-__; CD; (US promo)]

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.

Girls - various artists
 Veronica (EC/McCartney) - EC
[1992-03-25; CD; Warner WPCP 4780 (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 (B03). 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
 (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - EC+A
[1992-__-__; CD; Columbia MOOD CD22]

Three Minute Heroes: 20 Of The Finest Punk & New Wave Singles - various artists
 Watching The Detectives - EC
[1992-__-__; LP; Virgin VTLP 9(UK)]

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)]

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 absolutly 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]
Produced by Kevin Killen, EC & The Brodsky Quartet.
Reached #18 in UK charts, & #125 in the US.