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|image        = The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (2CD) album cover.jpg
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[[Image:The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (2CD reissue) album cover.jpg|336px|thumb|right|UK reissue with alternate cover, 2004]]




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{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| writing_credits = yes
| writing_credits = yes
| headline       = Disc 1
| headline   = Disc 1
| title1      = [[(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?]]
| title1      = [[(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?]]
| writer1    = [[Nick Lowe]]
| writer1    = [[Nick Lowe]]
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| writer2    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer2    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| length2    = 2:57
| length2    = 2:57
| title3         = [[Watching The Detectives]]
| title3     = [[Watching The Detectives]]
| note3       = remix
| note3       = remix
| writer3         = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer3     = Elvis Costello
| length3    = 3:43
| length3    = 3:43
| title4         = [[Alison]]
| title4     = [[Alison]]
| writer4         = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer4     = Elvis Costello
| length4         = 3:21
| length4     = 3:21
| title5      = [[(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea]]
| title5      = [[(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea]]
| writer5    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer5    = Elvis Costello
| length5    = 3:07
| length5    = 3:07
| title6      = [[Accidents Will Happen]]
| title6      = [[Accidents Will Happen]]
| writer6    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer6    = Elvis Costello
| length6    = 3:00
| length6    = 3:00
| title7      = [[Pump It Up]]
| title7      = [[Pump It Up]]
| writer7    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer7    = Elvis Costello
| length7    = 3:13
| length7    = 3:13
| title8      = [[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]]
| title8      = [[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]]
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| title9      = [[Radio, Radio]]
| title9      = [[Radio, Radio]]
| note9        = UK mix
| note9        = UK mix
| writer9    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer9    = Elvis Costello
| length9    = 3:05
| length9    = 3:05
| title10    = [[Clubland]]
| title10    = [[Clubland]]
| writer10    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer10    = Elvis Costello
| length10    = 3:42
| length10    = 3:42
| title11    = [[Good Year For The Roses]]
| title11    = [[Good Year For The Roses]]
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| length11    = 3:05
| length11    = 3:05
| title12    = [[Man Out Of Time]]
| title12    = [[Man Out Of Time]]
| writer12    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer12    = Elvis Costello
| length12    = 5:25
| length12    = 5:25
| title13    = [[I Wanna Be Loved]]
| title13    = [[I Wanna Be Loved]]
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| length13  = 4:46
| length13  = 4:46
| title14    = [[Everyday I Write The Book]]
| title14    = [[Everyday I Write The Book]]
| writer14    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer14    = Elvis Costello
| length14    = 3:52
| length14    = 3:52
| title15    = [[Brilliant Mistake]]
| title15    = [[Brilliant Mistake]]
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| length15    = 3:41
| length15    = 3:41
| title16    = [[The Other Side Of Summer]]
| title16    = [[The Other Side Of Summer]]
| writer16    = [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer16    = D.P.A. MacManus
| length16    = 3:53
| length16    = 3:53
| title17    = [[Tokyo Storm Warning]]
| title17    = [[Tokyo Storm Warning]]
| writer17    = [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer17    = D.P.A. MacManus
| length17    = 6:23
| length17    = 6:23
| title18    = [[Sulky Girl]]
| title18    = [[Sulky Girl]]
| writer18    = [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer18    = D.P.A. MacManus
| length18    = 5:04
| length18    = 5:04
| title19    = [[So Like Candy]]
| title19    = [[So Like Candy]]
| writer19    = [[Paul McCartney]], [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer19    = [[Paul McCartney]], D.P.A. MacManus
| length19    = 4:35
| length19    = 4:35
| title20    = [[Veronica]]
| title20    = [[Veronica]]
| writer20    = [[Paul McCartney]], [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer20    = Paul McCartney, D.P.A. MacManus
| length20    = 3:07
| length20    = 3:07
| title21    = [[She]]
| title21    = [[She]]
| writer21    = [[Charles Aznavour]], [[Herbert Kretzmer]]
| writer21    = [[Charles Aznavour]], [[Herbert Kretzmer]]
| length21    = 3:08
| length21    = 3:08
}}<br>
}}
[[Image:The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (2CD reissue) album cover.jpg|320px|thumb|right|UK reissue with alternate cover, 2004]]
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| writing_credits = yes
| writing_credits = yes
| headline        = Disc 2
| headline        = Disc 2
| title1     = [[Big Tears]]
| title1     = [[Big Tears]]
| writer1     = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer1   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| length1     = 3:09
| length1   = 3:09
| title2    = [[Beyond Belief]]
| title2    = [[Beyond Belief]]
| writer2    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer2    = Elvis Costello
| length2    = 2:32
| length2    = 2:32
| title3         = [[Lipstick Vogue]]
| title3     = [[Lipstick Vogue]]
| writer3         = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer3   = Elvis Costello
| length3     = 3:29
| length3   = 3:29
| title4         = [[Green Shirt]]
| title4     = [[Green Shirt]]
| writer4         = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer4   = Elvis Costello
| length4         = 2:42
| length4   = 2:42
| title5     = [[Pills And Soap]]
| title5     = [[Pills And Soap]]
| writer5     = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer5   = Elvis Costello
| length5     = 3:43
| length5   = 3:43
| title6     = [[Tramp The Dirt Down]]
| title6     = [[Tramp The Dirt Down]]
| writer6     = [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer6   = [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| length6     = 5:40
| length6   = 5:40
| title7    = [[Shipbuilding]]
| title7    = [[Shipbuilding]]
| writer7    = [[Elvis Costello]], [[Clive Langer]]
| writer7    = Elvis Costello, [[Clive Langer]]
| length7    = 4:50
| length7    = 4:50
| title8    = [[High Fidelity]]
| title8    = [[High Fidelity]]
| writer8    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer8    = Elvis Costello
| length8    = 2:26
| length8    = 2:26
| title9     = [[New Lace Sleeves]]
| title9     = [[New Lace Sleeves]]
| writer9     = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer9   = Elvis Costello
| length9     = 3:44
| length9   = 3:44
| title10     = [[(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes]]
| title10   = [[(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes]]
| writer10   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer10   = Elvis Costello
| length10   = 2:45
| length10   = 2:45
| title11     = [[Talking In The Dark]]
| title11   = [[Talking In The Dark]]
| writer11   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer11   = Elvis Costello
| length11   = 1:55
| length11   = 1:55
| title12     = [[New Amsterdam]]
| title12   = [[New Amsterdam]]
| writer12   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer12   = Elvis Costello
| length12   = 2:11
| length12   = 2:11
| title13     = [[I Hope You're Happy Now]]
| title13   = [[I Hope You're Happy Now]]
| writer13   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer13   = Elvis Costello
| length13  = 3:06
| length13  = 3:06
| title14     = [[Riot Act]]
| title14   = [[Riot Act]]
| writer14   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer14   = Elvis Costello
| length14   = 3:34
| length14   = 3:34
| title15     = [[My Funny Valentine]]
| title15   = [[My Funny Valentine]]
| writer15   = [[Richard Rodgers]], [[Lorenz Hart]]
| writer15   = [[Richard Rodgers]], [[Lorenz Hart]]
| length15   = 1:28
| length15   = 1:28
| title16     = [[Indoor Fireworks]]
| title16   = [[Indoor Fireworks]]
| writer16   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer16   = Elvis Costello
| length16   = 4:08
| length16   = 4:08
| title17     = [[Almost Blue (song)|Almost Blue]]
| title17   = [[Almost Blue (song)|Almost Blue]]
| writer17   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer17   = Elvis Costello
| length17   = 2:47
| length17   = 2:47
| title18     = [[I Want You]]
| title18   = [[I Want You]]
| writer18   = [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer18   = [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| length18   = 6:40
| length18   = 6:40
| title19     = [[God Give Me Strength]]
| title19   = [[God Give Me Strength]]
| writer19   = [[Burt Bacharach]], [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer19   = [[Burt Bacharach]], Elvis Costello
| length19   = 6:07
| length19   = 6:07
| title20     = [[That Day Is Done]]
| title20   = [[That Day Is Done]]
| writer20   = [[Paul McCartney]], [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer20   = [[Paul McCartney]], D.P.A. MacManus
| length20   = 5:08
| length20   = 5:08
| title21     = [[I Want To Vanish]]
| title21   = [[I Want To Vanish]]
| writer21   = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer21   = Elvis Costello
| length21   = 3:17
| length21   = 3:17
}}<br>
}}<br>


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|album_name  = The Very Best Of Elvis Costello<br>(1CD version)
|album_name  = The Very Best Of Elvis Costello <br> <small>1-CD version</small>
|image        = The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (1CD) album cover.jpg
|image        = The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (1CD) album cover.jpg
|album_type  = compilation album
|album_type  = compilation album
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}}
}}


==The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (1CD version)==
==The Very Best Of Elvis Costello==
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline    = 1-CD version
| writing_credits = yes
| writing_credits = yes
| title1      = [[(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?]]
| title1      = [[(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?]]
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| writer2    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer2    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| length2    = 2:57
| length2    = 2:57
| title3         = [[Watching The Detectives]]
| title3     = [[Watching The Detectives]]
| note3       = remix
| note3       = remix
| writer3         = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer3     = Elvis Costello
| length3    = 3:43
| length3    = 3:43
| title4         = [[Alison]]
| title4     = [[Alison]]
| writer4         = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer4     = Elvis Costello
| length4         = 3:21
| length4     = 3:21
| title5      = [[(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea]]
| title5      = [[(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea]]
| writer5    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer5    = Elvis Costello
| length5    = 3:07
| length5    = 3:07
| title6      = [[Accidents Will Happen]]
| title6      = [[Accidents Will Happen]]
| writer6    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer6    = Elvis Costello
| length6    = 3:00
| length6    = 3:00
| title7      = [[Pump It Up]]
| title7      = [[Pump It Up]]
| writer7    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer7    = Elvis Costello
| length7    = 3:13
| length7    = 3:13
| title8      = [[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]]
| title8      = [[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]]
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| title9      = [[Radio, Radio]]
| title9      = [[Radio, Radio]]
| note9        = UK mix
| note9        = UK mix
| writer9    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer9    = Elvis Costello
| length9    = 3:05
| length9    = 3:05
| title10    = [[Clubland]]
| title10    = [[Clubland]]
| writer10    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer10    = Elvis Costello
| length10    = 3:42
| length10    = 3:42
| title11    = [[Good Year For The Roses]]
| title11    = [[Good Year For The Roses]]
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| length11    = 3:05
| length11    = 3:05
| title12    = [[Man Out Of Time]]
| title12    = [[Man Out Of Time]]
| writer12    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer12    = Elvis Costello
| length12    = 5:25
| length12    = 5:25
| title13    = [[I Wanna Be Loved]]
| title13    = [[I Wanna Be Loved]]
| writer13    = [[Farnell Jenkins]]
| writer13    = [[Farnell Jenkins]]
| length13   = 4:46
| length13   = 4:46
| title14    = [[Everyday I Write The Book]]
| title14    = [[Everyday I Write The Book]]
| writer14    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer14    = Elvis Costello
| length14    = 3:52
| length14    = 3:52
| title15    = [[Indoor Fireworks]]
| title15    = [[Indoor Fireworks]]
| writer15    = [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer15    = Elvis Costello
| length15    = 4:08
| length15    = 4:08
| title16    = [[Shipbuilding]]
| title16    = [[Shipbuilding]]
| writer16    = [[Elvis Costello]], [[Clive Langer]]
| writer16    = Elvis Costello, [[Clive Langer]]
| length16    = 4:50
| length16    = 4:50
| title17    = [[Tokyo Storm Warning]]
| title17    = [[Tokyo Storm Warning]]
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| length17    = 6:23
| length17    = 6:23
| title18    = [[I Want You]]
| title18    = [[I Want You]]
| writer18    = [[D.P.A. MacManus]]
| writer18    = D.P.A. MacManus
| length18    = 6:40
| length18    = 6:40
| title19    = [[God Give Me Strength]]
| title19    = [[God Give Me Strength]]
| writer19    = [[Burt Bacharach]], [[Elvis Costello]]
| writer19    = [[Burt Bacharach]], Elvis Costello
| length19    = 6:07
| length19    = 6:07
| title20    = [[She]]
| title20    = [[She]]
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| length20    = 3:08
| length20    = 3:08
}}
}}
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==Related Releases==
'''Japanese releases of THE VERY BEST OF'''<br />
{|
|{{thumb:The Very Best Of WCD-065 (1999) Made In Argentina}}
|{{thumb:The Very Best Of PHCW-1045 (1999) Made In Taiwan}}
|{{thumb:The Very Best Of UICY-1175/6 (2003) 2CD}}
|}
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==Cassette Releases==
{{CASS Best Of DBL 546 490-4 Image Browser}}
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==Other Cassette Releases==
'''Some MIDDLE EAST & ASIAN Cassettes titled "Best Of"'''<br />
''Track listings differ wildly and appear "random" at best ...''<br />
''Note also the use of "heat proof" plastic cases for use in tropical climates''<br />
''Although the artwork looks amateurish and rough, the sound quality, ironically, is normally very good on these Japanese MAXELL tapes''
<br />
{{CASS Best Of UAE ENB-498 Image Browser}}
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{{CASS Best Of INDONESIA BA-215 Image Browser}}
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{{CASS Best Of INDONESIA G-2394 Image Browser}}
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{{CASS Best Of THAILAND 1887 Image Browser}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.discogs.com/Elvis-Costello-The-Very-Best-Of/release/1880125 Discogs] 1 CD {{-}} [http://www.discogs.com/Elvis-Costello-The-Very-Best-Of-Elvis-Costello/master/201389 Discogs] 2 CD
*[http://www.discogs.com/Elvis-Costello-The-Very-Best-Of/release/1880125 Discogs] 1CD
* [http://www.musik-sammler.de/album/14378 musik-sammler.de] 1 CD {{-}} [http://www.musik-sammler.de/album/236988 musik-sammler.de] 2 CD
*[http://www.discogs.com/Elvis-Costello-The-Very-Best-Of-Elvis-Costello/master/201389 Discogs] 2CD
 
*[http://www.musik-sammler.de/album/14378 musik-sammler.de] 1CD
*[http://www.musik-sammler.de/album/236988 musik-sammler.de] 2CD


[[Category:1999]]
[[Category:1999]]
[[Category:Elvis Costello collections|Very]]
[[Category:Elvis Costello collections|Very]]

Latest revision as of 18:47, 22 May 2021

The Very Best Of Elvis Costello
2-CD version
The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (2CD) album cover.jpg
compilation album by
Elvis Costello
Released1999-08-02 (UK)
2001-04-17 (US)
2004-08-16 (UK reissue)
LabelUniversal Music TV (UK)
Rhino (US)
Length78:56 / 76:02
UK reissue with alternate cover, 2004


Tracks

Disc 1
TitleWriter(s) Length
1. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?  Nick Lowe 3:32
2. Oliver's Army  Elvis Costello 2:57
3. Watching The Detectives (remix)Elvis Costello 3:43
4. Alison  Elvis Costello 3:21
5. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea  Elvis Costello 3:07
6. Accidents Will Happen  Elvis Costello 3:00
7. Pump It Up  Elvis Costello 3:13
8. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down  Homer Banks, Alan Jones 2:06
9. Radio, Radio (UK mix)Elvis Costello 3:05
10. Clubland  Elvis Costello 3:42
11. Good Year For The Roses  Jerry Chesnut 3:05
12. Man Out Of Time  Elvis Costello 5:25
13. I Wanna Be Loved  Farnell Jenkins 4:46
14. Everyday I Write The Book  Elvis Costello 3:52
15. Brilliant Mistake  D.P.A. MacManus 3:41
16. The Other Side Of Summer  D.P.A. MacManus 3:53
17. Tokyo Storm Warning  D.P.A. MacManus 6:23
18. Sulky Girl  D.P.A. MacManus 5:04
19. So Like Candy  Paul McCartney, D.P.A. MacManus 4:35
20. Veronica  Paul McCartney, D.P.A. MacManus 3:07
21. She  Charles Aznavour, Herbert Kretzmer 3:08
Disc 2
TitleWriter(s) Length
1. Big Tears  Elvis Costello 3:09
2. Beyond Belief  Elvis Costello 2:32
3. Lipstick Vogue  Elvis Costello 3:29
4. Green Shirt  Elvis Costello 2:42
5. Pills And Soap  Elvis Costello 3:43
6. Tramp The Dirt Down  D.P.A. MacManus 5:40
7. Shipbuilding  Elvis Costello, Clive Langer 4:50
8. High Fidelity  Elvis Costello 2:26
9. New Lace Sleeves  Elvis Costello 3:44
10. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes  Elvis Costello 2:45
11. Talking In The Dark  Elvis Costello 1:55
12. New Amsterdam  Elvis Costello 2:11
13. I Hope You're Happy Now  Elvis Costello 3:06
14. Riot Act  Elvis Costello 3:34
15. My Funny Valentine  Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart 1:28
16. Indoor Fireworks  Elvis Costello 4:08
17. Almost Blue  Elvis Costello 2:47
18. I Want You  D.P.A. MacManus 6:40
19. God Give Me Strength  Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello 6:07
20. That Day Is Done  Paul McCartney, D.P.A. MacManus 5:08
21. I Want To Vanish  Elvis Costello 3:17


The Very Best Of Elvis Costello
1-CD version
The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (1CD) album cover.jpg
compilation album by
Elvis Costello
Released1999-09-20 (Europe)
1999-10-25 (Australia)
1999-__-__ (Japan)
LabelUniversal Music TV (Europe & Australia)
Mercury (Japan)

The Very Best Of Elvis Costello

1-CD version
TitleWriter(s) Length
1. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?  Nick Lowe 3:32
2. Oliver's Army  Elvis Costello 2:57
3. Watching The Detectives (remix)Elvis Costello 3:43
4. Alison  Elvis Costello 3:21
5. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea  Elvis Costello 3:07
6. Accidents Will Happen  Elvis Costello 3:00
7. Pump It Up  Elvis Costello 3:13
8. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down  Homer Banks, Alan Jones 2:06
9. Radio, Radio (UK mix)Elvis Costello 3:05
10. Clubland  Elvis Costello 3:42
11. Good Year For The Roses  Jerry Chesnut 3:05
12. Man Out Of Time  Elvis Costello 5:25
13. I Wanna Be Loved  Farnell Jenkins 4:46
14. Everyday I Write The Book  Elvis Costello 3:52
15. Indoor Fireworks  Elvis Costello 4:08
16. Shipbuilding  Elvis Costello, Clive Langer 4:50
17. Tokyo Storm Warning  D.P.A. MacManus 6:23
18. I Want You  D.P.A. MacManus 6:40
19. God Give Me Strength  Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello 6:07
20. She  Charles Aznavour, Herbert Kretzmer 3:08


Related Releases

Japanese releases of THE VERY BEST OF

The Very Best Of WCD-065 (1999) Made In ArgentinaSUPER HITS COLLECTION WCD-065.JPG
The Very Best Of PHCW-1045 (1999) Made In TaiwanVERY BEST OF PHCW-1045.JPG
The Very Best Of UICY-1175/6 (2003) 2CDVERY BEST OF UICY-1175-6.JPG



Cassette Releases

Images from THE VERY BEST OF ELVIS COSTELLO UK DBL Cassette 546 490-4:

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Other Cassette Releases

Some MIDDLE EAST & ASIAN Cassettes titled "Best Of"
Track listings differ wildly and appear "random" at best ...
Note also the use of "heat proof" plastic cases for use in tropical climates
Although the artwork looks amateurish and rough, the sound quality, ironically, is normally very good on these Japanese MAXELL tapes

Images from THE VERY BEST OF ELVIS COSTELLO UAE Cassette ENB-498:

CASS BEST UAE FRONT.JPG  CASS BEST UAE BACK.JPG  CASS BEST UAE SPINE.JPG  CASS BEST UAE BOX.JPG

CASS BEST UAE INSERT1.JPG  CASS BEST UAE INSERT2.JPG  CASS BEST UAE INSERT3.JPG  CASS BEST UAE INSERT4.JPG

CASS BEST UAE INSERT5.JPG  CASS BEST UAE INSERT6.JPG  CASS BEST UAE A.JPG  CASS BEST UAE B.JPG



Images from THE VERY BEST OF ELVIS COSTELLO INDONESIA Cassette BA-215:

CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 FRONT.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 BACK.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 SPINE.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 BOX.JPG

CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 INSERT1.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 INSERT2.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 INSERT3.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 INSERT4.JPG

CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 INSERT5.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 INSERT6.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 A.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA BA-215 B.JPG



Images from THE VERY BEST OF ELVIS COSTELLO INDONESIA Cassette G-2394:

CASS BEST INDONESIA G-2394 FRONT.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA G-2394 BACK.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA G-2394 SPINE.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA G-2394 A.JPG  CASS BEST INDONESIA G-2394 B.JPG



Images from GREATEST HITS THAILAND Cassette 1887:

Images with thanks to Kjell Magnusson
GreatestHits Thai boot 1.JPG  GreatestHits Thai boot 3.JPG  GreatestHits Thai boot 2.JPG


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