This Year's Model Japan

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Vinyl LP (1978)

This Year's Model (Vinyl LP) Elvis Costello & The Attractions [1978-__-__; LP; Radar P-10538F (Japan, promo copies also exist)] "Vinyl LP release in Japan of 'This Year's Model'.

CD 1988 (repack of Demon UK CD)

This Year's Model Elvis Costello & The Attractions [1988-05-25; CD; Demon/MSI FIEND CD 18 (Japan, no additional tracks)] "First release in Japan on CD of 'This Year's Model'. These initial releases were exactly the same as the UK Demon CD, with an MSI distribution OBI added and Japanese paper lyric/info insert"

CD 1993 (with Extended Play tracks)

This Year's Model + Extended Play tracks Elvis Costello & The Attractions [1993-__-__; CD; Demon/MSI MSIEC 2 (Japan, with "extended play" tracks)] "Japanese equivalent release of the Rykodisc/Demon issue of 'This Year's Model'. These initial releases were exactly the same as the UK Ryko/Demon CD, with an MSI distribution OBI added and Japanese paper lyric/info insert"

2CD 2002 (with Bonus Disc)

This Year's Model + Bonus Disc Elvis Costello & The Attractions [2002-__-__; 2CD; Edsel/MSI MANUS 102 (Japan, with "bonus disc")] "Japanese equivalent release of the Rhino/Edsel 2CD issue of 'This Year's Model'. These initial releases were exactly the same as the EU Rhino/Edsel CD's, with an MSI distribution OBI added and Japanese paper lyric/info insert"

CD 2003 (Mini Replica LP)

This Year's Model (Mini LP / Card Sleeve) Elvis Costello & The Attractions [2003-09-27; CD; Victor VICP-62502 (Japan)] "Japanese mini LP replica CD with Card sleeve. Made in Japan "Original Jacket Collection" OBI and Japanese paper lyric/info insert. No extra tracks are included on this release."

2CD 2004 (Remastered + Bonus Disc)

This Year's Model Remastered + Bonus Disc Elvis Costello & The Attractions [2004-05-21; 2CD; Victor VICP-62703/4 (Japan)] "Japanese 2CD (Remastered) reissue. 13mm Jewel Case Made in Japan OBI extends across the fullback face of the Jewel case. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert."

CD 2006 (K2HD Remastering)

This Year's Model K2HD Remastering Elvis Costello & The Attractions [2006-06-16; CD; Victor VICP-63492 (Japan)] "Japanese CD (with K2HD Remastering). Mini replica CD LP. Card Sleeve. Made in Japan Gold coloured "Original Jacket Collection" OBI. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert. No extra tracks are included on this release."

CD 2007 (Budget Reissue)

This Year's Model "1470 Yen OBI" Elvis Costello & The Attractions [2007-09-05; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-90626 (Japan)] Extra track "Radio, Radio" "Japanese budget reissue CD. Jewel case. Made in Japan Lilac coloured "1470 Yen" Super Nice Price OBI. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert."

2CD 2008 (Expanded Deluxe Edition)

This Year's Model (Expanded Deluxe) Elvis Costello & The Attractions [2008-06-04; 2CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-93537-8 (Japan)] 30th Anniversary of the album's initial release. "Japanese version of the Hip-O DELUXE 2CD release. Made in Japan 2 SHM CD's in individual card sleeves. With extensive booklet in English & Japanese. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert."

CD 2009 (Budget Reissue)

This Year's Model (Budget Reissue) Elvis Costello & The Attractions [2009-03-04; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-60088 (Japan)] "Japanese budget reissue. Made in Japan CD with Jewel Case & "My Generation / My Music" OBI. Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert. Bonus track "Radio, Radio" This series was limited to retail sales between 4th March and 31st May 2009 in Japan"

CD 2011 (+1 series Reissue)

This Year's Model (+1) Elvis Costello & The Attractions [2011-11-09; CD; Universal/Hip-O UICY-20211 (Japan)] "Japanese CD in Jewel case. Made in Japan Includes Japanese paper lyric/info insert. "Back To The Rock Years 1978-1982" OBI +1 track "Radio, Radio""