Almost Blue
Studio Album

Almost Blue

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Original Year

1981

Tracks

12

Duration

31:08

Releases

101

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WEA

calendar_today1981GreeceGreece
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks
Stereo

Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. Runouts are etched.

Cat#: BEAT 58392

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS Recording Studio A, Nashville, TN. 18-29 May 1981. Plain white sleeve. Shrink had a sticker when purchased.

Cat#: FC 37562

Barcode: 07464375621

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981FranceFrance
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks
Stereo

Laminated cover Ref on spine : 203 311 [Label] Rim text in French and German Distributed by Arabella Eurodisc [uncredited] according to Price Code AE 260 and Cat# format 203 311.

Cat#: 203 311

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F-Beat / WEA International

calendar_today1981IsraelIsrael
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Israeli pressing with added Hebrew lettering on cover that translates to “Elvis Costello including the hit Good Year for the Roses” and labels. Thin cardboard cover is much more green tinted than blue as seen in most (all?) other pressings. Credited to just Elvis Costello on the spine, but properly credited to Elvis Costello & The Attractions on the labels.

Cat#: BAN 58392

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·12 tracksTerre Haute Pressing
Stereo

"T" etched in runouts denotes [l=Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute], pressing. Remainder of runouts mostly etched, mastering stamped. Jacket front cover has a pink-colored background; other variant issues may have cream-colored background. Hype sticker on shrink (catalog number 37562) with artist ([a=Elvis Costello] only)/title and artist photo. "No Spoiler Signal" logo appears on jacket back bottom. Recorded in CBS Recording Studio A Nashville dates 18-29 May 1981. ℗ © 1981 Riviera Global Productions Limited A1: (BMI)/(ASCAP) A2 to B6: (BMI)

Cat#: FC 37562

Barcode: 0074643756211

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS Recording Studio A, Nashville, TN. 18-29 May 1981.

Cat#: FC 37562

Barcode: 07464375621

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·12 tracksSanta Maria Pressing
ReissueStereo

Similar to [r8520411], with the front cover having a pink background rather than cream. Label variant. Band and Title are slightly off-center compared to the spindle hole on both sides. Copyright information is also further down on label compared to other variants. Some copies may have gold promotional stamps.

Cat#: FC 37562

Barcode: 0 7464-37562-1

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981JapanJapan
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks
Stereo

Recorded in CBS Studio A Nashville dates 18-29 May 1981 ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions LTD. - bottom of the label Printed in Japan - lower right corner of back cover Issued with obi and insert with notes in Japanese, lyrics in English.

Cat#: P-11107X

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteVinyl·12 tracksYellow / Green

Yellow / Green sleeve MCPS is the publisher for Track 5 side 1 and not rights society. Printed by Robor Limited. First cat# sleeve second cat# labels Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981.

Cat#: XXLP 13 · XXLP13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981FranceFrance
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Manufactured in Germany / Original sealed copy with OBI : Le Retour d'Elvis...... Costello !

Cat#: FB K 58 392 · XXLP 13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981publicScandinavia
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. ℗ 1981

Cat#: XXLP 13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks
Stereo

℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. F. Beat Records Ltd. Different from [r2083854] - this version has F-Beat logo on cover.

Cat#: FB 58 392 · FB K 58 392

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981GermanyGermany
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks
Stereo

Main artist is Elvis Costello And the Attractions on spine; Elvis Costello on labels Some copies had stickers on front of sleeve: "Warning! This album contains Country & Western Music & may produce radical reaction in narrow minded people." Copies for French market came with a golden sticker with price code WE 3⑤1 On back cover: Recorded CBS Studio A, Nashville Dates 18-29 May 1981 ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions. F. Beat Records Ltd. Manufactured in Germany by - Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [W] a Warner Communications Company Distribution: Belgique/Belgie: WEA Records SA / NV Deutschland: WEA Musik GmbH England: WEA Records Ltd. France: WEA Filipacchi Music, Paris Italia: WEA Italiana S.p.A. Nederland: WEA Records B.V. Osterreich: WEA Music Ges.m.b.H. Sverige: WEA Metronome Records AB On labels: Track A5 duration is erroneously 2:40 ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. F. Beat Records Ltd. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH [W] a Warner Communications Company

Cat#: XXLP 13 · FB K 58 392

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WEA

calendar_today1981GreeceGreece
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks
White Label

Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981.

Cat#: BEAT 58392

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteVinyl·12 tracksPink/blue sleeve

Laminated front and over spine and 1 ccm along spine on the rear. Recorded in CBS Studio A Nashville Dates 18-29 May 1981 Printed in England by Robor Limited ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Prods Ltd © 1981 F-Beat Records Ltd [Catalog number on sleeve] XXLP13 [Catalog number on labels] XXLP 13 Pink/blue laminated sleeve. Some copies have a sticker on front sleeve: "Warning! This Album Contains Country & Western Music & May Produce Radical Reaction In Narrow Minded People"

Cat#: XXLP 13 · XXLP13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981AustraliaAustralia
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS STUDIO A NASHVILLE. Dates 18-29 MAY 1981. On sleeve: Marketed by WEA Record & Tape Distributors Pty. Limited. On labels: ℗ 1981 Manufactured & Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited.

Cat#: XXLP 13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981FranceFrance
music_noteVinyl·12 tracksYellow / Green

"WARNING! This album contains Country & Western Music & may produce radical reaction in narrow minded people." - cover sticker Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. Front cover is laminated. cover is yellow and green.

Cat#: XXLP 13 · XXLP13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981SpainSpain
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Cat#: S 90.485

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS Recording Studio A, Nashville, TN. 18-29 May 1981.

Cat#: FC 37562

Barcode: 07464375621

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981ItalyItaly
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Cat#: FB K 58 392 · XXLP 13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. F.Beat Records Ltd. On labels: Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH. The artist is "Elvis Costello" on both labels and "Elvis Costello And The Attractions" on the cover spine. Cat.# FB 58 392 on both labels and FB K 58 392 on back cover and spine. Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. First copies came with a sticker on the front cover with text: "WARNING! This album contains Country & Western Music & may produce radical reaction in narrow minded people".

Cat#: FB 58 392 · FB K 58 392

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WEA / F-Beat

calendar_today1981New ZealandNew Zealand
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS STUDIO A NASHVILLE. Dates 18-29 MAY 1981.

Cat#: XXLP13 · XXLP 13

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·12 tracksTerra Haute pressing
Club Edition

Recorded in CBS Recording Studio A, Nashville, TN. 18-29 May 1981. This may be a transitional piece as the barcode and FC 37562 are covered with a decal with a barcode and the PC37562 code as it wraps around the spine. This is the only place where the "PC" code is present. The labels say "FC" The Matrix says this is from the Terra Haute plant

Cat#: FC 37562

Barcode: 07464375621

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteVinyl·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. Manufactured in Germany (for dutch market:"STEMRA")

Cat#: FB 58 392

CD(29)

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Demon Records

calendar_today1981United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·27 tracksTechnicolor
ReissueRemastered

Tracks 1 to 12 are the original album from 1981 Tracks 13 to 15, 17, 20, 22 previously unreleased Track 16 previously released on pcdm ‘Highlights from Almost Blue & Imperial Bedroom’ (Oct-1994) Track 18 issued earlier as b-side of ‘Sweet dreams’ (Oct-1981) Track 19 issued earlier as b-side of ‘Good year for the roses’ (Sep-1981) Track 21 issued earlier as b-side of ‘I’m your toy’ 12” (Apr-1982) Track 23 issued earlier as a-side on 7” and 12” (Apr-1982) Total duration 1:04:04 5-panel fold-out insert with pics and credits + an advertising flyer for [r2108428] On back cover: Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. © 1994 Demon Records Ltd. Manufactured in France On disc: Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. ©1993 Demon Records Ltd. Manufactured in England On insert: Tracks 1 to 12 recorded between 18th and 29th May 1981 Tracks 13 to 17 recorded live at The Mean Machine, Aberdeen, 30th July 1981 Track 18 recorded live at The Palomino Club, North Hollywood, 16th February 1979 Track 21 recorded in Nashville [CBS Studios] and mixed in Shepherd's Bush [Ampro Studios] Track 23 recorded live at The Royal Albert Hall, 7th January 1982 and mixed at The Boat House Tracks 1 to 12, 19 ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Tracks 13 to 17 ℗ 1994 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Track 18 ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Track 20, 22 ℗ 1994 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Track 21 ℗ 1982 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Tracks 1, 13 Acuff Rose Music Ltd. Tracks 2, 18 Acuff Rose Opryland Music Ltd. Tracks 3, 11, 14, 17 Carlin Music Corp. Tracks 4, 12, 23 Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd. Track 5 EMI Music Ltd. Track 6 Glad Music Ltd. Tracks 7, 10 EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Tracks 8, 15, 16 Knox Music Ltd. Track 9 Lark Music Ltd. Track 19 Burlington Music Ltd. Track 20 London Tree Music Track 21 Hill & Range Music Track 22 Plangent Visions Music Ltd.

Cat#: DPAM 7

Barcode: 7 40155 50072 6

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·12 tracksCMU
Reissue

Cat#: CK 37562

Barcode: 0 7464 - 37562 - 2

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Hip-O Records

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·12 tracksCollector's Edition Digipack
ReissueRemasteredRepress

Comes with 'Elvis Costello Originals' obi strip (p) 1981 (c) 2007 Elvis Costello under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. For UK reissue with same cat# see here: [r=2474268] For US reissue with same cat# but different pressing plant see here: [r=1109600]

Cat#: B0008628-02

Barcode: 6 02517 26057 3

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Rykodisc

calendar_today1981CanadaCanada
music_noteCD·27 tracks
Club EditionReissueRemastered

Issued in green CD jewel box with 10 page foldout. Tracks 1 to 12 recorded in Nashville. Tracks 13 to 22 recorded in Aberdeen. Track 23 recorded at the Albert Hall, London. CD Tray: "To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each of the extended play sections." The green CD jewel box is a registered trademark of Rykodisc. Tracks 1-12, 18 & 19 ℗ 1981 Rykodisc. Tracks 13-17, 20 & 22 ℗ 1994 Rykodisc. Tracks 21 & 23 ℗ 1982 Rykodisc. © 1994 Demon Records Ltd. Printed in the USA. Manufactured in Canada. Disc: © 1993 Demon Records Ltd.

Cat#: RCD 20277

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Columbia

calendar_today1981CanadaCanada
music_noteCD·12 tracks
Reissue

Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. 1981 Riveria Global Productions Limited Manufactured and Distributed by Columbia Records CBS Records Inc 51 West 52 Street New York NY trademarks of CBS Inc except in Canada where they are trademarks of CBS Records Canada Ltd Printed in USA

Cat#: CK 37562

Barcode: 074643756228

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IMP Records

calendar_today1984United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. Same as [r=2148544] but without barcode

Cat#: IMP FIEND CD 33 · IMP FIEND CD33

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Columbia

calendar_today1984United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·12 tracks
Reissue

Recorded in CBS Recording Studio A Nashville Dates 18-29 May 1981 (c) 1981 Riviera Global Productions Limited / (p) 1981 Riviera Global Productions Limited

Cat#: CK 37562

Barcode: 0 7464 - 37562 - 2

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Imp Records / P-Vine Records

calendar_today1984JapanJapan
music_noteCD·12 tracks

Identical to the UK version [r=2148544] P-Vine Distribution is indicated on OBI. Licensing unclear for this release. Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981.

Cat#: PFCD 33

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IMP Records

calendar_today1984United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·12 tracks

Issued in a standard black tray jewel case with an 8-page booklet, and an additional 8-page booklet titled "The Elvis Costello Collection". Catalogue # IMP FIEND CD 33 on tray inlay, spines and main booklet. Catalogue # FIEND CD33 on disc. Artist name given as "Elvis Costello And The Attractions" on the disc. Track 12 titled "How Much I've Lied" in the booklet and on the disc. Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. Tracks 1, 2: Acuff-Rose Music Ltd Track 3: United Artists Music Ltd Tracks 4, 12: Rondor Music (London) Ltd Track 5: Blue Book Music Ltd Track 6: Burlington Music Ltd Track 7: Valentine Music Group Ltd Track 8: Knox Music Ltd Track 9: Lark Music Ltd Track 10: EMI Music Publishing Ltd Track 11: Carlin Music Corp Recorded in CBS Studio A Nashville Dates 18-29 May 1981 Manufactured in England ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd © 1984 Demon Records Ltd

Cat#: FIEND CD33 · IMP FIEND CD 33

Barcode: 5014757070334

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Demon Records / Imp Records

calendar_today1984JapanJapan
music_noteCD·12 tracks

Identical to the UK version [r=2148544] Except with MSI Distribution OBI for Japan, and with additional Japanese language single sheet Fold-Out insert Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981. Issued in a standard black tray jewel case with an 8-page booklet, and an additional 8-page booklet titled "The Elvis Costello Collection". Catalogue # FIEND CD33 on obi and disc. Catalogue # IMP FIEND CD 33 on tray inlay, spines and main booklet. Artist name given as "Elvis Costello And The Attractions" on the disc. Track 12 titled "How Much I've Lied" in the booklet and on the disc. Disc and some inserts manufactured in England ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd © 1984 Demon Records Ltd

Cat#: IMP FIEND CD 33 · FIEND CD 33

Barcode: 5 014757 070334

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Imp Records

calendar_today1984United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·12 tracks
Reissue

Cat#: IMP FIEND CD33

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Rykodisc

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·27 tracks
ReissueRemastered

Issued in green CD jewel box with 10 page foldout. Tracks 1 to 12 recorded in Nashville. Tracks 13 to 22 recorded in Aberdeen. Track 23 recorded at the Albert Hall, London. CD Tray: "To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each of the extended play sections." Tracks 1-12, 18 & 19 ℗ 1981 Rykodisc. Tracks 13-17, 20 & 22 ℗ 1994 Rykodisc. Tracks 21 & 23 ℗ 1982 Rykodisc. © 1994 Demon Records Ltd. Printed in the USA. Manufactured in Canada. The green CD jewel box is a registered trademark of Rykodisc. Disc: © 1993 Demon Records Ltd.

Cat#: RCD 20277

Barcode: 0 14431 02772 7

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Rykodisc

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·27 tracks
ReissueRemastered

Issued in green CD jewel box with 10 page foldout. Tracks 1 to 12 recorded in Nashville. Tracks 13 to 22 recorded in Aberdeen. Track 23 recorded at the Albert Hall, London. CD Tray: "To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each of the extended play sections." The green CD jewel box is a registered trademark of Rykodisc. Tracks 1-12, 18 & 19 ℗ 1981 Rykodisc. Tracks 13-17, 20 & 22 ℗ 1994 Rykodisc. Tracks 21 & 23 ℗ 1982 Rykodisc. © 1994 Demon Records Ltd. Printed in the USA. Manufactured in Canada. Disc: © 1993 Demon Records Ltd.

Cat#: RCD 20277

Barcode: 014431027727

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Rykodisc

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·27 tracks
ReissueRemastered

Issued in green CD jewel box with 10 page foldout. Tracks 1 to 12 recorded in Nashville. Tracks 13 to 22 recorded in Aberdeen. Track 23 recorded at the Albert Hall, London. CD Tray: "To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each of the extended play sections." Tracks 1-12, 18 & 19 ℗ 1981 Rykodisc. Tracks 13-17, 20 & 22 ℗ 1994 Rykodisc. Tracks 21 & 23 ℗ 1982 Rykodisc. © 1994 Demon Records Ltd. Printed in the USA. Manufactured in Canada. The green CD jewel box is a registered trademark of Rykodisc. Disc: © 1993 Demon Records Ltd.

Cat#: RCD 20277

Barcode: 0 14431 02772 7

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Rykodisc

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·26 tracks
Club EditionReissueRemastered

"To ensure your listening pleasure a short pause separates each of the extended play sections" (p) 1994 Rykodisc. © 1994 Demon Records Ltd Printed in U.S.A.

Cat#: RCD 20277

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Rykodisc

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·26 tracksCRC
RemasteredReissueClub Edition

"To ensure your listening pleasure a short pause separates each of the extended play sections" (p) 1994 Rykodisc. © 1994 Demon Records Ltd Record club edition (Columbia House) with "CRC" below the barcode. Printed in U.S.A.

Cat#: RCD 20277

Barcode: 0 20831-1189-2 76

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Demon Records

calendar_todayOct 1994United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·27 tracksMayking
ReissueRemastered

Tracks 1 to 12 are the original album from 1981 Tracks 13 to 15, 17, 20, 22 previously unreleased Track 16 previously released on pcdm ‘Highlights from Almost Blue & Imperial Bedroom’ (Oct-1994) Track 18 issued earlier as b-side of ‘Sweet dreams’ (Oct-1981) Track 19 issued earlier as b-side of ‘Good year for the roses’ (Sep-1981) Track 21 issued earlier as b-side of ‘I’m your toy’ 12” (Apr-1982) Track 23 issued earlier as a-side on 7” and 12” (Apr-1982) Total duration 1:04:04 5-panel fold-out insert with pics and credits + an advertising flyer for [r2108428] On back cover: Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. © 1994 Demon Records Ltd. Manufactured in France On disc: Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. ©1993 Demon Records Ltd. Manufactured in England On insert: Tracks 1 to 12 recorded between 18th and 29th May 1981 Tracks 13 to 17 recorded live at The Mean Machine, Aberdeen, 30th July 1981 Track 18 recorded live at The Palomino Club, North Hollywood, 16th February 1979 Track 21 recorded in Nashville [CBS Studios] and mixed in Shepherd's Bush [Ampro Studios] Track 23 recorded live at The Royal Albert Hall, 7th January 1982 and mixed at The Boat House Tracks 1 to 12, 19 ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Tracks 13 to 17 ℗ 1994 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Track 18 ℗ 1981 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Track 20, 22 ℗ 1994 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Track 21 ℗ 1982 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Tracks 1, 13 Acuff Rose Music Ltd. Tracks 2, 18 Acuff Rose Opryland Music Ltd. Tracks 3, 11, 14, 17 Carlin Music Corp. Tracks 4, 12, 23 Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd. Track 5 EMI Music Ltd. Track 6 Glad Music Ltd. Tracks 7, 10 EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Tracks 8, 15, 16 Knox Music Ltd. Track 9 Lark Music Ltd. Track 19 Burlington Music Ltd. Track 20 London Tree Music Track 21 Hill & Range Music Track 22 Plangent Visions Music Ltd.

Cat#: DPAM 7

Barcode: 7 40155 50072 6

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Demon Records

calendar_todayOct 1994United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·26 tracksDisctronics S
RemasteredReissue

Tracks 1-12 are the original album from 1981 Tracks 13-15, 17, 20, 22 previously unreleased Track 16 previously released on pcdm ‘Highlights from Almost Blue & Imperial Bedroom’ (Oct-1994) Track 18 issued earlier as b-side of ‘Sweet dreams’ (Oct-1981) Track 19 issued earlier as b-side of ‘Good year for the roses’ (Sep-1981) Track 21 issued earlier as b-side of ‘I’m your toy’ 12” (Apr-1982) Track 23 issued earlier as a-side on 7” and 12” (Apr-1982) Tracks 13-17: live, The Mean Machine, Aberdeen, 30-Jul-1981 Track 18: live. The Palomino Club, North Hollywood, 16-Feb-1979 Tracks 19-22: studio recordings Track 23: live with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Albert Hall, London, 7-Jan-1982 Total duration 1:04:04

Cat#: DPAM 7

Barcode: 7 40155 50072 6

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MSI / Demon Records

calendar_today1997JapanJapan
music_noteCD·26 tracks

Manufactured in France. Distributed by MSI in Japan With Japanese MSI OBI Includes Japanese Black & White Lyric/Info/Graphics Booklet

Cat#: DPAM 7 · MSIEC 6

Barcode: 4 938167 003328

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Victor

calendar_todaySep 2003JapanJapan
music_noteCD·12 tracks
ReissueRemastered

Replica card sleeve - yellow obi-strip - inner pvc sleeve

Cat#: VICP-62506

Barcode: 4 988002 453825

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Victor

calendar_todaySep 2003JapanJapan
music_noteCD·12 trackspaper sleeve
PromoReissueRemasteredStereo

Japan official promo release. Identical to commercial release, except: - "見本品" promo sticker on the OBI; - "SAMPLE LOANED" mark printed at disc center. - Manufactured in Japan booklet - yellow obi-strip - inner pvc sleeve

Cat#: VICP-62506

Barcode: 4 988002 453825

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Rhino Records

calendar_today2004United StatesUnited States
music_note2×CD·41 tracks
ReissueRemastered

2-1 Recorded at CBS Studio A, Nashville, TN. 2-2 Recorded at AM-Pro Studio, Shepherd's Bush, London (26 December 1979). Mixed at Sweet Tea Studios, Oxford, MS (3 June 2004). 2-3 to 2-9 Recorded at The Palomino Club, North Hollywood, CA (16 February 1979). 2-10 & 2-11 Recorded at CBS Studio B, Nashville, TN (20 January 1981). 2-12 to 2-22 Recorded at CBS Studio A, Nashville, TN (18-21 May 1981). 2-12, 2-14, 2-16, 2-17 & 2-20 Mixed in Shepherd's Bush & Twickenham. 2-23 to 2-26 Recorded at The Mean Machine, Aberdeen, Scotland (30 July 1981). 2-27 Recorded live at The Royal Albert Hall, London, England (7 January 1982). Mixed at The Boat House. CD1 First issued as F-Beat [UK] #XXLP13 & Columbia [US] #37562 (October 1981). 2-1 First issued on "[m=390908]" by [a=George Jones (2)] (Columbia Records). 2-5 First issued as B-side of "[m=244444]". 2-12, 2-14, 2-16, 2-17, 2-20 & 2-27 First issued as "[m=42890]" 12" & 7" singles. 2-22 First issued as the B-side of "[m=42869]". "Stranger In The House" ℗ 1979 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. "We Oughta Be Ashamed" ℗ 2004 Sony Music Entertainment Inc., under license from The Sony Music Custom Marketing Group, a Division of Sony Music, a Group of Sony Music Entertainment Inc. All other selections ℗ 1981, 1982, 1994 & 2004 Elvis Costello. © 1981 & 2004 Elvis Costello & Warner Strategic Marketing, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505-4614. A Warner Music Company. Printed in U.S.A.

Cat#: R2 76485

Barcode: 081227648527

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Victor

calendar_todayJun 26, 2004JapanJapan
music_note2×CD·41 tracks
Remastered

2-1 Recorded at CBS Studio A, Nashville, TN. 2-2 Recorded at AM-Pro Studio, Shepherd's Bush, London (26 December 1979). Mixed at Sweet Tea Studios, Oxford, MS (3 June 2004). 2-3 to 2-9 Recorded at The Palomino Club, North Hollywood, CA (16 February 1979). 2-10 & 2-11 Recorded at CBS Studio B, Nashville, TN (20 January 1981). 2-12 to 2-22 Recorded at CBS Studio A, Nashville, TN (18-21 May 1981). 2-12, 2-14, 2-16, 2-17 & 2-20 Mixed in Shepherd's Bush & Twickenham. 2-23 to 2-26 Recorded at The Mean Machine, Aberdeen, Scotland (30 July 1981). 2-27 Recorded live at The Royal Albert Hall, London, England (7 January 1982). Mixed at The Boat House. CD1 First issued as F-Beat [UK] #XXLP13 & Columbia [US] #37562 (October 1981). 2-1 First issued on "[m=390908]" by [a=George Jones (2)] (Columbia Records). 2-5 First issued as B-side of "[m=244444]". 2-12, 2-14, 2-16, 2-17 & 2-20 First issued as B-sides of "[m=42890]" 12" & 7" singles. 2-22 First issued as the B-side of "[m=42869]". "Stranger In The House" (P)1979 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. "We Oughta Be Ashamed" (P)2004 Sony Music Entertainment Inc., under license from Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. Manufactured in Japan

Cat#: VICP 62855-6

Barcode: 4 988002 468140

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Edsel Records

calendar_todayAug 30, 2004United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2×CD·41 tracks
Remastered

2-1 Recorded at CBS Studio A, Nashville, TN. 2-2 Recorded at AM-Pro Studio, Shepherd's Bush, London (26 December 1979). Mixed at Sweet Tea Studios, Oxford, MS (3 June 2004). 2-3 to 2-9 Recorded at The Palomino Club, North Hollywood, CA (16 February 1979). 2-10 & 2-11 Recorded at CBS Studio B, Nashville, TN (20 January 1981). 2-12 to 2-22 Recorded at CBS Studio A, Nashville, TN (18-21 May 1981). 2-12, 2-14, 2-16, 2-17 & 2-20 Mixed in Shepherd's Bush & Twickenham. 2-23 to 2-26 Recorded at The Mean Machine, Aberdeen, Scotland (30 July 1981). 2-27 Recorded live at The Royal Albert Hall, London, England (7 January 1982). Mixed at The Boat House. CD1 First issued as F-Beat [UK] #XXLP13 & Columbia [US] #37562 (October 1981). 2-1 First issued on "[m=390908]" by [a=George Jones (2)] (Columbia Records). 2-5 First issued as B-side of "[m=244444]". 2-12, 2-14, 2-16, 2-17, 2-20 & 2-27 First issued as "[m=42890]" 12" & 7" singles. 2-22 First issued as the B-side of "[m=42869]". "Stranger In The House" (P)1979 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. "We Oughta Be Ashamed" (P)2004 Sony Music Entertainment Inc., under license from Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. All other selections (P)1981, 1982, 1994 & 2004 Elvis Costello. (C)2004 Demon Music Group Ltd. Marketed by Demon Records, a division of the Demon Music Group Ltd., London, W1T 1JU. Manufactured in the EU.

Cat#: MANUS 107

Barcode: 7 40155 71072 9

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Columbia

calendar_today1981CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·12 tracksDolby System

Off-white shell, black text 0-50-0 measures under cassette shell window Bullseyes in bottom corners on each side of cassette shell

Cat#: FCT 37562

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981GermanyGermany
music_noteCassette·12 tracks

Made in Germany

Cat#: 458 392

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981AustraliaAustralia
music_noteCassette·12 tracks

Track A3 "Success" has not been listed on the card but appears listed on the cassette shell. Information on card : Recorded at CBS Studio A Nashville Dates 18-29 May 1981

Cat#: M5XLP 13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCassette·12 tracksBlue Labels

Cassette in cigarette style pack. Has blue paper labels.

Cat#: XXC 13

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981SpainSpain
music_noteCassette·12 tracks

Single fold J card inlay, printed both sides White cassette shell with blue paper labels / grey text

Cat#: C 90 485 · C 90.485

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Columbia

calendar_today1981CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·12 tracks

Cat#: FCT-37562

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F-Beat

calendar_today1981publicScandinavia
music_noteCassette·12 tracks

Cat#: XXC 13

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·12 tracks

Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981.

Cat#: PCT 37562

Barcode: 074643756242

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Columbia

calendar_today1981United StatesUnited States
music_note8-Track Cartridge·16 tracks
8-Track CartridgeStereo

No track times listed on cartridge

Cat#: FCA 37562

Barcode: 07464375628

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F-Beat

calendar_todayOct 23, 1981United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCassette·12 tracks

Cassette in cigarette style pack. Recorded in CBS Studio A, Nashville. Dates 18-29 May 1981.

Cat#: XXC 13

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SOM Abu Dhabi

calendar_today1981United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
music_noteCassette·12 tracks
Unofficial Release

Cat#: DH 006

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RC

calendar_today1981
music_noteCassette·12 tracks
Unofficial ReleaseStereo

Unofficial release. Note track order is different from official release.

Cat#: RC 3962

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Not On Label

calendar_today1981
music_noteCassette·12 tracks
Unofficial ReleaseStereo

Cat#: IMD 7763

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Foot Print

calendar_today1982MalaysiaMalaysia
music_noteCassette·12 tracks
Unofficial ReleaseStereo

Cat#: S-2435A

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Imp Records

calendar_today1984United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCassette·12 tracksBlue Labels
Reissue

Double fold J card inlay, printed one side only Black cassette shell with blue paper labels Track durations not listed on this release "Manufactured in England"

Cat#: FIEND CASS 33

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Imp Records

calendar_today1984United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCassette·12 tracks
Reissue

Double fold J card inlay, printed one side only Black Cassette shell with Yellow Paper labels Track durations not listed on this release "Manufactured in England"

Cat#: FIEND CASS 33

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Liberation Records

calendar_today1987AustraliaAustralia
music_noteCassette·12 tracks
Reissue

Cat#: TCLIB 5106

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Rykodisc

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·23 tracks
ReissueRemasteredStereo

*To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each of the extended play sections. Manufactured in Canada. Printed in the USA.

Cat#: RAC 20277

Barcode: 014431027741

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Rykodisc

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·23 tracks
Club EditionReissueRemasteredStereo

*To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each of the extended play sections. Manufactured in Canada. Printed in the USA.

Cat#: RAC 20277