Blood & Chocolate

Columbia

calendar_today1986United States

“[url=https://www.discogs.com/label/447694-Columbia-Records-Pressing-Plant-Pitman]Pitman[/url] pressing, variant of [url=https://www.discogs.com/Elvis-Costello-And-The-Attractions-Blood-Chocolate/release/1133528]this[/url] Carrollton pressing. Some copies designated as promo with gold foil stamp. FC 40518 on spine, C 40518 on labels and 40518 on lyric inner sleeve. Instrumental credits are listed in Esperanto. © 1986 CBS Inc./℗ 1986 CBS Inc. All song © 1986 Plangent Visions Music Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”

Columbia

calendar_today1986United States

“[l406973], pressing based on the Serif "I" stamped in the runouts. Some copies designated as promo with gold foil stamp. FC 40518 on spine, C 40518 on labels and 40518 on lyric inner sleeve. Instrumental credits are listed in Esperanto. © 1986 CBS Inc./℗ 1986 CBS Inc. All songs © 1986 Plangent Visions Music Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”

Imp Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Similar to [r19372531] but with a different label color (purple/blue and white instead of purple and cream). Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics and two inserts (one with the Edsel and Demon catalogue and one with an Elvis Costello discography). Instrumental credits are listed in Esperanto. On label : A4 is misspelled "Home Is Anwhere You Hang Your Head" On runout: All is stamped except BILBO TAPE ONE etched A-Side runout: "1" & "8" sideways B-Side runout: "2" sideways”

F-Beat

calendar_today1986Europe

“Manufactured in Holland (on back cover) Printed in The Netherlands (on back cover) Made in Holland (on labels) Manufactured in the UK (on labels' rim text)”

UMe

“℗ © 2015 Elvis Costello under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises”

Columbia

calendar_today1986United States

“Sleeve and labels similar to [r12166095], but runouts differ. This version’s runouts do not include “VLADO”. FC 40518 on spine, C 40518 on labels and 40518 on lyric inner sleeve. Instrumental credits are listed in Esperanto. © 1986 CBS Inc./℗ 1986 CBS Inc. All songs © 1986 Plangent Visions Music Inc.”

Line / Imp Records

calendar_todaySep 1986Germany

“- Glossy cover - Printings on spine and on upper cover edge - Issued with poly-lined inner sleeve - Includes printed insert with lyrics and credits - 4 pressing rings (13 mm, 30 mm. 32 mm, 70 mm) - Pressing plant derived from pressing ring pattern - Some copies have a yellow ARIS sticker on cover with: 840 200 938 On rear cover: Line Order System: LP: IPLP 4.00200 J MC: IPMC 7.00200 G CD: IPCD 9.00200 O Distributed in Western Germany by Intercord Ton GmbH LP: 941.783 Marketed and distributed by Line MusicGmbH Pressed and printed in Western Germany. P.1986 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd./Demon Records Ltd. C.Line MusicGmbH. On labels: ℗ 1986 © 1986 Licensed by IMP/Demon Records Ltd., Brentford On insert: [A2, A3] ℗ 1986 Plangent Visions Music Ltd”

Imp Records

calendar_todaySep 1986United Kingdom

“Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics and two inserts (one with the Edsel and Demon catalogue and one with an Elvis Costello discography). Instrumental credits are listed in Esperanto. On label : A4 is misspelled "Home Is Anwhere You Hang Your Head" Timings are not shown on the release, but have been timed from the LP”

Columbia

calendar_todaySep 1986Canada

“Released with a lyrics-insert. The runouts are etched apart from the stamper # after 'DM' which is stamped.”

Imp Records

calendar_todaySep 15, 1986United Kingdom

“This release is pressed by CBS Aston Clinton (unlike [r=980636], pressed by Damont). The centre labels are purple and cream (unlike [r=15412470], another CBS pressing, which has blue and off-white labels). Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics + two b/w inserts (one with Elvis Costello discography and the other with Edsel & Demon catalogue). Instrumental credits are listed in Esperanto. Tracks durations are checked with a stopwatch. On back cover: ℗ 1986 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd © 1986 Demon Records Ltd Manufactured in England On label : A4 is misspelled "Home Is Anwhere You Hang Your Head" On inner sleeve: B1 is titled "Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind?" (with a comma) ℗ 1986 Plangent Visions Music Ltd On runouts: XFIEND-80-A5/B3 and BILBO TAPE ONE are etched; the rest is stamped”

Columbia

calendar_todaySep 15, 1986United States

“[url=https://www.discogs.com/label/442751-Columbia-Records-Pressing-Plant-Carrollton-GA]Carrollton[/url] pressing, variant of [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12166095]this[/url] Pitman pressing. Issued with printed inner sleeve with lyrics/credits.”

Line Records / Imp Records

calendar_today1986Germany

“℗ 1986 © 1986 Line Order System: LP: IPLP 4.00200 J MC: IPMC 7.00200 G CD: IPCD 9.00200 O Distributed in Western Germany by Intercord Ton GmbH LP: 941.783 Pressed and printed in Western Germany. Includes insert with lyrics/credits.”

Imp Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Blank labels”

Imp Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Blank labels Written on Side B: "Click on “B’ Side R/9min Will NOT be on Production Gen OK"”

Liberation Records

calendar_todayJul 13, 1987Australia

“Printed inner sleeve with lyrics”

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / Universal Music Special Markets

calendar_today2015United States

“1/4" / 15 IPS analog master to analog console to lathe.”

UMe

calendar_todayOct 30, 2015Europe

“Includes a voucher to download MP3 version of the album. Made in the Czech Republic.”

Hip-O Records / UMe

calendar_today1986United States

“Later pressing of the 2007 reissue, which was [url=http://www.discogs.com/Elvis-Costello-And-The-Attractions-Blood-Chocolate/release/4966949]made by EDC, USA[/url], not by Sony DADC. Part of the 'Elvis Costello Originals' series, collector's edition digipak featuring vintage artwork. First issued as Demon XFIEND 80 (UK) and Columbia FC 40518 (US), September 1986. Registris viv en Olympic Studios, London, March-May 1986. Mastered at DigiPrep, Los Angeles, CA. All songs published by BMG Music Publishing (UK) ℗ 1986 © 2007 Elvis Costello under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.”

Columbia

calendar_today1986United States

“© 1986 CBS Inc./℗ 1986 Inc./Manufactured by Columbia Records/CBS Inc./51 W.52 Street, New York, NY / "Columbia"”

Columbia

calendar_today1986Canada

Demon Records

calendar_today1986Japan

“Manufactured in England With Red Japanese MSI OBI Includes Japanese black & white glossy paper info/lyric fold-out insert Includes English glossy photo/info/lyric booklet This is the standard reissue, Demon UK (FIEND CD 80) CD & Booklet with a Japanese re-pack and MSI OBI”

Liberation Records

calendar_today1986Australia

Demon Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Made In The UK No Mastered By Nimbus indications ℗1995 Demon Records Ltd. Track 18 is not listed on the sleeve.”

Columbia

calendar_today1986United States

“Registris viv en Olympic Studios, London, March-May 1986. All songs © 1986 Plangent Visions Music Inc. (ASCAP) Painting - 'Napoleon Dynamite' Credits are given in Esperanto. With thanks to the Esperanto Centre, London Cait O'Riordan appears courtesy of [l878] © 1986 CBS Inc. / ℗ 1986 CBS Inc.”

Imp Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Same as [r=1578194], but without the white background behind the barcode on the tray insert. Packaged in a standard jewel case with a grey tray. Includes an 8-page booklet with complete lyrics, credits and band photographs. The catalogue number appears as: "FIEND CD 80" on the spines and booklet; "FIEND CD80" on the disc label. Registris viv en Olympic Studios, London ℗ 1986 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd © 1986 Demon Records Ltd Manufactured in England IMP Records, a division of Demon Records”

Demon Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Manufactured in England. ℗1995 Demon Records Ltd. Track 18 is not listed on the sleeve.”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1986Canada

“Credits in Esperanto Track 18 is unlisted.”

Line / Imp Records

calendar_today1986Germany

“Distributed in Western Germany by Intercord Ton GmbH. ℗ 1980 Riviera Global Records Prods Ltd. © 1986 Demon Records Ltd.”

P-Vine Records / Imp Records

calendar_today1986Japan

“Made in the UK for Japan”

Hip-O Records / UMe

calendar_today1986United States

Columbia

calendar_today1986United States

“Registris viv en Olympic Studios, London, March-May 1986. All songs © 1986 Plangent Visions Music Inc. (ASCAP) Painting - 'Napoleon Dynamite' Credits are given in Esperanto. With thanks to the Esperanto Centre, London Cait O'Riordan appears courtesy of [l878] © 1986 CBS Inc. / ℗ 1986 CBS Inc. Label side is different.”

Imp Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

“Track 18 is not listed anywhere in CD packaging. A 10-second silence occurs between tracks 11 and 12, to separate the original album from the bonus tracks included in this re-issue. As stated on the package: *To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each of the extended play sections. Tracks 1-12 & 15 ℗ 1986 Rykodisc; Track 13 ℗ 1995 Rykodisc; Tracks 14, 16 & 17 ℗ 1987 Rykodisc; © 1995 Demon Records Ltd. All songs published by Plangent Visions Music Inc. (ASCAP) except: Track 12 published by Plangent Visions Music Inc. (ASCAP)/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) The green-tinted CD jewel box is a registered trademark of Rykodisc. Printed in the USA. Manufactured in Canada.”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

“Credits in Esperanto Track 18 is unlisted.”

Demon Records

calendar_today1995Germany

“Distributed in Western Germany by Intercord Ton GmbH.”

Demon Records

calendar_todaySep 1995United Kingdom

“Manufactured in England. ℗1995 Demon Records Ltd. Track 18 is not listed on the sleeve. First 10,000 copies were issued with the freebie [r2437722] Sticker "includes free 78 minute interview disc" Sticker "new edition..."”

MSI / Demon Records

calendar_today1995Japan

“Light Blue Japanese OBI with Black text. Includes Japanese Black & White glossy fold-out lyric/info paper insert Manufactured in England. (As DPAM 12, with Bonus ECPROMO 05) ECPROMO 05 Disc is housed in separate card slip case. ℗1995 Demon Records Ltd. Track 18 is not listed on the sleeve. Identical to standard re-issue but included an interview disc. Recorded in Dublin July 21st, 1995. First 10,000 copies only.”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

“Credits in Esperanto Track 18 is unlisted. This edition was packaged and sold as a double pack cd with a copy of the promotional "An Overview Disc" [cat no. RCD 20282+1] in separate jewel case. A foldover wrap-around two sided sheet was included. Interview is dated July 21st, 1995 with Peter Doggett in Dublin, Ireland. It is the entirety of the 78 minute 2nd disc.”

Demon Records

calendar_today1995United Kingdom

“Manufactured in England. ℗1995 Demon Records Ltd. Track 18 is not listed on the sleeve. Identical to other version but included an interview disc. Recorded in Dublin July 21st, 1995. First 10,000 copies only.”

Edsel Records

calendar_todayFeb 2002United Kingdom

“1-1 to 1-11 Recorded at Olympic Studios, London. 2-1 & 2-3 Recorded at Olympic Studios (8 April 1986). 2-2 Recorded at Olympic Studios (13 March 1986). 2-4 Recorded at Olympic Studios (7 April 1986). 2-5 Recorded at Olympic Studios (6 March 1986). 2-6 Recorded at Olympic Studios (10 March 1986). 2-7 Recorded at Eden Studios, London, 1986. 2-8 Recorded at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles (1985). Mixed at Eden Studios, London (January 1987). 2-9 Recorded live at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles (21 August 1985). 2-10 Recorded & mixed at Eden Studios, London (January 1987). 2-11 to 2-15 Recorded at Olympic Studios, London (13 May 1986). CD1 "Blood & Chocolate" was first issued as Demon [UK] #XFIEND 80 & Columbia [US] #40518 (September 1986). 2-7 First issued on "[m=265965]". 2-8 First issued as the A-side of "[m=39473]". 2-9 First issued as the B-side of "[m=42963]". 2-10 First issued as the B-side of "[m=39473]". This reissue/compilation (P)1986, 1993 & 2002 Elvis Costello (C)2002 Demon Music Group Ltd. Marketed by Demon Records, a division of the Demon Music Group Ltd., London, W1T 1JU. Manufactured in the EU.”

Edsel Records

calendar_todayFeb 2002United Kingdom

“1-1 to 1-11 Recorded at Olympic Studios, London. 2-1 & 2-3 Recorded at Olympic Studios (8 April 1986). 2-2 Recorded at Olympic Studios (13 March 1986). 2-4 Recorded at Olympic Studios (7 April 1986). 2-5 Recorded at Olympic Studios (6 March 1986). 2-6 Recorded at Olympic Studios (10 March 1986). 2-7 Recorded at Eden Studios, London, 1986. 2-8 Recorded at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles (1985). Mixed at Eden Studios, London (January 1987). 2-9 Recorded live at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles (21 August 1985). 2-10 Recorded & mixed at Eden Studios, London (January 1987). 2-11 to 2-15 Recorded at Olympic Studios, London (13 May 1986). CD1 "Blood & Chocolate" was first issued as Demon [UK] #XFIEND 80 & Columbia [US] #40518 (September 1986). 2-7 First issued on "[m=265965]". 2-8 First issued as the A-side of "[m=39473]". 2-9 First issued as the B-side of "[m=42963]". 2-10 First issued as the B-side of "[m=39473]". This reissue/compilation (P)1986, 1993 & 2002 Elvis Costello (C)2002 Demon Music Group Ltd. Marketed by Demon Records, a division of the Demon Music Group Ltd., London, W1T 1JU. Manufactured in the EU.”

Columbia

calendar_today1986Canada

“Black cassette shell, silver text, black screws Tiny squares texture on cassette shell”

Columbia

calendar_today1986Canada

“Black cassette shell, silver text, black screws Horizontal piping on cassette shell, A/B indicators in bottom left corner of each side”

Imp Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“This is the "Cadburys" package version. A limited edition of the UK cassette version (only on sale in Virgin stores) was issued in a package resembling a Cadburys Bournville dark chocolate bar, but was later withdrawn due to complaints from Cadburys.”

Columbia

calendar_today1986United States

“Sides A and B are labeled “FLANKO UNU” and “FLANKO DU” Catalog number is “FCT 40518” on spine, “CT40518” on cassette and “40518” inside j-card” In case with fabric moulded texture and CBS logo. Registris viv en Olympic Studios, London With thanks to the Esperanto Centre, London Cait O'Riordan appears courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/878]MCA Records[/url] Dolby System”

Imp Records

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

Thomsun Original

calendar_today1986United Arab Emirates

Columbia

calendar_today1986United States

“Promotional Copy - Not For Sale stamped cassette from CBS Records Inc. 1986. Note: credited to "Elvis Costello," not "Elvis Costello and The Attractions."”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

“Advance Cassette: For Promotion Only”