Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Original Year
1979
Tracks
12
Duration
36:35
Releases
177
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Available Releases
177 releasesVinyl(96)
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar
United KingdomCat#: RAD 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightwea
BrazilCat#: 38.026
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
CanadaCat#: JC 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightWarner Bros. Records
Greece“Accompanied by a double-sided insert”
Cat#: 56597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Netherlands“(P)+(C) 1979 Riviera Global Rec. Prod. Ltd. Original fold-out cover sealed with a sticker. The inside of the fold-out cover is action-painted. Came with free 7"-EP and 4 postcards, each with a bandmember on the front and the text "Don...”
Cat#: RAD 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Spain“Spanish issue on Radar. Comes w/ doublesided colour insert. Cover has a little "Hispavox flap" at the opening holding the record and insert in place.”
Cat#: S 90.110
Armed Forces
chevron_rightWarner Bros. Records
Greece“Accompanied by a 2-page insert”
Cat#: 56597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightSmash Records (3)
Sweden“Fold-out sleeve, with 7" parts folding on back of sleeve, plus postcards and printed inner sleeve”
Cat#: SLEPT 5
Armed Forces
chevron_rightWarner Bros. Records
Portugal“Our Place... Or Yours”
Cat#: LP-S-65-57
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Europe“Original fold-out cover sealed with a sticker with a drawing of a handgrenade and the text "FREE EP INSIDE" printed on it. LP & 7” are marked as Made in Germany but SABAM (Belgium) society logo on LP & GEMA (Germany) society logo on 7”....”
Cat#: RAD 14 · RAD 56 597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5) / wea
ArgentinaCat#: 208767 · RAD 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Australia“℗ 1978 Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited. This version has totally different labels to: https://www.discogs.com/release/1850563-Elvis-Costello-And-The-Attractions-Armed-Forces”
Cat#: RAD 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
ColombiaCat#: 23(0631)00158
Armed Forces
chevron_rightWarner Bros. Records
Israel“Back cover: Manufactured and distributed by the General Music Co. Ltd. Ramat Gan. Made in Israel LP label: Made in Israel”
Cat#: 56597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightArletty
Finland“Our Place... Or Yours Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Production, Ltd.”
Cat#: ATTY-L 003
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
United Kingdom“Information on labels: Plangent Visions Music Ltd Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd p & c 1979 Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd Made in U.K.”
Cat#: RAD 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightSmash Records (3)
Sweden“Variant label - Armed Forces Fold-out sleeve, with 4 postcards and printed inner sleeve”
Cat#: SLEPT 5
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records
United KingdomCat#: RAD 14 · SAM 90
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Netherlands“Our Place... Or Yours Emotional Fascism 4 postcards included. Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Production, Ltd. Release without Label Code on Label”
Cat#: RAD 14 · RAD 56 597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightSmash Records (3)
SwedenCat#: SLEPT 5
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Netherlands“Our Place... Or Yours Emotional Fascism 4 postcards included. Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Production, Ltd.”
Cat#: RAD 14 · RAD 56 597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Netherlands“Different backside cover than the other unboxed STEMRA release Armed Forces The runouts are stamped; RAD 14 A & B are etched”
Cat#: RAD 14 · RAD 56 597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Japan“Issued with obi (does not advertise the bonus single) and 4 page lyrics / notes insert. Liner notes dated 1978.12.27 Runouts: all stamped.”
Cat#: P-10627F
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Europe“Radar Records logo © Radarscope Records Ltd. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH. ℗ + © 1979 RIVIERA GLOBAL REC. PROD. LTD. Original colorful fold-out cover sealed with a sticker with a drawing of a hand grenade. The inside of the fo...”
Cat#: RAD 56 597
CD(50)
Armed Forces
chevron_rightImp Records
United Kingdom“Manufactured in England. This release has "What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding" as track 12, but the CD label erroneously says it's "Two Little Hitlers". There's sticker on the back of the booklet pointing this out.”
Cat#: IMP FIEND CD21
Armed Forces
chevron_rightImp Records
United Kingdom“Nimbus England”
Cat#: FIEND CD 21 · IMP FIEND CD 21 · IMP FIEND CD21
Armed Forces
chevron_rightImp Records
United KingdomCat#: IMP FIEND CD21
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
CanadaCat#: CK-35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
United States“For the U.S., "Sunday's Best" was removed from the original tracklisting, with "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" added in its place. Later CD issues include both songs. Made in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. This editio...”
Cat#: CK 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
United StatesCat#: CK 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightLiberation Records
AustraliaCat#: CDLIB 5102
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRykodisc
United States“A 15 second silence separates tracks 12 and 13, another 15 seconds separates tracks 13 and 14, and another 15 seconds separates tracks 18 and 19. As stated on tray card: *To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each o...”
Cat#: RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRykodisc
CanadaCat#: RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRykodisc
United States“A 15 second silence separates tracks 12 and 13, another 15 seconds separates tracks 13 and 14, and another 15 seconds separates tracks 18 and 19. As stated on tray card: *To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each ...”
Cat#: RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightDemon
United Kingdom“White writing on black circular sticker, on front of case, reads: NEW EDITION Remastered and now featuring "Extended Play" bands. See tracklisting for details. Reissue of Radar album originally released in January 1979 as 'Armed Forces...”
Cat#: DPAM 3
Armed Forces
chevron_rightBMG Direct Marketing, Inc. / Rykodisc
United States“club edition”
Cat#: D106952 · RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRykodisc
United States“Similar to Armed Forces but has "DISQUE AMERIC INC" in raised letters in mould hub on front of disc. A 15 second silence separates tracks 12 and 13, another 15 seconds separates tracks 13 and 14, and another 15 seconds separates tracks ...”
Cat#: RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRykodisc
United States“A 15 second silence separates tracks 12 and 13, another 15 seconds separates tracks 13 and 14, and another 15 seconds separates tracks 18 and 19. As stated on tray card: *To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each ...”
Cat#: RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightDemon
United KingdomCat#: DPAM 3
Armed Forces
chevron_rightDemon / MSI (2)
Japan“Comes with printed sheet including English and Japanese lyrics. Manufactured in England. Reissue of Radar album released in January 1979. Track 13: B-Side to Nick Lowe single American Squirm. Track 14: B-Side to Oliver's Army single. ...”
Cat#: DPAM 3 · MSI EC 3
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRykodisc
United StatesCat#: RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRykodisc
United States“A 15 second silence separates tracks 12 and 13, another 15 seconds separates tracks 13 and 14, and another 15 seconds separates tracks 18 and 19. As stated on tray card: *To ensure your listening pleasure a short silence separates each ...”
Cat#: RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRykodisc
CanadaCat#: RCD 20273
Armed Forces
chevron_rightEdsel Records
United Kingdom“1-1 to 1-13 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (August-September 1978). 2-2 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (August 1978). 2-4 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (September 1978). 2-8 to 2-16 Recorded live at Hollywood High School, Holly...”
Cat#: MANUS 103
Armed Forces
chevron_rightEdsel Records
Japan“With Japanese MSI Distribution OBI Includes Japanese Black & White Fold-out lyric/info insert With original Manus 103 English Booklet 1-1 to 1-13 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (August-September 1978). 2-2 Recorded at Eden Studios, Lo...”
Cat#: MANUS 103
Armed Forces
chevron_rightEdsel Records
Europe“1-1 to 1-13 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (August-September 1978). 2-2 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (August 1978). 2-4 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (September 1978). 2-8 to 2-16 Recorded live at Hollywood High School, Holly...”
Cat#: MANUS 103
Armed Forces
chevron_rightEdsel Records
United Kingdom“1-1 to 1-13 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (August-September 1978). 2-2 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (August 1978). 2-4 Recorded at Eden Studios, London (September 1978). 2-8 to 2-16 Recorded live at Hollywood High School, Holly...”
Cat#: MANUS 103
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRhino
United States“Armed Forces was first issued as Radar [UK] #RAD 14 & Columbia [US] #35709 (January 1979) Track 1-13 was first issued as the B-side of the Nick Lowe single American Squirm Radar [UK] #ADA 26, credited to Nick Lowe & His Sound. The track...”
Cat#: R2 78190
Tape(31)
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Australia“All selections composed by Elvis Costello. All selections published by Matthews Music. Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company”
Cat#: M5D 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
United States“℗ 1978 Riviera Global Productions Limited © 1978 Riviera Global Productions Limited”
Cat#: 35709 · JCA 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
United KingdomCat#: RAC 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
United StatesCat#: JCT 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
United States“Single fold J card inlay. Grey cassette shell with black on-body print Track durations do not appear on this release A similar USA cassette release, with different cover artwork is Armed Forces”
Cat#: PCT 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
FranceCat#: 456 597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightWarner Bros. Records
PortugalCat#: C-LP-S-65-57
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
New Zealand“Cover printed in Australia. Cassette made in New Zealand”
Cat#: M5D 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
Canada“Distributed By CBS Records, Canada White CBS Canada Cassette Case - Sticker Labels Black Cassette”
Cat#: JCT 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
United Kingdom“Issued in a standard case with a double-sided j-card inlay. Shell is grey with cream paper labels and black printing. Recorded in Dolby B.”
Cat#: RAC 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
United StatesCat#: 1R1 6944
Armed Forces
chevron_rightSmash Records (3)
“Grey cassette with pink labels.”
Cat#: BARA 5
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
Germany“Single fold J card inlay, printed both sides Orange cassette shell with orange paper labels / black print Housed in orange/clear jewel case. 1st Cat# on cover 2nd Cat# on labels On labels: Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH On inlay: Ma...”
Cat#: 4-565 97 X · 456 597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
United Kingdom“Dolby B”
Cat#: RAC 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with black on body print. Armed Forces is similar but has a different cassette shell.”
Cat#: RAC 14
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
United States“"Elvis Costello and the Attractions" is the correct artist. Artist name is listed as "Elvis Costello and the Attractions" on the front cover art, but is also listed incorrectly as just "Elvis Costello" above the image, on the spine and ...”
Cat#: 35709 · JCA 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightArletty
Finland“Black cassette shell with orange coloured paper labels. Metal screws on cassette shell. [Insert]: ℗ 1979 Riviera Global Records Productions Ltd © 1979 Riviera Global Records Productions Ltd [Labels]: ℗ 1979”
Cat#: ATTY C-003 · ATTY-C 003
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
Canada“Issued under license from Riviera Global Record Productions, Inc. © 1978 Riviera Global Productions Limited ℗ 1978 Riviera Global Productions Limited”
Cat#: JCA 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightRadar Records (5)
JapanCat#: PKF-5034
Armed Forces
chevron_rightSuzy
Yugoslavia“Single fold J card inlay, printed both sides Grey cassette shell with orange paper labels / black text”
Cat#: RAD 4-56597 · RAD 456597
Armed Forces
chevron_rightImp Records
United Kingdom“Manufactured in England”
Cat#: FIEND CASS 21
Armed Forces
chevron_rightColumbia
United States“Single fold J card inlay. Grey cassette shell with black on-body print Track durations do not appear on this release A similar USA cassette release, with different cover artwork (and no barcode) is Armed Forces”
Cat#: PCT 35709
Armed Forces
chevron_rightImp Records
United Kingdom“Grey cassette shell with blue paper labels.”
Cat#: IMP FIEND CASS 21
Armed Forces
chevron_rightImp Records
United Kingdom“Manufactured in England”
Cat#: FIEND CASS 21