Elvis Costello My Aim Is True Armed Forces Spike Vinyl 3 LP Lot Columbia Alison
Elvis Costello 3 LP Vinyl Lot My Aim Is True - Columbia JC 35307 (1977) Armed Forces - Columbia JC 35709 (1979) Spike - WB 1-25848 (1989)
Condition: My Aim Is True is VG Vinyl and VG Cover. Armed Forces is VG++ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. (Name written on label.) Spike is VG++ Vinyl and VG++ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides. Covers are strong with good color. Armed Forces and Spike include original inner sleeves; Spike sleeve includes lyrics.
My Aim Is True is the debut studio album by Elvis Costello, originally released in 1977. Produced by Nick Lowe, the backing band was the California-based country rock act Clover, who were uncredited on the original release due to contractual difficulties.
The album was preceded by three singles, all of which failed to chart. By June 1977, Costello formed a new permanent backing band, the Attractions, to better match his new image and commenced live performances with them for the rest of the year. In August, My Aim Is True reached number 14 in the UK. The American version, released in November 1977 through Columbia Records, added Costello's newest single "Watching the Detectives." By then the biggest-selling import album in U.S. history, it reached number 32.
On release, My Aim Is True was met with critical acclaim, with many praising Costello's musicianship and songwriting; it appeared on several year-end lists. In later decades, commentators consider it one of Costello's finest works, one of the best debut albums in music history and has appeared on numerous best-of lists.
Tracklist
Side one "Welcome to the Working Week" – 1:22 "Miracle Man" – 3:31 "No Dancing" – 2:39 "Blame It on Cain" – 2:49 "Alison" – 3:21 "Sneaky Feelings" – 2:09
Side two "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes" – 2:47 "Less Than Zero" – 3:15 "Mystery Dance" – 1:38 "Pay It Back" – 2:33 "I'm Not Angry" – 2:57 "Waiting for the End of the World" – 3:22
Personnel Elvis Costello – vocals, guitar, piano and drumsticks on "Mystery Dance" John McFee – lead guitar, pedal steel guitar, backing vocals Sean Hopper – piano, organ, backing vocals Johnny Ciambotti – bass, backing vocals Mickey Shine – drums Stan Shaw – organ on "Less Than Zero" Nick Lowe – backing vocals, piano, drumsticks and bass on "Mystery Dance" Andrew Bodnar – bass on "Watching the Detectives" Steve Goulding – drums on "Watching the Detectives" Steve Nieve – organ and piano overdubs on "Watching the Detectives"
Armed Forces is the third studio album by Elvis Costello, released in the US by Columbia in 1979. It was his second album with the Attractions, and the first to officially credit the Attractions on the cover. The North American version omitted the track "Sunday's Best" and replaced it with Costello's version of Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding", which had been released the previous November as the B-side of Lowe's "American Squirm" single. Armed Forces has appeared on various "greatest albums" lists in both Q magazine and Rolling Stone magazine.
Track listing
Side one 1."Accidents Will Happen"3:00 2."Senior Service"2:17 3."Oliver's Army"2:58 4."Big Boys"2:54 5."Green Shirt"2:42 6."Party Girl"3:20
Side two 7."Goon Squad"3:14 8."Busy Bodies"3:33 9."Sunday's Best"3:22 10."Moods for Moderns"2:48 11."Chemistry Class"2:55 12."Two Little Hitlers"3:18
Personnel Elvis Costello – guitar, vocals
The Attractions Steve Nieve – piano, organ, synthesizer Bruce Thomas – bass Pete Thomas – drums
Spike is the 12th studio album by Elvis Costello, released in 1989 by Warner Bros. Records. It was his first album for the label and first release since My Aim Is True without the Attractions. It peaked at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and also reached the Billboard 200 at No. 32, thanks to the single and his most notable American hit, "Veronica", which reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the US Modern Rock chart.
Tracklist
A1...This Town... A2Let Him Dangle A3Deep Dark Truthful Mirror A4Veronica A5God's Comic A6Chewing Gum A7Tramp The Dirt Down
B1Stalin Malone B2Satellite B3Pads, Paws And Claws B4Baby Plays Around B5Miss MacBeth B6Any King's Shilling B7Last Boat Leaving
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NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear.
VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits.
GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.
GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.
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