Elvis Costello Singles - Volumes 1, 2 and 3

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 9:52 am

Click on this link

http://www.playserver5.com/play247.asp? ... &adudisc=y

Search on CD artist as Elvis Costello,
Scroll down under the CD for North

et voila

Well well well!

Did ANYBODY know about these? I found them by accident!

Sorry I don't know how to get a direct link - what with me being so crap on computers!

Gilbert · Post by **Gilbert** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:03 am

I think you meant these links:-

http://www.playserver5.com/play247.asp? ... tle=137431

http://www.playserver5.com/play247.asp? ... tle=137432

http://www.playserver5.com/play247.asp? ... tle=137435

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:05 am

Ah thanks Gilbert. I was just trying to figure it out for myself! I had just pasted the first link when your reply came up!

So, does anyone know about these then? It looks like they are box sets of 11/12 CD singles. Why don't they just put all the singles onto 2 CDs? Where am I going to find MORE storage space? Mrs VG is already moaning that my EC collection takes up too much room!

Danny · Post by **Danny** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:19 am

The simple answer is - don't buy these! There is absolutely no reason on earth for these - unless you want to get Party Party or the acoustic version of Hope You're Happy Now. Which qualifies as a reason on earth, so don't listen to me!

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:23 am

Careful there Danny! You don't want to court controversy

martinfoyle · Post by **martinfoyle** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:48 am

You'd be better off tracking down a copy of the Great Unknown set.

http://www.elviscostello.info/informati ... own.html#1

Branst · Post by **Branst** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 2:48 pm

Where could I get the Great Unknown set? There's tons of stuff on that (and on those singles CDs) that I've never even knew existed. I'm totally interested in all of it.

DrJ · Post by **DrJ** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 5:05 pm

Hahaha! Hilarious. I can feel the self-loathing swell in my gut because I know I'm going to end up buying these. Just to have them, you understand. I don't have a hankering for the 1984 remix of Pump It Up, but I bet they'll look good on my shelves.

It's obviously just a nice little cash in from Demon.

And of course, Christmas is coming...

I'm glad I put down that Python Autobiography so I can spend money on this.

DrJ

laughingcrow · Post by **laughingcrow** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 5:33 pm

Cool....I see what Danny means, but I'll buy them anyway 'cos I guess like most others, I love the feeling of a new CD. I like the way 'best ofs' change the way they 'display' the artist as well... I mean, why is Extreme Honey so much better that The Rhino Very Best Of..

selfmademug · Post by **selfmademug** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 5:34 pm

Yes, I can hear the gnashing of teeth of EC completists the world over. Thank God I'm not one of them!

selfmademug · Post by **selfmademug** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 5:37 pm

Oh, I must disagree about EXTREME HONEY vs. the Rhino 2-disc. The Rhino one was 'curated' by Elvis,, and makes great listening, esp. Disc 2.

But to each his own!

laughingcrow · Post by **laughingcrow** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 7:07 pm

Cool.........some rascal has already posted these on ebay (like he's not going to get them on the day from Virgin and send them off, making a tidy profit)...but, good news about the boxes:

Three box sets containing CD facsimiles of Costello's singles releases from 1977 to 1987

All are presented in miniature versions of their original UK sleeves (many of which were extremely Limited Editions).

Many tracks will make their only CD appearance in these sets.

The booklet for each box contains full single-by-single annotation.

It also says that they're released October 27th. Cannae wait mon!!!!! I've got 75 quid burning a hole in my pocket in anticipation.

bambooneedle · Post by **bambooneedle** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:27 am

Many tracks will make their only CD appearance in these sets

Can someone who knows what they are please post a list and save us the time?

And No Coffee Table · Fri Sep 26, 2003 12:17 pm

Not counting the more trivial edits and mix variations, these are the new-to-CD tracks:

VOLUME 1:
Blame It On Cain (live)
Mystery Dance (live)
Miracle Man (live)

VOLUME 2:
Cry Cry Cry
Wondering
Blues Keep Calling
Honky Tonk Girl
Pills And Soap (extended version)

VOLUME 3:
Everyday I Write The Book (extended mix)
Everyday I Write The Book (special version)
Everyday I Write The Book (instrumental)
Let Them All Talk (extended remix)
I Wanna Be Loved (extended smooch 'n' runny version)
I Wanna Be Loved (version discotheque)
The Only Flame In Town (version discotheque)
Pump It Up (1984 dance mix)
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (live)
I Hope You're Happy Now (solo version)
A Town Called Big Nothing (The Long March)

Also of interest is "Party Party" on Volume 2. Although this is already available on CD, it's only on a "various artists" soundtrack album, not an Elvis CD.

Note that "Cry Cry Cry," "Wondering," "Blues Keep Calling," "Honky Tonk Girl," "Don't Be Misunderstood (live)" and "I Hope You're Happy Now (solo version)" could still be contenders for the Rhino Almost Blue and King of America.

bambooneedle · Post by **bambooneedle** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 12:43 pm

Thanks for that ANCT.