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Elvis Costello – The Very Best Of Elvis Costello

Label:	Universal Music TV – 546 490-2, Demon Records – 546 490-2
Format:	2 x CD, Compilation, Reissue
Country:	Germany
Released:
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Alternative Rock, New Wave, Pop Rock, Country Rock

Tracklist

1-1	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Lowe*	3:31
1-2	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Oliver's Army Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	2:57
1-3	Elvis Costello–	Watching The Detectives Bass – Andrew Bodnar Drums – Steve Goulding Guitar, Steel Guitar [Pedal] – John McFee Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve Vocals, Guitar – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	3:43
1-4	Elvis Costello–	Alison Bass – Johnny Ciambotti Drums – Mickey Shine* Guitar, Steel Guitar [Pedal] – John McFee Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals [Bvs] – Sean Hopper Vocals, Guitar – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	3:21
1-5	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:07
1-6	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Accidents Will Happen Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Elvis Costello	3:01
1-7	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Pump It Up Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:13
1-8	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer [Balanced] – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Jones, Banks	2:05
1-9	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Radio, Radio Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:06
1-10	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Clubland Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Produced In Association With] – Roger Bechirian Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:43
1-11	Elvis Costello–	A Good Year For The Roses Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Ron "Snake" Reynolds* Engineer [Assistant] – "Fast" Eddie Hudson* Fiddle – Tommy Millar Lead Guitar, Steel Guitar [Pedal] – John McFee Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve Producer – Billy Sherrill Written-By – Jerry Chestnut*	3:05
1-12	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Man Out Of Time Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards, Orchestrated By – Steve Nieve Producer – Geoff Emerick Producer [Original Idea] – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	5:25
1-13	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	I Wanna Be Loved Backing Vocals – Green* Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Bob Kraushaar Drums – Pete Thomas Guitar, Vocals, Percussion [Anvil] – E.C.* Musician [Random Racket] – Maurice Worm Percussion – Luis Jardim Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley Saxophone [Saxaphones] – Gary Barnacle Written-By – Farnell/ Jenkins*	4:46
1-14	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Everyday I Write The Book Backing Vocals – Caron Wheeler, Claudia Fontaine Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Colin Fairley, Gavin Greenaway Drums – Pete Thomas Guitar, Vocals – E.C.* Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley Written-By – Costello*	3:52
1-15	The Costello Show Featuring His Confederates*–	Brilliant Mistake Acoustic Guitar – The Little Hands Of Concrete* Co-producer [With] – Larry Kalman Hirsch* Double Bass [String Bass] – Jerry Scheff Drums [Brushes & Drums] – Mickey Currey* Electric Guitar, Accordion [Piano] – T-Bone Wolk Organ [Hammond], Harpsichord – Mitchell Froom Producer – Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus, J. Henry (T-Bone) Burnett* Written-By – MacManus*	3:41
1-16	Elvis Costello–	The Other Side Of Summer Acoustic Guitar – James Burton Backing Vocals [Vocal Group] – E.C., Richard Page, Steve George, Steven Soules Bass – T-Bone Wolk Bass [Fuzz], Double Bass [String Bass] – Jerry Scheff Drums, Tambourine, Bells [Sleigh], Drums [Side] – Pete Thomas Grand Piano, Piano [Toy], Piano [Tack], Synthesizer [Vox Continential], Organ [Calliope, Cox], Keyboards [Stereophonic Optigan] – Larry Knechtel Piano [Tack] – Benmont Tench Piano [Toy], Piano [Tack], Synthesizer [Vox Continential], Organ [Calliope, Cox], Keyboards [Stereophonic Optigan] – Mitchell Froom Producer – D.P.A. MacManus, Kevin Killen, Mitchell Froom Vocals, Bass [Intro], Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [12 String] – E.C. Written-By – MacManus* Acoustic Guitar – James Burton Backing Vocals [Vocal Group] – E.C., Richard Page, Steve George, Steven Soules Bass – T-Bone Wolk Bass [Fuzz], Double Bass [String Bass] – Jerry Scheff Drums, Tambourine, Bells [Sleigh], Drums [Side] – Pete Thomas Grand Piano, Piano [Toy], Piano [Tack], Synthesizer [Vox Continential], Organ [Calliope, Cox], Keyboards [Stereophonic Optigan] – Larry Knechtel Piano [Tack] – Benmont Tench Piano [Toy], Piano [Tack], Synthesizer [Vox Continential], Organ [Calliope, Cox], Keyboards [Stereophonic Optigan] – Mitchell Froom Producer – D.P.A. MacManus, Kevin Killen, Mitchell Froom Vocals, Bass [Intro], Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [12 String] – E.C. Written-By – MacManus*	3:53
1-17	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Tokyo Storm Warning Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [With] – Colin Fairley Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer, Acoustic Guitar – Nick Lowe Written-By – MacManus*	6:23
1-18	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Sulky Girl Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Producer – Elvis Costello, Mitchell Froom Vocals, Guitar – E.C.* Written-By – MacManus*	5:04
1-19	Elvis Costello–	So Like Candy Bass – Jerry Scheff Bass [Into & Outro] – T-Bone Wolk Drums – Jim Keltner Guitar [Spanish], Electric Guitar – Marc Ribot Piano [Tack] – Larry Knechtel Producer – D.P.A. MacManus, Kevin Killen Producer, Mellotron, Keyboards [Chamberlain], Celesta – Mitchell Froom Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – E.C. Written-By – MacManus, McCartney	4:35
1-20	Elvis Costello–	Veronica Acoustic Guitar – T-Bone Burnett Bass [Hofner] – Paul McCartney Drums – Jerry Marcotta* Electric Guitar, Vocals – Elvis Costello Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Keyboards [Chamberlain] – Mitchell Froom Piano, Piano [Spinet] – Benmont Tench Producer – Elvis Costello, Kevin Killen, T-Bone Burnett Written-By – MacManus, McCartney	3:07
1-21	Elvis Costello–	She Arranged By – Julian Kershaw Conductor – Geoffrey Alexander Orchestra – L.S.O.* Producer – Trevor Jones Written-By – Aznavour, Kretzmer	3:05
2-1	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Big Tears Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:10
2-2	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Beyond Belief Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards, Orchestrated By – Steve Nieve Producer – Geoff Emerick Producer [Original Idea] – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	2:33
2-3	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Lipstick Vogue Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:31
2-4	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Green Shirt Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	2:44
2-5	Elvis Costello–	Pills And Soap Co-producer [Assisted By] – Colin Fairley, Gavin Greenaway Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley Written-By – Costello*	3:43
2-6	Elvis Costello–	Tramp The Dirt Down Acoustic Guitar, Bouzouki – Donal Lunny Double Bass – Jerry Scheff Effects [Distant Sound] – Marc Ribot Fiddle – Steve Wickham Harmonium [Indian] – Mitchell Froom Low Whistle, Pipe [Uileann] – Davy Spillane Producer – Elvis Costello, Kevin Killen, T-Bone Burnett Tambourine, Glockenspiel – Michael Blair Vocals – E.C.* Written-By – MacManus*	5:41
2-7	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Shipbuilding Arranged By [Strings] – David Bedford Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Colin Fairley, Gavin Greenaway Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley Trumpet – Chet Baker Written-By – Langer, Costello	4:51
2-8	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	High Fidelity Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer [Balanced By] – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	2:28
2-9	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	New Lace Sleeves Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [In Association With] – Roger Bechirian Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:47
2-10	Elvis Costello–	(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes Bass – Johnny Ciambotti Drums – Mickey Shine* Guitar, Steel Guitar [Pedal] – John McFee Guitar, Vocals – E.C.* Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals [Bvs] – Sean Hopper Producer, Backing Vocals – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	2:46
2-11	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Talking In The Dark Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	1:57
2-12	Elvis Costello–	New Amsterdam Producer – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	2:13
2-13	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	I Hope You're Happy Now Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [In Association With] – Colin Fairley Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:07
2-14	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Riot Act Bass – Bruce Thomas Drums – Pete Thomas Engineer [Balanced] – Roger Bechirian Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Costello*	3:34
2-15	Elvis Costello–	My Funny Valentine Engineer – Roger Bechirian Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – Rodgers / Hart*	1:29
2-16	The Costello Show Featuring His Confederates*–	Indoor Fireworks Acoustic Guitar – James Burton, L.H.C.* Double Bass [String] – Jerry Scheff Guitar, Vocals – E.C.* Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell Froom Producer – Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus, J. Henry (T-Bone) Burnett* Written-By – Costello*	4:09
2-17	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	Almost Blue Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Geoff Emerick Producer [Original Idea] – Elvis Costello Written-By – Costello*	2:49
2-18	Elvis Costello & The Attractions–	I Want You Bass – Bruce Thomas Co-producer [With] – Colin Fairley Drums – Pete Thomas Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Nick Lowe Written-By – MacManus*	6:43
2-19	Elvis Costello With Burt Bacharach–	God Give Me Strength Bass – T-Bone Wolk Cello – Mark Onin Shuman, Richard Locker Drums – Chris Parker (2) Engineer, Mixed By – Kevin Killen Flugelhorn – Lloyd B. Stripling, Lew Soloff Flute [Alto] – Lawrence Feldman Guitar – David Spinozza Keyboards – Rob Mounsey Producer – Elvis Costello Producer, Conductor, Piano – Burt Bacharach Vibraphone – David Carey Viola – Julien Barber, Sue Pray Violin – Barry Finclair, David Nadien, Donna Tocco, Elona Barere, Jan Mullen, John Pintavalle, Laura Seaton, Marti Sweet, Paul Peabody, Richard Sortomme Written-By – Bacharach, Costello Bass – T-Bone Wolk Cello – Mark Onin Shuman, Richard Locker Drums – Chris Parker (2) Engineer, Mixed By – Kevin Killen Flugelhorn – Lloyd B. Stripling, Lew Soloff Flute [Alto] – Lawrence Feldman Guitar – David Spinozza Keyboards – Rob Mounsey Producer – Elvis Costello Producer, Conductor, Piano – Burt Bacharach Vibraphone – David Carey Viola – Julien Barber, Sue Pray Violin – Barry Finclair, David Nadien, Donna Tocco, Elona Barere, Jan Mullen, John Pintavalle, Laura Seaton, Marti Sweet, Paul Peabody, Richard Sortomme Written-By – Bacharach, Costello	6:10
2-20	The Fairfield Four Featuring Elvis Costello–	That Day Is Done Co-producer [Assisted By] – Declan Young, Tim Roberts (11) Recorded By, Mixed By – Robert Tassi Vocals – Isaac Freeman, James Hill (2), Joseph Rice, Walter Settles Written-By – MacManus, McCartney	5:10
2-21	Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve Feat. The Brodsky Quartet*–	I Want To Vanish Cello – Jacqueline Thomas Clarinet [B-flat] – Ruth Causey Co-producer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Double Bass – Roy Babbington Keyboards – Steve Nieve Producer – Elvis Costello Producer, Engineer – Geoff Emerick Viola – Paul Cassidy Violin – Ian Belton (2), Michael Thomas (5) Written-By – Costello*	3:17

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Universal Music TV
Record Company – Universal Music Operations Ltd.
Made By – Universal M & L, Germany – 51327488
Made By – Universal M & L, Germany – 51327491

Credits

Photography By [Original Front Cover] – Chris Gabrin

Notes

Front sleeve design is dedicated to Barney Bubbles.

℗1999 Universal Music TV, A division of Universal Music Operations Limited.
©1999 Universal Music TV, A division of Universal Music Operations Limited.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 7 31454 64902 5
Label Code: LC 07341
Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
Matrix / Runout (CD 1): 07314 546 614-2 01 # 51327488
Matrix / Runout (CD 2): 07314 546 615-2 01 # 51327491
Other (CDs Inner Ring): MADE IN GERMANY BY UNIVERSAL M & L
Mastering SID Code (CD 1): IFPI L008
Mastering SID Code (CD 2): IFPI L001
Mould SID Code (CD 1): IFPI 0134
Mould SID Code (CD 2): IFPI 0132

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (2×CD, Compilation)	Universal Music TV, Demon Records	546 490-2	Europe	1999
Recently Edited	The Very Best Of (CD, Compilation)	Universal Music TV, Universal Music TV, Universal	545 103-2 07314MM, 545 103-2 MM	UK & Europe	1999
New Submission	The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (2×Cassette, Compilation)	Universal Music TV, Demon Records	MC 546 490-4	Netherlands	1999
New Submission	The Very Best Of (CD, Compilation)	Universal Music TV, Demon Records	73145451032	Brazil	1999
New Submission	The Very Best Of Elvis Costello (Cassette, Compilation)	Universal Music TV	545 103-4	UK	1999