Electric Light Orchestra – Eldorado - A Symphony By The Electric Light Orchestra (Vinyl LP)

Electric Light Orchestra – Eldorado - A Symphony By The Electric Light Orchestra is the 1974 concept album, the first recorded with a full orchestra. All songs were written by Jeff Lynne – symphonic pop rock between Beatles-style melodies and classical music, with the hit "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" as well as "Boy Blue" and "Laredo Tornado".

On offer is the 1977 German reissue on United Artists Records (UAS 30 092 XOT) with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: United Artists Records – UAS 30 092 XOT
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Rock, Symphonic Rock, Pop Rock – more in Symphonic Rock
• Features: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Eldorado Overture (2:12)
2. Can't Get It Out Of My Head (4:26)
3. Boy Blue (5:17)
4. Laredo Tornado (5:26)
5. Poor Boy (The Greenwood) (2:56)

Side B

1. Mister Kingdom (5:50)
2. Nobody's Child (3:40)
3. Illusions In G Major (2:36)
4. Eldorado (5:20)
5. Eldorado Finale (1:20)

Personnel

Jeff Lynne (Words & Music, Arranger), Richard Tandy (Arranger), Louis Clark (Arranger, Orchestra Conductor), Bev Bevan (Drums, Percussion), Michael d'Albuquerque (Bass), Hugh McDowell (Cello).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a 1977 German reissue; the album was originally released in 1974.

What is special about Eldorado?
It is a concept album on which ELO worked with a full orchestra for the first time, conducted by Louis Clark.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Symphonic Rock collection.