Electric Light Orchestra – Out Of The Blue (Vinyl 2LP)

Electric Light Orchestra – Out Of The Blue was released as a double album in October 1977 and combines Jeff Lynne's pop instincts with orchestra and choir – with hits such as “Turn To Stone”, “Sweet Talkin' Woman”, “Mr. Blue Sky” and “Wild West Hero”. Side C contains the suite “Concerto For A Rainy Day”. On offer is the US original edition on Jet Records in a gatefold sleeve with original inner sleeves and insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Jet Records – JT-LA823-L2
• Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1977
• Genre: Rock, Symphonic Rock, Pop Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeves (OIS), insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: close to NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Turn To Stone
2. It's Over
3. Sweet Talkin' Woman
4. Across The Border

Side B

1. Night In The City
2. Starlight
3. Jungle
4. Believe Me Now
5. Steppin' Out

Side C – Concerto For A Rainy Day

1. Standin' In The Rain
2. Big Wheels
3. Summer And Lightning
4. Mr. Blue Sky

Side D

1. Sweet Is The Night
2. The Whale
3. Birmingham Blues
4. Wild West Hero

Personnel

Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Kelly Groucutt (vocals, bass, percussion), Bev Bevan (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Richard Tandy (keyboards, guitar, synthesizers, Mellotron, piano), Mik Kaminski (violin), Hugh McDowell and Melvyn Gale (cello). Orchestra and choir arrangements: Louis Clark, Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy. Recorded and mixed at Musicland Studios, Munich. Produced by Jeff Lynne.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the US first edition from 1977 on Jet Records, cat. no. JT-LA823-L2. There are pressings from several US plants (e.g. Richmond, All Disc, Research Craft); the matrix tells you which one it is.

What originally came with the US edition?
Printed inner sleeves, a poster, a cardboard “ELO Space Station” punch-out and a fan club insert. This copy includes the original inner sleeves and an insert – please check the images.

What does Media close to NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The records are close to near mint; the sleeve shows light signs of use. Details in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more 70s rock?
Yes, browse our Pop Rock collection.