The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates - King Of America (Vinyl LP)

The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates – King Of America is Elvis Costello’s tenth studio album, released on 21 February 1986 on F-Beat (cat. no. ZL 70946). It was recorded from July to September 1985 in Los Angeles (Ocean Way, Sunset Sound, Sound Factory) and produced by T Bone Burnett and Costello under his birth name Declan MacManus. The largely acoustic album, shaped by country and folk, reached number 11 in the UK and number 39 in the US. This copy is a 1986 European original pressing with its original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: F-Beat ZL 70946
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1986
• Genre: Rock, Country Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to 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. Brilliant Mistake (MacManus)
2. Lovable (O’Riordan/MacManus)
3. Our Little Angel (MacManus)
4. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Benjamin/Marcus/Caldwell)
5. Glitter Gulch (MacManus)
6. Indoor Fireworks (MacManus)
7. Little Palaces (MacManus)
8. I'll Wear It Proudly (MacManus)

Side B

1. American Without Tears (MacManus)
2. Eisenhower Blues (J. B. Lenoir)
3. Poisoned Rose (MacManus)
4. The Big Light (MacManus)
5. Jack Of All Parades (MacManus)
6. Suit Of Lights (MacManus)
7. Sleep Of The Just (MacManus)

Personnel

Elvis Costello (vocals, guitar) with the Confederates, including James Burton (guitar, dobro), Jerry Scheff and Ray Brown (bass), Ron Tutt, Jim Keltner and Earl Palmer (drums), Mitchell Froom (organ), T-Bone Wolk and T Bone Burnett (guitar); The Attractions with Steve Nieve (piano), Bruce Thomas (bass) and Pete Thomas (drums). Guests: David Hidalgo (vocals), Jo-El Sonnier (accordion). Produced by T Bone Burnett and Declan MacManus.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This record belongs to the 1986 European first edition on F-Beat, with the catalogue number ZL 70946 and its original inner sleeve.

Who are the Confederates?
A group of American session players put together by T Bone Burnett. They included James Burton, Jerry Scheff and Ron Tutt, who had previously played in Elvis Presley’s TCB Band. The Attractions appear on only part of the album, for example on “Suit Of Lights”.

What does Media NM- to VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
“NM- to VG+” means the record sits between those two grades. NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. For the sleeve, VG+ means light wear such as edge wear or light ring wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Elvis Costello records?
Yes, for example Elvis Costello – My Aim Is True, Imperial Bedroom and Blood & Chocolate, released later in 1986. More in our Rock collection.