Elvis Costello And The Attractions - Blood & Chocolate (Vinyl LP)

Elvis Costello And The Attractions – Blood & Chocolate is Elvis Costello's eleventh studio album, released on 15 September 1986 on his own Imp label (XFIEND 80). It was recorded from March to May 1986 at Olympic Studios in London and produced by Nick Lowe, who had also produced Costello's debut "My Aim Is True". The album sounds raw and loud and includes the nearly seven-minute "I Want You" and the single "Tokyo Storm Warning". It reached No. 16 in the UK. This copy is the 1986 UK original pressing with original inner sleeve and insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Imp Records XFIEND 80
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1986
• Genre: New Wave, Alternative Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve and insert

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 (SKU CH 01).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Uncomplicated
2. I Hope You're Happy Now
3. Tokyo Storm Warning (MacManus/O'Riordan)
4. Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head
5. I Want You

Side B

1. Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind?
2. Blue Chair
3. Battered Old Bird
4. Crimes Of Paris
5. Poor Napoleon
6. Next Time Round

Personnel

All songs by Declan MacManus (Elvis Costello) unless noted. Elvis Costello (vocals, guitars, organ, harmonium), Steve Nieve (piano, organ), Bruce Thomas (bass), Pete Thomas (drums), Nick Lowe (acoustic guitar on some tracks), Cait O'Riordan (vocals on "Crimes Of Paris" and "Poor Napoleon"). Produced by Nick Lowe, engineered by Colin Fairley.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1986 UK first edition on Imp, catalogue number XFIEND 80, with original inner sleeve and insert.

What do "Flanko Uno" and "Flanko Du" mean?
These are the names given to the two sides on the original LP, a typical Costello joke in place of the usual Side A and B.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Media VG+: the record shows light signs of use that barely affect playback. Cover VG+: the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Elvis Costello records?
Yes, for example King Of America, Punch The Clock and My Aim Is True. More titles are in our New Wave collection.