Description
Offered for sale is an original UK pressing of Armed Forces by Elvis Costello, including four postcards and a bonus 7″ EP with picture sleeve.
Note: This UK pressing does not include the track “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding” but has “Sunday’s Best” instead.
About this copy: This copy of Armed Forces is a 1979 UK pressing on the Radar label.
The cover is VG++ with slight ring wear. There is a sticker on the cover that says “FREE EP INSIDE.”
The custom inner sleeve is M- with no splits. The four postcards are M-.
The disc is M- and looks unplayed. Clean disc!
The 7″ picture sleeve is M-. The 7″ disc is M- and looks unplayed. Clean disc!
A beautiful copy of a terrific LP that’s hard to find complete.
Background: Armed Forces was Elvis Costello’s third album, and the album offered his first real success, reaching #10 on the U.S. album charts.
Allmusic.com gave Armed Forces a 5 star review:
After releasing and touring the intense This Year’s Model, Elvis Costello quickly returned to the studio with the Attractions to record his third album, Armed Forces. In contrast to the stripped-down pop and rock of his first two albums, Armed Forces boasted a detailed and textured pop production, but it was hardly lavish. However, the more spacious arrangements — complete with ringing pianos, echoing reverb, layered guitars, and harmonies — accent Costello’s melodies, making the record more accessible than his first two albums…. It’s a dense but accessible pop record and ranks as his third masterpiece in a row.
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| Country of origin: | UK |
| Size: | 12″ |
| Record Label: | Radar |
| Catalog Number: |
RAD 14 |
| Year of Release: | 1979 |
| Format: | Stereo |
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