My Aim Is True (CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Comp, RM)
Rhino Records
R2 74285
US
2001
6.23318 AO, SEEZ 3
Elvis Costello
My Aim Is True (LP, Album, Blu)
Stiff Records, Stiff Records
6.23318 AO, SEEZ 3
Germany
1977
SEEZ 3
Elvis Costello
My Aim Is True (LP, Album, TP)
Stiff Records
SEEZ 3
UK
1977
Credits
Backing Band – Clover (tracks: 1 to 12), Flip City (tracks: 16)
Bass, Backing Vocals – Johnny Ciambotti (tracks: 1 to 12)
Drums – Mickey Shine
Guitar – John McFee (tracks: 1 to 12)
Mastered By [Remastered] – Roger Bechirian
Pedal Steel Guitar, Guitar – John McFee (tracks: 1 to 12)
Photography By – Keith Morris
Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals – Sean Hopper (tracks: 1 to 12)
Producer – Bazza (tracks: 12, 13)
Producer, Backing Vocals – Nick Lowe
Vocals, Written-By, Guitar, Backing Vocals – Elvis Costello
Lacquer Cut By – Porky
Photography By – Keith Morris
Written-By – Elvis Costello
Notes
Some copies of this release were "repackaged" by HMV record shops on 5 September 1988 as HMV – C88 1-12. This is a 12” embossed box with room for an LP. A sticker on box: ‘The HMV Classic Collection…’. A 10” booklet (12 pages). And a collector’s leaflet . This was a special limited edition. containing 1,500 numbered copiesWhite writing on black circular sticker, on front of case, reads: NEW EDITION Remastered and now featuring "Extended Play" bands. See tracklisting for details.
My Aim Is True was recorded at Pathway Studios, Islington in a total of 24 hours' studio time and at a cost of £2000. As I still had my 'day-job,' these sessions had to take place on 'sick days' and holidays during late 1976 and early 1977.
Both "Radio Sweetheart" and "Stranger In The House" two of only three "out-takes" from My Aim Is True (the other, a version of "Living in Paradise", is also lost).
Track 16 features the band Flip City. There is no personnel listing for this session, but it is included with thanks to all long-term serving band members: Mich Kent (Bass), Malcolm Dennis or Ian Powling (Drums), Steve Hazelhurst (Guitar) and Dickie Faulkner (Percussion). (Also Mike Whelan and Ken Smith)."
Issued under licence from Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd. Published by Plangent Visions Music, Inc. (ASCAP).