Artist page · 05/07/2026

Elvis Costello

PaddingtonBorn in 1954Avant-Garde8 vinyl albums
Elvis Costello, born Declan Patrick MacManus in 1954, is a British singer-songwriter mixing rock, pop, and avant-garde elements since the late 1970s. Emerging alongside punk and new wave, he shaped a diverse catalog spanning decades.
8Albums on Vinyles.com
3256Discogs releases
1.3MLast.fm listeners

About

Elvis Costello, From punk roots to cultured pop and rock evolution.

Nine vinyl releases tracked, including 1989's Spike with multiple pressings from 3€ to 14€.

Elvis Costello started his recording career in the late 1970s in the UK, initially linked with punk and pub rock. Over the next decades, he explored genres from new wave to avant-garde and pop, gaining recognition for complex songwriting and innovative arrangements. His work includes collaborations with notable artists and diverse projects, including orchestral and literary inspired albums.

Vinyl collectors can find a variety of his records on colored audiophile pressings and international editions. The catalog features albums from 1977 through 2021, capturing different eras of his career, with official releases also spanning LP, CD, and live formats.

Discography

Elvis Costello — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Spanish ModelUMe · 2021
2021
Spanish Model
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hey ClockfaceConcord Records · 2020
2020
Hey Clockface
CD, Album
Studio
A Fanatic Heart - Bob Geldof On W.B. YeatsMVD Audio · 2018
2018
A Fanatic Heart - Bob Geldof On W.B. Yeats
CD, Album
Studio
Wise Up Ghost (And Other Songs 2013 Number One)Blue Note · 2013
2013
Wise Up Ghost (And Other Songs 2013 Number One)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
National RansomHear Music · 2010
2010
National Ransom
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Secret, Profane & SugarcaneHear Music · 2009
2009
Secret, Profane & Sugarcane
CD, Album
Studio
My Flame Burns BlueDeutsche Grammophon · 2006
2006
My Flame Burns Blue
CD, Album
Studio
The River In ReverseVerve Forecast · 2006
2006
The River In Reverse
CD, Album
Studio
Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Radio BroadcastThe Jazz Alliance · 2005
2005
Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Radio Broadcast
CD, Album
Studio
Il SognoDeutsche Grammophon · 2004
2004
Il Sogno
CD, Album
Studio
NorthDeutsche Grammophon · 2003
2003
North
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
When I Was CruelIsland Records · 2002
2002
When I Was Cruel
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
For The StarsDeutsche Grammophon · 2001
2001
For The Stars
CD, Album
Studio
The Sweetest PunchDecca · 1999
1999
The Sweetest Punch
CD, Album
Studio
Painted From MemoryMercury · 1998
1998
Painted From Memory
CD, HDCD, Album
Studio
Live (A Case For Song)Rhino Records · 1997
1997
Live (A Case For Song)
VHS, Album, Stereo, NTSC
Studio
Terror And MagnificenceArgo · 1996
1996
Terror And Magnificence
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
All This Useless BeautyWarner Bros. Records · 1996
1996
All This Useless Beauty
CD, Album
Studio
Deep Dead Blue (Live 25 June 95)Warner Bros. Records · 1995
1995
Deep Dead Blue (Live 25 June 95)
CD, Album
Studio
Original Music From The Channel Four Series Jake's ProgressDemon Soundtracks · 1995
1995
Original Music From The Channel Four Series Jake's Progress
CD, Album
Studio
Elvis Costello's Kojak VarietyWarner Bros. Records · 1995
1995
Elvis Costello's Kojak Variety
CD, Album
Studio
Brutal YouthWarner Bros. Records · 1994
1994
Brutal Youth
CD, Album
Studio
Live At The El MocamboDemon Records · 1993
1993
Live At The El Mocambo
CD, Album
Live
The Juliet LettersWarner Bros. Records · 1993
1993
The Juliet Letters
CD, Album
Studio
Mighty Like A RoseWarner Bros. Records · 1991
1991
Mighty Like A Rose
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
SpikeWarner Bros. Records · 1989
1989
Spike
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Blood & ChocolateImp Records · 1986
1986
Blood & Chocolate
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Imperial BedroomF-Beat · 1982
1982
Imperial Bedroom
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
This Year's ModelRadar Records · 1978
1978
This Year's Model
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
Studio
My Aim Is TrueStiff Records · 1977
1977
My Aim Is True
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Elvis Costello's career.

01
Alison
·
02
She
·
03
Watching the Detectives
·
04
Welcome To The Working Week
·
05
Pump It Up
Pump It Up
Spanish Model · 2021
06
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
·
07
Veronica
Veronica
Spike · 1989
08
Less Than Zero
·

The essentials

The 3 Elvis Costello albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1989
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Spike

A breakthrough 1989 album with 14 tracks blending rock and alternative styles. Key songs include "Veronica" and "Tramp The Dirt Down". Multiple pressings available, original Canadian LP spotlights the period.

14 tracksWarner Bros. RecordsMultiple pressingsCanadian original press available
#2 · 2021
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Spanish Model

2021 release reimagining Costello's classics in Spanish, blending Latin and rock influences. Available worldwide with stereo mixes, featuring 16 tracks.

16 tracksUMe labelWorldwide editionsModern reinterpretation
#3 · 2020
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Hey Clockface

2020 album with 14 tracks featuring refined pop rock compositions. Available on worldwide and European pressings with audiophile attention.

14 tracksConcord RecordsWorldwide & European editionsStereo LP

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

Spike
Master release · LP · 1989
Market position i
5,00 €
Min price 3 €Max price 14 €
Average price 5,00 €
Only 93 copies for sale on Discogs
231 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Spanish Model
Master release · LP · 2021
Market position i
15,08 €
Min price 7 €Max price 23 €
Average price 15,08 €
Only 184 copies for sale on Discogs
67 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Hey Clockface
Master release · LP · 2020
Market position i
11,60 €
Min price 10 €Max price 50 €
Average price 11,60 €
Only 136 copies for sale on Discogs
38 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Wise Up Ghost (And Other Songs 2013 Number One)
Master release · LP · 2013
Market position i
57,45 €
Min price 40 €Max price 75 €
Average price 57,45 €
Only 18 copies for sale on Discogs
366 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
National Ransom
Master release · LP · 2010
Market position i
47,85 €
Min price 48 €Max price 48 €
Average price 47,85 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
260 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Spanish ModelLP, Album, Stereo
UMe Worldwide · 2021 B0033940-01, 00602438261468 🔥 Standard edition
67 want · 968 have · ratio 0,1
6,51 €
Spanish ModelLP, Album
UMe Worldwide · 2021 B0033957-01, 00602438261499 Original pressing
67 want · 968 have · ratio 0,1
15,08 €
Hey ClockfaceLP, Album, Stereo
Concord Records Europe · 2020 00888072210530 🔥 Standard edition
38 want · 292 have · ratio 0,1
11,60 €
Hey ClockfaceLP, Album, Stereo
Concord Records Worldwide · 2020 00888072202863 Original pressing
38 want · 292 have · ratio 0,1
10,00 €
Wise Up Ghost (And Other Songs 2013 Number One)LP, Album, Stereo
Blue Note Worldwide · 2013 1874901, 0602537440610 🔥 Standard edition
366 want · 1 206 have · ratio 0,3
39,90 €
Wise Up Ghost (And Other Songs 2013 Number One)LP, Album
Blue Note US · 2013 1874901, B001874901 Original pressing
366 want · 1 206 have · ratio 0,3
75,00 €
SpikeLP, Album
Warner Bros. Records Greece · 1989 925848-1 🔥 Standard edition
231 want · 5 894 have · ratio 0
4,99 €
SpikeLP, Album
Warner Bros. Records Canada · 1989 92 58481 Original pressing
231 want · 5 894 have · ratio 0
3,06 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Elvis Costello

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"Elvis Costello's songwriting mixes diverse genres from rock to avant-garde."
— Editorial
01Studio

Spike recorded in 1989 with Warner Bros.

Spike was recorded and released in 1989 under Warner Bros. Records with studio versions of songs including "...This Town..." and "Veronica". Several vinyl pressings exist globally, including original Canadian and Greek releases.

1989Canada
02Vinyl Pressings

Spanish Model album worldwide pressings in 2021

Spanish Model saw multiple vinyl pressings across worldwide markets in 2021, with colored and stereo options, showcasing Costello's cross-cultural reinterpretation of earlier works.

2021Worldwide
03Collaborations

Elvis Costello's avant-garde collaboration with Brodsky Quartet

The Juliet Letters, featuring the Brodsky Quartet, represents an avant-garde stretch in Costello's catalog, capturing orchestral and literary influences on vinyl audiophile editions.

1993United Kingdom
"Spike remains a key album with wide vinyl availability and multiple pressings."
— Editorial

FAQ

FAQ: Elvis Costello on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who is Elvis Costello?

Born Declan Patrick MacManus in 1954 in the UK, Elvis Costello is a singer-songwriter known for blending rock, pop, and new wave since the late 1970s.

What genres does Elvis Costello's music cover?

His work covers rock, pop, new wave, avant-garde, and folk influences, reflecting a versatile songwriting career.

How many vinyl records by Elvis Costello are listed on Vinyles.com?

Vinyles.com tracks nine vinyl releases under Elvis Costello's name, including LPs with audiophile colored editions.

What is the price range for the 1989 Spike LP on vinyl?

Spike vinyl pressings range roughly from 3€ for original Canadian copies to nearly 14€ for certain editions.

Are there any colored vinyl editions of Elvis Costello albums?

Yes, editions like Kojak Variety on turquoise vinyl and Juliet Letters on violet audiophile vinyl are available.

Where was the original Spike album pressed?

Original pressings of Spike include Canada, with releases on Warner Bros. Records from 1989.

Is Elvis Costello popular in France?

Elvis Costello has a notable fanbase in France, with several releases available and recognized in European markets.

Which are Elvis Costello's most played songs on vinyl?

Top songs include "Alison", "She", "Watching the Detectives", and "Welcome To The Working Week", favored by vinyl collectors.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026