Stiff Records publish Elvis Costello’s debut album : ‘My Aim Is True’ featuring ‘Alison’ and ‘Watching the Detectives’ (1977)

Elvis Costello‘s ‘My Aim Is True’ is his debut album produced by Nick Lowe and released on July 22, 1977 by Stiff

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1 . Blame It on Caine [Detour] (w/ Larkin Poe)

2 . Alison (1977)

3 . Mystery Dance

4 . I’m Not Angry (w/ the Attractions, 5/5/1978, Capitol Theatre)

5 . Alison (7/25/1999, Woodstock 99 East Stage)

6 . Less Than Zero (5/5/1978, Capitol Theatre)

7 . Welcome to the Working Week

8 . Sneaky Feelings (Live)

9 . No Dancing (Live)

10 . Blame It On Cain (Live)

11 . Pay It Back (Live)

Track Listing : 1.Welcome To The Working Week (Elvis Costello) – 01:22 . 2.Miracle Man (Elvis Costello) – 03:31 . 3.No Dancing (Elvis Costello) – 02:39 . 4.Blame It On Cain (Elvis Costello) – 02:49 . 5.Alison (Elvis Costello) – 02:54 . 6.Sneaky Feelings (Elvis Costello) – 02:09 . 7.(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (Elvis Costello) – 02:47 . 8.Less Than Zero (Elvis Costello) – 03:15 . 9.Mystery Dance (Elvis Costello) – 01:38 . 10.Pay It Back (Elvis Costello) – 02:33 . 11.I’M Not Angry (Elvis Costello) – 02:57 . 12.Waiting For The End Of The World (Elvis Costello) – 03:22

Musicians : Elvis Costello – Vocals, Guitar, Piano And Drumsticks On (9) . John Mcfee – Lead Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Backing Vocals . Sean Hopper – Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals . Johnny Ciambotti – Bass, Backing Vocals . Mickey Shine – Drums . Stan Shaw – Organ On (8) . Nick Lowe – Backing Vocals, Piano, Drumsticks And Bass On (9)

Production : Produced By Nick Lowe . Barry “Bazza” Farmer – Engineer . Daniel Hersch – Mastering

Package : Wendy Sherman – Art Direction . Keith Morris – Photography . Barney Bubbles – Cover Design

Recorded 1976–1977 At Pathway Studios, London.

Released On July 22, 1977 By Stiff.