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Jan - December 2024 - Latest Additions to ELO Albums website and my collection

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ELO 2  5C 064-05243 Side 1

E.L.O. 2 - 5C 064-05243 - Holland/Europe

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1st issue in gatefold sleeve.

Out Of The Blue 45085 LP Label Side 1 V3

Out Of The Blue - 450885 - UK

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3rd issue of the 1987 & 1990 UK "Nice Price" re-issue in a single sleeve (not gatefold)

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Different label rim text and it is a later pressing, see HERE for full details

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Balance of Power Epic 26467

Balance Of Power - EPCCL 43 735 0 - Holland

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Club edition on Epic label.  The LP cat. number was not changed from EPC 26467, just the rear cover had the different cat. number.

Balance Of Power EPCCL 43 735 0 Club Cat Code
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ELO2 LP FA 3003 - Black Rim Text on LP Labels

ELO 2 -  FA 3003

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There are two label versions, this one has BLACK rim text on the LP labels

A New World Record -  JETCD 200 2nd Issue

A New World Record - CDJET 200

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This first issue single CD was made by CBS/Sony Inc. in Japan. 

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In 1988 there was a second CD issue which was “Made in Austria” with different rim text.

No Answer UAS 5573
Face The Music JETLP 201 Alt Text Side A

Face The Music - JETLP 201

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UK Green vinyl issue version with slightly different text layout:

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See HERE for full info on the label text variations.

No Answer UAS 5573
Ole ELO UA-LA630-G First Issue Side 1

OLE ELO - UA-L630-G - USA - 1976

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The first issue that credits Roy Wood for production on track A1 on the LP label and on the top on the rear back cover.

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ELO Greatest Hitts EPC 450357 2

ELO's Greatest Hits - EPC 450357 2 - Holland/Euro Zone - 1990

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BIEM/STREMRA music rights are started on the CD. Rear Jewel Case back cover has a black bar on the right side.

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No Answer UAS 5573
Eldorado Promo JZ 35526

Eldorado - JZ 35526 - USA

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Promo re-issue in 1978 by Jet Records.

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July - December 2023 - Latest Additions to ELO Albums website and my collection

Out Of The Blue SICP 30111 - Front
Out Of The Blue - Blu-Spec CD2

A New World Record - SICP 30110

Out Of The Blue - SICP 30111

Discovery  - SICP 30112

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Japan first issue Blu-Spec CD2's from March 2013

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Out of the Blue JetDP 400 Blue Vinyl

Out Of The Blue - JETDP 400

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UK VERY RARE label variation with JUST JETDP 400 on the 4 labels.

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No Answer UAS 5573
Face The Music JETLP 201 Alt Text Side A

Face The Music - JETLP 201

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UK Green vinyl issue version with slightly different text layout:

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See HERE for full info on the label text variations.

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Discovery CDJETLP500 - Missing Label Code

Discovery - CDJETLP500 - Made in Japan for UK & Europe

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This is the very first pressing, made in Japan that is missing the label code.

January - June 2023 - Latest Additions to ELO Albums website and my collection

No Answer UAS 5573
Face The Music UAG 30034 LP Side 1

Face The Music - UAG 30034 - Ireland.

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Rare Irish pressing on cream United Artists label.

No Answer UAS 5573
Eldorado UA-LA339-G Sunburst Label

Eldorado - UA-LA339-G

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USA Re-issue in 1977 by United Artist with a "Sunburst" label design, with paper inner sleeve with printed lyrics. 

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Eldorado UDSACD 2213 SACD

Eldorado - UDSACD 2213

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USA Re-issue by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, mastered from the original analogy master tapes.

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Super Audio CD (SACD) format

Face The Music Green Jet LP 201

Face The Music - JETLP 201

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UK Green vinyl issue version with slightly different text layout:

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See HERE for full info on the label text variations.

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Eldorado S JET BX 1C

Three Light Years - S JET BX1

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UK re-issue version that adds an "S" to the code, so S Jet BX1.

No Answer UAS 5573
Balance Of Power Cd 82796 94279 2

Balance Of Power 82796 94279 2

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USA issue of Re-Master CD issue in 2007 by Epic.

No Answer UAS 5573
A New World Record ZK 35529 - 1986

A New World Record - ZK 35529

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1st issue USA CD from 1986 

July - December 2022 - Latest Additions to ELO Albums website and my collection

ELO Greatest Hits 1st Japan Issue CDJET 525

ELO Greatest Hits - UK/EU CDJET525

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1st issue CD in 1986 that was “Made in Japan” 

Balance Of Power CDEPC 26467 V1

Balance Of Power - CDEPC 26467 - UK/EU

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2nd Issue CD in 1988 that was “Made in Austria” with different rim text.

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Eldorado MFSV 1-514 LP label Side 1

Eldorado - MFSV 1-514 - USA

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USA - Re-issue by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, mastered from the original analogy master tapes.

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Issued in a Gatefold sleeve, which the interior replicates the original lyric/band photo inner sleeve.

ELO Greatest Hits EPIC 450357-1 - Spain
ELO Greatest Hits EPIC 450357-1 - Spain

ELO Greatest Hits - EPC 450537-1 - Spain.

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There are two versions with different rim text font.

Time LP 236 Promo - Spain
Time LP 236 Promo - Spain

Time - JET LP 236 - Spain.

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Spanish white label promo issue.

No Answer UAS 5573
Face The Music UA-LA546-G

Face The Music - UA-LA546-G -USA.

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USA first issued with a label variation of a "-" dash between track names & times.

Jan to June 2022 - Latest Additions to ELO Albums website and my collection

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Secret Messages USA 19075837691

Secret Messages - 19075837691 - USA double 180gm

 

LP Issued on Epic Legacy label.

 

For the first time ever, ELO’s Secret Messages has been released as a double album on August 3rd 2018.

3-Pak 1997 Issue Front
3-Pak 1997 Issue Rear

3-Pak - 7464-64813-2 - USA 
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3 Cd Box Set. Re-issue in 1997 (of 1995 issue) in "Fat Type" box with different box artwork, but same CDs as the 1995 issue.

Out Of The Blue JET DP 400 - Ireland

Out Of The Blue - JET DP 400 - Ireland

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2nd Issue - Version 2 had the LP label saying “Made In Ireland” with a pattern over printed on top of “Made In England”

Out Of The Blue CD 82796 94272 2 Front
Out Of The Blue CD 82796 94272 2

Out Of The Blue - 82796 94272 2 - 2007 - USA

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Re-Master CD issue in 2007 by Epic. With full colour booklet with album/band info and original sleeve photos/images.​

Time JET LP 236 Later Issue Side A

Time JET LP 236 - UK

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2nd Issue with brighter Jet label with yellow and pink light beams. This is a early rare mid 80's issue with different rim text and Jet Records Info at bottom of the label.

Zoom UK EPC 502500 2
Zoom CD EPC 502500 2

Zoom CD - EPC 502500 2 UK & Europe

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Rare different design CD with black background and yellow band and album name text.

Out Of The Blue KZ2 35530 Side 1

Out Of The Blue - KZ2 35530 - USA

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Re-issue from USA in 1978 by Jet Records. It came with 2 paper inner sleeves with printed lyrics. 

Balance of Power 468576 1

Balance Of Power - 468576 1 -  Epic - Issued Nov 1991

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Re-Issue on vinyl just in Holland/Europe in 1991 via "Nice Price range.

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