Japanese ELO Blu-Spec CD2's
In late 2012 it was announced that Blu-Spec CD2 had been developed. "Blu-spec CD2 employs the Phase Transition Mastering, the technology developed for mastering of Blu-ray discs, to further perfect the acclaimed characteristics of Blu-spec CD. Fully compatible with standard CD players, Blu-spec CD2 completely alters the experience of music"
In Japan Epic/Sony have issued ELO albums on Blu-Spec CD2, starting with the "80's Best" series of CD albums which included "All Over The World". Then continued with the "ReMastered series of CD albums and then new album/CD issues. Each issue one is a mini re-production of the vinyl LP containing detailed reproductions of the covers, artwork and inlay sleeves.
Title
The Very Best Of ELO
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic
Catalogue
SICP 30446
Issue Date
2013
Notes
Original greatest hits album from Japan only on Blu-spec CD2 format, "The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra"
Issued in 2013 in a standard jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese booklet.
Also containing a English CD Colour Booklet.
Missing From My Collection
Title
On The Third Day
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Jet
Catalogue
SICP 30892
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of UK issued Tri Fold Sleeve with Square cut-out centre. Issued in 2015 it includes OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2006, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet.
Title
Eldorado
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Jet
Catalogue
SICP 30893
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of original sleeve and inlay sleeve. Issued in 2015 it includes OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2001, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Fold-Out Poster Booklet.
Title
Face The Music
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Jet
Catalogue
SICP 30894
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of original sleeve and inlay sleeve. Issued in 2015 it includes OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2006, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet.
Title
A New World Record
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Jet
Catalogue
SICP 30895
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of original sleeve, including the embossed cover and inlay sleeve. Issued in 2015 it includes OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2006, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet.
Title
Out Of The Blue
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Jet
Catalogue
SICP30896
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of original gatefold sleeve and inlay sleeves. Issued in 2015 it includes a enlarged wrap round OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Double Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2007, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet, plus mini poster and mini push out Space Ship model.
Title
Discovery
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Jet
Catalogue
SICP 30898
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of original gatefold sleeve and inlay sleeve. Issued in 2015 it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2001, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Foldout Poster Booklet and mini poster.
Title
Time
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Jet
Catalogue
SICP 30899
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of original sleeve and inlay sleeve Issued in 2015 it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2001, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Foldout Poster Booklet.
Title
Secret Messages
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Jet
Catalogue
SICP 30894
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of original sleeve and inlay sleeve Issued in 2015 it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2001, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Foldout Poster Booklet.
Title
Balance Of Power
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic
Catalogue
SICP 30901
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of original sleeve and inlay sleeve Issued in 2015 it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes on a Japanese fold out insert.
The Music/CD is based on the "Remastered" issue of the album from 2007, also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet.
Title
Alone In The Universe
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Columbia Records
Catalogue
SICP 30890
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP / CD in a gatefold sleeve issued in 2015. It includes a Holographic inlay front card, a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese booklet.
Also containing the English CD Colour Booklet. CD has 3 extra bonus tracks, so 13 in total.
Title
Alone In The Universe
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Columbia Records
Catalogue
SICP 30891
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP / CD in a gatefold sleeve issued in 2015. It includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese booklet.
Also containing the English CD Colour Booklet. CD has 1 bonus track, so 11 in total.
The obi describes this in Japanese as the 'standard edition'
Missing From My Collection
Title
The Very Best Of ELO
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic
Catalogue
SICP 30902
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Original greatest hits album from Japan only on Blu-spec CD2 format, it contains 40 tracks in total on two discs.
It combines the following two albums already released: "The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Vol.1" and "The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Vol.2."
Issued in 2015 in a double jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese booklet.
Also containing a English CD Colour Booklet made up of the two original issued booklets.
Title
Wembley Or Bust
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Columbia Records
Catalogue
SICP-31126 / SICP-31123 / SICP-31129
Issue Date
2017
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP / CD in a cardboard Tri Fold Sleeve. Issued in 2017 it includes includes a enlarged wrap round OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese mono booklet.
Also containing the English CD Colour Booklet.
3 Issues:
2 CDs + Blu-ray disc - SICP-31123
2 CDs + DVD disc - SICP-31126
2 CDs - SICP-31129
Title
From Out Of Nowhere
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Columbia Records
Catalogue
SICP 31312
Issue Date
Nov 2019
Notes
Japan only BSCD2 CD in a standard jewel case issued in 2019. It includes a a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese along with album notes in a Japanese mono booklet.
Also containing the English CD Colour Booklet.
Title
Secret Messages
Format
Blu-Spec CD2
Label
Epic/Sony
Catalogue
SICP 31313
Issue Date
2015
Notes
Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of double album issued in 2018, It includes a OBI strip, single LP inneer sleeve, lyrics in Japanese and English in a mono booklet.
The Music/CD is based on the first issue of the Jeff Lynne approved (vinyl only issue) of the double album version from 2018. The extar lyrics (which contain errors) are the first and so far only printed official issue for the 7 missing tracks from the 1983 single album version.
