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Japanese ELO Blu-Spec CD & CD2 Issues

Blu-Spec CD was an audio CD developed by Sony Music in 2008. A blue laser (as opposed to an infrared laser for a normal CD master) is used to produce a Blu-Spec CD master, this meant that the disc structure could be produced much more precisely due to the shorter wavelength. 


The disc produced should have less jitter than an audio CD.  However, the sound of a Blu-spec CD cannot be better when compared to an ordinary audio CD because it does not contain any additional information.

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"

 

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In December 2088 Sony in Japan issued Discovery as the first Electric Light Orchestra Blu-Spec CD. Out Of The Blue followed in January 2009 and then A New World Record in March 2009

In March 2013 Epic/Sony in Japan issued a 4-album Electric Light Orchestra reissue series featuring albums "New World Record," "Out of the Blue," "Discovery," & "Time." Then in December 2013 " All Over The World - The Very Best Of ELO" was also issued on Blu-Spec CD2

 

In 2015 Epic/Sony in Japan re-issued ELO albums starting from "On The Third Day" in a mini re-production series of the original vinyl LPs,  containing detailed reproductions of the UK or Japan album covers, artwork and inlay sleeves, they were based on the "Re-Mastered" series of CD albums.

Epic/Sony then continued onwards from 2015 to issue all newly released ELO album on Blu-Spec CD2 in the same mini re-production of the original vinyl LPs & covers.

 

The Blu-Spec CD2s below are listed below in original CD / Album release/issue date.

In Sept 2021 Epic/Sony Japan issued 6 new ELO titles and 9 re-issues (with a new OBI strip, but the same Cat Number) on Blu-Spec CD2 as part of ELO's 50th Anniversary.  The re-issues are grouped below within the original album issue date.

Credit & thanks to Patrik Guttenbacher - Face The Music Germany for help.

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Out Of The Blue SICP 30111 - Front.jpg
Discovery SICP 30112 Front.jpg
Time SICP-30113 - Front.jpg
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Time Front_resize.jpg
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Zoom Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue
Mr.Blue Sky Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue
ELO Live 2001 - Blu-Spec CD2 -Issued 2021
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Alone In the Universe Blu-Spec CD2
Alone In The Universe - Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue
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Wembley Or Bust - Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue
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From Out Of Nowhere - Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue
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CD Track Listing

 

Side one
1.Shine a Little Love
2.Confusion
3.Need Her Love
4.The Diary of Horace Wimp

5.Last Train to London
6.Midnight Blue
7.On the Run
8.Wishing
9.Don't Bring Me Down

Bonus Tracks

10.On the Run (Home demo)

11.Second Time Around (Home demo)

12.Little Town Flirt

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Discovery - Blu-Spec CD

Title

Discovery

Format

Blu-Spec CD

Label

Epic

Catalogue

EICP 20006

Issue Date

24 December 2008

Notes

Issued in 2008, ELOs first album issued in the new Blu-Spec CD format.  It came in a standard jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese fold out booklet.

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CD Track Listing

Disc one
1.Turn to Stone
2.It's Over
3.Sweet Talkin' Woman
4.Across the Border

5.Night in the City
6.Starlight
7.Jungle
8.Believe Me Now
9.Steppin' Out

10.Standin' in the Rain
11.Big Wheels
12.Summer and Lightning
13.Mr. Blue Sky

14.Sweet Is the Night
15.The Whale
16.Birmingham Blues
17.Wild West Hero

Bonus Tracks

18.Wild West Hero (Alt Version)
19.The Quick and the Daft
20.Latitude 88 North

Out Of The Blue - Blu-Spec CD

Title

Out Of The Blue

Format

Blu-Spec CD

Label

Epic

Catalogue

EICP 20014

Issue Date

21 January 2009

Notes

Issued in 2009 in the new Blu-Spec CD format. 

 

It came in a standard jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese booklet.

Plus a mini reproduction LP gatefold sleeve/cover with a reduced sized booklet that fits in side the gatefold sleeve/cover.

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A New World Record - Blu-Spec CD

CD Track Listing

 

Side one
1.Tightrope
2.Telephone Line
3.Rockaria!
4.Mission (A World Record)

5.So Fine
6.Livin' Thing
7.Above the Clouds
8.Do Ya
9.Shangri-La

Bonus Tracks

10."Telephone Line (Different vocal)

11.Surrender

13.Tightrope (Instrumental early rough mix)

14.Above the Clouds (Instrumental rough mix)

15.So Fine (Instrumental early rough mix) 

16.Telephone Line (Instrumental)

Title

A New World Record

Format

Blu-Spec CD

Label

Epic

Catalogue

EICP 20033

Issue Date

25 March 2009

Notes

Issued in 2009 in the new Blu-Spec CD format. 

 

It came in a standard jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese booklet.

Missing From My Collection

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A New World Record SICP 30110 - Front
A New World Record SICP 30110

CD Track Listing

 

Side one
1.Tightrope
2.Telephone Line
3.Rockaria!
4.Mission (A World Record)

5.So Fine
6.Livin' Thing
7.Above the Clouds
8.Do Ya
9.Shangri-La

Bonus Tracks

10."Telephone Line (Different vocal)

11.Surrender

13.Tightrope (Instrumental early rough mix)

14.Above the Clouds (Instrumental rough mix)

15.So Fine (Instrumental early rough mix) 

16.Telephone Line (Instrumental)

A New World Record - Blu-Spec CD2

Title

A New World Record

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic

Catalogue

SICP 30110

Issue Date

March 2013

Notes

Issued in 2013 in a standard jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese booklet.

Part of a 4-album Electric Light Orchestra Blu-Spec CD2 reissue series featuring albums "New World Record," "Out of the Blue," "Discovery," & "Time"

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Out Of The Blue SICP 30111 - Front
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CD Track Listing

Disc one
1.Turn to Stone
2.It's Over
3.Sweet Talkin' Woman
4.Across the Border

5.Night in the City
6.Starlight
7.Jungle
8.Believe Me Now
9.Steppin' Out

10.Standin' in the Rain
11.Big Wheels
12.Summer and Lightning
13.Mr. Blue Sky

14.Sweet Is the Night
15.The Whale
16.Birmingham Blues
17.Wild West Hero

Bonus Tracks

18.Wild West Hero (Alt Version)
19.The Quick and the Daft
20.Latitude 88 North

Out Of The Blue - Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Out Of The Blue

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic

Catalogue

SICP 30111

Issue Date

March 2013

Notes

Issued in 2013 in a standard jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a a Japanese booklet.

Plus a mini reproduction LP gatefold sleeve/cover with a reduced sized booklet that fits in side the gatefold sleeve/cover.

Part of a 4-album Electric Light Orchestra Blu-Spec CD2 reissue series featuring albums "New World Record," "Out of the Blue," "Discovery," & "Time"

Out Of The Blue - Blu-Spec CD2 Cover
Out Of The Blue - Blu-Spec CD2 Booklet
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Discovery SICP 30112 Front

CD Track Listing

 

Side one
1.Shine a Little Love
2.Confusion
3.Need Her Love
4.The Diary of Horace Wimp

5.Last Train to London
6.Midnight Blue
7.On the Run
8.Wishing
9.Don't Bring Me Down

Bonus Tracks

10.On the Run (Home demo)

11.Second Time Around (Home demo)

12.Little Town Flirt

Discovery SICP 30112
Discovery - Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Discovery

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic

Catalogue

SICP 30112

Issue Date

March 2013

Notes

Issued in 2013 in a standard jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese fold out booklet.

Plus a  fold out booklet with all the original album art work, lyrics and history and information on the album

Part of a 4-album Electric Light Orchestra Blu-Spec CD2 reissue series featuring albums "New World Record," "Out of the Blue," "Discovery," & "Time"

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CD Track Listing

 

1.Prologue
2.Twilight
3.Yours Truly, 2095
4.Ticket to the Moon
5.The Way Life's Meant to Be
6.Another Heart Breaks

7.Rain Is Falling
8.From the End of the World
9.The Lights Go Down
10.Here Is the News
11.21st Century Man
12.Hold On Tight
13.Epilogue


Bonus tracks 

14.The Bouncer
15.When Time Stood Still
16.Julie Don't Live Here

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Time - Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Time

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic

Catalogue

SICP 30113

Issue Date

March 2013

Notes

Issued in 2013 in a standard jewel case, it includes a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese booklet.

Part of a 4-album Electric Light Orchestra Blu-Spec CD2 reissue series featuring albums "New World Record," "Out of the Blue," "Discovery," & "Time"

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CD Track Listing

1.Mr. Blue Sky
2.Evil Woman
3.Don't Bring Me Down
4.Sweet Talkin' Woman
5.Shine A Little Love
6.Turn To Stone    
7.The Diary Of Horace Wimp
8.Confusion
9.Hold On Tight
10.Livin' Thing    
11.Telephone Line
12.All Over The World
13.Wild West Hero
14.Showdown
15.Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
16.Xanadu (New Version)    
17.Rockaria!
18.Strange Magic
19.Alright
20.Rock 'N' Roll Is King

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The Very Best Of ELO - Blu-Spec CD2

Title

The Very Best Of ELO

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic

Catalogue

SICP 30446

Issue Date

Dec 2013

Notes

Greatest hits album from Japan on Blu-spec CD2 format, "The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra" 

Issued in 2013 as part of "80's The Best" series, it came in a standard jewel case including a OBI strip, lyrics in Japanese and English in a Japanese booklet.

Also containing a English CD Colour Booklet.

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On The Third Day Blu-Spec CD2
On The Third Day Blu-Spec CD2
On The Third Day Blu-Spec CD2

CD Track Listing


1.Ocean Breakup/King of the Universe
2.Bluebird Is Dead
3.Oh No Not Susan
4.New World Rising/Ocean Breakup (Reprise)
5.Showdown
6.Daybreaker
7.Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
8.Dreaming of 4000
9.In the Hall of the Mountain King

Bonus tracks
Auntie (Ma-Ma-Ma Belle)" (Take 1)
Auntie (Ma-Ma-Ma Belle)" (Take 2)
Mambo (Dreaming of 4000)" (Take 1)
Everyone's Born to Die
Interludes

Title

On The Third Day

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Jet

Catalogue

SICP 30892

Issue Date

2015 & 2021

Notes

Original album issued in 1973.

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2006, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks. It also contains the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

On The Third Day - Blu-Spec CD2 - 2021 Issue

2021 Issue
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Eldorado Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Eldorado

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Jet

Catalogue

SICP 30893

Issue Date

2015 & 2021

Notes

Original album issued in 1975.

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2001, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks.

It also containing the English CD Remastered Colour Fold-Out Booklet.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

Eldorado Blu-Spec CD2
Eldorado Blu-Spec CD2

CD Track Listing

 

Side one

1.Eldorado Overture (Instrumental) 
2.Can't Get It Out of My Head
3.Boy Blue
4.Laredo Tornado
5.Poor Boy (The Greenwood)

6.Mister Kingdom
7.Nobody's Child
8.Illusions in G Major
9.Eldorado
10.Eldorado Finale

Bonus Tracks

11.Eldorado Instrumental Medley

12.Dark City

Eldorado Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

2021 Issue
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Face The Music Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Face The Music

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Jet

Catalogue

SICP 30894

Issue Date

2015 & 2021

Notes

Original album issued in 1975.

 

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2006, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks. It also contains the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

Face The Music Blu-Spec CD2
Face The Music Blu-Spec CD2

CD Track Listing

 

Side one
1.Fire on High
2.Waterfall
3.Evil Woman
4.Nightrider

5.Poker
6.Strange Magic
7.Down Home Town
8.One Summer Dream

Bonus Tracks

9.Fire on High Intro (Early alternate mix)

10.Evil Woman (Stripped down mix)

11.Strange Magic (US single edit)

12.Waterfall (Instrumental mix)

Face The Music Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

2021 Issue
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A New World Record Blu-Spec CD2
 New World Record Blu-Spec CD2
 New World Record Blu-Spec CD2

CD Track Listing

 

Side one
1.Tightrope
2.Telephone Line
3.Rockaria!
4.Mission (A World Record)

5.So Fine
6.Livin' Thing
7.Above the Clouds
8.Do Ya
9.Shangri-La

Bonus Tracks

10."Telephone Line (Different vocal)

11.Surrender

13.Tightrope (Instrumental early rough mix)

14.Above the Clouds (Instrumental rough mix)

15.So Fine (Instrumental early rough mix) 

16.Telephone Line (Instrumental)

Title

A New World Record

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Jet

Catalogue

SICP 30895

Issue Date

2015 & 2021

Notes

Original album issued in 1976.

 

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2006, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks. It also contains the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

 New World Record Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

2021 Issue
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Out Of The Blue Blu-Spec CD2
Out Of The Blue Blu-Spec CD2
Out Of The Blue Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Out Of The Blue

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Jet

Catalogue

SICP30896

Issue Date

2015 & 2021

Notes

Original album issued in 1977.

 

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2007, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks. It also contains the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet. Plus mini poster and mini push out Space Ship model.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

CD Track Listing

Disc one
1.Turn to Stone
2.It's Over
3.Sweet Talkin' Woman
4.Across the Border

5.Night in the City
6.Starlight
7.Jungle
8.Believe Me Now
9.Steppin' Out

Disc two

1.Standin' in the Rain
2.Big Wheels
3.Summer and Lightning
4.Mr. Blue Sky

5.Sweet Is the Night
6.The Whale
7.Birmingham Blues
8.Wild West Hero

Bonus Tracks

9.Wild West Hero (Alt Version)
10.The Quick and the Daft
11.Latitude 88 North

Out Of The Blue Blu-Spec CD2
Out Of The Blue Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

2021 Issue
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Discovery Blu-Spec CD2
Discovery Blu-Spec CD2
Discovery Blu-Spec CD2

CD Track Listing

 

Side one
1.Shine a Little Love
2.Confusion
3.Need Her Love
4.The Diary of Horace Wimp

5.Last Train to London
6.Midnight Blue
7.On the Run
8.Wishing
9.Don't Bring Me Down

Bonus Tracks

10.On the Run (Home demo)

11.Second Time Around (Home demo)

12.Little Town Flirt

Title

Discovery

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Jet

Catalogue

SICP 30898

Issue Date

2015 & 2021

Notes

Original album issued in 1979.

 

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2001, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks. It also contains the English CD Remastered Colour Fold-Out Booklet and mini poster.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

Discovery Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

2021 Issue
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Time Blu-Spec CD2
Time Blu-Spec CD2
Time Blu-Spec CD2

CD Track Listing

 

1.Prologue
2.Twilight
3.Yours Truly, 2095
4.Ticket to the Moon
5.The Way Life's Meant to Be
6.Another Heart Breaks

7.Rain Is Falling
8.From the End of the World
9.The Lights Go Down
10.Here Is the News
11.21st Century Man
12.Hold On Tight
13.Epilogue


Bonus tracks 

14.The Bouncer
15.When Time Stood Still
16.Julie Don't Live Here

Title

Time

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Jet

Catalogue

SICP 30899

Issue Date

2015 & 2021

Notes

Original album issued in 1981.

 

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2001, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks. It also contains the English CD Remastered Colour Fold-Out Booklet.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

Time Blu-Spec CD2 -Sept 2021 Issue

2021 Issue
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Secret Messages Blu-Spec CD2
Secret Messages Blu-Spec CD2
Secret Messages Blu-Spec CD2

CD Track Listing

1.Secret Messages
2.Loser Gone Wild
3.Bluebird
4.Take Me On and On
5.Time After Time 

6.Four Little Diamonds
7.Stranger
8.Danger Ahead
9.Letter from Spain
10.Train of Gold
11.Rock 'n' Roll Is King


Bonus tracks
12.No Way Out
13.Endless Lies
14.After All

Title

Secret Messages

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Jet

Catalogue

SICP 30894

Issue Date

2015

Notes

Original album issued in 1983.

 

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2001, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks. It also contains the English CD Remastered Colour Fold-Out Booklet.

Note: This single album/CD version was NOT re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.

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Balance Of Power Blu-Spec CD2
Balance Of Power Blu-Spec CD2
Balance Of Power Blu-Spec CD2

CD Track Listing

 

1.Heaven Only Knows
2.So Serious
3.Getting to the Point
4.Secret Lives
5.Is It Alright

6.Sorrow About to Fall
7.Without Someone
8.Calling America
9.Endless Lies
10.Send It

Bonus Tracks
Opening
Heaven Only Knows (Alternate version)
In for the Kill
Secret Lives (Alternate take)
Sorrow About to Fall (Alternate mix) 
Caught in a Trap (UK B-side)
Destination Unknown" (UK B-side) 

Title

Balance Of Power

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic

Catalogue

SICP 30901

Issue Date

2015 & 2021

Notes

Original album issued in 1986.

 

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 CD is based on the "Expanded Remastered" issue of the album from 2007, so contains the extra "bonus" tracks. It also contains the English CD Remastered Colour Booklet.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

Balance Of Power Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

2021 Issue
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Zoom Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

Title

Zoom

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

 Sony Music Japan International

Catalogue

SICP 31445

Issue Date

2021

Notes

Original album issued in 2001.

Japan only BSCD2, reproduction of UK album sleeve originally issued in 2001 & then re-issued in 2013. 

 

Issued in a gatefold "Paper Jacket" with a OBI strip, re-produced UK/Europe booklet, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese mono booklet

This edition was issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary with OBI strip.

 

The CD is based on the Japan 2012 digital remaster of the album with 1 extra bonus track.

CD Track Listing

 

1.Alright
2.Moment in Paradise
3.State of Mind
4.Just for Love
5.Stranger on a Quiet Street
6.In My Own Time
7.Easy Money
8.It Really Doesn't Matter
9.Ordinary Dream
10.A Long Time Gone
11.Melting in the Sun
12.All She Wanted
13.Lonesome Lullaby

15.Long Black Road

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Mr. Blue Sky Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

Title

Mr. Blue Sky

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

 Sony Music Japan International

Catalogue

SICP 31446

Issue Date

2021

Notes

Original album issued in 2012.

Japan only BSCD2, reproduction of UK album sleeve.

Issued in a gatefold "Paper Jacket" with a OBI strip, re-produced UK/Europe booklet, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese mono booklet

This edition was issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary with OBI strip.

 

The CD is based on the 2012 digital issue of the album.

CD Track Listing

 

1.Mr. Blue Sky
2.Evil Woman
3.Strange magic
4.Don't Bring Me Down
5.Turn to Stone
6.Showdown
7.Telephone line
8.Livin' Thing
9.Do Ya
10.Can't Get it Out Of My Head
11.10538 Overture (40th Version)
12.Point of No Return (bonus track)

Mr. Blue Sky Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue
Mr. Blue Sky Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue
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ELO LIve CD - Japan Blu-Spec CD2

Title

ELO Live

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

 Sony Music Japan International

Catalogue

SICP 31447

Issue Date

2021

Notes

Original album issued in 2013.

 

Japan only BSCD2, reproduction of UK album sleeve.

The live recording is from 2001 from a CBS TV show in Los Angeles USA.

Issued in a gatefold "Paper Jacket" with a OBI strip, re-produced UK/Europe booklet, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese mono booklet

This edition was issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary with OBI strip.

 

The CD is based on the 2012 digital issue of the album.

CD Track Listing

 

1.Evil Woman
2.Showdown
3.Secret message
4.Livin' Thing
5.Sweet Talkin'Woman
6.Mr. Blue Sky
7.Can't Get It Out Of My Head
8.Twilight
9.Confusion
10.Don't Bring Me Down
11.Roll Over Beethoven

ELO LIve CD - Japan Blu-Spec CD2
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Alone In the Universe Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Alone In The Universe

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Columbia Records

Catalogue

SICP 30890

Issue Date

2015

Notes

Original album issued in 2015.

 

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.

CD Track Listing

1.When I Was a Boy
2.Love and Rain
3.Dirty to the Bone
4.When the Night Comes
5.The Sun Will Shine on You

6.Ain't It a Drag
7.All My Life
8.I'm Leaving You
9.One Step at a Time
10.Alone in the Universe


Deluxe CD edition bonus tracks
11Fault Line
12.Blue
13.On My Mind (Japan only edition bonus track)

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CD Track Listing

1.When I Was a Boy
2.Love and Rain
3.Dirty to the Bone
4.When the Night Comes
5.The Sun Will Shine on You

6.Ain't It a Drag
7.All My Life
8.I'm Leaving You
9.One Step at a Time
10.Alone in the Universe

11.On My Mind (Japan only edition bonus track)

Alone In the Universe Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Alone In The Universe

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Columbia Records

Catalogue

SICP 30891

Issue Date

2015

Notes

Original album issued in 2015.

 

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' 

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CD Track Listing

1.When I Was a Boy
2.Love and Rain
3.Dirty to the Bone
4.When the Night Comes
5.The Sun Will Shine on You

6.Ain't It a Drag
7.All My Life
8.I'm Leaving You
9.One Step at a Time
10.Alone in the Universe

 

Bonus Tracks

11Fault Line
12.Blue
13.On My Mind (Japan bonus track)

Alone In The Universe - Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue
Alone In The Universe - Blu-Spec CD2 - Sept 2021 Issue

Title

Alone In The Universe

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

 Sony Music Japan International

Catalogue

SICP 31448

Issue Date

2021

Notes

Original album issued in 2015.

 

Japan only BSCD2,  reproduction of album sleeve.

Issued in a gatefold "Paper Jacket" with a OBI strip, re-produced UK/Europe booklet, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese mono booklet

This edition was issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary with OBI strip.

The CD is based on the Japan issued "Deluxe" Holographic issue originally from 2015 so, contains the 3 extra "bonus" tracks.

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The Very Best Of ELO Blu-Spec CD2
The Very Best Of ELO Blu-Spec CD2

CD 1 Track Listing

1.Mr. Blue Sky
2.Evil Woman
3.Don't Bring Me Down
4.Sweet Talkin' Woman
5.Shine A Little Love
6.Turn To Stone    
7.The Diary Of Horace Wimp
8.Confusion
9.Hold On Tight
10.Livin' Thing    
11.Telephone Line
12.All Over The World
13.Wild West Hero
14.Showdown
15.Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
16.Xanadu (New Version)    
17.Rockaria!
18.Strange Magic
19.Alright
20.Rock 'N' Roll Is King

The Very Best Of ELO Blu-Spec CD2

CD 2 Track Listing

1.Twilight
2.Do Ya    
3.Can't Get It out of My Head
4.Latitude 88 North
5.It's Over
6.Ticket to the Moon
7.Heaven Only Knows
8.Starlight
9.Four Little Diamonds
10.Secret Messages    
11.Eldorado    
12.So Serious    
13.Last Train to London    
14.In My Own Time    
15.Destination Unknown    
16.The Way Life's Meant to Be    
17.One Summer Dream
18.Calling America    
19.Moment In Paradise    
20.Surrender

Title

The Very Best Of ELO

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic

Catalogue

SICP 30902

Issue Date

Nov 2015

Notes

Original album issued in 2015.

Double "The Very Best Of..." 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.

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Wembley or Bust - Japan Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Wembley Or Bust

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Columbia Records

Catalogue

SICP-31126 / SICP-31123 /

SICP-31129

Issue Date

2017

Notes

Original album issued in 2017.

 

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

The DVD film disc omitted the track "Last Train To London"

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CD 1 Track Listing

1.Standin' In The Rain
2.Evil Woman
3.All Over The World
4.Showdown
5.Livin' Thing
6.Do Ya
7.When I Was A Boy
8.Handle With Care
9.Last Train To London
10.Xanadu
11.Rockaria!
12.Can't Get It Out Of My Head

CD 2 Track Listing

1.10538 Overture
2.Twilight
3.Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
4.Shine A Little Love
5.Wild West Hero
6.Sweet Talkin' Woman
7.Telephone Line
8.Turn To Stone
9.Don't Bring Me Down
10.Mr. Blue Sky
11.Roll Over Beethoven

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Wembley Or Bust SICP 31449 - CD 2

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CD 1 Track Listing

1.Standin' In The Rain
2.Evil Woman
3.All Over The World
4.Showdown
5.Livin' Thing
6.Do Ya
7.When I Was A Boy
8.Handle With Care
9.Last Train To London
10.Xanadu
11.Rockaria!
12.Can't Get It Out Of My Head

CD 2 Track Listing

1.10538 Overture
2.Twilight
3.Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
4.Shine A Little Love
5.Wild West Hero
6.Sweet Talkin' Woman
7.Telephone Line
8.Turn To Stone
9.Don't Bring Me Down
10.Mr. Blue Sky
11.Roll Over Beethoven

Title

Wembley Or Bust

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

 Sony Music Japan International

Catalogue

SICP-31449

Issue Date

2021

Notes

Original album issued in 2017.

 

Japan only BSCD2, reproduction of album sleeve.

Issued in a gatefold "Paper Jacket" with a OBI strip, re-produced UK/Europe booklet, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese mono booklet

This edition was issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary with OBI strip.

The double CD is based on the Japan issued double CD from 2017.

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Secret Message - Double LP Version - Japan Blu-Spec CD2
Secret Message - Double LP Version - Japan Blu-Spec CD2

Title

Secret Messages

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Epic/Sony

Catalogue

SICP 31313

Issue Date

2018 & 2021

Notes

Original double album issued in 2018.

 

Japan only BSCD2, Full Mini LP reproduction of double album issued in 2018

 

It includes a OBI strip, single LP inner 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 extra 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.

Re-issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary.  The only change was a new design & info for the OBI strip.

Secret Message - Double LP Version - Japan Blu-Spec CD2

CD  Track Listing

1.Secret Messages
2.Loser Gone Wild
3.Bluebird
4.Take Me On and On

5.Stranger
6.No Way Out
7.Beatles Forever
8.Letter from Spain
9.Danger Ahead

10.Four Little Diamonds
11.Train of Gold
12.Endless Lies
13.Buildings Have Eyes
14.Motor Factory/Rock 'n' Roll is King

15.Mandalay
16.Time After Time
17.After All
18.Hello My Old Friend

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From Out Of Nowhere - Japan Blu-Spec CD2

Title

From Out Of Nowhere

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

Columbia Records

Catalogue

SICP 31312

Issue Date

Nov 2019

Notes

Original album issued in 2019.

 

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.

CD  Track Listing

1 - From Out Of Nowhere
2 - Help Yourself
3 - All My Love
4 - Down Came The Rain
5 - Losing You

6 - One More Time (featuring Richard Tandy)
7 - Sci-Fi Woman
8 - Goin' Out On Me
9 - Time Of Your Life
10 - Songbird

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CD  Track Listing

1 - From Out Of Nowhere
2 - Help Yourself
3 - All My Love
4 - Down Came The Rain
5 - Losing You

6 - One More Time (featuring Richard Tandy)
7 - Sci-Fi Woman
8 - Goin' Out On Me
9 - Time Of Your Life
10 - Songbird

From Out Of Nowhere SICP 31451
From Out Of Nowhere SICP 31451

Title

From Out Of Nowhere

Format

Blu-Spec CD2

Label

 Sony Music Japan International

Catalogue

SICP 31451

Issue Date

2021

Notes

Original album issued in 2019.

 

Japan only BSCD2, reproduction of album sleeve.

Issued in a gatefold "Paper Jacket" with a OBI strip, re-produced UK/Europe booklet, lyrics in Japanese and English along with album notes in a Japanese mono booklet

This edition was issued in Sept 2021 for ELOs 50th anniversary with OBI strip.

The CD is based on the Japan issued  CD from 2019.

2021 Issue
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2021 Issue
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