• This STUNNING copy of Costello's debut album earned Shootout Winning Triple Plus (A++) grades on both sides
• The sound is lively, punchy, and powerful - with all due respect, it should MURDER whatever copies you may have
• A massive step up sonically from most domestic pressings, early or otherwise, and guaranteed to handily beat the imports as well
• 5 stars: "A phenomenal debut, capturing a songwriter and musician whose words were as rich and clever as his music."

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• One of the true Elvis Costello classics returns to the site on UK vinyl with Shootout Winning Triple Plus (A+++) sound on both sides - exceptionally quiet vinyl too
• You're gonna love the sound here - full-bodied and punchy with a solid low end and excellent presence for Elvis's vocals
• The bass is right - the moment-to-moment rhythmic changes in the songs are clear and the band swings the way it's supposed to
• 5 stars: "The most remarkable thing about the album is the sound — Costello and the Attractions never rocked this hard, or this vengefully, ever again."

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• With superb Nearly Triple Plus (A++ to A+++) sound, this early UK pressing came close to our Shootout Winner - this is how good Elvis's Best Recording can be - exceptionally quiet vinyl too
• Some of the biggest, boldest rock sound ever recorded, Top 100, a True Demo Disc, just amazing here - every track is Elvis at this best
• 5 stars: "In contrast to the stripped-down pop and rock of his first two albums, Armed Forces boasted a detailed and textured pop production... However, the more spacious arrangements -- complete with ringing pianos, echoing reverb, layered guitars, and harmonies -- accent Costello's melodies... It's a dense but accessible pop record and ranks as his third masterpiece in a row."

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• A true Elvis Costello classic, his second in a row, soon to be followed by his third, Armed Forces - this UK pressing has superb Double Plus (A++) sound on both sides - exceptionally quiet vinyl too
• You're gonna love the sound here - full-bodied and punchy with a solid low end and excellent presence for Elvis's vocals
• The bass is right - the moment-to-moment rhythmic changes in the songs are clear and the band swings the way it's supposed to
• 5 stars: "The most remarkable thing about the album is the sound — Costello and the Attractions never rocked this hard, or this vengefully, ever again."

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• An incredibly good UK pressing - only the second Shootout Winner to hit the site in many years, with Triple Plus (A+++) sound on both sides
• Big, lively and dynamic, with huge amounts of bass (Elvis's trademark sound) and New Wave energy that's off the charts
• Get Happy, coming right before the brilliant Trust, contains Elvis classics like I Can't Stand Up (for Falling Down) & Motel Matches
• The AMG Five Star rating "...a 20-song blue-eyed soul tour-de-force..." and killer recording quality make this a Must Own for Elvis fans

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• Insanely good Triple Plus (A+++) sound on the first side and Double Plus (A++) on the second for Elvis Costello’s Last Really Good Album; the first copy to hit the site in many years!
• This copy showed us a Spike we never knew existed -- so much energy and presence to the sound, it came jumping out of the speakers and simply refused to mind its manners. Elvis should be proud. Why don’t more records sound like this?
• Exceptionally quiet vinyl throughout -- Mint Minus to Mint Minus Minus

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• With a Shootout Winning Triple Plus (A+++) side two and an outstanding Double Plus (A++) side one, this copy has Demo Disc sound guaranteed to knock you right out of your listening chair
• The clarity and transparency allow you to appreciate subtleties in the high end even when the bass and drums are really POUNDING - exceptionally quiet vinyl too
• 5 stars: "...their most ambitious and eclectic album to date... Costello & the Attractions demonstrate their musical skill and savvy by essentially sticking to the direct sound of their four-piece band. In the process, they recorded, arguably, their most impressive album, one that demonstrates all sides of Costello's songwriting and performing personality without succumbing to pretentiousness."

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• With outstanding Double Plus (A++) sound on both sides, this early UK pressing will show you just how good Elvis's Best Recording can be - exceptionally quiet vinyl too
• Some of the biggest, boldest rock sound ever recorded, Top 100, a True Demo Disc - every track is Elvis at this best
• 5 stars: "In contrast to the stripped-down pop and rock of his first two albums, Armed Forces boasted a detailed and textured pop production... However, the more spacious arrangements -- complete with ringing pianos, echoing reverb, layered guitars, and harmonies -- accent Costello's melodies... It's a dense but accessible pop record and ranks as his third masterpiece in a row."

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• You'll find outstanding Double Plus (A++) sound and exceptionally quiet UK vinyl on this wonderful copy of Elvis's brilliant 1986 release
• This superb pressing is full-bodied and lively, with solid and present vocals, as plenty of vintage British Tubey Magic
• Nina Simone's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is only one highlight among many - these are some of his best songs
• 4 1/2 stars: "Stripping away much of the excess that cluttered Punch the Clock and Goodbye Cruel World, Elvis Costello returned to his folk-rock and pub rock roots with King of America, creating one of his most affecting and personal records ... one of his masterpieces."

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• With two excellent Double Plus (A++) sides, this import pressing of Elvis's 1981 brilliant return to form should handily trounce any copy you've ever heard
• The clarity and transparency here are superb, allowing you to appreciate subtleties in the high end even when the bass and drums are really POUNDING
• 5 stars: "Arguably, their most impressive album... demonstrates all sides of Costello's songwriting and performing personality..."
• "...this is rock and roll as eloquent, hard-hitting pop, and Elvis has turned into such a soul man that I no longer wish he'd change his name to George and go country."

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• You'll find Hot Stamper sound on both sides of this Elvis Costello classic - exceptionally quiet vinyl too
• "Punch the Clock won't alter anyone's opinion of Elvis Costello because it doesn't represent much of a change for him. He remains the most consistently interesting songwriter in rock & roll, and there is evidence that a new, more emotionally generous sensibility may soon be present in his work." Rolling Stone

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• A superb sounding vintage UK copy with Double Plus (A++) sound or better from start to finish - exceptionally quiet vinyl too
• Big, lively and dynamic, with plenty of bass (Elvis's trademark sound) and New Wave energy, this copy is really rockin'
• Get Happy, coming right before the brilliant Trust, contains Elvis classics like I Can't Stand Up (for Falling Down) & Motel Matches
• The AMG Five Star rating "...a 20-song blue-eyed soul tour-de-force..." and killer recording quality make this a Must Own for Elvis fans

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At this point we've easily done more than a thousand Hot Stamper listings, so we are talking in the range of the top one or two percent for sound. Most audiophiles will go their whole lives without hearing a rock record sound this good, considering the tens of thousands of records we've had to buy, clean and play to find the handful of OFF THE CHARTS copies we've reviewed.

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Is Trust the best sounding album from 1981? It gets my vote.

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The sound of the rhythm section of this album ranks up there with the very best ever recorded. Beyond that, the musical chops of this band at this time rank with the very best in the history of rock. Steve, Bruce and Pete rarely get the credit they deserve for being one of the tightest, liveliest backing bands ever to walk into a studio or on to a stage.

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