On July 2, 1982, “F-Beat” label released “Imperial Bedroom”, the seventh Elvis Costello album. It was his second album with his backing band The Attractions. It was recorded in 1982, at “AIR Recording Studios” in London, and was produced by Geoff Emerick. In 1998, “Q” magazine ranked the album at number 96 on its list of the “Greatest Albums Ever”. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Imperial Bedroom” at number 166 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

• Elvis Costello– vocals, guitar, piano
• Steve Nieve– piano, organ, harpsichord, accordion, guitar, orchestrations
• Bruce Thomas– bass
• Pete Thomas– drums

All tracks by Elvis Costello, except where noted.

1. Beyond Belief
2. Tears Before Bedtime
3. Shabby Doll
4. The Long Honeymoon
5. Man Out of Time
6. Almost Blue…
7. And in Every Home
8. The Loved Ones
9. Human Hands
10. Kid About It
11. Little Savage
12. Boy with a Problem – music by Elvis Costello, lyrics by Chris Difford, and Elvis Costello:
13. Pidgin English
14. You Little Fool
15. Town Cryer