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| Get Happy!! | ||
| 1-1 | Love For Tender | 1:57 |
| 1-2 | Opportunity | 3:13 |
| 1-3 | The Imposter | 1:58 |
| 1-4 | Secondary Modern | 1:58 |
| 1-5 | King Horse | 3:01 |
| 1-6 | PossessionOrgan – Elvis Costello |
2:03 |
| 1-7 | Men Called Uncle | 2:17 |
| 1-8 | Clowntime Is Over | 2:59 |
| 1-9 | New AmsterdamInstruments [All] – Elvis Costello |
2:12 |
| 1-10 | High Fidelity | 2:28 |
| 1-11 | I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down | 2:06 |
| 1-12 | Black & White World | 1:56 |
| 1-13 | 5ive Gears In Reverse | 2:38 |
| 1-14 | B Movie | 2:04 |
| 1-15 | Motel Matches | 2:30 |
| 1-16 | Human Touch | 2:30 |
| 1-17 | Beaten To The Punch | 1:49 |
| 1-18 | Temptation | 2:33 |
| 1-19 | I Stand AccusedHarmonica – Bruce Thomas |
2:21 |
| 1-20 | Riot Act | 3:35 |
| Bonus Disc!! | ||
| 2-1 | I Stand Accused (Alternate Version) | 3:10 |
| 2-2 | So Young | 3:28 |
| 2-3 | Girls Talk | 1:56 |
| 2-4 | Human Touch (Alternate Version) | 2:20 |
| 2-5 | Temptation (Alternate Version) | 2:28 |
| 2-6 | Motel Matches (Alternate Take) | 2:27 |
| 2-7 | Clowntime Is Over No. 2Remix – Guy Bidmead |
3:46 |
| 2-8 | B Movie (Alternate Version) | 2:26 |
| 2-9 | Girls Talk (Alternate Version) | 2:02 |
| 2-10 | Getting Mighty CrowdedRemix – Guy Bidmead |
2:09 |
| 2-11 | From A Whisper To A Scream (Alternate Version) | 2:30 |
| 2-12 | Watch Your Step (Alternate Version) | 2:02 |
| 2-13 | Dr. Luther's Assistant | 3:28 |
| 2-14 | Ghost Train | 3:07 |
| 2-15 | New Lace Sleeves (Alternate Version) | 3:47 |
| 2-16 | Hoover Factory | 1:45 |
| 2-17 | Just A Memory | 2:17 |
| 2-18 | I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (Alternate Version) | 2:45 |
| 2-19 | New Amsterdam (Alternate Version) | 2:31 |
| 2-20 | Black & White World (Demo) | 1:51 |
| 2-21 | Riot Act (Demo) | 2:50 |
| 2-22 | 5ive Gears In Reverse (Demo) | 2:33 |
| 2-23 | Love For Tender (Demo) | 2:07 |
| 2-24 | Men Called Uncle (Demo) | 2:06 |
| 2-25 | King Horse (Demo) | 2:45 |
| 2-26 | Seven O'Clock (Demo) | 2:00 |
| 2-27 | High Fidelity (Live) | 3:17 |
| 2-28 | Opportunity (Live) | 2:33 |
| 2-29 | The Imposter (Live) | 2:11 |
| 2-30 | Don't Look Back (Live) | 4:41 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elvis Costello
- Copyright (c) – Demon Music Group Ltd.
- Marketed By – Demon Records
- Recorded At – Wisseloord Studios
- Recorded At – Eden Studios
- Recorded At – Archipelago Studios
- Recorded At – Abbey Road Studios
- Remixed At – T.W. Studios
- Recorded At – U.K. Pro Studio
- Recorded At – AM-PRO Studios
- Recorded At – T.W. Studios
- Recorded At – Air Studios
- Recorded At – Olympic Studios
- Recorded At – Pinkpop
- Recorded At – The Palomino
- Recorded At – Hammersmith Odeon
- Recorded At – Canvey Island
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – Greg Allen
- Bass – Bruce Thomas (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8, 1-10 to 20)
- Coordinator [Liner Notes Coordination] – Tim Scanlin
- Drums – Pete Thomas (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8, 1-10 to 20)
- Engineer – Guy Bidmead (tracks: 2-17), Paul "Bassman" Riley* (tracks: 2-11 to 2-16)
- Photography By – Keith Morris , Peter Anderson
- Piano, Organ – Steve Nieve (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8, 1-10 to 20)
- Producer – Elvis Costello (tracks: 1-9), E.C.* (tracks: 2-11 to 2-17, 2-20 to 2-25), Geoff Emerick (tracks: 2-18), Nick Lowe (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9, 1-11 to 2-9)
- Producer [Sound] – Andrew Sandoval, Bill Inglot
- Product Manager – Jimmy Edwards, Mike Engstrom
- Product Manager [Project Assistance] – Amy Utstein, Bob Carlton, Brian Kehew, David Gorman, Ginger Dettman, Lori Carfora, Patrick Milligan, Randy Perry, Steve Woolard
- Reissue Producer – Gary Stewart , Val Jennings
- Remastered By [Remastering] – Dan Hersch
- Supervised By [Editorial Supervision] – Julee Stover
- Technician [Balanced By] – Roger Bechirian (tracks: 1-1 to 1-20, 2-3 to 2-9)
- Vocals, Guitar – Elvis Costello (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8, 1-10 to 1-20)
- Written-By – Alan Jones* (tracks: 1-11, 2-18), Elvis Costello (tracks: 1-1 to 1-10, 1-12 to 1-18, 1-20, 2-3 to 2-9, 2-11 to 2-17, 2-19 to 2-29), Homer Banks (tracks: 1-11, 2-18), Jeff Burstin (tracks: 2-2), Joe Camilleri (tracks: 2-2), Ray Smith* (tracks: 1-19, 2-1), Ronnie White* (tracks: 2-30), Smokey Robinson (tracks: 2-30), Tony Colton (tracks: 1-19, 2-1), Tony Faehse (tracks: 2-2), Van McCoy (tracks: 2-10)
Notes
1-1 to 1-8, 1-10 to 1-20 Recorded at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, Holland & Eden Studios, Acton, London (October 1979).1-9, 2-20 to 2-25 Recorded at Archipelago Studios, Pimlico, London .
2-1 & 2-2 Recorded at EMI Abbey Road Studio No. 2, London (28 May 1979).
2-3 to 2-9 Recorded at Wisseloord Studios (October 1979).
2-10 Recorded at Eden Studios (October 1979).
2-7 & 2-10 Remixed at T.V. Studios, Fulham, London.
2-11 & 2-12 Recorded at U.K.Pro Studio (subsequently known as AM-Pro), London (November 1979).
2-13 to 2-18 Recorded at AM-Pro Studios, Shepherd's Bush, London (March 1980).
2-17 Recorded at T.W. Studios, Fulham, London (early 1980).
2-18 Recorded at AIR Studios, London (16 November 1981).
2-19 Recorded at Olympic Studio, England .
2-26 Recording location unknown.
2-27 Recorded at The Pinkpop Festival, Geleen, Holland (4 June 1979).
2-28 Recorded at the Palomino Club, North Hollywood, CA (16 February 1979).
2-29 Recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (29 December 1979).
2-30 Recorded at Canvey Island, England (2 April 1980).
CD1 First issued as F-Beat [UK] #XXLP1 & Columbia [US] #36347 (February 1980).
2-2 First issued on "Out Of Our Idiot".
2-3 First issued as the B-side of "I Can't Stand Up (For Falling Down)".
2-7 & 2-10 First issued as the B-sides of "High Fidelity".
2-13, 2-14 & 2-17 First issued on the "New Amsterdam" E.P.
2-16 & 2-20 First issued on "Taking Liberties" [US] and "Ten Bloody Marys & Ten How's Your Fathers" [UK].
2-29 First issued on "Concerts For The People Of Kampuchea".
This reissue/compilation ℗ 1980, 1987, 1994 & 2003 Elvis Costello.
© 2003 Demon Music Group Ltd.
Marketed by Demon Records, a division of the Demon Music Group Ltd., London, W1T 1JU.
Manufactured in the EU.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7 40155 71052 1
- Matrix / Runout (CD1, Variant 1 ): MANUS105/A DEMON MUSIC GROUP 43469
- Matrix / Runout (CD1, Variant 2): MANUS105/A DEMON MUSIC GROUP LTD 61191
- Mastering SID Code (CD1, Variant 1 & 2): IFPI LD12
- Mould SID Code (CD1, Variant 1): IFPI 5Q04
- Mould SID Code (CD1, Variant 2): IFPI 5Q16
- Matrix / Runout (CD2, Variant 1 & 2): MANUS105/B DEMON MUSIC GROUP LTD. 47484
- Mastering SID Code (CD2, Variant 1 & 2): IFPI LD12
- Mould SID Code (CD2, Variant 1 ): IFPI 5Q04
- Mould SID Code (CD2, Variant 2): none
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXLP1, XX LP 1 | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | Get Happy! (LP, Album) | F-Beat, F-Beat | XXLP1, XX LP 1 | UK | 1980 |
| PCT 36347 | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | Get Happy!! (Cass, Album) | Columbia | PCT 36347 | US | 1980 |
| PC 36347 | Elvis Costello And The Attractions* | Get Happy!! (LP, Album, Pit) | Columbia | PC 36347 | US | 1980 |
| DPAM 5 | Elvis Costello And The Attractions* | Get Happy!! (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Demon Records | DPAM 5 | UK | 1994 |
| RCD 20275 | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | Get Happy!! (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Rykodisc | RCD 20275 | USA & Canada | 1994 |

