All selections previously released, 1977-1986

Compact disc

Program notes and lyrics inserted

Compiled by Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello, vocals, guitar ; with various artists

(The angels wanna wear my) Red shoes ; Alison (with John McFee, guitar, pedal steel ; Sean Hopper, piano, organ, backing vocals ; Johnny Ciambotti, bass, backing vocals ; Mickey Shine, drums) -- Watching the detectives (with Andrew Bodnar, bass ; Steve Goulding, drums ; Steve Nieve, organ, piano) -- (I don't want to go to) Chelsea ; Pump it up ; Radio, radio ; Accidents will happen ; Oliver's army ; (What's so funny 'bout) Peace, love & understanding ; I can't stand up for falling down ; High fidelity ; Clubland ; New lace sleeves (and The Attractions) -- Good year for the roses (and The Attractions ; with John McFee, pedal steel guitar) -- Beyond belief ; Man out of time ; Almost blue ; Everyday I write the book ; Shipbuilding (and The Attractions) -- Costello show. Brilliant mistake (with T-Bone Wolk, electric guitar, piano accordion ; Mitchell Froom, Hammond organ, harpsichord ; Jerry Scheff, string bass ; Mickey Curry, brushes, drums ; feat. The Confederates) -- Costello show. Indoor fireworks (with James Burton, acoustic guitar ; Mitchell Froom, Hammond organ ; Jerry Scheff, string bass ; feat. The Confederates) -- I want you (and The Attractions ; with Nick Lowe, acoustic guitar)