Electric Light Orchestra - Discography (1971

Electric Light Orchestra - Discography (1971 - 2015)

The Electric Light Orchestra’s ambitious yet irresistible fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography rocketed the group to massive commercial success throughout the 1970s. ELO was formed in Birmingham, England in the autumn of 1970 from the ashes of the eccentric art-pop combo the Move, reuniting frontman Roy Wood with guitarist/composer Jeff Lynne, bassist Rick Price, and drummer Bev Bevan. Announcing their intentions to “pick up where ‘I Am the Walrus’ left off,” the quartet sought to embellish their engagingly melodic rock with classical flourishes, tapping French horn player Bill Hunt and violinist Steve Woolam to record their self-titled debut LP (issued as No Answer in the U.S.). In the months between the sessions for the album and its eventual release, the Move embarked on their farewell tour, with Woolam exiting the ELO lineup prior to the enlistment of violinist Wilf Gibson, bassist Richard Tandy, and cellists Andy Craig and Hugh McDowell; despite the lengthy delay, Electric Light Orchestra sold strongly, buoyed by the success of the U.K. Top Ten hit “10538 Overture.” — Allmusic

1. STUDIO ALBUMS:

1971. No Answer (1990, Epic, Jet, ZK 35524, DIDP 072942, USA)
1971. No Answer (1990, Epic, Jet, ZK 35524, USA)
1971. The Electric Light Orchestra (2001, EMI, 7243 5 33372 0 9, EU, 2CD, First Light Series)
1971. The Electric Light Orchestra (2003, EMI, 7243 5 82983 0 7, EU)
1971. The Electric Light Orchestra (2006, Toshiba-EMI, TOCP-70062, Japan)

1973. Electric Light Orchestra II (1990, Epic, Jet, ZK 35533, USA)
1973. ELO 2 (1999, EMI, 7243 5 21196 2 2, EU)
1973. ELO 2 (2003, EMI, 5 43329 2, Germany)
1973. ELO 2 (2003, EMI, 7243 5 43328 2 1, EU, 2CD, First Light Series)
1973. ELO 2 (2006, Toshiba-EMI, TOCP-70063, Japan)

1973. On The Third Day (1990, CBS Sony, CSCS 6028, Japan)
1973. On The Third Day (1990, Epic, EPC 460728 2, Austria)
1973. On The Third Day (2006, Sony Music, MHCP 1094, Japan)

1974. Eldorado (1987, CBS Sony, 28DP 1076, Japan)
1974. Eldorado (1990, Epic, CDEPC 32397, Austria)
1974. Eldorado (2001, Epic-Legacy, 501904 2, EU)
1974. Eldorado (2006, Sony Music, MHCP 1095, Japan)

1975. Face The Music (1990, Jet, ZK 35527, USA)
1975. Face The Music (1991, Epic, 982648 2, UK)
1975. Face The Music (1993, Epic, EPC 472996 2, Austria)
1975. Face The Music (2006, Epic-Legacy, 82796 94278 2, USA)
1975. Face The Music (2006, Sony Music, MHCP 1096, Japan)

1976. A New World Record (1987, CBS Sony, 32DP 473, Japan)
1976. A New World Record (1990, Epic, CDEPC 32545, Austria)
1976. A New World Record (1990, Jet, ZK 35529, USA)
1976. A New World Record (1991, Epic, 902198 2, UK)
1976. A New World Record (2006, Epic, Legacy, 69699 85422 2, USA)
1976. A New World Record (2006, Epic, Legacy, 69699854222, Austria)
1976. A New World Record (2006, Sony Music, MHCP 1097, Japan)

1977. Out Of The Blue (1987, Jet, ZGK 35530, USA)
1977. Out Of The Blue (1990, CBS Sony CSCS 6032, Japan)
1977. Out Of The Blue (1990, Epic, EPC 450685 2, Austria)
1977. Out Of The Blue (2007, Epic, 88697053232, EU)
1977. Out Of The Blue (2007, Sony Music, MHCP 1157-58, Japan, 2CD)

1979. Discovery (1983, CBS Sony, CSCS 6006, Japan, Pre-emphasis)
1979. Discovery (1983, Jet, CDJETLP500, Austria, Pre-emphasis)
1979. Discovery (1986, Jet, ZK 35769, USA)
1979. Discovery (2001, Epic-Legacy, EK 85420, USA)
1979. Discovery (2007, Sony Music, MHCP 1159, Japan)

1981. Time (1989, Jet, 462834 2, Australia)
1981. Time (1990, CBS Sony, CSCS 6035, Japan)
1981. Time (1990, Epic, EPC 460212 2, Austria)
1981. Time (1990, Jet, ZK 37371, USA)
1981. Time (2001, Epic, Legacy, 501906 2, Austria)
1981. Time (2001, Epic-Legacy EK 85421, USA)
1981. Time (2007, Sony Music, MHCP 1161, Japan)

1983. Secret Messages (1983, Epic, EPC 462487 2, Austria, Pre-emphasis)
1983. Secret Messages (1990, Epic, CSCS 6036, Japan)
1983. Secret Messages (1990, Jet, ZK 38490, USA)
1983. Secret Messages (2001, Epic-Legacy, EK 85424, USA)
1983. Secret Messages (2007, Sony Music, MHCP 1162, Japan)

1986. Balance Of Power (1986, CBS Associated, ZK 40048, USA)
1986. Balance Of Power (1990, CBS Sony, 32DP 407, Japan)
1986. Balance Of Power (1992, Epic, 468576 2, Austria)
1986. Balance Of Power (2007, Epic, Legacy, 82796942792, Germany)
1986. Balance Of Power (2007, Sony Music, MHCP 1167, Japan)

2001. Zoom (2001, Epic, 502500 2, Austria)
2001. Zoom (2001, Sony Music, SRCS 2466, Japan)
2001. Zoom (2013, Avalon, MICP-30042, Japan, SHM-CD)

2015. Alone In The Universe (2015, Columbia, 88875164642, Austria, Deluxe Ed)

2. LIVE ALBUMS:

1974. The Night the Light Went On. In Long Beach (1998, Epic, 491 103 2, UK)

1990. Beethoven, Lynne & Co (1995, Oh Boy, OH BOY 1-9055, Luxembourg)

1990. Live USA (1990, Imtrat, 900.045, Germany)

1998. Live At Wembley ’78 (1998, Eagle, EAMCD039, EC)

1998. Live At Winterland ’76 (1998, Eagle, EAMCD038, EC)

1999. Live At the BBC (1999, Eagle, EDGCD097, EC, 2CD)

2013. Live (2013, Avalon, MICP-30043, Japan, SHM-CD)
2013. Live (2013, Frontiers, FR CD 595E, Italy)

3. COMPILATIONS:

1976. Ole’ ELO (1990, Epic, 466305 2, Austria)
1976. Ole’ ELO (1990, Jet, ZK 35528, USA)

1979. ELO’s Greatest Hits (1986, CBS Associated, Jet, ZK 36310, USA)

1987. First Movement (1987, EMI, CDP 7 46713 2, UK)

1990. Afterglow (1990, CBS Records, Epic Associated. Z3K 46090, USA, 3CD)

1991. Early ELO. 1971-1973 (1991, EMI, CDS 797471 2, UK, 2CD)

1995. Strange Magic. The Best Of ELO (1995. Sony Music, Z2K 64157, USA, 2CD)

1996. The Gold Collection (1996, EMI Gold, 7243 8 37162 2 7, EU)

1997. Light Years. The Very Best Of ELO (1997, Sony Music, 489039 2, UK, 2CD)

2002. The Ultimate Collection (2002, Sony Music, 504428 2, Germany, 2CD)

2004. Early Years (2004, EMI, 07243 592810 2 5, EU)

2011. The Essential (2011, Sony Music, 88697973612, EU, 2CD)

2012. Mr. Blue Sky. The Very Best Of ELO (2012, Frontiers, FR CD 570E, Italy)
2012. Mr. Blue Sky. The Very Best Of ELO (2012, Marquee, MICP-30033, Japan, SHM-CD)

2015. The Very Best Of Vol.1 & Vol.2 (2015, Sony Music, SICP 30902~3, Japan, BSCD2, 2CD)

4. BOX SET:

2000. Flashback (2000, Epic-Legacy, 5009312000, USA, 3CD)
2000. Flashback (2000, Sony Music, SRCS 2458~60, Japan, 3CD)

2010. Original Album Series (2010, Epic-Legacy, 88697787342, EU, 5CD)

2011. The Classic Albums Collection (2011, Epic-Legacy, 88697873262, EU, 11CD)

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