The Other End Of The Telescope (single)
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| The Other End Of The Telescope | |
 single by Elvis Costello & The Attractions | |
| Released | Jul 15, 1996 (UK) Aug 2, 1996 (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Producer | Geoff Emerick & Elvis Costello (1, 2, UK 4) Stepaside Productions (Germany 4) |
| Label | Warner Bros |
UK version
| Title | Performer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Other End Of The Telescope | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 4:06 |
| 2. | Almost Ideal Eyes | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 4:22 |
| 3. | Basement Kiss (live; Dublin) | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 4:09 |
| 4. | Complicated Shadows (album version) | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 4:44 |
German version
| Title | Performer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Other End Of The Telescope | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 4:08 |
| 2. | Almost Ideal Eyes | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 4:22 |
| 3. | Basement Kiss (live; Dublin) | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 4:11 |
| 4. | Complicated Shadows (Cashbox version) | Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 2:26 |
Notes
- UK : On the sleeve "Complicated Shadows" is listed as the 'Cashbox Version', but is the same as the album version except with a fade-out ending. According to flyers at the time of its release this was supposed to be the 'original home demo' version.
- German release contains correct 'Cashbox Version' of "Complicated Shadows".
- Here are a few tips to help distinguish this version from the UK version: "The packaging of both versions is VERY similar. The only difference on the sleeve are the words "LC 0392 WE C795" which are printed in small black letters on the back, under the listing of the track "Complicated Shadows", and to the right of "Licensed by GEMA". Other than this the sleeves are identical. Don't be mislead by the "Made in Germany" text at the very bottom of the sleeve on the back - both versions say this. If you are able to examine the CD intself then there are a couple of differences. Most noticable is that the yellow & blue picture on the CD goes right up to the centre hole on the UK version, while on the German copy the centre piece of plastic (about 1 1/2" in diameter) is clear. This is slightly confusing because the other 3 UK maxis in the set have this clear centre piece as well. The UK CD is pressed by DISCTRONICS, and has this text written around the inner ring on the silver side of the disc. The German version has "WME" & "IPPI" instead."
- Sets of all 4 'July' singles were distributed in the UK as promos accompanied by a 3-page press sheet.
- "Basement Kiss" recorded & mixed by Dave Zamitt.
Release information
| Release date | Media | Catalog number | Comments |
| 1996-07-15 | CD5 | Warner W0365CD/9362-43745-2 | UK, cardboard sleeve, limited edition (5000 copies) available for 1 week only |
| 1996-08-02 | CD5 | Warner WO365CD/9362-43745-2 | Germany, 3000 pressed |
UK Artwork
With "Cashbox version" credit but contains "Album version"
German Artwork
With correct "cashbox" version
Images with thanks to Stephen Tomlinson
Internal links
- Little Atoms (single)
- The Other End Of The Telescope (single)
- Distorted Angel (single)
- All This Useless Beauty (single)
