ELO - Out Of The Blue Original Blue Vinyl

Artist: Electric Light Orchestra

Title: Out Of The Blue

Label: Jet Records

Catalogue Number: UAR 100

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1977

Pressing Year: 1977 UK Original Pressing

Format: 2 × Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Out Of The Blue is the seventh studio album by Electric Light Orchestra and is widely regarded as Jeff Lynne's masterpiece. Written almost entirely during a burst of inspiration in the Swiss Alps and recorded at Musicland Studios in Munich, the ambitious double album blends symphonic rock, progressive pop and orchestral arrangements into one of the defining records of the 1970s. It became one of ELO's biggest-selling albums, producing a string of international hit singles and selling millions of copies worldwide.

Featuring the classics Turn To Stone, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Mr. Blue Sky, Wild West Hero and It's Over, Out Of The Blue remains an essential album for any classic rock collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1977 UK Jet Records pressing, catalogue number UAR 100. This first UK issue was distributed by United Artists and is housed in a striking gatefold sleeve complete with two illustrated lyric inner sleeves, a fold-out band poster, T-shirt order form, and the famous press-out ELO spaceship model. Early copies feature the green/blue Jet labels and are among the most desirable editions of this landmark album.

Track Listing

Side One

Turn To Stone
It's Over
Sweet Talkin' Woman
Across The Border

Side Two

Night In The City
Starlight
Jungle
Believe Me Now
Steppin' Out

Side Three

Standin' In The Rain
Big Wheels
Summer And Lightning
Mr. Blue Sky

Side Four

Sweet Is The Night
The Whale
Birmingham Blues
Wild West Hero
Additional Information
Original 1977 UK first pressing
Jet Records
Catalogue Number UAR 100
Distributed by United Artists
Gatefold sleeve
Two original lyric inner sleeves
Fold-out band poster
T-shirt order form
Press-out ELO spaceship model
2 × 33⅓ RPM vinyl LPs
Written and produced by Jeff Lynne
Features Mr. Blue Sky, Turn To Stone, Sweet Talkin' Woman and Wild West Hero
One of the greatest double albums of the 1970s
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record 1: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record 2: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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