Armed Forces, Elvis Costello and the Attractions
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Elvis Costello’s sharp, punchy new-wave classic — loaded with hooks, attitude, and lyrical bite.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Armed Forces
Format: Vinyl
Label: Radar Records (UK) / Columbia (US)
Year: 1979
A high-energy new-wave masterstroke, Armed Forces shows Elvis Costello & The Attractions at their sharpest — blending punk urgency with pop precision and razor-edged songwriting. Released in 1979, the album cemented Costello as one of the most intelligent and explosive voices of the era.
Featuring standout tracks like “Accidents Will Happen,” “Oliver’s Army,” and “Green Shirt,” this album delivers tight hooks, political bite, and a full band performance that still sounds electric decades later.
Notes: Multiple vinyl editions exist
A must-own for fans of new wave, post-punk, and essential late-70s alternative rock.
MINT - sealed
NM - likely never played - almost perfect
VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play
VG - signs of wear, light scratches you can feel
GOOD - surface noise, visible groove wear
POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio
OIS - original inner sleeve
