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ELO’s ‘Out of the Blue’ 40th Anniversary Picture Disc – Out Now

November 24, 2017

ELO’s critically acclaimed double album ‘Out of the Blue’ turns 40 this autumn, and we’re celebrating with the first ever picture disc vinyl edition of this seminal release.

Comprising classic Jeff Lynn compositions including ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ and ‘Turn To Stone’, this beautiful 2LP collector’s edition features the tracks remastered from the original master tapes and includes a digital download of the album.

OUT NOW.

ELO – ‘Out Of The Blue’ 2 LP Picture Disc

Side A
1. Turn to Stone
2. It’s Over
3. Sweet Talkin’ Woman
4. Across the Border

Side B
5. Night in the City
6. Starlight
7. Jungle
8. Believe Me Now
9. Steppin’ Out

Side C (Concerto for a Rainy Day)
10. Standin’ in the Rain
11. Big Wheels
12. Summer and Lightning
13. Mr. Blue Sky

Side D
14. Sweet Is the Night
15. The Whale
16. Birmingham Blues
17. Wild West Hero

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