Elvis Costello & The Attractions - New Amsterdam

Original Release Date

1980

Release Information

UK 7" 1980 (F-Beat - XX 5)

1 New Amsterdam 2:10
2 Dr. Luther's Assistant 3:28

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UK 7" 1980 (F-Beat - XX 5E)
UK 7" 1980 (F-Beat - XX 5P). Picture disc

1 New Amsterdam 2:10
2 Dr Luther's Assistant 3:28
3 Ghost Train 3:07
4 Just A Memory 2:17

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US 7" 1980 (Columbia – 1-11284)

1 New Amsterdam 2:10
2 Wednesday Week 2:02

Chart Placings

UK Chart Hit: 36, 6 wks

Credits

UK 7":

1: Produced by Nick Lowe. Balanced by Roger Bechirian
2: Produced by Elvis Costello

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XX 5E / XX 5P:

1: Produced by Nick Lowe & Balanced by Roger Bechirian. Recorded in Holland
2-4: Produced by Elvis Costello

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US 7":

1: Taken From The Columbia Lp Get Happy!! JC 36347. Produced by Nick Lowe
2: Produced by Nick Lowe

Additional Credits

None yet

Reviews & Opinions

DEANNE PEARSON, SMASH HITS, JUNE 1980: Conversely now, someone who usually has no trouble producing chart tunes fails miserably on his latest E.P. Of the four tracks none stand out as remotely catchy or interesting. Bland, unadventurous and unmemorable all, their only saving grace is Costello's distinctive, plaintive vocals, particularly in the last track 'Just A Memory' a touching love 'n' regret song. A pity the words and the sentiment are let down by the music.

Additional Notes

'New Amsterdam' is from Get Happy!!, the B-Sides are new. 'Wednesday Week' was previously released on Armed Forces.

Images

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UK 7" 1980 (F-Beat - XX 5P). Picture disc. Click here for more

US 7" 1980 (Columbia – 1-11284). Click here for more