GLOBALRPH MUSICATLASElectric Light Orchestra: Artist Essentials
Explore the changing balance of string figures, layered pop harmonies, guitar attack and tightly repeated studio rhythms.
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1977 (year verified)
Original album: Out of the Blue
Original 1977 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
MusicAtlas editorial note: The clipped rhythm and repeated vocal figures build toward a long, more expansive closing section.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 1977 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1977 and belongs to the original Out of the Blue program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1977 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Out of the Blue
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
Out of the Blue - official original seventeen-track program
The artist store reproduces the original two-disc program including Turn to Stone, Sweet Talkin Woman, Mr. Blue Sky and Wild West Hero. The current picture-disc sale is not used as first release; the official music chronology establishes 1977. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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First released: 1979 (year verified)
Original album: Discovery
Original 1979 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
MusicAtlas editorial note: The firmly repeated beat and rough vocal answers make the hook feel unusually direct.
Annual appearances: 1979
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 1979 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1979 and belongs to the original Discovery program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1979 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Discovery
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
Discovery - licensed original studio album program
The public licensed program identifies the original 1979 studio recordings, full artist credit and original track sequence. Only year precision is adopted, cross-checked with the official artist chronology. Later bonus recordings, remixes and anthology dates are not used as first release. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1976 (year verified)
Original album: A New World Record
Original 1976 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
MusicAtlas editorial note: The quiet opening and suspended vocal phrases give the broad chorus room to unfold.
Annual appearances: 1977
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 1976 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1976 and belongs to the original A New World Record program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1976 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: A New World Record
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
A New World Record - licensed original studio album program
The public licensed program identifies the original 1976 studio recordings, full artist credit and original track sequence. Only year precision is adopted, cross-checked with the official artist chronology. Later bonus recordings, remixes and anthology dates are not used as first release. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1976 (year verified)
Original album: A New World Record
Original 1976 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
MusicAtlas editorial note: The quick violin gestures contrast with the more sustained lead melody.
Annual appearances: 1976 | 1977
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 1976 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1976 and belongs to the original A New World Record program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1976 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: A New World Record
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
A New World Record - licensed original studio album program
The public licensed program identifies the original 1976 studio recordings, full artist credit and original track sequence. Only year precision is adopted, cross-checked with the official artist chronology. Later bonus recordings, remixes and anthology dates are not used as first release. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1975 (year verified)
Original album: Face the Music
Original 1975 full studio album presentation and mix
MusicAtlas editorial note: The insistent piano pattern provides a clear center for the strings and answering voices.
Annual version match under reviewThe selected recording has release evidence, but its version has not been matched to the retained annual entry. It is omitted from Beyond the yearly lists until this match is resolved.
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 1975 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1975 and belongs to the original Face the Music program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1975 full studio album presentation and mix
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Face the Music
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
Face the Music - licensed original studio album program
The public licensed program identifies the original 1975 studio recordings, full artist credit and original track sequence. Only year precision is adopted, cross-checked with the official artist chronology. Later bonus recordings, remixes and anthology dates are not used as first release. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1975 (year verified)
Original album: Face the Music
Original 1975 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
MusicAtlas editorial note: The high guitar line and soft vocal layers make the arrangement seem to hover above its steady pulse.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 1975 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1975 and belongs to the original Face the Music program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1975 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Face the Music
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
Face the Music - licensed original studio album program
The public licensed program identifies the original 1975 studio recordings, full artist credit and original track sequence. Only year precision is adopted, cross-checked with the official artist chronology. Later bonus recordings, remixes and anthology dates are not used as first release. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1974 (year verified)
Original album: Eldorado
Original 1974 full studio album presentation and mix
MusicAtlas editorial note: The restrained opening grows into an orchestral refrain while the vocal melody stays clear.
Annual version match under reviewThe selected recording has release evidence, but its version has not been matched to the retained annual entry. It is omitted from Beyond the yearly lists until this match is resolved.
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 1974 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1974 and belongs to the original Eldorado program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1974 full studio album presentation and mix
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Eldorado
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
Eldorado - licensed original studio album program
The public licensed program identifies the original 1974 studio recordings, full artist credit and original track sequence. Only year precision is adopted, cross-checked with the official artist chronology. Later bonus recordings, remixes and anthology dates are not used as first release. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1977 (year verified)
Original album: Out of the Blue
Original 1977 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
MusicAtlas editorial note: The rapidly repeated backing parts make the smoother lead phrases feel even more mobile.
Annual appearances: 1978
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 1977 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1977 and belongs to the original Out of the Blue program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1977 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Out of the Blue
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
Out of the Blue - official original seventeen-track program
The artist store reproduces the original two-disc program including Turn to Stone, Sweet Talkin Woman, Mr. Blue Sky and Wild West Hero. The current picture-disc sale is not used as first release; the official music chronology establishes 1977. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1977 (year verified)
Original album: Out of the Blue
Original 1977 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
MusicAtlas editorial note: The short string figures and close vocal responses keep the densely arranged track light on its feet.
Annual appearances: 1978
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 1977 (year verified)
The original studio recording was released in 1977 and belongs to the original Out of the Blue program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.
Recording: Original 1977 ELO studio recording and original mix; not a later 2012 version
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Out of the Blue
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.
Out of the Blue - official original seventeen-track program
The artist store reproduces the original two-disc program including Turn to Stone, Sweet Talkin Woman, Mr. Blue Sky and Wild West Hero. The current picture-disc sale is not used as first release; the official music chronology establishes 1977. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
Jeff Lynne official music archive - original album chronology
The Sony-hosted artist archive separately dates original ELO albums from 1971 through 1986, later ELO releases, Jeff Lynne solo albums and Traveling Wilburys releases. Only original album years are adopted. Its US title No Answer is cross-checked against the museum catalog of the 1971 UK debut; month/day discrepancies are not resolved by assertion. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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orderElectric Light Orchestra
First released: 1973 (year verified)
Original single: Showdown
Original 1973 regular studio single recording, also on the US On the Third Day album
MusicAtlas editorial note: The slow, firmly placed groove leaves space for the string line and guitar phrases to answer each other.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 1973 (year verified)
Licensed original-single metadata identifies 1973, with the original recording also included in the same-year US On the Third Day program. No album day is assigned to the earlier single. Later early takes, shortened US singles and 2012 versions are distinct.
Recording: Original 1973 regular studio single recording, also on the US On the Third Day album
Credit: Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original single: Showdown
On the Third Day - licensed original studio album program
The public licensed program identifies the original 1973 studio recordings, full artist credit and original track sequence. Only year precision is adopted, cross-checked with the official artist chronology. Later bonus recordings, remixes and anthology dates are not used as first release. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
ELO - licensed single and anthology edition review
Licensed anthology metadata explicitly identifies the 7-inch edit of Can't Get It Out of My Head and supplies a 1973 original Showdown single year. Selected album recordings keep their earlier album years instead of later single metadata. Evil Woman and Shine a Little Love have shorter anthology presentations than the original albums; the selected full album presentations retain real annual candidates provisionally. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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