ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS – IMPERIAL BEDROOM

A superb collector’s copy of Imperial Bedroom, signed across the rear sleeve by Elvis Costello, Pete Thomas and Bruce Thomas.

This record was purchased from Omega Auctions, where it was catalogued and sold as a signed copy. The respected auction-house provenance is central to its appeal and gives the three signatures a clear and traceable history.

The autographs are attractively positioned around the David Bailey rear-sleeve portraits. Bruce Thomas’ blue-pen signature is especially bold and clear, while the signatures of Elvis Costello and Pete Thomas are lighter but remain visible in the detailed photographs.

This is not simply an autographed sleeve attached to an anonymous record. It is a complete original UK F-Beat XXLP17 A1/B1 pressing, retaining its distinctive illustrated labels and original printed lyric inner.

The value and significance unquestionably lie in the signatures, but the desirable original pressing beneath them makes this a particularly satisfying and complete Elvis Costello collector’s piece.

KEY PRESSING IDENTIFIER

Original 1982 UK F-Beat Records pressing with first-cut matrices:

Side One: XXLP 17 A-1
Side Two: XXLP 17 B-1

The record carries the original illustrated Imperial Bedroom labels and is housed in its original sleeve with catalogue number XXLP17.

SIGNATURES & OMEGA AUCTIONS PROVENANCE

The rear sleeve is signed by:

Elvis Costello
Pete Thomas
Bruce Thomas

The copy was purchased from Omega Auctions and was specifically catalogued by the auction house as a signed copy of Imperial Bedroom.

The signatures are presented exactly as photographed and carry no apparent personal dedication.

PRESSING & IDENTIFIERS

Artist: Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Album: Imperial Bedroom
Label: F-Beat Records
Catalogue number: XXLP17
Country: UK
Year: 1982
Format: Vinyl LP, album
Matrices: XXLP 17 A-1 / XXLP 17 B-1
Pressing: Original UK A1/B1 pressing
Labels: Original illustrated Imperial Bedroom labels
Outer sleeve: Original illustrated sleeve with David Bailey rear portraits
Inner sleeve: Original printed lyric inner
Producer: Geoff Emerick
Recording location: AIR Recording Studios, London
Special feature: Rear sleeve signed by Elvis Costello, Pete Thomas and Bruce Thomas
Provenance: Purchased from Omega Auctions and catalogued as signed

CONDITION

VINYL — VG+

The vinyl retains a good, clean shine with minor hairlines and light signs of previous handling. There are no visually severe marks.

PLAYBACK — VG+

Fully play tested and delivers enjoyable VG+ playback throughout.

There is occasional minor background noise, but this remains unobtrusive and does not detract significantly from the music or overall listening experience.

OUTER SLEEVE — VG+

The original sleeve remains structurally sound and highly presentable, with visible but honest age-related wear.

There is some edge and corner wear, light surface marking and natural ageing to the pale sleeve finish. The signed rear panel remains clear, complete and visually impressive.

The signatures are the defining feature of this copy and are shown individually in the close-up photographs.

PRINTED INNER — VG+

The original printed lyric inner is present and complete, showing age-related edge wear, surface handling and some wear around the seams.

It remains an important original component of this complete UK pressing.

COLLECTORS NOTES

This is fundamentally an autograph and provenance piece, rather than a condition-led copy of the album.

The presence of signatures from Elvis Costello, Pete Thomas and Bruce Thomas gives the sleeve genuine collector significance. Their placement around the rear portraits also makes the album a particularly attractive display piece.

The Omega Auctions provenance provides a credible history for the signed sleeve, while the absence of an apparent personal dedication gives the autographs broader collector appeal.

Importantly, the signatures are attached to a complete and correctly identified original UK copy featuring:

Original 1982 F-Beat issue
First-cut A1/B1 matrices
Original illustrated record labels
Original printed lyric inner
Enjoyable VG+ playback
Three classic Attractions signatures
Omega Auctions provenance

Imperial Bedroom is one of Elvis Costello’s most ambitious and highly regarded albums, pairing his songwriting with the sophisticated production of Geoff Emerick.

For the dedicated Costello collector, this represents far more than a standard vintage pressing: it is a visually striking, triple-signed artefact from the classic Attractions period with respected auction-house provenance.

💎 MAISON VINYL LISTING POLICY

Maison Vinyl specialises in collector-grade classic vinyl, rare pressings and audiophile editions.

Each record is ultrasonically cleaned using a HumminGuru, carefully inspected and fully play-tested on a Rega Planar 8 turntable fitted with an Apheta 3 cartridge.

Descriptions are written conservatively, highlighting even minor imperfections so buyers know exactly what they are purchasing.

All photographs show the exact item for sale.

VINYL GRADING

EX+  A superb copy with only minimal signs of handling or use.

EX    Light signs of play with excellent sound quality.

VG+           Very enjoyable with only minor marks and light background in places.

We do not list records below VG+ condition.

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🚚 PACKING AND SHIPPING

📀 Your collector piece will be professionally presented. The vinyl will be stored in a MoFi anti-static archival inner sleeve, with the outer sleeve protected in a high-density crystal-clear polypropylene cover. Records are carefully packed using proper LP mailers and protective padding to ensure safe arrival.

📦 UK orders ship via Royal Mail Tracked 48 or Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm, depending on the value of the record and the level of insurance required.

🌍 International buyers are welcome – shipping via Royal Mail International Tracked. Final shipping cost depends on destination.

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