Elvis Costello - I'm Your Toy (1982) Vinyl 12" Single • Imperial Bedroom

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Limited Edition. HYPE-STICKER on front. Import from UK. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine has no-text and mild-wear. Shelf-wear along side-edges and corners. Top opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. I'm Your Toy (with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra )
2. My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You
3. Blues Keep Calling
4. Honky Tonk Girl

About The Record:

The single I'm Your Toy by Elvis Costello, credited to Elvis Costello & The Attractions, was released in 1982 as a reworking of the 1960 Robert Parker song “You Don’t Have to Be a Baby to Cry,” originally performed by the Caravelles. Featured on the album Imperial Bedroom, it showcases Costello's blend of new wave and sophisticated pop, with lush production by Geoff Emerick, marking a shift toward more complex arrangements in his work. The song itself was not a hit single, but its B-side, a live version of My Funny Valentine, gained some attention for its emotional delivery. Historically, I'm Your Toy reflects Costello's early 1980s experimentation with diverse musical styles, including country and soul influences, during a period of critical acclaim for Imperial Bedroom.