On this day in music history: July 22, 1977 - "My Aim Is True", the debut album by Elvis Costello is released (US release is in March 1978). Produced by Nick Lowe it is recorded at Pathway Studios in London circa Late 1976 - Early 1977. After six years of performing in pubs and clubs around his native Liverpool, Costello will receive his big break in 1976 when he submits demo recordings of several songs to Stiff Records in the hopes of being signed to the new label. Initially, the label is only interested in him as a staff songwriter (for musician Dave Edmunds), but will be persuaded to sign him as a recording artist. The album will be recorded in 24 hours of studio time (cut in six four hour sessions at a cost of £1,000) spread out over several weeks. Recording with members of the band Clover, Costello will often take time off (calling in sick) from his day job as a data entry clerk in order to rehearse and record the material. It will spin off the classics "Alison" and "(The Angels Want To Wear My) Red Shoes". "My Aim Is True" will peak at #32 on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
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