Welcome To The Working Week (Demo) / Lovers Walk

Released in 2007 by Hip-O Records as part of the Collectables series, this 7-inch vinyl single features two early Elvis Costello tracks. Welcome To The Working Week originally served as the opening track for his 1977 debut album, My Aim Is True, and this demo version offers a raw, stripped-back glimpse into the artist's initial vision during his formative pub rock era.

The record pairs the demo with Lovers Walk, a track that showcases the sharp, cynical wit and taut arrangements that became hallmarks of Costello's early songwriting. Designed to appeal to long-time collectors and audiophiles interested in the creative process, the pressing captures the energy of a musician transitioning from his time as a computer operator into the influential figure who helped define the sound of British new wave.