Electric Light Orchestra – Before Blue Skies: Live 1972 (12-Inch Double-LP)

This double album captures the absolute genesis of ELO. Before the sweeping chart-toppers of their later eras, co-founders Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood set out to “pick up where the Beatles left off”.

Recorded during their groundbreaking 1972 radio and TV sessions, this anthology documents the chaotic beauty of their original, classical-meets-rock vision.

Featured, are early ELO classics such as 10358 Overture, Roll Over Beethoven, Kuiama and much more.

Track Listing

Side One

1. 10358 Overture (4:24)
2. Nellie Takes a Bow (4:55)
3. Battle of Marston Moor (6:00)

Side Two

1. Kuiama (11:05)

Side Three

1. Roll Over Beethoven (7:41)
2. Queen of the Hours (4:03)
3. Jeff’s Boogie No.2 (6:28)

Side Four

1. Whisper in the Night (4:53)
2. Great Balls of Fire (5:29)
3. 10358 Overture (2:24)

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

No of Discs: 2

Label: Expensive Woodland Recordings

Catalogue No: EWR088LP

Barcode: 0803341641730

Release Date: 21 Aug 2026