The influential rock musician Elvis Costello is recognized for the breadth and scope of his music. His collaborations with such musicians as Tony Bennett and the Count Basie orchestra, however, reveal the many contradictions that define Elvis Costello, the contemporary musician, singer and songwriter. This guide to his music and career contains over 800 bibliographic citations and a complete discography of Costello’s commercially released recordings. This discography, divided into two sections, separately details Costello’s career as performer and composer. A brief biography traces his career and highlights the influences on his career, and his influence on others.