the
IdleRace 
discography
Most of the releases shown here relate to the UK. Whilst chart topping success eluded them in their own native country, success was achieved across the Atlantic in South America and some parts of Europe in the early seventies with two cover versions "In The Summertime" (originally recorded by Mungo Jerry) and "Neanderthal Man" (originally recorded by Hotlegs).

Generally, most of the singles released by the Idle Race prior to 1970 were housed in the standard sky blue coloured Liberty sleeve.
Singles
Date Title Description Label Catalogue No
9 / 67 Here We Go Round The Lemon Tree / My Fathers Son Only released in Europe and the US Liberty 55997
10 / 67 Impostors Of Life's Magazine / Sitting In My Tree - Liberty LBF 1 15026
3 / 68 The Skeleton And The Roundabout / Knocking Nails In My House - Liberty LBF 1 15054
6 / 68 The End Of The Road / The Morning Sunshine - Liberty LBF 1 15101
9 / 68 I Like My Toys / The Birthday Un-issued Liberty LBF 1 15129
4 / 69 Days Of The Broken Arrows / Warm Red Carpet 'B' side was mis-titled. It should have read "Worn Red Carpet" Liberty LBF 1 15218
7 / 69 Come With Me / Reminds Me Of You - Liberty LBF 1 15242
6 / 70 In The Summertime / Told You Twice Released in Europe, South America & Australia Liberty 1273
1970 Neanderthal Man / Victim Of Circumstance Released in Europe, South America & Australia Liberty 1295
1971 Dancing Flower / Bitter Green - Regal Zonophone RZ 3036
1 / 76 The Skeleton And The Roundabout / The Morning Sunshine Reissued to cash in on ELO's success at the time United Artists UP 36060
Studio Albums
Date  Title Description Label Catalogue No.
9 / 67 The Birthday Party Stereo Liberty LBS 83132
10 / 67 The Birthday Party Mono Liberty LBL 83132E 
3 / 68 The Birthday Party US Stereo Liberty LST 7603 
6 / 68 Idle Race - Liberty LBS 83221
9 / 68 Idle Race Australian Stereo Pressing Liberty/Festival SLYL-933,597 
9 / 68 Idle Race Australian Mono Pressing Liberty/Festival LYL-33,597
4 / 69 Time Is  - Regal Zonophone LSLRZ 1017 
Album Compilations & Reissues
Date Title   Description Label Catalogue No
1973 On With The Show - - Sunset SLS 50354
1976 The Birthday Party Reissued to cash in on ELO's success at the time... The 'Skeleton' 7" was re-released to coincide with this LP. Sunset SLS 50381
1973 Impostors Of Life's Magazine Canadian Double Album  Daffodil DDAF 10046 
1983 Sea Of Dreams Australian release  Raven RVLP 1008 
1985 Light At The End Of The Road - See For Miles SEE 60 
Compact Discs
Date  Title   Description Label Catalogue No
1983 The Jeff Lynne Years 1968-1973: Message From The Country Features 7 Race tracks, also ELO & Move  EMI SCDP 9258 5 2
1990 The Best Of The Idle Race Featuring Jeff Lynne A CD version of the vinyl 'SFM'release but with added tracks. See For Miles SEECD 60 
1996 Back To The Story The Ultimate Idle Race compilation, containing all three studio albums plus all non-LP tracks, 'B' sides, alternative versions plus the two Nightrider tracks! EMI / Premier 7243 8 38162 2 4
Other releases...
1986 The British Psychedelic Trip Vol. 2 1966-1969 Great Compilation of classic UK Psychedelia featuring "Skeleton" & "Worn Red Carpet." Also has tracks from Wood / Move related Brum bands Lemon Tree (Keith Smart) and Locomotive (Bob Lamb). See For Miles SEE 76 
1986 Various Artists (Keith West / The Idle Race / Simon Dupree / Lemon Tree Four track 12" containing 'Skeleton' and the Trevor Burton co-produced / Ace Kefford written "William Chalkers Time Machine," a hit for the Lemon Tree in 1968. See For Miles SEA 2 
1970 In The Summertime / Told You Twice / Neanderthal Man / Victim Of Circumstance This is a rare EPthat was only released in Australia featuring the 'Time Is' lineup. Liberty LYX-11,734
199? Artefacts from the Psychedelic Dungeon 

CD collection of classic psychedelia by various artists.

Featuring two live tracks from the Brian Matthews radio show, 'Impostors Of Life's Magazine' & 'The Lady Who Said She Could Fly.' Also included are two live Move tracks 'Hey Grandma' & 'Stephanie Knows Who.'  ? ISR 007 CD
198? Artefacts from the Psychedelic Dungeon Vol 2
7" single box set collection of classic psychedelia by various artists.		 Featuring two live tracks from the Brian Matthews radio show, 'Impostors Of Life's Magazine' & 'The Lady Who Said She Could Fly.' Also included are two live Move tracks 'Hey Grandma' & 'Stephanie Knows Who.'  VMP A-BOX2 
*Please note that all releases shown are that of the UK except otherwise stated.
See also Mike Sheridan And The Nightriders Discography . (Includes Mike Sheridan's Lot and The Nightriders)