Art Direction: David Robinson (3), Art Direction: Lisa Glines, Design: Mike Joyce (4), Producer: Ric Ocasek, Producer: Robert John Lange, Producer: Roy Thomas Baker, Producer: The Cars, Remastered By: Ted Jensen, Supervised By [Remastering Supervision]: Ric Ocasek, Labelcode EA553559.2 (081227947439), Record Company Rhino Entertainment Company, Phonographic Copyright (p) Rhino Entertainment Company, Copyright (c) Rhino Entertainment Company, Remastered At Sterling Sound
"The Elektra Years 1978-1987" is a comprehensive CD box set by The Cars, released by Rhino. This collection brings together all six studio albums the band recorded for Elektra Records during their most influential period, showcasing hits like "Just What I Needed," "Drive," and "You Might Think." The Cars were pioneers of new wave and power pop, blending rock with synthesizer-driven sounds that defined late '70s and early '80s music. With Ric Ocasek's distinctive vocals and Benjamin Orr's memorable bass lines, the band achieved multi-platinum success, earning critical acclaim and chart-topping singles worldwide. Rhino is renowned for its high-quality reissues and anthologies in the music industry, ensuring fans receive meticulously remastered audio along with insightful liner notes.