‘DEAD’ - the uncompromising debut album from one of the UK’s most essential and in-demand bands, Young Fathers, is getting a deluxe reissue befitting of its status, to celebrate a decade since the original release, as part of Record Store Day 2024.  Upon release in 2014, the album was the winner of the Mercury Music Prize and was celebrated as one of the albums of the year throughout the music press. The album took the genre defying Scottish trio from underground heroes to being well on their way to one of the country’s most cherished collectives.  In the ten years that have passed since DEAD, Young Fathers have released three more acclaimed albums, including ‘Heavy Heavy’ in 2023 which was also nominated for the Mercury and saw them play many huge shows including a triumphant Glastonbury set on the West Holts as well as join Depeche Mode as special guests on a worldwide stadium tour.  Limited Edition Vinyl: Double Crystal Clear 140g vinyl, limited to 2000 units worldwide for Record Store Day 2024.  Housed in a mirrorboard effect gatefold sleeve and containing b-sides and rarities from the era alongside an etching design on Side D of the vinyl of the 2014 Young Fathers logo

Scottish band Young Fathers won the Mercury Prize with this, their debut release, which led them on a music journey around the world, sound-tracking films and pushing the boundaries with their powerful punk-ish take on hiphop. See them live and become a believer.

By Matt