Frank Turner – Tape Deck Heart (10th Anniversary Edition 2LP Maroon Vinyl)

Pressed on two limited edition burnt red vinyl, the original album is accompanied by a second LP of previously unreleased ‘The Evolution Demos’, mastered and cut by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios. In line with previous editions, this expanded reissue is packaged in a striking, metallic-printed, gatefold sleeve, within an O-Card. The 4-page insert contains lyrics and brand new liner notes written by Frank, reflecting on the album and his journey over the last 10 years. The artwork features designs by two tattooists -a painting of Frank on the O-Card by Matt Hunt, and gatefold sleeve illustrations by Heather Ann Law. The album was recorded at El Dorado Studios (Burbank, CA) in 2012 with Frank’s band, The Sleeping Souls, and producer Rich Costey. The sessions came off the back of extensive touring for Frank’s fourth studio album, England Keep My Bones, which had included a sold-out headline show at Wembley Stadium. Tape Deck Heart debuted at No.2 on the UK album charts. In Frank’s own words: “A ‘Tape Deck Heart’ is someone who has a love of music above anything else. I don’t miss cassettes, but I am of an age -like many of us -whose music listening life was defined by Walkmen and C90 tapes. “This album is about self-examination, running through your own faults, about change, and about ending. Something like that.” In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Tape Deck Heart, originally released in April 2013, we are releasing an expanded version of the album for Record Store Day. It features the original album, with singles Recovery and The Way I Tend To Be, plus bonus LP of unreleased demos + rarities. The set will be pressed on 180g colored vinyl and includes new sleeve notes written by Frank.

Tracklist
LP 1 – Original Album

Side A:
Recovery
Losing Days
The Way I Tend To Be
Plain Sailing Weather
Good & Gone
Tell Tale Signs

Side B:
Four Simple Words
Polaroid Picture
The Fisher King Blues
Anymore
Oh Brother
Broken Piano

LP 2 – The Evolution Demos

Side C:
Recovery (Demo)
Losing Days (Demo)
The Way I Tend To Be (Demo)
Plain Sailing Weather (Demo)
Good & Gone (Demo)
Tell Tale Signs (Demo)

Side D:
Four Simple Words (Demo)
Polaroid Picture (Demo)
The Fisher King Blues (Demo)
Oh Brother (Demo)
Broken Piano (Demo)