{"title":"William Crighton Vinyl Records Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam Crighton is an Australian singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, rock, blues and experimental influences with vivid storytelling rooted in the Australian landscape. Raised in small towns across the Riverina in New South Wales, Crighton writes about people, place, history, nature and the complexities of contemporary Australia. His deep vocals and expansive arrangements have helped establish a distinctive style sometimes described as “bush psych”, moving comfortably between intimate folk songwriting and powerful, atmospheric rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Heathen Records, we stock a growing selection of \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Crighton vinyl records in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, spanning his distinctive catalogue of Australian folk, roots and alternative music. Whether you're discovering his storytelling for the first time or following his evolving sound, explore \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Crighton LPs available on vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e from our independent Australian record store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Crighton's catalogue stretches from his self-titled 2016 debut through \u003cem\u003eEmpire\u003c\/em\u003e, the ARIA Award-winning \u003cem\u003eWater and Dust\u003c\/em\u003e and 2026's \u003cem\u003eColonial Drift\u003c\/em\u003e. Songs including \u003cem\u003eMurrumbidgee\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFire in the Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eYour Country\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Wheel\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBeautiful Country\u003c\/em\u003e reflect his ability to combine Australian storytelling with folk, blues, roots and adventurous alternative rock. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=\"0\"}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential William Crighton Albums on Vinyl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Crighton (2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Crighton's self-titled debut introduced his distinctive approach to Australian folk-rock, pairing a deep, commanding voice with stories shaped by roads, landscapes and life in regional Australia. Recorded near Burrinjuck Dam in New South Wales, the album established the storytelling and atmospheric sound that would continue throughout his catalogue. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=\"1\"}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire (2018)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A broader and more expansive second album featuring \u003cem\u003eFire in the Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHappiness\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJulieanne\u003c\/em\u003e and Crighton's interpretation of \u003cem\u003eAnd the Band Played Waltzing Matilda\u003c\/em\u003e. Produced with longtime collaborator Matt Sherrod, the record combines folk and rock with detailed observations of contemporary Australia. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=\"2\"}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Dust (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Crighton's third album moves between folk, blues, roots and experimental rock and features contributions from musicians including William Barton, Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie and Jeff Lang. The album won Best Blues \u0026amp; Roots Album at the 2022 ARIA Awards. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=\"3\"}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColonial Drift (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Crighton's fourth studio album continues his exploration of Australian identity, history, country and personal relationships. Featuring songs including \u003cem\u003eBeautiful Country\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFurther Down The Road\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHorizon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWarzone\u003c\/em\u003e, the record expands his combination of alternative rock and distinctly Australian storytelling. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=\"4\"}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse by Genre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk\"\u003eFolk Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFans of William Crighton May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paul-kelly\"\u003ePaul Kelly Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds\"\u003eNick Cave \u0026amp; The Bad Seeds Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kasey-chambers\"\u003eKasey Chambers Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/missy-higgins\"\u003eMissy Higgins Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vance-joy\"\u003eVance Joy Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are packed carefully and shipped quickly from our independent Australian record store. \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records specialises in collectible vinyl, rare pressings, and new releases with fast shipping across Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"william-crighton-colonial-drift-vinyl-lp","title":"William Crighton – Colonial Drift (Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColonial Drift\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fourth studio album from Australian singer-songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Crighton\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in 2026. Building on the ARIA Award-winning \u003cem\u003eWater \u0026amp; Dust\u003c\/em\u003e, the record pushes further into Crighton's distinctive \"Bush Psych\" sound, bringing together rock, psychedelia, blues, roots music and Australian storytelling in an exploration of country, history, identity and the relationships that connect people to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features \u003cstrong\u003eFurther Down The Road\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSex, Death \u0026amp; Choices\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Country\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWarzone\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside tracks including \u003cstrong\u003eHorizon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLove Works\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAustralia\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful Land\u003c\/strong\u003e. Natural soundscapes, spoken voices and the three recurring \u003cstrong\u003eDrift\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces help tie the 14-track record together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColonial Drift\u003c\/em\u003e was co-written by William and his wife and creative partner \u003cstrong\u003eJulieanne Crighton\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also contributes vocals throughout the album. Its extensive cast of collaborators includes Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil, William Barton, Jeff Lang, Luke Davison, Matt Sherrod and Corey McCormick. The album was recorded at The Grove Studios with Damian Charles, with a significant portion also created in Crighton's home studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl LP\u003c\/strong\u003e edition is the standard Australian ABC Music pressing on \u003cstrong\u003eblack vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting the complete 14-track album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable now from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Crighton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colonial Drift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative Rock \/ Psychedelic Rock \/ Roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studio Album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABC Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABCM0063V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0199806467411\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new \u0026amp; 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Choices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=William+Crighton+Sick+Boy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSick Boy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=William+Crighton+Murrumbidgee\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMurrumbidgee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=William+Crighton+Drift+III\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrift III\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=William+Crighton+Beautiful+Country\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeautiful Country\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=William+Crighton+Peaceful+Land\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeaceful Land\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Crighton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53663529664801,"sku":"199806467411","price":67.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/5663291_1000.jpg?v=1790896004"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/collections\/5663291_1000.jpg?v=1790896245","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/collections\/william-crighton.oembed","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}