Vampire Weekend – Vampire Weekend (Vinyl LP)

Released in 2008, Vampire Weekend is the self-titled debut album from the New York band and the record that introduced their distinctive blend of indie rock, chamber pop and globally influenced rhythms. Bright, clever and instantly recognisable, the album became one of the defining indie debuts of the late 2000s.

Featuring fan favourites including "A-Punk", "Oxford Comma", "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" and "Mansard Roof", the album pairs crisp guitars and energetic percussion with harpsichord, strings and inventive arrangements. Tracks such as "M79", "Walcott" and "The Kids Don't Stand A Chance" further showcase the band's playful and eclectic approach to songwriting.

Produced by band member Rostam Batmanglij, the album helped establish Vampire Weekend as one of the most distinctive bands of their generation. Its combination of sharp pop melodies, unusual instrumentation and influences ranging from chamber music to Afropop created a sound that stood apart from much of the indie rock scene at the time.

This Vinyl LP edition presents the complete 11-track album across two sides of classic black vinyl, including the singles "A-Punk", "Oxford Comma", "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" and "Mansard Roof".

Supplied brand new and sealed, it's an essential addition for Vampire Weekend fans and collectors of modern indie rock and pop on vinyl.

Available now from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: Vampire Weekend
• Album: Vampire Weekend
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Genre: Indie Rock / Indie Pop / Chamber Pop
• Release Type: Studio Album
• Originally Released: 2008
• Edition: Black Vinyl
• Vinyl Colour: Black
• Producer: Rostam Batmanglij
• Number of Tracks: 11
• Label: XL Recordings
• Catalogue Number: XLLP318
• Barcode: 0634904031817
• Condition: Brand new & sealed

Track List:

A1 Mansard Roof
A2 Oxford Comma
A3 A-Punk
A4 Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa
A5 M79
B1 Campus
B2 Bryn
B3 One (Blake's Got A New Face)
B4 I Stand Corrected
B5 Walcott
B6 The Kids Don't Stand A Chance