Fleet Foxes Announce Special Edition "FIRST COLLECTION 2006 - 2009", Out November 9, 2018

FLEET FOXES ANNOUNCE FIRST COLLECTION 2006 – 2009 TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 9, 2018 SPECIAL EDITION TO INCLUDE THE PREVIOUSLY SELF-RELEASED EP THE FLEET FOXES, THE BAND’S SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM, THE SUN GIANT EP, AND A COLLECTION OF B-SIDES & RARITIES LIMITED EDITION SET ALSO INCLUDES BOOKLET OF PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN PHOTOS, LYRICS, AND ARTWORK FROM THE BAND’S EARLY HISTORY

Fleet Foxes have announced a special limited-edition collection to mark the 10th anniversary of their debut album, entitled First Collection 2006 – 2009, to be released by Nonesuch in Europe and Sub Pop for the rest of the world on November 9, 2018. The package features content spanning the early days of Fleet Foxes’ career, including the self-titled full-length debut album on 12” vinyl, as well as the Sun Giant EP on 10” vinyl and the first vinyl releases of both the very limited-edition, previously only self-released The Fleet Foxes EP on 10” and B-sides & Rarities on 10”. See full tracklisting below. In addition to its musical offerings, the release will feature a 32-page booklet including show flyers, lyrics, and artwork from the period. The special edition will also be released on CD and on all digital platforms. Pre-order the collection HERE. With today’s announcement, the band has shared a trailer featuring archival footage. Watch the trailer HERE.

Fleet Foxes’ debut album made a tremendous impact on the international musical scene, topping numerous “best of” lists, including Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of the 2000’s and Pitchfork’s 50 Best Albums of 2008, and earned the band Uncut’s inaugural Music Award Prize. Fleet Foxes is certified Gold in North America and Platinum in both the UK and Australia. Fleet Foxes’ most recent release was the critically acclaimed full-length, Crack-Up, released June 2017 on Nonesuch following a six-year hiatus. Additionally, the band sold out notable venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Hollywood Bowl, performed on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert as well as CBS This Morning, and earned year-end recognition from Esquire, Consequence of Sound, Paste, Uproxx,Vulture, and more. TRACKLISTING: Fleet Foxes 12” Side A 1. Sun It Rises 2. White Winter Hymnal 3. Ragged Wood 4. Tiger Mountain Peasant Song 5. Quiet Houses 6. He Doesn’t Know Why Side B 1. Heard Them Stirring 2. Your Protector 3. Meadlowlarks 4. Blue Ridge Mountains 5. Oliver James Sun Giant 10” Side A 1. Sun Giant 2. Drops in the River 3. English House Side B 1. Mykonos 2. Innocent Son   The Fleet Foxes EP 10” Side A 1. She Got Dressed 2. In the Hot Hot Rays 3. Anyone Who’s Anyone Side B 1. Textbook Love 2. So Long to the Headstrong 3. Icicle Tusk   B-Sides & Rarities 10” Side A 1. False Knight On The Road 2. Silver Dagger 3. White Lace Regretfully 4. Isles Side B 1. Ragged Wood (transition basement sketch) 2. He Doesn’t Know Why (basement demo) 3. English House (basement demo) 4. Hot Air (basement sketch) FLEET FOXES Website Facebook Instagram