Name: Hits to the Head
Brand: Franz Ferdinand

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Bonus disc: No

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WIGLP473X

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Gatefold Sleeve with 16 Page Booklet Featuring Liner Notes by JD Beauvallet (Les InRocks), Lyrics and Exclusive Photos.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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887828047338

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2 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / red

WIGCD473

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Jewel Case 24 Page Booklet Featuring Liners Notes by JD Beauvallet (Les InRocks) and Exclusive Pictures.

887828047321

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

WIGLP473

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887828047314

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

WIGCD473X

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Hardback Book-Style Sleeve with 48 Page Case-Bound Booklet Featuring Liner Notes by JD Beauvallet (Les InRocks), Lyrics 

887828047307

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1 / CD / Extended format: Yes / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Franz Ferdinand

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Domino

Domino is an independent label founded in Putney, South West London by *a694357* and his partner Jacqui Rice in 1993. The label initially focused on American acts such as *Sebadoh*, *Pavement* or *Royal Trux* before signing British acts in the late '90s.

The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

Franz Ferdinand is a band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The name of the band was originally inspired by a racehorse called Archduke Ferdinand. After seeing the horse win the Northumberland Plate in 2001, the band began to discuss Archduke Franz Ferdinand and thought it would be a good band name because of the alliteration of the name and the implications of *his assassination* (which was a significant factor in the lead up to World War I).

With their unique blend of indie rock and post-punk revival, Franz Ferdinand has become one of the most influential bands of their generation. Their catchy hooks, energetic performances, and clever lyrics have garnered them a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Influenced by artists such as *Kaiser Chiefs*, *The Last Shadow Puppets*, and *Dirty Pretty Things*, Franz Ferdinand's music combines infectious melodies with thought-provoking themes. They have released several critically acclaimed albums including "Franz Ferdinand" (2004), "You Could Have It So Much Better" (2005), and "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" (2009).

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Hits To The Head is a 20-track greatest hits collection spanning the almost 20 year existence of Franz Ferdinand. Alongside 18 classics the album features two brand-new tracks “Billy Goodbye” and “Curious” co-produced by Alex Kapranos, Julian Corrie and Stuart Price.

Armed with an astute sense of what constitutes the ‘classic pop song’ (famously proclaiming that they write music ‘to make girls dance to’) the music of Franz Ferdinand continues to resonate globally and over the course of nearly two decades they’ve become, commercially and critically, one of the biggest UK bands in the world, selling over 10 million albums, 1.2 billion streams to date, 14 platinum albums, winning Brit, Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize awards, Grammy nominations and selling 6 million tickets for their incendiary live show worldwide.

Hits to the Head

Music GB

Discover Hits to the Head by Franz Ferdinand. A 20-track greatest hits collection on CD, LP, and tape. Released by Domino Records.