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Third Man Records is proud to announce the reissue of Connie Converse’ How Sad, How Lovely. Nearly 51 years after the singer- songwriter’s disappearance comes the first reissue of this album in nearly 10 years in any format. 20 tracks (including a bonus 7" featuring the previously unreleased “House” and the new remix of “Playboy of the Western World” courtesy of Dirick Cummins) that are as poignant and potent as ever and showcase an artist that was operating light years ahead of her time.

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How Sad, How Lovely

Third Man
Includes a bonus 7" featuring the previously unreleased “House” and the new remix of “Playboy of the Western World”
Opaque Silver
Released03/27/2026Catalog NumberTMR1079LP-C1
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Includes a bonus 7" featuring the previously unreleased “House” and the new remix of “Playboy of the Western World”
Black
Released03/27/2026Catalog NumberTMR1079LP
Pre-orderDispatches Fri 27 Mar - Sat 28 Mar
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Released03/27/2026Catalog NumberTMR1079CD
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Released03/27/2026Catalog NumberTMR1079CASS
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