Name: Best Of
Brand: Elbow

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

6722606

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

28 Tracks.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-11-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602567226062

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Elbow

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Fiction

Elbow is an alternative rock band from Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Formed in 1990 as Mr. Soft and later renamed to Elbow in 1997, the band consists of Mark Potter on guitar and vocals, Pete Turner on bass, Richard Jupp on drums (until 2016), Guy Garvey on vocals and guitar, and Craig Potter on keyboards and vocals.

In their early years, Elbow faced setbacks with a scrapped debut album due to label changes. However, they persevered and released their first EP in 2000 through indie label Ugly Man Records before signing with V2 in 2001.

Their breakthrough came in 2008 when they won the prestigious Mercury Prize for Best British Album for "The Seldom Seen Kid." This recognition solidified their place as one of the leading bands in the UK music scene.

Founded in 1978 by Chris Parry, Fiction is a renowned UK indie label that has been home to iconic band The Cure for over two decades. With its releases manufactured and distributed by Polydor (now Universal), the label has also licensed its music to various other labels worldwide. Known for its distinctive sound and influential artists, Fiction continues to be a driving force in the music industry.

Fiction's impressive roster of talent includes not only The Cure but also other notable acts who have made their mark on the music scene. From alternative rock to post-punk and beyond, *Fiction* has consistently delivered groundbreaking music that resonates with fans across generations.

With the label code LC 6444 or LC 06444, Fiction remains committed to providing exceptional musical experiences through its diverse range of releases. Whether you're a devoted fan or new to their catalog, explore *Fiction*'s captivating discography and discover why they are considered one of the most influential indie labels in history.

Elbow release a handpicked compilation of their favourite recordings to date from their seven studio albums. The album comprises a standard one-disc release of thirteen career spanning tracks alongside a new bonus track, their version of The Beatles Golden Slumbers. The album highlights an incredible ongoing career which has encompassed the Ivor Novello winning One Day Like This and Grounds for Divorce, the quadruple platinum album, The Seldom Seen Kid and two UK Number One albums; 2014’s The Take Off and Landing of Everything and this year’s Little Fictions. In that time, the band have won 2008’s Mercury Music Prize (for The Seldom Seen Kid), the 2009 BRITS ‘Best British Group’ and a host of NME, Q and Mojo Awards.

2CD - 28 Tracks. The deluxe version features a second disc with more tracks chosen by the band from their twenty plus years of recording including their first two single releases, Newborn and Any Day Now.

3LP - 28 Track Triple Vinyl Set with Download.

Best Of

Music GB