Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur

One of the most successful British bands of the last 3 decades, Blur are back with their first new album in over 8 years: The Ballad of Darren. The album was produced by James Ford and recorded in Studio 13, London and Devon, and is the sound of a band at the very top of their game. 

The Ballad of Darren is the band’s ninth studio album, their first since the chart-topping The Magic Whip in 2015, with artwork featuring an image by British photographer Martin Parr.  

Blur

The Ballad of Darren

Parlophone
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
LP

£24.99

10 Tracks. With Printed Inner

Black
Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660160

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Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
LP +

£27.99

10 Tracks. With Printed Inner

Ocean Blue

Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660191

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Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
CD

£14.99

10 Tracks. Softpack with 18 Page Poster Fold Booklet.

Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660238

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Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
CD +

£19.99

12 Tracks. Softpack with Inner Wallet with 18 Page Poster Fold Booklet

Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660245

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Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
CD +

£22.99

Blu-ray Audio Disc, featuring the 10-track Album Mixed in Dolby Atmos by David Wrench and Accompanied by a Hi-Res Stereo Mix.

Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660252

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Blur

The Ballad of Darren

Parlophone
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
LP

£24.99

10 Tracks. With Printed Inner

Black
Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660160

Learn more
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
LP +

£27.99

10 Tracks. With Printed Inner

Ocean Blue

Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660191

Learn more
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
CD

£14.99

10 Tracks. Softpack with 18 Page Poster Fold Booklet.

Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660238

Learn more
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
CD +

£19.99

12 Tracks. Softpack with Inner Wallet with 18 Page Poster Fold Booklet

Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660245

Learn more
Album artwork for The Ballad of Darren by Blur
CD +

£22.99

Blu-ray Audio Disc, featuring the 10-track Album Mixed in Dolby Atmos by David Wrench and Accompanied by a Hi-Res Stereo Mix.

Released 21/07/2023Catalogue Number

5054197660252

Learn more

One of the most successful British bands of the last 3 decades, Blur are back with their first new album in over 8 years: The Ballad of Darren. The album was produced by James Ford and recorded in Studio 13, London and Devon, and is the sound of a band at the very top of their game. 

The Ballad of Darren is the band’s ninth studio album, their first since the chart-topping The Magic Whip in 2015, with artwork featuring an image by British photographer Martin Parr.