Album artwork for Mike Krol is Never Dead: The First Two Records by Mike Krol

On Mike Krol Is Never Dead: The First Two Records, we catch up- with the past, that is. Indeed, Turkey, released in 2015, is Chapter 3 of the Krol saga; here, finally, are it's long-lost predecessors. Self-released in 2011, I Hate Jazz was the opening salvo of World War Krol. Only 500 copies were pressed; they were given away to anyone who showed interest (and many who showed none whatsoever). Including Krol classics like "Fifteen Minutes" and "Like a Star," the record has long been unavailable. Trust Fund followed in 2013; it's 500 copies sold out on the ensuing tour, fueling a mini-mania that would elevate it to cult status. This set includes both records on freshly pressed Merge vinyl; an illuminating selection of digital outtakes, demos, and B-sides; and a fold-out poster showcasing a selection of Mike Krol ephemera.

Mike Krol

Mike Krol is Never Dead: The First Two Records

Merge Records
Album artwork for Mike Krol is Never Dead: The First Two Records by Mike Krol
LP

$29.99

Full color over-size poster included, 2LP cut at 45RPM, Includes full album digital download

Released 07/14/2017Catalog Number

a50589

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Album artwork for Mike Krol is Never Dead: The First Two Records by Mike Krol
CDx3

$20.99

Includes both albums & an additional bonus disc of some heavy demos, b-sides & rarities

Released 01/29/2021Catalog Number

MRG589.2

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Mike Krol

Mike Krol is Never Dead: The First Two Records

Merge Records
Album artwork for Mike Krol is Never Dead: The First Two Records by Mike Krol
LP

$29.99

Full color over-size poster included, 2LP cut at 45RPM, Includes full album digital download

Released 07/14/2017Catalog Number

a50589

Learn more
Album artwork for Mike Krol is Never Dead: The First Two Records by Mike Krol
CDx3

$20.99

Includes both albums & an additional bonus disc of some heavy demos, b-sides & rarities

Released 01/29/2021Catalog Number

MRG589.2

Learn more

On Mike Krol Is Never Dead: The First Two Records, we catch up- with the past, that is. Indeed, Turkey, released in 2015, is Chapter 3 of the Krol saga; here, finally, are it's long-lost predecessors. Self-released in 2011, I Hate Jazz was the opening salvo of World War Krol. Only 500 copies were pressed; they were given away to anyone who showed interest (and many who showed none whatsoever). Including Krol classics like "Fifteen Minutes" and "Like a Star," the record has long been unavailable. Trust Fund followed in 2013; it's 500 copies sold out on the ensuing tour, fueling a mini-mania that would elevate it to cult status. This set includes both records on freshly pressed Merge vinyl; an illuminating selection of digital outtakes, demos, and B-sides; and a fold-out poster showcasing a selection of Mike Krol ephemera.