Blur announce 10th anniversary editions of ‘The Magic Whip’ and new merch capsule

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Blur have announced a new merch capsule and two new versions of ‘The Magic Whip’ to celebrate the album’s 10th anniversary. Find the details below.News of the new releases come a decade on from the release of the chart-topping eighth studio album from the Britpop icons, and will arrive in time for Record Store Day 2025.Following on from the 2015 original release, this spring will see the band reshare the album in two new vinyl formats, along with new, updated artwork from artist and designer Tony Hung.The first is set to arrive on Record Store Day (April 12), and will be a 10th Anniversary Edition Half-Speed Mastered Zoetrope Picture Disc, available exclusively in independent record stores.

The second is a 10th Anniversary Half-Speed Mastered Gold Vinyl, arriving on April 25. This comes with new cover art that features gold foil and embossing.As for the merch capsule, the release will see a new five-piece collection designed by Tony Hung, crafted exclusively to celebrate a decade since ‘The Magic Whip’s release.

Like the Gold vinyl, the merch will also drop on April 25 and will feature a T-shirt, tote, badge, bomber jacket and umbrella all inspired by the distinctive album artwork.Check out independent record stores for the Zoetrope Picture Disc, and visit here to pre-order the gold vinyl and merch capsule.“My reworking of the cover art was inspired by a deep dive into the album’s lyrics where I found more intensity, anxiety and a dystopian edge, all of which I wanted to convey in this new edition,” said Hung. “Upturned, the now spoiled ice cream brought a heavier tone, whilst the cone suggested a tower-like structure.