Unfortunately due to an issue with the quality of the finish on the album sleeves, the elbow vinyl reissues due for release this week must be delayed. A new date for the release of ‘Asleep in the Back’, ‘Cast of Thousands’ and ‘Leaders of the Free World’, alongside a re-pressing of B sides collection ‘Dead in the Boot’, and ‘The Take Off and Landing of Everything’, will be announced when the problem is resolved to our satisfaction. We would like to apologise for the delay, but we are not prepared to accept a sub-standard product.
Celebrating 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’
To celebrate 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’, elbow will return to Manchester’s Ritz this November for three very special hometown shows on 20th, 21st & 22nd November 2026.
The band will perform ‘Asleep In The Back’ in its entirety, alongside selected B-sides and rarities.
Guy Garvey: “It’s fascinating for us to revisit the atmosphere we created, and the Ritz feels like the perfect setting to capture that atmosphere. A time machine night for us and for the fans. See you there.”