Elliott Smith – Figure 8 – 3LP Deluxe Colorway Vinyl Record

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25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition on Vinyl for the First Time
3LP, 45 RPM
Features 7 Bonus Tracks (Disc 3)
LIMITED EDITION COLORWAY (3,000 Globally)
Pressed on Tri-Color Opaque White, Black, and Red Figure 8 Mural Vinyl
Mastered for Vinyl by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering
Lacquers cut by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound
Interscope.com Exclusive Edition

After the incredible success of XO, Elliott Smith joyfully collaborated again with producers Rob Schnapf and Tom Rothrock for his lively next album, *Figure 8*, released on April 18, 2000, through DreamWorks. This album was crafted over two years, from 1998 to 2000, across several studios including Sunset Sound and Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, and even at his musical haven, Abbey Road Studios in London. There, he played the piano famously linked to The Beatles recording of Fool on The Hill. Unlike XO, which marked a big change from his earlier work, *Figure 8* stayed true to Smiths love for intricate arrangements but took them into even bigger, bolder, and sometimes more quirky territory.

Let’s take another look at Elliott Smiths remarkable album, Figure 8s deluxe edition. It offers a warm invitation to explore his creative journey, featuring 7 rare tracks that shine a light on his incredible talent. This collection serves as a heartfelt reminder of the beautiful body of work he left behind, reminding us of the life and artistry cut short at just 34 years old in 2003.

The bonus tracks of Figure 8 include the titular, faithful cover of the School House Rock classic, written by Bob Dorough, that gave the album its name but was only released as a B-side on the UK Son Of Sam single along with the rollicking gem A Living Will. Three songs from the rare French promo 3 Titres Inedits are included: the Beatlesy I Can’t Answer You Anymore, Pretty Mary K (Alternate Version) and Happiness (Acoustic). An acoustic version of Son Of Sam is also featured along with Smith’s gorgeous cover of The Beatles Because, which was featured in the film American Beauty and on its soundtrack and included on the Japanese edition of Figure 8. That track, along with Son Of Sam (Acoustic), are the only ones that were previously available digitally. Both are making their vinyl debuts.