By now, you’ll have heard stories of huge queues of hardcore/crazy fans (delete as applicable) camped outside shops yesterday morning, hoping to get their mitts on some of the super limited, exclusive releases for Record Store Day 2010. The dedicated undoubtedly walked away with smiles on their tired faces and carrier bags full of new aural treats including Metallica, Hot Chip and Bruce Springsteen.
But the main draw of the day, without question, was the first new Blur single ...
Pitchfork — This past weekend, Britpop luminaries Blur released a 7" featuring "Fool's Day", their first new recorded song in seven years, as part of Record Store Day. Since the ... more info
Guardian Music — Copies of Blur's first new song in seven years, Fool's Day, sold out on Saturday, which is not a phrase you hear often in the digital age.The band released 1,000 7" vinyl... more info
Guardian Music — It's the Blur boys' first new material since 2003. So what did you make of Fool's Day?Among a series of excellent vinyl releases issued for last Saturday's Record Store D... more info
Stereogum — Yesterday was Record Store Day, and 1,000 lucky blokes picked up this 7″, the first new Blur song in (appropriately enough) seven years. It was recorded in London we... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Blur have released their new one-off single as a free download for fans. The band put out Fool’s Day as a limited edition 7” single to support Record Store Day on ... more info
Sky News — Hours after music fans collected their limited edition release of Blur's first new material in seven years, copies of the single-sided record were up for auction on eBay. more info
Rollo & Grady — From Blur:
Blur’s new song Fool’s Day recorded especially for Record Store Day has sold out on limited edition 7 inch vinyl record. Fool’s Day was av... more info
BBC News - UK — Limited edition copies of Blur's first single in seven years, Fool's Day, are selling for up to £200 on internet auction site eBay. more info
Scotsman.com — BRITPOP fans cashed in after snapping up copies of a limited-edition vinyl release which went on sale at selected independent record shops yesterday. more info
Addict Music —
As you may know already Blur recently recorded their first song together since 2003 for release on record store day, which took yesterday (17th April). more info
We All Want Someone To Shout For — Oh man this is a wonderful Sunday delight. The legendary British band Blur have put their Record Day Exclusive single for free download on their website. Only 1,000 copie... more info
Chorus.fm — "Fools Day", the first new *Blur* (http://www.blur.co.uk/) song in seven years, is available for free download from the band's website (http://www.blur.co.uk/). more info
The Mirror — Music fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the limited edition release of Blur's first new material for seven years on Saturday. more info
Its Getting Boring By The Sea — The first brand new Blur material since the band reformed last Summer. Released exclusively for Record Store Day 'Fool's Gold' is an instant collectors item, hear it now. more info
Abeano —
By now, you’ll have heard stories of huge queues of hardcore/crazy fans (delete as applicable) camped outside shops yesterday morning, hoping to get their... more info
The Red Radio — Missed out on your chance to snag the limited-edition 7" one-sided single for the new Blur song Fool's Day? Well you are in luck. The band is offering a free download... more info
Undercover, Australia — Special Record Store Day releases by Blur and the Rolling Stones are already being auctioned for a premium price on eBay. more info
NME - The Daily Download — Blur just released their first new track since 2003, 'Fool's Day'. The band sold 1,000 copies of the track on vinyl to celebrate Record Store Day (get the first reaction ... more info