Now that their new 12-inch single has started hitting record shops, Arcade Fire have revealed the details behind their third full-length record. Due out August 3 through Merge, The Suburbs is available through six different pre-order packages, including:
1. Premium digital in 320 kbps MP3, FLAC or Apple Lossless. Delivered via email $7.99 PRE-ORDER >
2. CD + premium digital, $12.99 PRE-ORDER >
3. Double 12″ vinyl + premium digital (gatefold, 180 g) $24.99 PRE-ORDER >
4. Two tracks for instant digital download – “The Suburbs†& “Month of May†(transferred from the acetate master) $1.99 ORDER >
5. CD + Premium digital + Limited Edition Screen Printed Poster (Designed by Wes Winship from Burlesque of North America) $32.99 PRE-ORDER >
6. Double 12†Vinyl + premium digital + Limited Edition Screen Printed Poster (Designed by Wes Winship from Burlesque of North America) $44.99 PRE-ORDER >
Check out the band’s “handwritten statement” after the jump, along with the album’s cover art…