Asthmatic Kitty Records announces the repressing of Sufjan Stevens’ Silver & Gold: Songs for Christmas, Vols. 6-10 LP box set. This collection compiles five EPs recorded between 2006 and 2010 and is available now for pre-order on vinyl for the first time since its original 2012 release.
Silver & Gold: Songs for Christmas, Vols. 6-10 expands on the tradition of Sufjan Stevens’ first box-set Songs for Christmas, Vols. 1-5 and features nearly 60 tracks that investigate the canon of devotional hymns and holiday pop songs, as well as 18 original songs from Sufjan Stevens. The album includes collaborations with artists such as Aaron and Bryce Dessner (The National), and Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire), among others.
Two versions of the release are available now for pre-order, and will be released on November 1, 2024. The LP box set features an array of holiday-themed bonus items designed by Sufjan and friends and is available exclusively via the AKR shop. The collection will also be available at record stores as a standalone LP set for the first time ever, featuring all 5 releases (6 LPs) assembled in a slipcase. This version includes just the albums, with the additional holiday merchandise available only with the AKR vinyl box set.
Inside In The Box Set :
- 5 EPs on 6 vinyl records
- Christmas sticker sheet
- Temporary tattoo sheet
- Three paper ornaments (self-assembly with directions)
- An apocalyptic pull-out poster
- A 44-page songbook with lyrics and chord charts (sing along with your friends and enemies)
- A 20-page Christmas coloring book by Stephen Halker
- Hallucinogenic photographs and psychedelic graphic design
- Extensive liner notes (introductory salutations and an essay on the Christmas tree by Sufjan Stevens, and a few theological words on the End Times by Pastor Vito Aiuto)
Silver & Gold-Themed Merchandise
In addition to the Silver & Gold LP box set, AKR is excited to offer exclusive merchandise inspired by Sufjan’s beloved holiday collection. Available for pre-order now, choose from a woven blanket, mock neck shirt, beanie, mug or even the Silver & Gold Songbook (now available separately from the box set).