Saturday, December 21, 2024

For the first time ever, mau5trap is releasing a limited run of vinyl pressings of iconic deadmau5 albums “for lack of a better name” on January 19, 2024, “4×4=12” on February 16, 2024 and “album title goes here” on March 15, 2024. Each edition is available now worldwide for pre-order here along with deluxe packages at www.drop.audio.

Originally released in 2009, “for lack of a better name” is the fourth studio album by deadmau5. Comprised of some of his biggest hits, including fan favorite “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” featuring Rob Swire which reached 2x RIAA Platinum certifications, the album also hit RIAA Gold certifications in Canada and the United Kingdom reaching #1 on the U.K. Dance Albums charts upon its initial release. A few other key tracks off the album include the timeless classic “Strobe,” “Hi Friend!” featuring MC Flipside and many more. Its 2024 vinyl release comes in transparent turquoise.

“4×4=12” which comes in transparent green vinyl–was originally released in 2010 as deadmau5’ fifth studio album. GRAMMY-nominated for “Best Dance/Electronic Album,” it includes staples such as “Some Chords,” “Animal Rights” with Wolfgang Gartner, “Sofi Needs a Ladder” as well as “Raise Your Weapon” with Greta Svabo Bech which was also GRAMMY nominated for “Best Dance Recording.” This album charted in the Top 100 Dance Albums charts across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia and more, reaching RIAA Gold certification in the U.K.

Also GRAMMY-nominated for “Best Dance/Electronic Album,” 2012’s “album title goes here”was deadmau5’ sixth studio album.  The 13-track album–now available for the first time ever on vinyl in a beautiful transparent light blue–also features a handful of deadmau5’ biggest hits, including but not limited to: “The Veldt” with Chris James, “Professional Griefers” with Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, “Channel 42” with Wolfgang Gartner, “Telemiscommunications” with Imogen Heap & more. This album has reached peaks of success all over the world, with hitting #1 on Billboard’s U.S. Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart as well as the U.K. Dance Albums charts.album title goes here” also reached RIAA Gold certification, with over 40,000 units sold in Canada.

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