Jack White announced that he'll release a limited edition live version of "Lazaretto," the title track to his forthcoming album, for Record Store Day. Not only that, but White claims this limited edition 45 will be the World's Fastest Released Record. Here's how it'll work according to Third Man Records:
"First thing in the morning, Jack White will take the stage in Third Man's blue room and record direct-to-acetate what will serve as the limited edition version of his next single, a live rendition of the title track from his upcoming LP Lazaretto. The masters will be rushed over to United Record Pressing who will immediately begin pressing 45s. The sleeves will be printed from pictures taken at the show. The finished records will be whisked back to Third Man to sell to awaiting fans. All in the same day. All in a matter of mere hours. As long as there are fans in line waiting to buy the single, United will continue to press and deliver them to Third Man to sell. Even if it takes all day."
Unfortunately this limited edition 45 will only be available at the Third Man Records store in Nashville. Those who are in the area have the opportunity to be in the audience to watch White play "Lazarreto" that morning -- Third Man is selling an 'Ultra Tickets' to the event to Vault subscribers. Find out more about that here.
Jack White premiered "High Ball Stepper" a couple of days ago. The track serves as the first taste of the full length album Lazaretto, which arrives on June 10th. Stream "High Ball Stepper" below.
A limited edition version of Lazaretto on blue and white split vinyl will be released exclusively as part of Vault Package 20 from Third Man Records. The label states that this limited edition version will be the only variation on Lazaretto and there will be no other limited edition releases or pressings of this album. Vault Package 20 also includes a 7" of two early Lazaretto demos, a 40 page hard cover book with lyrics and photos, plus a linen, letter pressed postcard.
Order the Vault Package through April 30th here.
Published on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:25 PM