To mark 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’, elbow’s debut album will be released on limited edition 2LP marbled blue vinyl for National Album Day. The special anniversary pressing arrives as the band continue to celebrate 25 years of the album, ahead of three sold-out shows at Manchester’s Ritz this November. Released 17th October 2026. Head over to nationalalbumday.co.uk for more info. #NationalAlbumDay #IconicAlbums @AlbumDayUK

All three of elbow’s ‘Asleep In The Back’ 25th anniversary shows at @O2RitzManc are now sold out. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets. Manchester, you never disappoint. A time machine night awaits.

Tickets are on sale now for elbow’s three ‘Asleep In The Back’ 25th anniversary shows at @O2RitzManc on 20th, 21st and 22nd November 2026. The band will perform ‘Asleep In The Back’ in full, alongside selected B-sides and rarities. Tickets: aegp.uk/elbowRitz

“Originally, it was going to be just one show at the Ritz. But that felt churlish. So, fuck it, let’s do three.” Guy Garvey speaks to @NME about returning to Manchester’s Ritz to celebrate 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’, revisiting the band’s debut album and plans for new elbow music. Read the full interview: nme.com/news/music/elbow-int… Tickets for the three Ritz shows go on general sale tomorrow at 10am.

Artist presale is now open for elbow’s three ‘Asleep In The Back’ 25th anniversary shows at Manchester’s Ritz on 20th, 21st and 22nd November 2026. If you signed up for presale access, check your inbox now for your ticket link. General sale begins Friday 4th September at 10am.

To celebrate 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’, elbow will return to Manchester’s Ritz this November for three very special hometown shows on 20th, 21st & 22nd November 2026. The band will perform ‘Asleep In The Back’ in its entirety, alongside selected B-sides and rarities. Guy Garvey: “It’s fascinating for us to revisit the atmosphere we created, and the Ritz feels like the perfect setting to capture that atmosphere. A time machine night for us and for the fans. See you there.” Artist presale begins at 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd September. Sign up to the elbow mailing list for access: elbow.co.uk/signup/ General sale Friday 4th September at 10am.

Released just months before ‘Asleep In The Back’, ‘Any Day Now’ offered an early glimpse of the debut album that would follow later that year. A bridge between the band’s formative years and the record that introduced elbow to a much wider audience. #Asleep25

The elbow end of summer sale is now on, with 50% off all merchandise until 31st August. T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and plenty more available here: store.antimerch.com/collecti… And for US fans, there’s also 50% off tour merchandise here: us.officialmusicandmerch.com… Ends midnight 31st August.

Long before it became one of the standout songs from ‘Asleep In The Back’, ‘Newborn’ was already evolving through live performances and early recordings. A look back at the journey of one of the band’s most enduring songs. #Asleep25

Revisit elbow's 2025 Kelvingrove Bandstand show tonight on @BBCRadioScot. The Quay Sessions presents the band's career-spanning set from Glasgow's Summer Nights Festival, alongside Guy Garvey in conversation. Tune in from 8pm: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002j6z…

Jodrell Bank has long been close to elbow’s heart. In 2012, the band played beneath the Lovell Telescope for one of the most memorable shows in elbow's history. The recent news that funding for the e-MERLIN radio telescope network is set to end in 2028 puts the future of the scientific work at Jodrell Bank under serious threat. It is a remarkable place, with an extraordinary history, and one that continues to play an important role in science, culture and education. Find out more and how you can support Jodrell Bank here: jodrellbank.net/explore/stor… Watch the 'Live at Jodrell Bank' documentary available online for the very first time: piped.video/xq2XLF3zE-k

#OnThisDay in 2000, elbow released ‘The Newborn EP’. Featuring an early version of a song that would go on to become one of the hallmarks of the band’s early years, the EP marked another important step on the road to ‘Asleep In The Back’. #Asleep25

Ever wondered how the artwork for 'Asleep In The Back' came together? To mark the album's 25th anniversary, designer Tash Willcocks has shared the story behind the cover, the hand-printed logo, the photography and the creative process that helped shape one of the band's most recognisable sleeves. Read it here: tash-willcocks.medium.com/th… #Asleep25

Hear highlights from the BBC Proms' 'Prog Rock: A Fanfare for the Common Man' on @BBC6Music tonight, as part of Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone. Featuring performances from Guy Garvey, Jane Weaver, Gruff Rhys, The Staves, Carl Palmer and more, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra. Tune in live at 8pm, or listen again shortly after broadcast here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z7w…

Missed Guy's appearance at the BBC Proms? 'Prog Rock: A Fanfare for the Common Man' is on BBC Four tonight at 7pm, featuring performances from Guy Garvey, Jane Weaver, Gruff Rhys, The Staves and Carl Palmer, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, celebrating the music of Genesis, Jethro Tull, Mike Oldfield, ELP and more. If you can't watch tonight, the programme is also available now on @BBCiPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…

Before 'Asleep In The Back', before the Mercury Prize nomination, before the arena tours, before all that followed. Released in 1998, The Noisebox EP offered the earliest glimpse of a band finding its voice. Four of its tracks can now be found on the deluxe edition of 'Asleep In The Back': open.spotify.com/album/6Vu0H… Anyone own an original copy? #Asleep25

Guy Garvey joins the @bbcproms this Saturday for 'Prog Rock: A Fanfare for the Common Man'. Listen live on @BBCRadio3 from 7.30pm, or catch the concert later on BBC Four (24th July), @BBC6Music (26th July) and @BBCRadio2 (17th August).

#OnThisDay in 2001, elbow released ‘Powder Blue’, the haunting second single from ‘Asleep In The Back’. 25 years on, it remains one of the defining songs from the band’s debut era. #Asleep25

'One Day Like This' featured in @BBCTwo's 40 Glastonbury Gems over the weekend. If you missed it, the programme is available now on @BBCiPlayer. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…