Seventeen Going Under

Sam Fender releases his second album, Seventeen Going Under, almost two years since the release of Sam’s critically acclaimed debut album Hypersonic Missiles debuted at number 1 in the UK album chart. Seventeen Going Under finds Sam turning the mirror on himself; his adolescence and the trials and tribulations of growing up. It’s a relatable journey that careers through an often misspent youth, navigating tumultuous relationships with both friends and family, and trying to figure out what comes next and how to get there. North Shields is the ever-present backdrop for these deeply personal vignettes of a young life travelling breathlessly from nought to sixty, hauling on the breaks and zipping back again from where he started. Over the course of the record, these stunning songs chronicle all the cherished memories, tricky encounters, and events that Sam cannot unsee. It’s the story of a young teen losing not only his innocence, but then finding strength to stagger blindly into adulthood and all that entails.

2LP - To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Seventeen Going Under, this special edition presents the album across two clear vinyl LPs. LP1 features the original 11-track album, while LP2 is dedicated exclusively to the deluxe edition studio bonus recordings. LP2 marks the first-ever vinyl release of five deluxe recordings: "Better Of Me", "Pretending That You're Dead", "Angel In Lothian", "Good Company" and "Poltergeists".

The remaining bonus track, "Alright", returns to vinyl for the first time since its limited 2022 Record Store Day 7-inch release. Also included are the fan-favourite B-sides and standalone recordings "Howdon Aldi Death Queue", "The Kitchen (Live)", "Wild Grey Ocean" and "Little Bull Of Blithe", all making their debut on a 12-inch vinyl format. Combined with the return of "Alright", this release creates the most comprehensive vinyl edition of Seventeen Going Under to date.