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Arctic Monkeys & Oxfam: Crying Lightning Vinyl: 18.08.2009

4th August 2009

Arctic Monkeys & Oxfam

The Arctic Monkeys will be releasing their new single, Crying Lightning, through Oxfam’s network of 700 charity shops, with proceeds going to help the charity’s lifesaving work around the world.

The limited-edition 7”, which is the first single from new album Humbug, features a cover of the Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds’ classic ‘Red Right Hand’ as a B-side, and goes on sale in every one of Oxfam’s 700 high street shops on Monday 17 August.

The release marks the first time Oxfam shops have sold a new release single for 25 years.

The ‘Crying Lightning’ 7” will cost £2.99, and each single will come with a download code allowing fans to get an MP3 version of the songs for free.

You can find your nearest Oxfam store here:

www.oxfam.org.uk/arcticmonkeys

Crying Lightning: 7", 10" & digital

There will also be a 10” release featuring B-sides ‘Red Right Hand’ and a new original song ‘I Haven’t Got My Strange’. This and the 7" will also be stocked in independent record stores.

If you don't have an Oxfam or an indie store near you, both formats will be available at the band's website.

The A side is currently available everywhere digitally and the b-sides will be made available to buy digitally on the 17th as well.

Exclusive limited edition poster & album bundle

There is a limited edition poster and album package exclusive to the Arctic Monkeys online store.

Right now any preorders of these to a UK address qualify for free P&P.

Pre-Order Album Bundle