The First Blood Mystery [Deluxe 25th Anniversary Issue] (RSD 2026)

RECORD STORE DAY 2026 RELEASE - SATURDAY 18/04/2026

2LP (Silver Vinyl) - Limited to 500 Copies

This Record Store Day item will be available to purchase in store on Saturday 18th April from 8am and will be available to purchase online on Monday 20th April from 8pm.

Strictly one per customer / no pre-orders.

British singer-songwriter Carina Round marks the 25th Anniversary of her critically acclaimed debut ’The First Blood Mystery’ with this limited edition silver vinyl pressing of the original album and bonus record containing rare and previously unreleased vinyl content and expanded artwork. In addition to her subsequent solo releases 'The Disconnection', 'Slow Motion Addict', 'Things You Should Know' and ‘Tigermending', amongst others, Carina has garnered further international recognition as a member of the LA / AZ based band – Puscifer, alongside fellow band mates Maynard James Keenan (Tool / A Perfect Circle) and Mat Mitchell, who’s new album ’Normal Isn’t’ released February 2026 has been hailed as their finest to date, as well as her recording and touring duties with Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith better known as the UK music icons – Tears For Fears. *This is one of the most extraordinary debut albums I've ever heard. Absolutely brilliant" - The Sunday Times. “… a striking talent* - The Guardian. “… strange and invigorating...sexual and intimidating" - Rock Sound.

TRACKLISTING 

Side A
Message to Apollo
Lightbulb Song
How I See It
The Waves

Side B
Let It Fall
Ribbons
On Leaving

Side C
Waves (2010 Re-Recording)
Ribbons (2010 Re-Recording)
Lightbulb Song (Original 4 Track Demo)

Side D
Let It Fall (Live in San Diego)