In a world where the word “delay” is all too common, Ball Park Music have instead decided to embrace an unforeseen glitch in the manufacturing of the vinyl version of their new album ‘Weirder & Weirder’ and will release the highly anticipated long player one week early on Friday 27th May.

Quality vinyl pressings often come from Europe and due to ongoing supply issues relating to the war in Ukraine, there will be a short delay on the arrival of the band’s vinyl stocks. But to ensure Ball Park Music fans have every opportunity to hear their epic new album ‘Weirder & Weirder’ ahead of their first national tour in four years, the album will be available via streaming services, CD and digital download on 27th May for all to enjoy.

Frontman Sam Cromack said: “We spent more than a year pouring our heart and soul into this record and we are beyond excited for everyone to hear it. After more than two years of our industry suffering non-stop setbacks, we’ve decided to give this situation the middle finger and run in the other direction. To honour all our beautiful listeners, we have made the decision to pull the release of Weirder & Weirder forward. Our highest priority is getting this new record to our fans and hitting the road in June to celebrate the only thing that has ever mattered – the music.”

The vinyl version of ‘Weirder & Weirder’ is expected to land in Australia by early July and all fans who pre-ordered the vinyl will go in the running to win a signed test pressing of the album. Ball Park had these sent to them about a month ago and they’d love for at least one lucky person to be hearing it on vinyl as soon as possible.

Last week the third taste of ‘Weirder & Weirder’ was revealed with album opener ‘Manny’ receiving it’s first spin on triple j’s Good Nights with Bridget Hustwaite. The big drums, fuzzed guitar, 60’s psychedelic track shows the band experimenting with new gear and sounds, creating a song that sets up the ‘Weirder & Weirder’ album journey perfectly. Check out the ‘Manny’ visualiser below.