R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single) Reissue Announcement

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For the first time since its initial release 40 years ago, R.E.M. will be reissuing their debut release “Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single).” While many fans know the 1983 version of the song from the band’s first studio album, Murmur, only a lucky few have heard this rare 1981 cut. Available to pre-order now, get “Radio Free Europe” on its original format, as an Athens-pressed 45 RPM 7" single:

In addition to the wide 7" release, the band will also be making their early 1981 demonstration recordings available for the first time. An ultra-rare cassette tape collection titled "Cassette Set" offers the some of the band's earliest recordings and will be available exclusively via the R.E.M. store as a bundle with the 7", limited to 1,500 copies. The tape will replicate the original packaging, which was self-assembled by the band, using photocopied cardstock for the J-card inlays and handwritten cassette labels by Michael.

Accompanying this, REMHQ.com is also offering a limited custom cassette player to commemorate these special releases. The portable player features R.E.M.'s '81 iconography and comes housed in "Radio Free Europe" branded packaging. Pre-order link above... available July 23rd.