Echo & The Bunnymen announce 'Songs To Learn And Sing' reissue


Echo And The Bunnymen are set to reissue Songs To Learn And Sing on vinyl.

The beloved compilation was originally released in 1985 and collected the band's biggest songs at the time along with "Bring On The Dancing Horses," which was the only new song on the album. The compilation remains a timeless collection of some of Echo's most magical moments, of which there are many.

Songs To Learn And Sing will be issued on standard black vinyl and limited edition splatter vinyl on February 18th. The limited edition splatter vinyl will be available exclusively through Dig! and will be packaged with a 7" of Echo's first single "Pictures On My Wall" b/w "Read It In Books." The standard black vinyl edition available at other music retailers will NOT be packaged with the bonus 7" single. Head here for the exclusive pre-order and view the tracklisting below.




Side A

Rescue
The Puppet
Do It Clean
A Promise
The Back Of Love
The Cutter

Side B

Never Stop
The Killing Moon
Silver
Seven Seas
Bring On The Dancing Horses

7" single

The Pictures On My Wall
Read It In Books


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