Artifacts initially aimed to compile a few early Beirut EPs for a proper physical release. But as Zach Condon notes in the album's liner notes, revisiting old recordings led to a much bigger project. He dug through hard - drives, adding unreleased tracks from his early years. Soon, it grew into an extra LP of music, with remixing and remastering. This double - LP traces Beirut's evolution from a 14 - year - old Condon's first musical attempts to the well - known Beirut today. It's a compilation of rare early EPs, unreleased tracks, and demo material, with 26 tracks in total. The black double vinyl is pressed and housed in a gatefold sleeve. It also includes a printed insert with detailed liner notes by Zach Condon. Released by Pompeii in 2022.
Using this Beirut Artifacts 2LP vinyl is simple. Just place it on your turntable, gently drop the needle, and enjoy the music. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting fingerprints on the record, which could affect the sound quality. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, standing upright to prevent warping. The gatefold sleeve and printed insert are fragile, so handle them carefully to avoid tears. If the vinyl gets dirty, you can use a soft, anti - static record brush to gently clean it. Enjoy this exclusive compilation and the journey through Beirut's musical evolution!
