Blur Name New Single 'Fool's Day'

Blur's first single in seven years is entitled 'Fool's Day'.

Limited to 1000 copies, the new song will be released on one-sided 7-inch vinyl single on April 17th, 2010 through Parlophone Records.

'Fool's Day' was recorded in London earlier this month and marks the first time all four members of Blur have recorded together since 'Battery In Your Leg' on 2003's 'Think Tank'.

The single will only be available in 150 participating stores across the UK as part of Record Store Day.

Damon Albarn said: "We want independent record stores to continue - they're an important part of our musical culture. Music is a simple way for Blur to show our support and we hope people like it.”

Spencer Hickman, on behalf of Record Shop Day, added: “This release just shows how big Record Shop Day has become and I for one can’t wait to be in the thick of the action come Saturday morning"

Earlier today, Parlophone Records president Miles Leonard described 'Fool's Day' as a "wonderful summer record."

The single is one of 12 limited-edition 7-inch vinyls Parlophone Records is releasing on Monday.

The full list of titles is as follows:

Artist: Babyshambles

• Side of the Road
• UnBiloTitled

Artist: Bat For Lashes

• Howl! (Live at De La Warr Pavillion)
• Wild Is The Wind (Live at Grove Music Studios)

Artist: The Beatles

• Paperback Writer
• Rain

Artist: Blur

• Fool's Day

Artist: Chiddy Bang

• Opposite of Adults
• Sooner or Later

Artist: Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse

• Just War (featuring Gruff Rhys)
• Just War (instrumental)

Artist: Eliza Doolittle

• Pack Up
• Rollerblades

Artist: Hot Chip

• I Feel Bonnie (featuring Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billie)
• Bear Witness

Artist: Jónsi

• Go Do
• Boy Lilikoi

Artist: Lily Allen

• Back To The Start
• Kabul Shit

Artist: Pet Shop Boys

• Love Life
• A Powerful Friend

Artist: Tinie Tempah

• Pass Out
• Pass Out (SBTRKT Remix)

(by Scott Colothan)

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