Mercury Rev's 1991 critically acclaimed debut album Yerself is Steam plus their debut 12” EP Car Wash Hair, in a 2LP gatefold sleeve and a 2CD 6-panel pack.  The vinyl is a limited edition in transparent orange vinyl; both are in the original artwork.  Mercury Rev are currently touring worldwide to support their new Bella Union album ‘Born Horses’

Yerself is Steam was a critical success, and quickly followed up by the Car Wash Hair single. The releases persuaded the band to perform their very first live gig – then their third gig was on the main stage at Reading Festival and their fourth was supporting Bob Dylan – an auspicious start to their decades-long career. Despite the plaudits resulting in strong sales and regular tours, it was not until their fourth album, Deserter’s Songs that they gained a mainstream audience.  

Pitchfork: “a heroic dose of psychedelic rock that is equal parts nerve-wracking and awe-inspiring.”

The band recollect Yerself is Steam in a Magnet Classics feature: https://magnetmagazine.com/2015/08/19/magnet-classics-mercury-revs-yrself-is-steam/

Pre-order the 2LP and 2CD here for the July 4th release date. 

Live UK Dates in August 2025:

13 Aug   Chinnerys, Southend, UK

14 Aug   Esquires, Bedford, UK

15 Aug   Beautiful Days Festival, Escot Park Devon, UK

27 Aug   Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK

28 Aug   Ku Bar,  Stockton On Tees, UK

29 Aug   La Belle, Edinburgh, UK

31 Aug   Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2025, Birmingham, UK

(Check with venues and mercuryrev.com for full details)

Disc 1: Yerself Is Steam - 1. Chasing A Bee; 2. Syringe Mouth; 3. Coney Island Cyclone; 4. Blue And Black; 5. Sweet Oddysee Of A Cancer Cell; 6. Frittering; 7. Continuous Trucks And Thunder; 8. Very Sleepy Rivers
Disc 2: Car Wash Hair: 1. Car Wash Hair (The Bee’s Chasing Me) Full Pull 6:45, 2 Coney Island Cyclone (4-track demo) 3:45, 3. Chasing A Bee (4-track demo) 8:45, (+CD extra hidden track) 30:03

2LP Ltd Ed orange vinyl Cat.No MINTLP104 UPC 5013145810415

2CD 6-panel pack  Cat no. MINTCD104  5013145810422

Mercury Rev in Fredonia Village, 1991.  Photo by Valerie Phillips