Kaiser Chiefs are releasing a 20th anniversary edition of their debut album ‘Employment’. Lead singer Ricky Wilson has announced the “China Anniversary” formats of the album as 20 years is typically celebrated with the latter.
The re-release will be made of two editions with the 1LP pressed on white vinyl and including bonus track ‘Take My Temperature’. The 2LP will feature 15 additional tracks including a selection of B-Sides and CD single bonus tracks as well as 2 previously unreleased songs, exclusive to the format.
Alongside the original album, the 3CD set will have 40 added tracks which will include demo recordings, remixes, radio sessions and live tracks.
‘Employment’ which came out in 2005, was the album to bring songs such as ‘I Predict A Riot’, ‘Oh My God’ and ‘Everyday I Love You Less And Less’ to the forefront. The album was remastered at iconic Abbey Road Studios, the band commented: “20 years ago, a brand-new song by a brand-new band was released. ‘I Predict A Riot’ was the start of something really special for some musicians from Leeds. And the album that followed, ‘Employment’, changed our lives and has soundtracked the lives of millions of others since 2005. In 2025 we are saluting 20 years of that album and everyone is invited. Come celebrate the 2000’s, loving everything less and less and stripey blazers taking over the world..”
Two years ago, on the 18th anniversary of the release, singer Ricky shared with Virgin Radio: “I mean, I don’t think I’ve changed too much. I do get a Hello Fresh box, and I brush my teeth at least twice a day, but apart from that, I haven’t changed at all. I promise you that!”
‘Employment’ peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. It spent over 17 months in the Official Top 40 and was eventually certified 7× Platinum.
