Kaiser Chiefs - Employment 20 2LP (China Anniversary Expanded Edition)

To mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Employment’—traditionally celebrated with fine china—Kaiser Chiefs are releasing expanded ‘China Anniversary’ editions. The 2LP version includes 15 extra tracks, featuring B-sides, CD single bonuses, and two unreleased songs exclusive to this release. The 3CD edition goes further, adding 40 tracks with demos, remixes, radio sessions, and live recordings that trace their journey from Leeds clubs to festival headliners. The original album was remastered at Abbey Road Studios, with the bonus content carefully selected by the band from their archives.

Released in March 2005, ‘Employment’ reached No. 2 on the UK album chart and stayed in the Top 40 for over 17 months. It sold more than 2.1 million copies and earned 7x Platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry. The album also enjoyed widespread success across Europe, boosted by hit singles like ‘Oh My God’, ‘I Predict A Riot’, ‘Everyday I Love You Less And Less’, and ‘Modern Way’. Alongside memorable live shows, these achievements helped cement Kaiser Chiefs as an essential live band with a dedicated fanbase that remains strong today.

In support of this release, Kaiser Chiefs will perform the entire ‘Employment’ album live at various outdoor events throughout the UK, as well as select international venues during spring and summer 2025.

Formed in Leeds in 2000, Kaiser Chiefs have become one of the most dynamic and consistently successful bands of their era. Led by the charismatic Ricky Wilson, alongside Simon Rix on bass, Andrew ‘Whitey’ White on guitar, Nick ‘Peanut’ Baines on keyboards, and drummer Vijay Mistry, they’ve released eight studio albums—two reaching UK No. 1—and scored nine Top 40 singles, including the chart-topping ‘Ruby’. Their accolades include three Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello Album of the Year for ‘Employment’. They’ve toured with major acts like U2, Foo Fighters, and Green Day, selling over eight million albums worldwide.

Tracklist: 

Side A
1. Everyday I Love You Less And Less
2. I Predict A Riot
3. Modern Way
4. Na Na Na Na Naa
5. You Can Have It All
6. Oh My God

Side B
1. Born To Be A Dancer
2. Saturday Night
3. What Did I Ever Give You?
4. Time Honoured Tradition
5. Caroline, Yes
6. Team Mate
7. Take My Temperature

Side C
1. Less Is More
2. Wrecking Ball
3. Brightest Star
4. Not Surprised
5. Think About You (And I Like It)
6. Hard Times Send Me
7. Sink That Ship

Side D
1. The Letter Song
2. Seventeen Cups
3. It Ain't Easy (Demo)
4. Run Again
5. People Need Light
6. Moon
7. Formative Years*
8. Don't Get Me Wrong*

*(Previously Unreleased)