Scott Matthews Passing Stranger Vinyl LP RSD 2026
Available to buy in-store from 8am on Saturday, 18/04/2026 (Record Store Day). Remaining copies will be available to buy online from 8pm on Monday 20/04/2026.
Tracklist:
1. Little Man Tabla Jam Part 1
2. Dream Song
3. The Fool's Fooling Himself
4. Eyes Wider Than Before
5. Blue In The Face Again
6. Sweet Scented Figure
7. Passing Stranger
8. Prayers
9. Musical Interval
10. Still Fooling
11. City Headache
12. Nylon Instrumental
13. Elusive
14. Earth To Calm
15. White Feathered Medicine
16. Little Man Tabla Part 2
17. Bruno Finale
Groundbreaking debut album Passing Stranger launched Scott Matthews' career when it was released in 2006 to widespread critical acclaim, leading toan Ivor Novello for "Best Song Musically and Lyrically" for the single 'Elusive'.
Comparisons were made to Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake, alongside fellow Wolves supporter Robert Plant, with whom Matthews' has since collaborated and toured.
Both Zane Lowe and Jo Whiley picked 'Elusive' as their Single of the Week.
The album drew in a host of A-list fans including Dave Grohl, Damon Albarn and Guy Pearce, who went on to star in the stunning Damien Hyde- directed video for 'Wait In The Car' from Matthews' most recent album Restless Lullabies.
First ever vinyl pressing of Scott Matthews' debut album Passing Stranger.
Includes the Ivor Novello-winning single 'Elusive'.
Lacquers cut at Abbey Road by Miles Showell.
Pressed at Optimal on 180g vinyl.
*Limited to 1 copy per customer/household, multiple orders will be cancelled without notice.