VIA PRESS RELEASE | London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan—aka Bat for Lashes—releases on CD and vinyl format a remastered version of her acclaimed 2006 debut album Fur and Gold via BMG. The original, remastered album is accompanied by a slew of unearthed demos from around 2005-6, as well as BBC Live Lounge and Rob Da Bank session performances.
This 20th anniversary reissue edition was remastered by award winning engineer Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios and has been released on 180g heavyweight audiophile black vinyl as well as an expanded double CD pack containing previously unseen photography, both available to order now. Additionally, the brand new collection of previously unreleased demos and live recordings of songs from Fur and Gold will be released as a limited run LP on April 18, 2026—Record Store Day, as A Fleet of Bats: Early Demos.
“My debut record Fur and Gold is almost twenty years old, and still holds such a special place in my heart” reflects Natasha; “Listening back through the whole album recently, side by side with my collaborator and producer David Kosten, brought a proud tear to my eye… no compromise, tons of space, shit midi sounds, tongue in cheek lyrics, thunder and lightning, girl group BV’s, heartbreak and magic… the record I had been waiting my whole life to make. I think she stands up, I hope more people get to live in this universe with me.”
The spellbinding album introduced Natasha Khan’s visionary blend of myth, emotion and cinematic pop to the world, earning widespread acclaim and a Mercury Music Prize nomination. Featuring signature songs “What’s a Girl to Do?,” “Horse and I,” and “Trophy,” Fur and Gold remains a defining statement of imagination and artistry. A timeless debut, beautifully reimagined for a new generation of listeners.
