Aphex Twin’s ‘Drukqs’ set for 25th anniversary vinyl reissue
Aphex Twin’s 2001 double album ‘Drukqs’ will be reissued on vinyl for its 25th anniversary, giving the influential electronic record its first vinyl re-release since it originally appeared. The announcement reflects the album’s renewed visibility among younger listeners, particularly through the enduring popularity of ‘Avril 14th’ and TikTok-driven interest in ‘QKThr’.
Warp Records will release the 30-track album on 30 October in four-LP, two-CD and double-cassette formats, with a special vinyl edition including a poster and AFX stencil. Initially divisive, ‘Drukqs’ combined intricate drill’n’bass with sparse piano pieces; ‘Avril 14th’ later appeared in films and was sampled by Kanye West, while ‘QKThr’ helped Aphex Twin reach 448 million monthly YouTube listeners in January.
- ‘Drukqs’ returns to vinyl on 30 October.
- The reissue marks 25 years since its release.
- Viral interest has introduced the album to new listeners.