Autumn Variations – Ed Sheeran (Vinyl 12" LP)
Released in September 2023, Autumn Variations is Ed Sheeran’s first independently released studio album under his label, Gingerbread Man Records. Inspired by the emotional highs and lows experienced by Sheeran and his close circle during a single autumn, the album forgoes mainstream hooks in favour of introspective storytelling. Once again produced in collaboration with Aaron Dessner, the record blends indie-folk, chamber pop, and stripped-down acoustics to reflect themes of change, melancholy, and friendship.
Key Highlights
- Conceptually driven: each song represents a different friend’s emotional state during autumn
- Produced by Aaron Dessner, continuing the textured, intimate sound found on Subtract
- Features fan favourites like "American Town" and "Magical"
- Pressed on various vinyl editions including limited coloured variants and an indie exclusive
- Released without singles or a promotional campaign, adding to its understated charm
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Magical
2. England
3. Amazing
4. Plastic Bag
5. Blue
6. American Town
7. That’s On Me
Side B
8. Page
9. Midnight
10. Spring
11. Punchline
12. When Will I Be Alright
13. The Day I Was Born
14. Head > Heels
Fun Fact
Autumn Variations marks the first time Ed Sheeran has released an album without a single, music video, or major media rollout—echoing the approach of indie artists and reflecting its deeply personal nature.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- An authentic, seasonal concept album for fans of introspective folk-pop
- High production quality from Aaron Dessner, tailored for vinyl warmth
- Unique among Sheeran’s discography for its narrative cohesion and independent release
- A thoughtful collector’s piece that reveals new layers with each listen
Autumn Variations is a quietly powerful entry in Ed Sheeran’s catalogue—an album of subtle beauty and emotional depth, ideally suited for the analogue intimacy of vinyl.