Fittingly, for the release of White Bread, Black Beer, which was a beautiful expression of the creative energy Gartside had sustained over two decades at that point, Scritti Politti returned to Rough Trade for the first time since the mid-1980s. Humbly described by Green on release as "an album of me playing around in the back room... just me alone at home", White Bread, Black Beer was universally acclaimed. Described as "a return to the top" by The Guardian, "the best record of this restlessly self-critical career" by Uncut and "a sophisticated, gloriously gentle thing" by Pitchfork, the record was duly nominated for the 2006 Mercury Prize (and was only pipped by Arctic Monkeys' debut).
Release date:
November 17, 2023
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
-
HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Billianne Modes of Transportation
No Wonder Inc.
August 15, 2025 -
Primal Fear Domination [2xLP]
Reigning Phoenix Music America, LLC
September 5, 2025 -
GoGo Penguin Necessary Fictions [2xLP]
Masterworks
July 11, 2025 -
Signs of the Swarm To Rid Myself Of Truth
Century Media
August 22, 2025 -
Unleashed Fire Upon Your Lands
Napalm Records
August 15, 2025 -
Jane Remover Revengeseekerz [2xLP]
Deadair
August 15, 2025 -
Maroon 5 Love Is Like (Yellow Marble)
Interscope/Geffen/A&M
August 15, 2025 -
Nourished by Time The Passionate Ones
Xl Recordings
August 22, 2025 -
Alex Williams Space Brain
Lightning Rod Rec.
July 18, 2025 -
Beton Arme Renaissance
La Vida Es Un Mus
July 11, 2025 -
Margo Price Hard Headed Woman
Loma Vista Recordings
August 29, 2025 -
Strange Boutique Let The Lonely Heart Sing (Transparent Marbled Turquoise & Black)
The Circle Music
August 8, 2025 -
Froid Dub Tears Maker Chant
Ransom Note
July 4, 2025 -
Lola Young I'm Only F**king Myself (The 'Basic B*tch' Edition Nude Pink)
Island
September 19, 2025