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Clinging To A Scheme vinyl: release date, formats & where to buy

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Release date
2010
Format
LP
Genre
Dream pop, Shoegaze

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1st Print - 2LP · 2010 +1247%

$19
$256

2nd Print - White 2LP +1416%

$19
$288

3rd print - Reissue +536%

$22
$140

Based on Discogs sales data, last checked July 6, 2026.

About this record

Clinging to a scheme is the third studio album by the Radio dept. It was released on Labrador records and released on both black vinyl and white vinyl. This has been out of print for some time and is a fan favorite.

Last verified July 6, 2026

FAQs about this record

This was originally on labrador records, who sold copies. However, the band have severed ties with Labrador so it is unclear if they will ever reissue or sell any further copies. The band (via just So) have been reissuing records, it's unclear if this will be one of them

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