Convocations: Limited Edition 5LP Vinyl Box Set

Convocations, the latest instrumental album by Sufjan Stevens, is a 2.5 - hour electronic/ambient masterpiece for our anxious times. With 49 tracks, it takes you through grief and gladness with dreamy, dissonant, and rhythmic mood music. Its five sonic cycles - Meditations, Lamentations, Revelations, Celebrations, and Incantations - mirror the stages of mourning and healing. Stevens created this album in response to his father's passing last September. It's not just a personal record but a universal one, reflecting our shared experience of loss during the lockdown. As we start to emerge from a year of great loss, Convocations arrives right on time to help us process our grief and move forward.

To enjoy this 5LP vinyl box set, first, make sure your record player is in good working condition. Place the vinyl gently on the turntable and use the tonearm to drop the needle at the start of the record. Listen in a quiet space to fully absorb the music. When you're done, carefully lift the tonearm and remove the vinyl. Store the vinyls in their protective sleeves and keep the box in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid touching the playing surface of the vinyls with your fingers to prevent scratches. If the vinyl gets dirty, use a proper vinyl cleaning brush to gently clean it.