Kaiser Chiefs announce 20th anniversary re-release of debut album, Employment

Kaiser Chiefs have announced the re-release of their debut album Employment for its 20th anniversary, out July 18.

The band will embark on a tour across the UK and Europe this summer, with shows in Belfast, Dublin and Limerick set for August. The album will come in three expanded formats, including two LP’s and a CD set.

“20 years ago, a brand new song by a brand new band was released,” said Kaiser Chiefs. “‘I Predict A Riot’ was the start of something really special for some musicians from Leeds. And the album that followed, Employment, changed our lives and has soundtracked the lives of millions of others since 2005. In 2025 we are saluting 20 years of that album and everyone is invited. Come celebrate the 2000’s, loving everything less and less and stripey blazers taking over the world..”

The first LP edition will be on white vinyl, and includes the bonus track ‘Take My Temperature.’ The second LP contains 15 additional tracks and two exclusive unreleased songs. The CD set includes 40 added tracks, ranging from demos, remixes, radio sessions and live recordings. The album was remastered at Abbey Road Studios.

Originally released in March of 2005, Employment peaked at No. 2 on the UK album chart, and spent 17 months on the Official Top 40 chart. Over two million copies were sold, and it was certified 7x Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.

See Kaiser Chiefs upcoming tour dates below:

May
Thur 22nd Live at Argyle Home Park Stadium,Plymouth, UK
Fri 23rd In It Together Festival, Port Talbot, UK
Sat 31st Temple Newsam, Leeds, UK

June
Sun 22nd Pinkpop Festival, Amsterdam, NL
Thur 26th Bristol Sounds, Bristol, UK
Sat 28th Glastonbury Festival, Somerset, UK

July
Fri 4th Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, UK
Thu 10th Weekend Beach Festival, Malaga, ESP
Fri 11th Mad Cool Festival, Madrid, ESP
Sat 12th Cruilla Barcelona, Barcelona, ESP
Sat 19th Alexandra Palace Park, London, UK
Sun 20th Splendour Festival, Nottingham, UK
Mon 21st Tall Ship Races, Aberdeen, UK
Sat 26th Latitude, Suffolk, UK
Sun 27th Brighton Beach, Brighton, UK
Thu 31st Kendal Calling, Cumbria, UK

August
Sat 2nd Suikkerock Festival, Tienan, BE
Sun 3rd Ronquieres Festival, Braine-la-Comte, BE
Fri 8th Boardmasters, Newquay, UK
Sun 10th The Weekender, Belfast, UK
Sat 23rd Collins Barracks, Dublin, ROI
Sun 24th Live at the Docklands, Limerick, ROI