Conan Gray Kid Krow, Decomposed (5 Yr Anniversary edition) is the definitive way to own this album on vinyl, released by Republic Records to mark five years since Kid Krow arrived and connected hard with a specific generation of listeners. This isn’t a straight reissue. It’s a rethought, expanded version of the record, pressed on black and white splatter vinyl with an alternate hand-drawn cover art by Conan Gray himself, making it a genuinely distinct physical object from anything that came before it.
About the Conan Gray Kid Krow, Decomposed (5 Yr Anniversary) Release
Kid Krow was Conan Gray’s debut studio album, released through Republic Records, and it built him a devoted fanbase drawn to his confessional, melodic approach to pop songwriting. The record includes tracks like “Maniac,” “Heather,” and “Little League,” songs that earned serious streaming numbers and real word-of-mouth staying power. Five years on, Republic and Conan have put together this anniversary pressing with three bonus tracks that weren’t on the original release: “Bed Rest,” “Heather (Lost Verse Version) (Live),” and “The Cut That Always Bleeds (Live).” The live recordings in particular give you something the studio album couldn’t. The lost verse version of “Heather” is exactly the kind of addition that makes anniversary editions worth owning rather than just acknowledging.
Pressing and Format Details
This is a standard LP format on black and white splatter vinyl, catalog number R 8119231, pressed and distributed through Republic Records. The splatter colorway is visually distinctive and fits the hand-drawn alternate cover aesthetic that Conan contributed directly. That cover alone sets this apart from the original pressing. Limited edition runs on anniversary releases like this one don’t typically get repressed, so if the splatter variant or the bonus content matters to you, this is the version to go for. The tracklist runs thirteen cuts total, with the three bonus additions sequenced at the front and back of the album, giving the record a slightly different feel than the original running order.
Why This One Belongs in Your Collection
Collectors have a few reasons to prioritize this pressing. The hand-drawn alternate cover from Conan Gray makes it a unique artifact rather than just a colored repress. The splatter vinyl is visually strong and pressed specifically for this edition. The bonus content, particularly the live recordings and the lost verse, adds genuine value beyond aesthetics. And as a limited release tied to a specific anniversary, it’s the kind of thing Republic won’t keep in production indefinitely. If you already own an earlier pressing of Kid Krow, this version is different enough in content and format to justify shelf space next to it. If this is your first copy of the album, this is a strong place to start.
Tracklist
1. BED REST 2. THE CUT THAT ALWAYS BLEEDS 3. WISH YOU WERE SOBER 4. HEAHER (ONLINE LOVE) 5. FIGHT OR FLIGHT 6. MANIAC 7. AFFLUENZA 8. CHECKMATE (CAN WE BE FRIENDS) 9. LITTLE LEAGUE 10. CONFORT CROWD 11. THE STORY 12. THE CUT THAT ALWAYS BLEEDS (LIVE) 13. HEATHER (LOST VERSE VERSION) (LIVE)
