Tigermilk (Rough Trade 50th Anniversary Edition) by Belle and Sebastian revisits one of the defining records of 1990s indie pop as part of Rough Trade's 50th anniversary series. Originally released in 1996 in an initial pressing of just 1,000 copies, Tigermilk introduced the band's understated songwriting, orchestral arrangements and quietly observant lyricism, laying the foundation for everything that followed.

This anniversary edition expands on the original with a presentation designed around both listening and collectability. Limited to 1,250 copies, it is pressed on Rough Trade exclusive pink vinyl and includes a bonus 7-inch featuring two previously unreleased songs, alongside an exclusive zine containing new stories and interviews exploring the album's creation and legacy.

The release remains faithful to the character of the original while offering a considered update through its exclusive packaging and supplementary material rather than altering the record itself. Tracks including The State I Am In, Expectations and We Rule the School capture the understated intimacy and melodic craftsmanship that established Belle and Sebastian as one of the defining voices of British independent music.

Produced as part of Rough Trade's wider anniversary programme, this limited edition positions Tigermilk within a curated series celebrating landmark releases from the past five decades, preserving the album's enduring influence while presenting it in a distinctive collector focused format.