Arctic Monkeys release charity vinyl

ARCTIC MONKEYS have announced that they will release a vinyl version of their new single for charity.

The band will sell Crying Lightning through Oxfam shops only, the first time the charity has sold a new release single since 1984's Do They Know It's Christmas.

The limited 7" track will cost £2.99, with all proceeds going to Oxfam, and will be on sale at the charity's 700 UK shops from August 17.

It also features a cover of the Nick Cave track Red Right Hand as a B-side and comes with a download code for fans to get a free MP3 version.

Arctic Monkeys are also encouraging fans who go and buy a copy from their local Oxfam shop, to take along any unwanted albums or singles to help the charity continue to raise funds.

Around 1.8 million CDs and records are donated by the public every year.

David McCullough, Oxfam's director of trading, said: "Oxfam shops have always been one of the best places on the high street to pick up a musical bargain or find a rare treasure, and this is a fantastic reason to pay your local shop a visit."