''The First Three Years'' is a compilation album by singer-songwriter

Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981) is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primaril ...

, released 1 December 2008 through

Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...

. The compilation is also included on the re-release of ''

Love Ire & Song ''Love Ire & Song'' is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Frank Turner, released on 31 March 2008 by Xtra Mile Recordings. On 26 January 2009, the album was re-released as a deluxe version, including the '' First Three Years'' ...

'', released 26 January 2009. The album itself is only available directly from Xtra Mile. The album compiles material that does not appear on either of Turner's first two studio albums, including tracks from early EPs, split singles, covers and unreleased material. The collection also includes a cover of "Smiling at Strangers on Trains" – Turner's former band,

Million Dead Million Dead are an English post-hardcore band from London, active between 2000 and 2005 with a reunion planned for 2025. History The band was founded in 2000 by Cameron Dean and Julia Ruzicka, after both came to London from Australia. They we ...

's, first single. The title and cover artwork reference the Black Flag album '' The First Four Years'', a similar compilation of early material.

Track listing

{{DEFAULTSORT:First Three Years Frank Turner albums 2008 compilation albums