We’ve been getting all hot under the collar about the new Pixies box set, called Minotaur.

It’s being released on Monday and there is a very special party taking place in Shoreditch, London.

We’ve bagged a couple of tickets to give away… details below.

Compiled by Artists in Residence – which has also produced box sets for the likes of Sigur Ros and Beck - Minotaur comes in two different beastly forms. There’s the $175 Deluxe Edition or a $500 Limited Collector’s edition.

The Deluxe Edition will include all five Pixies studio albums - Come On Pilgrim (1987), Surfer Rosa (1988), Doolittle (1989), Bossanova (1990), and Trompe le Monde (1991) – on 24k layered CD and Blu-ray (five discs total), as well as a DVD of a Pixies 1991 performance at the Brixton Academy in London, the group’s videos (including our favourite music video ever, for Velouria), some bonus tracks, and a 54-page book, all housed in a custom slipcase.

The more expensive version also includes a 96-page hardcover book and vinyl versions of every Pixies release. That’s 180 gram vinyl, folks. It will also include a Giclee print of Oliver’s artwork, and a 72-page hardcover book.

This Limited Edition is housed in an oversized clamshell case and is hand-signed by every member of the Pixies and Oliver. Weighs approximately 26 pounds and ships via Federal Express worldwide. Limited to 3,000 units. Available for $500.00, plus shipping and handling.

Both versions will feature reinterpreted versions of 4AD’s legendary artwork, by graphic designer Vaughan Oliver. Sidenote: Hecklerspray’s local pub for many years was right next to the 4AD office and, to our delight, we discovered that the front cover of Surfer Rosa had been shot right where we were drinking. Oh the joy.

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So you might have heard about the Pixies Party on Monday. Or maybe you haven’t, but here’s the lowdown: if you’re a Pixies fan you don’t want to miss it. Presumably Minotaur will be played from start to end, and at full volume. There will be beer. And who knows what else?

We have TWO tickets to give away. TWO tickets. Get some…

To enter, simply TWEET “@hecklerspray, I should win a Pixies Party ticket because…” and then INSERT RANDOM PIXIES LYRIC. For example:

“@hecklerspray, I should win because THIS MONKEY’S GONE TO HEAVEN”

What can be easier? Alternatively just send a begging letter to hecklerspray@gmail.com.

Winners will be notified by Sunday evening, just in time to dust of your party outfit.

Good luck.

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