2 x recycled 12” 180gsm vinyl (mixture of recycled colours). 12” gatefold sleeve, with four page booklet and 12 song track listing.

Above the Arctic Circle, a-ha recorded their 1st collection of new songs since 2015’s Cast in Steel: True North is a letter from a-ha, and a poem from the far north of Norway. Accompanied by a film, the album combines the band’s visions & the talent of Norwegian orchestra Arctic Philharmonic to weave a narrative reminding us of our collective connection to the environment. This multimedia experience with a powerful narrative is unique for a-ha.
The 1st single to be released from the album is the elegiac, soaring, sweeping 'I’m In', accompanied by a music video to be released on July 8th along with the pre-order-start of the album.
Since their world-wide breakthrough with “Take On Me” in 1985, they have always pushed forwards. For True North, a-ha decided on a new approach. Their first collection of new songs since 2015’s Cast In Steel is more than a straightforward album –and unique for a-ha. While True North is a new album, it is also a film capturing a-ha recording the songs during November 2021 in Bodø, the Norwegian city located 90km above the Arctic Circle.

With every album we tweak it, to see if there’s a different way to go about it,” explains Paul.

Magne Furuholmen shares about the first single “I’m In”:
‘I’m in’ is a song about total commitment and a show of support for someone who is troubled. Real commitment is a leap of faith. Everyone knows how difficult it can be to offer commitment and support unconditionally, but this is what it takes to make anything worthwhile happen; love, friendship, change, self-improvement, careers, a better world. Easier said than done of course, but it begins with an attitude, then uttering the words. After this it is all hard work to realize whatever potential your commitment has in the world. without allowing ourselves this attitude everything just gets bogged down with conflicting thoughts, doubts and fear. Just say it: I’m in.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.I'm In

a-ha

2.Hunter in the Hills

a-ha

3.As If

a-ha

4.Between the Halo and the Horn

a-ha

5.True North

a-ha

6.Bumblebee

a-ha

Disc 2

Track name

Artist

1.Forest for the Trees

a-ha

2.Bluest of Blue

a-ha

3.Make Me Understand

a-ha

4.You Have What It Takes

a-ha

5.Summer Rain

a-ha

6.Oh My Word

a-ha

Delivery charges

UK Delivery:

• Orders under £20 - £2.99 
• Orders £20 and over - FREE*
• Click & Collect - FREE**
• Express Delivery - £5.99

International Delivery:
Costs are calculated at checkout based on parcel size and weight. Find out more here.

*Some items are only available via a dedicated delivery service, for an additional charge.
**Some items can only be delivered via Click & Collect to an HMV or Fopp store of your choice.

For more information, please visit the Delivery section of our Help Centre.

When will my order arrive?

• We aim to dispatch in-stock items within 24 hours* 
• Standard UK delivery: Royal Mail Tracked 48® service, usually within 2-5 working days (including Saturdays).
• Express UK delivery: Royal Mail Tracked 24® or DPD, usually within two working days (order by 2pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
• International delivery: Tracked service, usually within 3-5 working days.
• Pre-orders: dispatched with the aim to deliver on the release date.

*Where an item is 'Back in stock soon', we usually expect stock within a week and will dispatch it once available.

For more information, please visit the Delivery section of our Help Centre.

Will you tell me when my order is on its way?

• You will receive a dispatch email when each parcel is on its way.
• Orders may arrive in multiple parcels, depending on stock availability.
• Out-of-stock items will follow as soon as we receive stock.
• You can check the status of your orders in your account.

For more information, please visit the Delivery section of our Help Centre.

Trusted Suppliers

Items marked 'item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' are dispatched directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. Your delivery details will be shared with Exertis and their courier to fulfil your order.

Returns

• We're happy to accept returns for unwanted items within 30 days of receipt, provided they’re in their original condition with all seals intact. Clothing and technology items without a seal may be opened for inspection (as you would in a shop) but must not be used and should be repackaged carefully.  
• Some exclusions apply, please visit the Returns section of our Help Centre for more details.