CD Pre-Order - Songbook (Volumes 3 & 4) by Mary Spender

Songbook Volumes III & IV is a double acoustic album. A collection of songs recorded in their most honest, stripped-back form. Live, one take, to click.

Recorded independently in my studio, these songs exist exactly as they were performed, no heavy production, no perfectionism, just the moment captured as honestly as possible.

This project has been part of a year-long experiment in independent music-making, shared publicly from the very beginning. Every copy is created, packed, and signed by hand, without labels, advances, or middlemen.

By ordering this album, you’re not just purchasing music. You’re directly supporting independent artistry and the time, focus, and labour required to make meaningful work.

What this is

This is a physical double CD album, featuring 18 original songs across two volumes, written, performed, and recorded entirely by me.

The first 1,000 copies will be hand-signed before shipping.

Your purchase also includes a digital download, arriving in May 2026, so you’ll be able to hear the record before the physical copies land.

Track Listing

Volume III

Bethlehem, PA
Rent Free
6000 Miles
Before We Arrived
Close To You
Truly Great Renown
Shadow Puppet
Heart in Hand
Phoenix Queen

Volume IV

The Mask
Halfway Houses
The Algorithm
Wicked and Wild
Caroline
Casanova
Transatlantic
Up To No Good
I’m Worried

Credits

All songs written, performed and recorded by Mary Spender
‘Truly Great Renown’ co-written with George Spender
Mixed by Ryan Gilligan
Mastered by Idania Valencia
Artwork by Roberta Landreth
Printed by Disc Makers

Shipping & Timeline

Digital download delivery: May 2026
Physical CD shipping: Early June 2026

Orders will ship as soon as manufacturing is complete. You’ll receive updates throughout the process.

Please note, if you purchase additional in-stock items from the store, these may ship separately.

A Note on Delivery Before Ordering

The Mary Spender Store uses Royal Mail Tracked Delivery only.

Tracked shipping provides a tracking number. If your package is lost while using the tracked option, The Mary Spender Store will provide a replacement free of charge.

Please be aware that international orders may be subject to customs charges, which are unfortunately outside of our control.

Orders are packed and shipped directly, without third-party fulfilment. Physical music is expensive to make and ship, especially independently, but this model allows the project to exist without compromising the work.