The Flaming Lips have confirmed details of the release of a limited edition 5-disc vinyl boxset.

In support of the annual Record Store Day, the band will release 'Heady Nuggs: The First 5 Warner Bros Records 1992-2002' on April 16.

The five albums set for the collection have been confirmed as the follows: 1992's 'Hit To Death In The Future Head', 1993's 'Transmissions From The Satellite Heart', 1995's 'Clouds Taste Metallic', 1999's 'The Soft Bulletin' and 2002's 'Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots'.

Two different editions of the boxset will be released, a standard vinyl version and a 'special limited edition' which will be pressed on different coloured vinyl.

Fans are urged to buy these special editions as soon as they are released as their availability is strictly limited.