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IV
IV is the fourth extended play (EP) by English band the 1975, released on May 20, 2013 (Dirty Hit/Polydor in the UK; later US edition via Interscope). It is not a full studio album; it sits between their early EP trilogy and the debut album The 1975, and features a re-recorded “The City” that appears as the EP’s single version. The US edition swapped most tracks for earlier singles. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IV_%28EP%29))
Recording History
IV was produced by George Daniel, Matthew Healy, and Mike Crossey, with sessions tied to the band’s transition into their debut album era. The EP includes a re-recorded “The City” (listed as “single version”) and the US release emphasized alternative selections drawn from prior singles. Publicly documented details emphasize these production credits and the track’s repositioning for the US market. Critical reception at release was mixed-to-positive for its adventurous direction. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IV_%28EP%29))
Chart Performance & Recognition
In the United States, IV reached #164 on the US Billboard 200, #42 on the US Top Rock Albums chart, and #2 on the US Top Heatseekers chart. These positions reflect modest mainstream impact but strong interest in the band’s evolving sound during the transition to their first full-length release. The EP’s reception at the time of release is documented as generally favorable among critics who valued its ambitious, genre-blending approach. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IV_%28EP%29))
Cultural Impact & Legacy
IV helped solidify the 1975’s signature approach—melding electronic textures with guitar-based indie pop—during the lead-up to their debut album. Notably, “The City” is carried over in re-recorded form on the EP and would later appear in edited form on the band’s self-titled debut, illustrating how IV functioned as a bridge between eras. The EP’s US-market edits and the general critical reception contributed to shaping the band’s early trajectory. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_City_%28song%29?utm_source=openai))