The White Stripes 'Live in Tasmania' Album to Be Released

The upcoming Third Man Records Vault package will feature a 33-song live set recorded in 2006.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:00pm

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A new live album by The White Stripes titled 'Live in Tasmania' will be released as part of the latest package from the Third Man Records Vault subscription service. The 33-song set was recorded during the band's 2006 performance in the Australian island state and will be spread across three vinyl LPs. The Vault package will also include a bonus 12-inch single capturing Jack White's halftime performance at the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day game, which featured a collaboration with Eminem.

Why it matters

The release of 'Live in Tasmania' will give White Stripes fans a chance to hear a highly acclaimed performance from the band's archives that has not been widely available before. As the official White Stripes archivist notes, the Tasmania show was so impressive that it was deemed worthy of a wider release.

The details

The 'Live in Tasmania' album was recorded during The White Stripes' 2006 performance in the Australian state. The 33-song set will be spread across three vinyl LPs as part of the latest Third Man Records Vault package. The Vault package will also include a bonus 12-inch single featuring Jack White's halftime performance at the 2022 Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game, which included a collaboration with rapper Eminem.

  • The 'Live in Tasmania' Vault package is available for signups through April 30, 2026 at midnight CT.
  • The White Stripes' performance in Tasmania that was recorded for the album took place in 2006.

The players

The White Stripes

An American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan, consisting of Jack White and Meg White.

Ben Blackwell

The official White Stripes archivist and historian, who stated that the Tasmania performance was so impressive that he had long-term plans to release it to the public.

Jack White

The guitarist, singer and songwriter who was one half of The White Stripes, and who also performed at halftime of the 2022 Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game.

Eminem

The acclaimed rapper who collaborated with Jack White during his halftime performance at the 2022 Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game.

Third Man Records

The record label founded by Jack White that is releasing the 'Live in Tasmania' album as part of its Vault subscription package.

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What they’re saying

“Tasmania is the only White Stripes show I ever saw that, in the middle of the performance, I thought, 'The world needs to hear this.' It was so clearly beyond impressive. When we started The Vault seventeen years ago, I had my long-term sights on getting this show to the masses. I'm ecstatic for the rest of the world to finally hear it.”

— Ben Blackwell, Official White Stripes archivist and historian

What’s next

Signups for the 'Live in Tasmania' Vault package are open now through April 30, 2026 at midnight CT. Fans can visit ThirdManRecords.com/vault for more information.

The takeaway

The release of 'Live in Tasmania' will give White Stripes fans a rare opportunity to hear a legendary performance from the band's archives that has been highly praised but not widely available until now. This special Vault package from Third Man Records demonstrates the continued demand for the band's music and the value placed on unearthing and sharing these archival live recordings.