Released second limited edition 7″

After releasing their second limited edition 7″ single, ” It’s My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry “, on 14 February 2008 via Sane Man Recordings, the band opted to sign to Columbia Records part of Sony . On 28 February 2008, Glasvegas won the Philip Hall Radar Award at the NME Awards . On 10 March 2008, Glasvegas travelled to the United States, where they recorded their eponymous debut album, Glasvegas , at Brooklyn Recording Studios, Brooklyn , New York . The album was co-produced by James Allan and Rich Costey . Glasvegas also filmed the video for their first single “Geraldine” in Brooklyn on 30 April 2008. On return to the UK at the beginning of May 2008, the band embarked on a touring schedule that would continue for over 16 months. On 23 June 2008, Glasvegas released their first Columbia single ” Geraldine ” which debuted at No. 16 on the UK singles chart . The summer of 2008 also saw the band make their debut at Glastonbury Festival playing the John Peel Stage on 27 June 2008. On 12 July 2008, Glasvegas played at T in the Park in the Futures Tent .