The world at large seems undecided on whether or not Julian Casablancas‘s new album Phrazes For The Young is much cop, but fans will be pleased to hear that a luxuriant vinyl box set edition is in production.

Full details of the box set, which will be shipped on or before December 18, can be gleaned from the promo image below. Meanwhile, The Strokes frontman has announced a string of UK live dates:

December 11, 2009 – Manchester Ritz

December 12 – Glasgow ABC

December 14 – Dublin Academy

December 16 – London Forum

More information, together with US and European dates, here.