White Stripes Release Rare Early Outtakes

The White Stripes are to release out-takes from their first recording session.

Alternative takes from their 1998 seven-inch single 'Let's Shake Hands' -- and its B-side 'Look Me Over Closely' -- are to be released via The Vault, Jack White's label Third Man's online arm.

But there's a catch -- the rarities will only be available to The Vault's platinum subscribers.

Those who sign up for the service before it expires on Oct. 22 also receive an exclusive vinyl album 'The Raconteurs, Live In London' and a screen print poster for White's other, other band, the Dead Weather.

The White Stripes are rumoured to be reconvening to make a new album next year. The Uk premiere of the film 'Under the Great White Northern Lights', a documentary about the White Stripes 2007 tour through Canada, takes place on Friday (Oct. 16).

Those suffering Jack White withdrawal symptoms, however, should know the next few weeks see the Dead Weather out on the road on a UK and European tour.