The splendid back catalogue of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is set to be re-released throughout 2010.

Starting with Now I Got Worry and Controversial Negro in late June, another four albums will also be re-released in the following months.

August will bring the release of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Extra Width/Mo Width, with Oranges and Acme set to follow in October.

Meanwhile, the compilation Dirty Shirt Rock 'N' Roll: The First Ten Years will also be released on May 24.

The band have also announced a UK tour, and will play the following shows:

March 23 Band On The Wall, Manchester

March 25 Relentless Garage, London

March 26 Arnolfini, Bristol

March 28 Concorde 2, Brighton

Make sure to check The Quietus soon for a Things I Have Learned chat with Jon Spencer on the essential guide to sharp living on the road...