After releasing their third limited edition 7" single, "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" on 14 February 2008, Glasvegas opted to sign to Columbia Records, which is a label owned by Sony Music Entertainment. On 28 February 2008, Glasvegas won the prestigious 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 #11 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 made their first ever appearance at T in the Park playing to a capacity crowd in the Futures Tent. Further debut festival appearances in the summer of 2008 took place at Oxegen in Ireland and on consecutive days on 18 and 19 July 2008 at the Benicassim Music Festival in Barcelona and Madrid in Spain. On 20 July 2008, Glasvegas played Latitude Festival where Blondie, who are fans of the band, watched from the side of the stage. On 13 August 2008, Glasvegas were personally invited as opening support to Muse at Marlay Park on the outskirts of Dublin, and the following day saw Glasvegas play their first support with Kings of Leon at the Brixton Academy. On 25 August, Glasvegas released their second Columbia single "Daddy's Gone" which debuted at #20 on the UK Singles Chart. On 30 August 2008, Glasvegas played the last ever Hydro Connect Festival near Inveraray in Scotland.
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