Any mixed feelings about their own output notwithstanding, the LCD Soundsystem documentary Shut Up and Play the Hits has been an anticipated item for myself; blame a strong trailer and our positive review. So, put two and two together (or, one and one), and you can imagine why I’m happy to report that, this summer, Oscilloscope will be releasing the documentary into head-banging theaters.

A press release from their website — which comes exactly one year after the farewell concert that acts as the film’s center — brings the news to light. However, those of you who want to experience the epic performance might need to make some arrangements; in an unconventional move, Oscilloscope will release Play the Hits “in special one-night-only engagements in theaters nationwide this summer.” A home viewing may have to wait for myself, alas.

Read the full release below:

“New York, NY (April 2, 2012)—Oscilloscope Laboratories announced today that it has acquired North American rights to SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS, a Pulse Films production directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, which documents the final days of LCD SOUNDSYSTEM. SUAPTH had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and an encore presentation at last month’s SXSW Film and Music Festival. The film will be released in special one-night-only engagements in theaters nationwide this summer. Tune in later for more program information.

If it’s a funeral… let’s have the best funeral ever.

One year ago today, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. LCD frontman James Murphy had made the conscious decision to disband one of the most celebrated and influential bands of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensuring that the band would go out on top with the biggest and most ambitious concert of its career. The instantly sold out, near four-hour extravaganza did just that, moving the thousands in attendance to tears of joy and grief, with New York Magazine calling the event “a marvel of pure craft” and TIME magazine lamenting “we may never dance again.” SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS is simultaneously a document of a once-in-a-lifetime performance and an intimate portrait of Murphy as he navigates both the personal and professional ramifications of his meteoric decision.

Adam Yauch, Beastie Boy and Head of Oscilloscope said, “Perhaps having grown up in a band for most of my life – a band that formed when I was 16 years old – and having released our first record when I was still in high school, this film addresses so many questions. For instance, it can be pretty clear when a band starts, but perhaps less so when it ends, or how it should end. In that sense, it’s brilliant of James to end it in such a definitive way.”

SUAPTH was produced by Lucas Ochoa and Thomas Benski of Pulse Films and James Murphy. Keith Wood, Christine Vachon, and The Creators Project executive produced. The deal was negotiated by David Fenkel of Oscilloscope and Mark Anker at WME Global.

For more information about the film visit www.shutupandplaythehits.com/ or follow SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS on Twitter @LCD_SUAPTH“

Do you plan on seeing Shut Up and Play the Hits in theaters, even with this unusual release method?