Their debut single "My Cabal" was released in May 2007 on the UK label Sonic Cathedral. A 12-inch/digital EP, "Face to Face on High Places," was released in September 2007 on the Table of the Elements label, in addition to a single from producer Prefuse 73 called "Class of 73 Bells" that featured the band. They then toured with Blonde Redhead as well as with Prefuse 73. School of Seven Bells' debut album, "Alpinisms", was released one year later in 2008. They then went on tour with Bat for Lashes on her UK "Two Suns" tour. The "Alpinisms" track "Chain" was featured on an Adult Swim and Ghostly International compilation album, "Ghostly Swim", promoted by Adult Swim and available for free download.