[4] After James McVey met Brad Simpson via YouTube in late 2011, the duo began working together on their debut album.

[6] The Vamps embarked on their first ever UK headline tour in support of their debut studio album and played 14 dates across the country.

AllMusic critic Matt Collar noted that the album "showcases the group's high-energy mix of melodic pop and dance music.

"[1] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the album a positive review, stating, "...Meet packs a big enough pop punch to pierce through the oversaturated landscape and get itself noticed.

"[11] Virgin Media's Matthew Horton called the album "an appealing effort that adds something to the pop landscape".

Meet the Vamps debuted at number two on the Irish Albums Chart, behind Paolo Nutini's Caustic Love.

It includes eight Christmas songs, the original version of "Somebody to You" and a DVD of band performing live at Birmingham NIA on 5 October 2014.