Happy Jovi celebrates the 40th anniversary of his self-titled debut with the digital release of Bon Jovi Deluxe Edition on all streaming platforms via Island/UMe. Additionally, the Grammy-winning band announced the release of an exclusive limited-edition Ruby vinyl LP on March 24 and a limited-edition cassette on April 5.
The deluxe edition contains the remastered original album and a total of nine bonus tracks, including previously unreleased studio recordings and four previously unknown live tracks. Jon Bon Jovi co-produced it with recording engineer Obie O’Brien, who also mixed the bonus material.
This expanded version shows the evolution of Run away, from the original demo written by Jon on cassette, the band’s first effort, a complete alternate version and an expanded version of the band’s first hit with a heartbreaking second lead guitar. Also includes an initial version of Returnin which Jon sings his idea for a guitar solo.
The live tracks were recorded during the group’s shows in Tokyo in 1985 and were first made available on CD Bon Jovi: Special Edition in 2010. The live tracks have been remixed for the deluxe version and will be available digitally for the first time.
Remastered from the original tapes, the limited ruby vinyl edition of the band’s original 9-track LP features an alternate cover design, high-quality cover art, and an exclusive lithograph from a Ross Halfin photoshoot.
Finally, the limited edition cassette includes all of the album’s original tracks with enhanced artwork that now includes the lyrics and the band’s original photography from the LP’s inner sleeve, elements that were missing from the original US cassette release.
Exactly forty years ago, BON JOVI was released on January 24, 1984, introducing the band to the masses and starting their historic career. The album went double platinum and contained classics such as She doesn’t know me AND Run away. The latter, an unequivocal success, has accumulated almost half a billion views.
Source: Terra
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