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The Rolling Stones Announce Super Deluxe Reissue of *Black and Blue*
9/25/2025, 11:35:29 PM
Overview of the Reissue
The Rolling Stones are set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1976 album *Black and Blue* with a comprehensive Super Deluxe reissue, scheduled for release on November 14, 2025. This reissue will be available in multiple formats, including a 5LP vinyl box set and a 4CD box set, both of which will feature a Blu-ray disc, a 100-page hardback book, and a replica tour poster. A limited edition 5LP version on black and blue marbled vinyl will also be offered through select online retailers, alongside streamlined two-disc and one-disc formats on vinyl and CD.
Historical Context
Originally released in April 1976, *Black and Blue* marked a significant transition for the band, being their first album after the departure of guitarist Mick Taylor. The recording sessions served as auditions for potential replacements, with contributions from notable guitarists such as Jeff Beck, Harvey Mandel, Wayne Perkins, and Robert A. Johnson. Ultimately, Ronnie Wood, who played on three tracks, officially joined the band for their subsequent U.S. tour.
New Features and Content
The 2025 reissue includes a complete remix by acclaimed producer Steven Wilson, replacing the original mix across all editions. It features a six-track disc of previously unreleased recordings, including the Jagger/Richards composition “I Love Ladies” and a high-energy rendition of Shirley & Company’s “Shame, Shame, Shame.” Additionally, the reissue includes four instrumental jams from the 1975 sessions featuring guest guitarists.
The Blu-ray disc will showcase a full live concert recording from the Stones’ six-night residency at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre in 1976, as well as a previously unreleased TV broadcast of their performance at Les Abattoirs in Paris. Both the studio album and the live concert will be available in Dolby Atmos surround sound mixes.
Track Listings
The Super Deluxe edition will feature the following track listings:
- Disc 1: Steven Wilson Remix 2025
- “Hot Stuff”
- “Hand Of Fate”
- “Cherry Oh Baby”
- “Memory Motel”
- “Hey Negrita”
- “Fool To Cry”
- “Crazy Mama”
- Disc 2: Outtakes and Jams
- “Shame, Shame, Shame”
- “Chuck Berry Style Jam” (with Harvey Mandel)
- “Blues Jam” (with Jeff Beck)
- “Rotterdam Jam” (with Jeff Beck & Robert A. Johnson)
- “Freeway Jam” (with Jeff Beck)
- Disc 3 & 4: Live at Earls Court 1976
- A selection of 21 tracks, including classics such as “Honky Tonk Women,” “Brown Sugar,” and “Sympathy For The Devil.”
Additional Features
The accompanying 100-page hardback book will include a new essay by Stones expert Paul Sexton, exclusive photographs from the album sessions and tour, and a replica poster from the 1976 Paris concert.
Conclusion
The *Black and Blue* Super Deluxe reissue not only commemorates a pivotal moment in The Rolling Stones' history but also offers fans an extensive collection of unreleased material and live performances. Pre-orders for the various formats are currently available, allowing fans to celebrate this landmark album in style.
