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Bob Seger’s “Face the Promise” Receives 20-Year Expanded Reissue
7/24/2026, 2:35:29 PM
Core Event
Capitol Records announced that the 2006 comeback album Face the Promise will be issued in an expanded two-LP set this September. The reissue adds four previously unreleased tracks—“Little Jane,” “Time,” “Red Eye to Memphis,” and “Let Me Try”—and marks the album’s first appearance on streaming services. The vinyl edition is presented in a gate-fold jacket with a 12-page LP-sized booklet, and the same sequence of songs appears on CD and digital formats. The set has been newly remastered by Seger’s longtime mastering engineer Robert Vosgien and is priced at $29.98 through the artist’s webstore.
Background & Context
“Face the Promise” arrived in September 2006 as Seger’s first studio effort since 1995’s gold-selling *It’s a Mystery*, ending a decade-long recording hiatus. The 12-track album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, moved 151,000 units in its first week, and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Collaborations with fellow Detroit native Kid Rock (“Real Mean Bottle”) and country vocalist Patty Loveless (“The Answer’s in the Question”) helped the record reach a broad audience and prompted Seger’s first tour in more than ten years. The anniversary reissue arrives alongside other milestone celebrations for the 81-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, including the 50th anniversaries of *Live Bullet* and *Night Moves*.
Data & Statistics
- Original release: September 2006 (20 years ago)
- First-week sales: 151,000 copies; Billboard peak: No. 4
- Certification: Platinum (RIAA)
- New bonus tracks: four, titled “Little Jane,” “Time,” “Red Eye to Memphis,” “Let Me Try”
- Formats: expanded two-LP vinyl, CD, digital download, streaming debut
- Pricing: $29.98 for the vinyl set (pre-order available)
- Packaging: gate-fold jacket, 12-page booklet, remastered audio
Official Statements & Responses
Capitol Records indicated that the reissue is intended to give longtime fans and new listeners alike access to the album in both analog and digital realms. The artist also recalled that his 2004 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame spurred a renewed commitment to producing a “decent record,” a motivation that underpinned the original album’s creation.
Why It Matters
The September release brings “Face the Promise” to streaming platforms for the first time, expanding its reach to younger audiences who primarily consume music online. The vinyl pressing satisfies a growing collector market and reinforces Seger’s status as the longest-tenured solo artist in Capitol Records’ history. By unveiling four era-specific outtakes, the reissue offers insight into the creative process behind the 2006 comeback, enriching the artist’s catalog and preserving a notable moment in early-2000s rock history.
What’s Next
Pre-orders are currently open through Seger’s official webstore, and the expanded edition will become available across major streaming services in September. A high-definition music video for the lead single “Wait for Me” has been re-released to accompany the anniversary campaign, and additional promotional activities are expected to coincide with the September launch.
