Legendary rock band Bon Jovi is set to celebrate the legacy of their iconic 1986 album Slippery When Wet with a vinyl reissue and expanded deluxe edition, arriving February 28th via Island/UMe. The announcement comes as a treat for longtime fans and vinyl collectors alike, marking nearly four decades since the album’s original release catapulted the band to global stardom.
The reissue features two distinct vinyl pressings designed to appeal to collectors. The first is a highly collectible liquid-filled disc, limited to just 1,300 copies worldwide, priced at $99. This unique pressing is expected to become a coveted item among fans and vinyl enthusiasts. The second option is a picture disc version, featuring striking album imagery, limited to 1,500 copies and priced at $39.98. Both vinyl editions, along with a newly issued cassette version, will contain the original album tracks, highlighting the record’s enduring hits such as “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and “Wanted Dead or Alive.”
For those seeking additional material, the deluxe expanded edition offers more. The 2-CD and digital versions include the original album on Disc 1, while Disc 2 features rare content that broadens the Slippery When Wet experience. Highlights include an acoustic rendition of the fan-favorite “Wanted Dead or Alive,” along with remixes and previously unreleased live recordings from the band’s 1987 Slippery When Wet Tour.
This release not only caters to the nostalgia of longtime followers but also introduces a new generation to the album that defined Bon Jovi’s sound and helped shape the rock landscape of the late ’80s. With its anthemic choruses and arena-ready hooks, Slippery When Wet remains one of the best-selling rock albums of all time, and this reissue underscores its lasting impact.
As vinyl sales continue to surge and interest in legacy acts grows, Bon Jovi’s latest offering is a timely reminder of the band’s influence. Fans can expect these limited editions to sell quickly, given the global demand for collectible music releases.
The reissue lands on February 28th, adding another chapter to the legacy of Slippery When Wet—an album that not only defined an era but continues to resonate across generations.
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