From Loudersound.
Weezer have unearthed a treasure trove of previously unreleased recordings for inclusion on an upcoming 30th anniversary reissue of their classic debut record, the ‘Blue Album‘.
The Super Deluxe Vinyl Box Set edition of the album will include 36 previously unreleased tracks, including demos, garage practices recordings, live versions and BBC radio recordings. The box set also includes a 24-page ‘Weezine’ featuring liner notes by band historian Karl Koch, 4 lithographs featuring never-before-seen band photos from the ‘Blue Album’ photo shoot, a special sticker sheet representing the 10 songs on the album, plus “a 12 sided die for all your Dungeon Mastering needs.”
A very limited number of signed box sets, 100 copies, come with an actual sweater and are available only from the band’s webstore.
In a statement on their website, the band say, “So after 30 years, sometimes it’s a good idea to take a look through the ol’ attic and see what’s what… Turns out, when it comes to the Blue Album, there was a whole lotta ‘what’!
“We decided that there was no need to simply repackage what’s already been uncovered (with the deluxe edition), when there was so much unreleased cool stuff still to reveal. Some of which has been buried for 3 decades, un-listened to!”
The ‘Blue Album’ was originally released on May 10, 1994, and features some of the band’s best-loved songs, including singles Buddy Holly, Undone – The Sweater Song and Say It Ain’t So.
The band have shared their charmingly ramshackle “third practice” recording of Undone – The Sweater Song as a taster for the reissue, which is set for release on November 1.
Weezer are also celebrating the anniversary with a North American tour. The Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour kicked off at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, MN, last night, September 4, and will run through to October 11 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.
Support comes from fellow ’90s indie-rock icons The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr.
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WEEZER Weezer (2016 UK/EU remastered issue of the 1994 10-track remastered LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl as part of Geffen's 'Back To Black' series, their classic debut album including the singles Undone - The Sweater Song, Say It Ain't So & Buddy Holly. Complete with the fold-out picture insert & expired download card, the picture sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Weezer - Pinkerton - UK - 2-CD album set - £35.00, $45.85, €41.65 (New Item) (arrived 02-Jul-2024 13:47)on October 4, 2024 at 10:16 pm
WEEZER Pinkerton (2010 issue UK Deluxe Edition 36-track 2-CD album set - Few albums in rock history have enjoyed as complete a critical and popular turnaround as Weezer's 'Pinkerton'. Though tagged a disappointment upon its 1996 release, today'Pinkerton' is considered one of the most influential and important albums of that decade and beyond. This 2-disc edition adds colour to the band's musical journey with the original Weezer-produced album digitally remastered and expanded with25 Bonus Recordings including every official B-side and 16 previously unreleased recordings. Among the latter are the newly-discovered gem 'Tragic Girl', unreleased B-side 'I Swear It's True' and numerous live performances, particularly noteworthy given that the band rarely played 'Pinkerton' songs after the album tour. The 1996-1997 concert tracks were taken from the Reading Festival, radio station sessions in Philadelphia and Salt Lake City, and a lunchtime performance won in a contest by Shorecrest High School near Seattle. Although not sealed, the foldout digipack shows only the lightest wear and the discs look barely played)
- Weezer - Video Capture Device - Treasures From The Vault 1991-2002 - UK - DVD - £12.00, $15.72, €14.28 (New Item) (arrived 27-Jun-2024 13:22)on October 4, 2024 at 10:16 pm
WEEZER Video Capture Device - Treasures From The Vault 1991-2002 (2004 UK Region 2 PAL DVD featuring over 3 hours of videos, live & acoustic performances, previously unseen material, behind the scenes footage and band commentary!)
- Weezer - Van Weezer - Neon Pink - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £19.99, $26.19, €23.79 (New Item) (arrived 25-Jun-2024 10:46)on October 4, 2024 at 10:16 pm
WEEZER Van Weezer (2021 UK/EU limited edition 10-track LP pressed on Neon Pink Vinyl - this coloured edition exclusive to independent record stores. With inspiration derived from the deepest metal roots ofWeezer - Rivers was a huge Kiss fan; Brian was a big Black Sabbath fan; Pat worshipped at the altar of Van Halen and Rush; Scott loved Slayer and Metallica! Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed)
- Weezer - SZNZ: Autumn - Milky Clear Vinyl - UK - 12" vinyl - £49.99, $65.49, €59.49 (New Item) (arrived 21-May-2024 15:03)on October 4, 2024 at 10:16 pm
WEEZER SZNZ: Autumn (2023 UK/EU limited edition reissue 8-track Clear Vinyl 12" EP - Autumn is the third part in their four-EP song cycle, with each EP offering its own palette of colors, creatures, and emotions to explore; including Get OffOn The Pain, What Happens After You?, Francesca, Should She Stay Or Should She Go and more plus the vinyl exclusive recording The Way I Hate You Now. Pressed on Clear Vinyl and presented in a single pocket picture sleeve withhype sticker, the sleeve shows minor wear grading Excellent while the vinyl remains in Near Mint condition)
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