Available to stream or download now, the digital Deluxe Edition includes the complete newly remastered album, along with 13 B-sides and rarities. The remastered album is also out today as a 2-LP set, pressed on 180-gram vinyl, with lacquers cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio.
As recently noted on R.E.M. socials, due to the global supply chain issues that are making headlines around the world, the 2-CD/1-Blu-ray and 2-CD editions of New Adventures 25 may be slightly delayed at retail, depending on location. However, REMHQ is working to get all formats and merchandise orders shipped to arrive as soon as possible.
The bonus-filled 2-CD/1-Blu-ray Deluxe Edition offers a trove of audio-visual content, including the newly remastered album, 13 B-sides and rarities, a never-before-released 64-minute outdoor projection film, and a previously unreleased 30-minute EPK. Additionally, the Blu-ray features New Adventures In Hi-Fi in stunning Hi-Res and 5.1 Surround Sound audio, plus five HD-restored music videos including “Bittersweet Me,” “Electrolite,” and “E-Bow the Letter.” Housed in a 52-page hardcover book, the collection includes archival photographs—many of which have never been published—plus new liner notes from journalist Mark Blackwell and reflections from all four original band members, as well as from Patti Smith, Thom Yorke, and producer Scott Litt. An Expanded Edition 2-CD is also available, including the remastered album along with B-sides and rarities, plus an exclusive 24” x 24” poster and four collectible postcards, as well as a booklet featuring new liner notes and archival photos.
The band looks back on New Adventures in Hi-Fi with great pride. Guitarist Peter Buck, perhaps, sums it up best. “Most records, you go in the studio and you just do ’em. And years later all you really remember is vaguely where you stayed, and the songs and the recording process. But this one I remember every bit of it. It was an experience. It was f**king tough, but we made a record. And it was as challenging as anything I’ve ever done.” Check out The AV Club’s album retrospective and glowing review of the reissue HERE.
The album is available to stream HERE and for purchase HERE, and additional info is HERE.
