The new version will be available on February 28th via UMe
Bon Jovi will unveil their diamond-certified best-selling third full-length album, Slippery When Wet, in deluxe edition format on February 28th via UMe. The original record will be available in various configurations through the artist’s store, including an exclusive liquid-filled vinyl disc limited to 1300 copies worldwide, and a picture disc limited to 1500 copies. It also arrives on cassette, which is limited to 500 copies. The project will be available as a Deluxe Edition with seven bonus tracks, on 2 CDs and digitally at all streamers.
The Deluxe Edition includes a long sought-after acoustic version of “Wanted Dead Or Alive” as well as four live recordings from the band’s historic 1987 Slippery When Wet Tour, two of which, including an epic “Let It Rock,” have not been heard before. The Deluxe also boasts exciting, previously unreleased mixes of “Livin’ On A Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix),” which was heard briefly in the band’s hit documentary series, and “Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix).”
New album merch will also be available, including a banned album cover puzzle and Funko! Pops Album featuring an 80’s Jon Bon Jovi sitting on a road case in front of the famous cover.
Slippery When Wet hit like a tidal wave upon its initial release on August 18, 1986. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and held the top spot for eight weeks. Not to mention, it emerged as “the top-selling album of 1987,” according to Billboard. It stands out as the band’s highest-selling record, going 12-time platinum. It houses instantly recognizable smashes such as “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Livin’ On A Prayer,” and “Wanted Dead Or Alive.” Tracks from Slippery When Wet has tallied 9.4 billion streams to date.
The release kicks off a busy 2025 for the band. Last year the band released its classic compilation album, Greatest Hits, on 2 LP vinyl and achieved a coveted RIAA diamond for their single “Livin’ on a Prayer,” recognizing sales of 10 Million certified units. This marks the band’s second career milestone following its diamond status for their Slippery When Wet album. Throughout their illustrious career, Bon Jovi has sold over a combined total of 72 million RIAA-certified units to date.
Last year, the Grammy Award-winning band commemorated the 40th anniversary of its self-titled debut with the digital release of Bon Jovi Deluxe Edition on all streaming platforms via Island/UMe with a special 40th anniversary trailer. It will also be available on February 28th on 2 CD, while the original album is offered as an exclusive limited-edition ruby color vinyl LP and limited-edition cassette.
CD 1: Original Album
- Let It Rock
- You Give Love A Bad Name
- Livin’ On A Prayer
- Social Disease
- Wanted Dead Or Alive
- Raise Your Hands
- Without Love
- I’d Die For You
- Never Say Goodbye
- Wild In The Streets
CD 2:
- Wanted Dead Or Alive (Acoustic Version)
- Livin’ On A Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix) [Previously Unreleased]
- Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix) [Previously Unreleased]
- Wild In The Streets (Live at Cincinnati Gardens, March 18, 1987) [Previously Unreleased]
- Livin’ On A Prayer (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March 11, 1987) [Previously Unreleased]
- Wanted Dead Or Alive (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March 11, 1987) [Previously Unreleased]
- Let It Rock (Live at Nassau Coliseum, August 9, 1987) [Previously Unreleased]
