The set features previously unreleased live tracks
Rock legends Mötley Crüe have announced a special 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set for Theatre Of Pain, out November 14th via BMG. Released in June of 1985, Theatre of Pain marked a bold new chapter for Mötley Crüe – stylistically daring, musically explosive, and unapologetically street glam.
Fueled by the swagger of “Smokin’ In The Boys Room” and the anthemic pull of “Home Sweet Home”, the Crüe’s third studio album broke new ground while staying true to their hard rock roots. This trailblazing album set the music and style template for many bands that followed, while the Crüe continued to evolve and reinvent their look and sound with each album.
Theatre Of Pain was their first LP to hit the US Top 10, landing at No. 6, and became a global smash. The album is now RIAA-certified quadruple platinum in the US and triple platinum in Canada.
The lead single, their cover of “Smokin’ In The Boys Room,” became their first US Top 20 hit, reaching No. 16. The iconic “Home Sweet Home” video was the most requested on MTV for over 90 days, leading to the infamous “Crüe Rule,” limiting videos to 30 days. The song recently hit No. 1 again — this time at US classic rock radio — thanks to their new version featuring global superstar Dolly Parton.
The 40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set is a must-have for fans and collectors. It features reimagined artwork, the newly remastered album on color vinyl, a never-before-released 1985 Long Beach live concert on 2 LPs, rare demo recordings, and a 76-page hardcover book packed with never-before-seen photos and memories from the Theatre Of Pain era. This definitive set captures the raw energy and spirit at their peak — and is available only for a limited time.
In addition to the limited edition deluxe box set, Theatre Of Pain 40th Anniversary will be available in standard audio, Dolby Atmos audio, as well as a variety of physical configurations, including standard CD and LP sets alongside CD and LP exclusive variants at Walmart, an LP exclusive for independent retail, an LP exclusive for Amazon and an LP exclusive for Urban Outfitters. A limited edition Theatre of Pain 40th Anniversary cassette will also be available exclusively at the Crüeseum.
Earlier this month, the band stormed back onto the Las Vegas Strip, launching their new show, The Las Vegas Residency 2025, at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Continuing through Friday, October 3rd, the residency marks the band’s third Vegas takeover and its first in more than a decade.
As previously announced, Mötley Crüe is donating a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales of The Las Vegas Residency 2025 to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), a Las Vegas-based organization that provides thousands of young people experiencing homelessness in Southern Nevada with wraparound support to help move into stable housing, grow and flourish.
