Singer’s 1994 sophomore album was remastered & expanded with unreleased music for 30th anniversary

Building on the breakout success of his 1991 debut, Seal soared to even greater heights in 1994 with his second eponymous album, featuring the international smash hit, “Kiss From A Rose.” In honor of the album’s 30th anniversary, Rhino will release a deluxe edition that includes a newly remastered version of the original, expanded with previously unreleased recordings.

Seal (Deluxe Edition) is set for release on June 14th in various formats. A 2 LP version will be available on black vinyl and “Milky White” vinyl exclusively from Barnes & Noble. A 2 CD/Blu-ray version will feature exclusive Dolby Atmos and PCM 24/96 High Resolution Stereo mixes of the album.

Seal (often called Seal II) debuted in May 1994, showcasing the artist’s distinctive blend of pop, dance, and soul music. Produced by Trevor Horn, the album’s 11 tracks include standouts like “Prayer For The Dying,” “Bring It On” with Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman of Prince and the Revolution, and the duet “If I Could,” featuring the incomparable Joni Mitchell.

Seal topped the UK album chart and peaked at No. 15 in the US, where it was certified four times platinum. In the summer of 1995, “Kiss From A Rose” was featured in the blockbuster film Batman Forever, propelling it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning Seal three Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Seal (Deluxe Edition) unveils ten previously unreleased recordings, offering alternate versions of album tracks like “Newborn Friend” and “Don’t Cry,” as well as a haunting take on “Dreaming In Metaphors” that features Seal alone at the piano.

The deluxe edition collects additional gems from that era, including the B-side “Blues In E,” a cover of Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like An Eagle” from the Space Jam soundtrack, and a version of “Manic Depression” that Seal recorded with guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck for Stone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix.

CD 1: Original Album (2024 Remaster)

  1. Bring It On
  2. Prayer For The Dying
  3. Dreaming In Metaphors
  4. Don’t Cry
  5. Fast Changes
  6. Kiss From A Rose
  7. People Asking Why
  8. Newborn Friend
  9. If I Could
  10. I’m Alive
  11. Bring It On (Reprise)

CD 2: Rare

  1. Bring It On – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  2. Reality [Previously Unreleased]
  3. Prayer For The Dying – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  4. Kiss From A Rose – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  5. Fast Changes – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  6. Newborn Friend – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  7. I’m Alive – Alternate Version
  8. Don’t Cry – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  9. People Asking Why – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  10. Dreaming In Metaphors – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  11. If I Could – Alternate Version [Previously Unreleased]
  12. Love Is Powerful
  13. Manic Depression featuring Jeff Beck
  14. Blues In E
  15. The Wind Cries Mary
  16. Fly Like An Eagle

Blu-ray:

  • Original Album Atmos Mix
  • Original Album Hi-Res Stereo Mix