Weezer is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut, also known as The Blue Album — in a big way. Not only is the band about to embark on a U.S. tour with special guests Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. (Get tickets here), have now announced an expansive reissue of The Blue Album It is scheduled for release on November 1st.
The Super Deluxe Edition is described as “the most comprehensive view of The Blue Album ever created.” Spread across four 12-inch LPs, a 10-inch EP, and a 7-inch, there’s a newly remastered version of the original album and 36 previously unreleased tracks. Among those newly discovered recordings are eight “Kitchen Tape Demos,” 22 early rehearsal and live recordings, six BBC radio recordings, and four tracks from sessions at Loyola Marymount University. As a teaser, Weezer has shared the oldest known recording of “Undone – The Sweater Song,” which you can listen to below.
Accompanying the trove of music are new liner notes from band historian Karl Koch, previously unpublished band photos, embossed “sweater” graphics with a retractable, pull-away cord, lithographs, and more.
Weezer 30th Anniversary Edition (The Blue Album) It will also be released as an ultra-limited edition box set, which comes wrapped in a real knitted sweater and is available exclusively through the band. web storeOther available configurations include a deluxe 3-CD set, multiple single-LP vinyl variants, and a digital version.
Weezer's “Voyage to the Blue Planet” tour, featuring the Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr., kicks off tonight in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and runs through mid-October. On the tour, Weezer will play The Blue Album in its entirety along with other fan favorites and rarities. Fans can purchase Last minute tickets here.
Weezer 30th Anniversary Edition (The Blue Album) Tracklist:
SUPER DELUXE 4LP + 10 INCH + 7 INCH
LP 1 – REMASTERED ALBUM
SIDE A
01. My name is Jonas
02. Nobody else
03. The world has turned and left me here
04. Friend Holly
05. Undone – The Sweater Song
06. Surf Wax from America
SIDE B
01. Say it isn't so
02. In the garage
03. Holidays
04. Only in dreams
LP2 – THE KITCHEN TAPE DEMONSTRATIONS
SIDE A
01. Say it isn't so
02. The world has turned and left me here
03. Paper Face
04. Undone – The Sweater Song
SIDE B
01. Thief, you have taken everything I was
02. My name is Jonas
03. Let's sew our pants together
04. Only in dreams
LP3 – THE FIRST RECORDINGS
SIDE A
01. I can't forget the way (Third practice)
02. Undone – The Sweater Song (Third practice)
03. The world has turned and left me here (Third practice)
04. Windows down (practice in the garage)
05. My name is Jonas (Garage Practice)
SIDE B
01. Only in dreams (Garage practice)
02. Superman (Garage Practice)
03. Dawn is upon us (Garage Practice)
04. Just What I Needed (Rehearsal Demo)
05. Buddy Holly (rehearsal demo)
LP4 – THE FIRST LIVE RECORDINGS
SIDE A
01. Let's sew our pants together (live at Club 8121)
02. Paperface (live at Club 8121)
03. Only in dreams (Live at Club 8121)
04. Conversationalist (Wax cover/adaptation) (live at Coconut Teaszer)
05. Undone – The Sweater Song (Live on English Acid)
06. My name is Jonas (live on English Acid)
SIDE B
01. No One Else (Live at Club Lingerie)
02. The world has turned and left me here (live at Club Lingerie)
03. Jamie (live at Club Lingerie)
04. Lullabye For Wayne (Live at Club Lingerie)
05. Say It Ain't So (Live at Club Lingerie)
06. China Grove (live at Club Lingerie)
10 INCH – BBC RECORDINGS (45 RPM)
SIDE A
01. My Name Is Jonas (Live on BBC Evening Sessions)
02. In The Garage (live on BBC Evening Sessions)
03. No One Else (Live on BBC Evening Sessions)
SIDE B
01. Surf Wax America (live on BBC Evening Sessions)
02. Buddy Holly (acoustic, live on Greater London Radio)
03. Undone – The Sweater Song (Acoustic – Live on Greater London Radio)
7 INCH LMU SESSIONS (33 1/3 RPM)
SIDE A
01. Jamie (Take 6)
02. My name is Jonas
SIDE B
01. Jamie (Take 5)
02. Lullaby for Wayne
3 CD DELUXE
CD1
01. My name is Jonas
02. Nobody else
03. The world has turned and left me here
04. Friend Holly
05. Undone – The Sweater Song
06. Surf Wax from America
07. Say it isn't so
08. In the garage
09. Holidays
10. Only in dreams
11. My Name Is Jonas (Live on BBC Evening Sessions)
12. In The Garage (live on BBC Evening Sessions)
13. No One Else (live on BBC Evening Sessions)
14. Surf Wax America (live on BBC Evening Sessions)
15. Buddy Holly (acoustic, live on Greater London Radio)
16. Undone – The Sweater Song (Acoustic – Live on Greater London Radio)
CD2
01. Say It Ain't So (Cooking Tape Demos)
02. The world has turned around and left me here (kitchen tape demonstrations)
03. Paperface (Kitchen Tape Demos)
04. Undone – The Sweater Song (Cooking Tape Demos)
05. Thief, you have taken everything that was mine (The kitchen tape demonstrations)
06. My Name is Jonas (Cooking Tape Demos)
07. Let's sew our pants together (Kitchen Tape Demonstrations)
08. Only in Dreams (The Cooking Shows)
09. I can't forget the path (Third practice)
10. Undone – The Sweater Song (Third practice)
11. The world has turned and left me here (Third practice)
12. Windows down (practice in the garage)
13. My name is Jonas (Garage Practice)
14. Only in dreams (Garage practice)
15. Superman (Garage Practice)
16. Dawn is upon us (Garage Practice)
17. Just What I Needed (Rehearsal Demo)
18. Buddy Holly (rehearsal demo)
CD3
01. Let's sew our pants together (live at Club 8121)
02. Paperface (live at Club 8121)
03. Only in dreams (Live at Club 8121)
04. Conversationalist (Wax cover/adaptation) (live at Coconut Teaszer)
05. Undone – The Sweater Song (Live on English Acid)
06. My name is Jonas (live on English Acid)
07. No One Else (Live at Club Lingerie)
08. The world has turned and left me here (live at Club Lingerie)
09. Jamie (live at Club Lingerie)
10. Lullabye For Wayne (live at Club Lingerie)
11. Say It Ain't So (Live at Club Lingerie)
12. China Grove (live at Club Lingerie)
13. Jamie (Take 6 – LMU Sessions)
14. My name is Jonas (LMU Sessions)
15. Jamie (Take 5 – LMU Sessions)
16. Lullaby for Wayne (LMU Sessions)
2LP 45RPM HALF SPEED MASTERING
LP1
SIDE A
01. My name is Jonas
02. Nobody else
03. The world has turned and left me here
SIDE B
01. Friend Holly
02. Undone – The Sweater Song
03. Surf Wax from America
LP2
SIDE C
01. Say it isn't so
02. In the garage
SIDE D
01. Holidays
02. Only in dreams
1 LP
Side A
01. My name is Jonas
02. Nobody else
03. The world has turned and left me here
04. Friend Holly
05. Undone – The Sweater Song
06. Surf Wax from America
B side
01. Say it isn't so
02. In the garage
03. Holidays
04. Only in dreams
Weezer 2024 Tour Dates:
04/09 – Saint Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center #
06/09 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena #
07/09 – Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide Arena #
09/08 – Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena #
10/09 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden #
09/11 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden #
09/13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center #
09/14 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem #
09/17 – Nashville, Tennessee @ Bridgestone Arena #
09/18 – Greenville, South Carolina @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena #
09/20 – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center #
09/21 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood #
09/27 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center #
09/28 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center #
09/29 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center #
1/10 – Loveland, Colorado @ Blue FCU Arena #
October 4 – Seattle, Washington @ Climate Pledge Arena #
5/10 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena #
6/10 – Portland, Oregon @ Moda Center #
08/10 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center #
09/10 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center #
11/10 – Inglewood, CA @ Intuit Dome #
* = with Dogstar
^= with The Smashing Pumpkins and Teen Mortgage
# = with The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr.
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