Green Day Unveils ‘American Idiot’ 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
This fall, Green Day will release a deluxe box set for the 20th anniversary of their iconic 2004 album American Idiot. Set to drop on October 25th, this special edition includes unreleased demos, rare b-sides, bonus tracks, and live recordings.
The limited super deluxe version will be available in 8-LP vinyl and 4-CD sets, each accompanied by two Blu-Ray discs. The first disc features the 2015 Heart Like a Hand Grenade documentary about the album’s recording process, alongside a BBC Top of the Pops “mini gig” and their appearance on Later With Jools Holland. The second disc includes the new 110-minute documentary 20 Years of American Idiot.
For vinyl enthusiasts, a 2-LP colored vinyl edition and an audiophile “one-step” version will also be available. The collection features the original 23-track album, 15 unreleased demos, a 15-track concert from Irving Plaza in 2004, and nine other unreleased live tracks, including a rendition of Queen’s “We Are the Champions.”
Accompanying the music are new liner notes from producer Rob Cavallo and Rolling Stone writer David Fricke, a 48-page book, enamel pins, stickers, and a cloth patch. The vinyl set includes a 36-page book, a large Green Day flag, and the signature red tie from American Idiot.
To date, the album, which includes hits like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” has sold over 23 million copies, inspired a Broadway musical, and secured its place in music history.
Green Day is currently performing American Idiot in full, along with their Dookie album, on their Saviors world tour.
