RyanUK

I wonder what the November 12 item could be? That’s the anniversary date of LAV, so must be related.

So the RSD and what was the other one?

I think that would make more sense at this point! I guess they could announce the LAV 40 boxset on the actual anniversary? I can’t see them not acknowledging the anniversary like they did with the debut. @deathproofcould you shed any light on any possible upcoming releases?

I would go as far as to say nothing is coming this year in the way of the deluxe album boxsets. LAV celebrates its 40th anniversary on November 12, which is 8 weeks away. Preorders and hype would be well in swing by now. I wondered whether the 40th anniversary of the VMA’s performance would bring some news about the LAV40 reissue, but as per, it was wishful thinking.

Yes that makes a lot of sense and could well be the reason for them not materialising.

It doesn’t help when certain forum members are stoking the fire by almost guaranteeing that reissues are coming and are ready to go, yet are not able to give any more info on dates etc. @deathproof is one that I trust because he has been known to offer true information. Like with the Bedtime Stories RSD release for example.

I agree. Her focus now will be the Celebration Tour film and the biopic. She’s never been one to look back and indulge in legacy reissues and I think somewhere along the line since the 2021 press release, the deluxe editions have been scrapped. I didn’t hold out much hope for them back then to be honest when I knew she would be the one putting them together. It’s not her style, sadly. If we were going to get them, she’s had plenty of time to put them together. Erotica, Ray of Light and Like a Prayer have all had significant anniversaries and are classed as landmark albums, and we’ve had three years for these to be released and we’ve had nothing. I think that in itself is our answer guys.

It’s hard to say. One theory that was mentioned and did make sense was an announcement could come on the anniversary of the LAV performance at the MTV Awards, which is next Saturday 14th. I guess if that comes and goes with nothing mentioned, I kind of give up. It’s all good and well these “insiders” telling us the deluxe sets are coming and are ready, but at this point, there’s no evidence to support it and we’re getting closer and closer to the anniversary of LAV, 9 weeks to be exact.