On May 11, Bon Jovi will re-release their first 10 albums classic studio albums as Special Editions. It will feature the original studio album tracks plus era-specific live recordings included as bonus tracks.
The bonus live tracks include songs taken from sound checks and concerts held in venues from all over the world, ranging from 500 seat theatres to massive football stadiums.
This ‘Special Edition’ collection will feature new packaging. Each CD will feature new artwork, including images from each period, and new liner notes documenting the band’s success through each stage of their twenty-five year career. Exclusive soft-pack versions will also contain reproductions of laminated tour credentials.
Additionally, each ‘Special Edition’ will provide fans with the ability to gain ‘backstage access’ to The Bon Jovi Vaults – a website being created to offer exclusive virtual content, including photos, tour memorabilia and additional live audio tracks.