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The Replacements have announced a new deluxe edition of their landmark 1984 album, Let It Be. The reissue will be released on October 24th in remastered form and expanded with unreleased studio and live recordings via Rhino.
Available on vinyl and CD formats (pre-order here), the collection includes a wide range of unreleased material from the Let It Be recording sessions, including alternate versions of “Gary’s Got A Boner” and “Favorite Thing,” as well as previously unreleased outtakes including “Who’s Gonna Take Us Alive” and “Street Girl.” An alternate version of “Androgynous,” featuring a different vocal take and the full piano intro, has been restored for the very first time (listen to it below). All five bonus tracks from 2008’s Let It Be (Expanded Edition) are also included, newly remastered for this set.
The release also comes with an unreleased 28-song live show recorded in August 1984 at the Cubby Bear in Chicago, dubbed Goodnight! Go Home! Freshly remastered from an audience tape, the concert captures the Minneapolis legends rocking out a wide range of tunes, including versions of “I Will Dare” and “Unsatisfied” from the then-unreleased Let It Be, as well as inspired cover takes, including Bad Company classic, “Can’t Get Enough.”
Rhino.com will also make available an exclusive bonus 10-inch vinyl release, Live at City Garden. Bundled with the vinyl edition and a t-shirt, this six-song soundboard recording was captured at the Trenton, New Jersey, punk club. Among the live EP highlights is a rare performance of the ballad, “You’re Getting Married,” which was a birthday request from the band’s original manager and Twin/Tone co-founder Peter Jesperson, who also co-produced the original Let It Be and the new deluxe edition.
“In all of The Replacements’ lore,” according to Jesperson, “I think this is one of the greatest moments ever.”
See the cover art and complete tracklisting for Let It Be (Deluxe Edition) and listen to the alternate version of “Androgynous” below.
Let It Be Artwork:
Let It Be (Deluxe Edition)
3CD Track Listing:
Disc One: 2025 Remaster
01. “I Will Dare”
02. “Favorite Thing”
03. “We’re Comin’ Out”
04. “Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out”
05. “Androgynous”
06. “Black Diamond”
07. “Unsatisfied”
08. “Seen Your Video”
09. “Gary’s Got A Boner”
10. “Sixteen Blue”
11. “Answering Machine”
Disc Two: Rarities
01. “Gary’s Got A Boner” – Alternate Version *
02. “Favorite Thing” – Alternate Version *
03. “Perfectly Lethal”
04. “Temptation Eyes”
05. “Who’s Gonna Take Us Alive” *
06. “Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat”
07. “Answering Machine” – Home Demo #1
08. “Answering Machine” – Home Demo #2 *
09. “Street Girl” – Takes 1 And 2 *
10. “Sixteen Blue” – Alternate Version
11. “Unsatisfied” – Full Length Version *
12. “Androgynous” – Alternate Version *
13. “20th Century Boy”
14. “Hey Good Lookin’” – Live
Disc Three: Goodnight! Go Home!: Live at Cubby Bear, Chicago, IL, (March, 1984)
01. “Can’t Hardly Wait” *
02. “Left In The Dark” *
03. “Unsatisfied” *
04. “I Will Dare” *
05. “Favorite Thing” *
06. “Kids Don’t Follow” *
07. “Run It” *
08. “Color Me Impressed” *
09. “Hayday” *
10. “Nowhere Is My Home” *
11. “Love You Till Friday” *
12. “Help Me Rhonda/G.T.O.” *
13. “Takin’ A Ride” *
14. “Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out” *
15. “Gary’s Got A Boner” *
16. “Johnny’s Gonna Die” *
17. “Can’t Get Enough” *
18. “I’m In Trouble” *
19. “Don’t Ask Why” *
20. “Take Me Down To The Hospital” *
21. “Shiftless When Idle” *
22. “Mr. Whirly” *
23. “Hitchin’ A Ride” *
24. “Black Diamond” *
25. “20th Century Boy” *
26. “Go” *
27. “Gimme Noise” *
28. “White And Lazy” *
4LP Track Listing
LP One: 2025 Remaster
Side One
01. “I Will Dare”
02. “Favorite Thing”
03. “We’re Comin’ Out”
04. “Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out”
05. “Androgynous”
06. “Black Diamond”
Side Two
01. “Unsatisfied”
02. “Seen Your Video”
03. “Gary’s Got A Boner”
04. “Sixteen Blue”
05. “Answering Machine”
LP Two: Rarities
Side One
01. “Gary’s Got A Boner” – Alternate Version *
02. “Favorite Thing” – Alternate Version *
03. “Perfectly Lethal”
04. “Temptation Eyes”
05. “Who’s Gonna Take Us Alive” *
06. “Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat”
07. “Answering Machine” – Home Demo #1
08. “Answering Machine” – Home Demo #2 *
Side Two
01. “Street Girl” – Takes 1 And 2 *
02. “Sixteen Blue” – Alternate Version
03. “Unsatisfied” – Full Length Version *
04. “Androgynous” – Alternate Version *
05. “20 th Century Boy”
06. “Hey Good Lookin’” – Live
LP Three: Goodnight! Go Home!: Live at Cubby Bear, Chicago, IL, (March, 1984)
Side One
01. “Can’t Hardly Wait” *
02. “Left In The Dark” *
03. “Unsatisfied” *
04. “I Will Dare” *
05. “Favorite Thing” *
06. “Kids Don’t Follow” *
Side Two
01. “Run It” *
02. “Color Me Impressed” *
03. “Hayday” *
04. “Nowhere Is My Home” *
05. “Love You Till Friday” *
06. “Help Me Rhonda/G.T.O.” *
07. “Takin’ A Ride” *
LP Four: Goodnight! Go Home!: Live at Cubby Bear, Chicago, IL, (March, 1984)
Side One
01. “Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out” *
02. “Gary’s Got A Boner” *
03. “Johnny’s Gonna Die” *
04. “Can’t Get Enough” *
05. “I’m In Trouble” *
06. “Don’t Ask Why” *
07. “Take Me Down To The Hospital” *
Side Two
01. “Shiftless When Idle” *
02. “Mr. Whirly” *
03. “Hitchin’ A Ride” *
04. “Black Diamond” *
05. “20th Century Boy” *
06. “Go” *
07. “Gimme Noise” *
08. “White And Lazy” *
LIVE AT CITY GARDENS 1984
10” Track Listing
Side A
01. “I Will Dare” *
02. “Hayday” *
03. “20th Century Boy” *
Side B
01. “You’re Getting Married” *
02. “God Damn Job” *
03. “Color Me Impressed” *
* Previously Unreleased
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