Billy Joel has announced a sprawling Turnstiles 50th anniversary box set featuring 54 previously unreleased demos, rarities, and live recordings. Ahead of its December 11th release via Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, stream a 1975 band demo of “James” below. Packed with classics like “New York State of Mind,” “James,” “Say Goodbye to Hollywood,” “I’ve Loved These Days,” and “Prelude/Angry Young Man,” Turnstiles was originally released on May 19th, 1976, and marked Joel’s return to New York City after several years in Los Angeles.
About the Anniversary Edition
The Turnstiles anniversary set is highlighted by the complete Billy Joel Tonight concert film, which has been transferred, edited, restored, and mixed in HD from the December 1976 performances filmed at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut. Previously broadcast as a 1977 television special, the movie features Billy Joel and his band at the cusp of a mainstream breakout.
The collection includes 67 audio tracks and 32 video performances. Of those, 54 songs and 24 video performances are previously unreleased. These include live recordings from Billy Joel’s June 1975 concerts at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall and a June 10th, 1976 concert at New York City’s The Bottom Line.
Special Features and Tracklist
The Blu-ray includes bonus material such as largely unseen rehearsal footage, production inserts, rare performances, and archival material, as well as a new Dolby Atmos mix of Turnstiles, mixed by Bradshaw Leigh and mastered by Ted Jensen and Adam Grover at Sterling Sound. Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition also comes with a 40-page hardcover booklet that features previously unseen photographs, archival material, detailed notes about the album’s creation from John Jackson, and new liner notes from music journalist David Fricke.
The Turnstiles — 50th Anniversary Edition Packaging includes four CDs and one Blu-ray, with a total of 67 audio tracks and 32 video performances. The tracklist features demos, early versions, album sessions, live recordings, and rehearsals, showcasing Billy Joel’s artistic growth and evolution during this period.
Conclusion
With its extensive collection of unreleased demos, rarities, and live recordings, Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition is a must-have for Billy Joel fans and music enthusiasts alike. The release is a testament to Billy Joel’s enduring legacy and his significant contribution to the music world. Available for pre-order now, Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition is set to be released on December 11th via Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings.
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