Judas Priest release 50th-anniversary Sad Wings on 27 November

Judas Priest will release the 50th-anniversary edition of Sad Wings of Destiny on 27 November 2026. The Remixed & Remastered version will bring the album to physical formats through Exciter Records.

Exciter Records sets two physical formats for Sad Wings

The release will appear as a CD and a black 2LP edition. Exciter Records lists the 27 November release date for both versions on its official campaign page.

The reissue will use a new mix prepared from the original analogue multitrack recordings. The campaign presents the edition as a 50th-anniversary release rather than a routine catalogue pressing, linking the album’s early-period identity with a newly prepared physical presentation.

Judas Priest’s second album gets a revised presentation

Sad Wings of Destiny occupies a central place in Judas Priest’s early catalogue. The album is identified as the band’s second studio record, and its anniversary edition will restore the running order intended for the original release.

That combination gives the 27 November release a clear connection to the band itself: it revisits an album associated with Judas Priest’s formative heavy metal sound while retaining the group’s name, artwork campaign and catalogue identity. The edition will also include a version of Diamonds and Rust as a bonus track.

The new mix brings analogue multitracks into focus

Tom Allom produced the new mix, with Luie Stylianou handling the mixing and Matt Colton the mastering. The production team worked from the original multitrack material rather than simply applying another remaster to the finished stereo recording.

A detailed account of the editions identifies the physical release as a double LP or CD and notes the restored opening sequence. The vinyl version is a 45 RPM, 180-gram double LP, while the CD uses a modern digipak format.

Judas Priest: what fans in Germany need to know

• The Remixed & Remastered edition of Sad Wings of Destiny will be released on 27 November 2026.
• The formats are a CD and a black 2LP edition from Exciter Records.
• The official release information is listed at judaspriest.exciterrecords.com.
• The edition restores the intended running order and includes Diamonds and Rust as a bonus track.
• The vinyl configuration is a 45 RPM, 180-gram double LP.

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Judas Priest: frequently asked questions

When is the Judas Priest Sad Wings reissue released?

The Remixed & Remastered edition will be released on 27 November 2026.

What formats will Judas Priest’s Sad Wings reissue have?

The edition will be available as a CD and a black 2LP, with the vinyl presented as a 45 RPM, 180-gram double LP.

What does the Judas Priest Sad Wings reissue include?

The release will restore the intended running order and include Diamonds and Rust as a bonus track.