R.E.M. release Reveal 25th anniversary edition on 20 November
Published on 11/01/2026 at 08:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
R.E.M. will release Reveal (25th Anniversary Edition) on 20 November 2026, bringing a previously unreleased live recording to the expanded album. The Craft Recordings release pairs the 12th studio album with The Black Sessions Revealed, recorded for Radio France in Paris.
R.E.M. pair Reveal with The Black Sessions Revealed
The expanded edition arrives as a deluxe 2-CD/Blu-ray package and an expanded digital edition. It adds a 17-song performance recorded for Radio France, plus new liner notes by Birgit Fuss with reflections from Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills. The official release details describe a standalone 2-LP edition of The Black Sessions Revealed.
The Blu-ray carries high-resolution and 5.1 surround-sound audio, three music videos and the original EPK. The 2-LP set brings the live performance to vinyl as a separate release, while the deluxe package places it beside the original album. NME’s release details also identify Craft Recordings as the label behind the 20 November 2026 edition.
R.E.M.’s 12th album gets a live companion
Reveal is R.E.M.’s 12th studio album, and the expanded release places it alongside a live document from the band’s performance archive. The pairing links the studio record to a full concert recording rather than adding only a small selection of bonus tracks.
The performance features Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills with guitarist Scott McCaughey, keyboardist Ken Stringfellow and drummer Joey Waronker. Its 17 songs move between material associated with Reveal and established R.E.M. repertoire, giving the anniversary set a broader view of the group’s recorded work.
The Black Sessions Revealed broadens the anniversary set
The live recording was made for Radio France in Paris and is presented as a standalone release as well as part of the expanded album. That arrangement gives listeners two distinct ways to approach the material: the complete anniversary package or the live performance on its own.
The physical edition is housed in a hardcover book with archival photographs and new liner notes by Birgit Fuss. Alongside its audio formats, the Blu-ray adds high-resolution and 5.1 surround-sound versions, three music videos and the original electronic press kit.
R.E.M.: what fans in Germany need to know
- Release date: Reveal (25th Anniversary Edition) is released on 20 November 2026 through Craft Recordings.
- Formats: the edition includes deluxe 2-CD/Blu-ray and expanded digital versions, while The Black Sessions Revealed is issued separately as a 2-LP set.
- Audio and video: the Blu-ray includes high-resolution and 5.1 surround-sound audio, three music videos and the original EPK.
- Official information: remhq.com carries R.E.M.’s release details.
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R.E.M.: frequently asked questions
When is R.E.M.’s Reveal anniversary edition released?
Reveal (25th Anniversary Edition) is released on 20 November 2026 through Craft Recordings.
What does R.E.M.’s Reveal anniversary edition include?
It includes the original album, The Black Sessions Revealed, new liner notes, and a deluxe Blu-ray with high-resolution and 5.1 surround-sound audio.
Which R.E.M. release is issued as a 2-LP set?
The Black Sessions Revealed is issued as a standalone 2-LP release on 20 November 2026.
