The Killers mark 20th anniversary with Sam’s Town reissue on 27  nov
Published on 10/14/2026 at 06:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Killers will mark the 20th anniversary of Sam’s Town on 27 November 2026, when newly mastered vinyl editions of the album are due. A release announcement describes the package as the band’s return to its second studio album.
The Killers set two vinyl editions for 27 November
The 2LP audiophile edition will run at 45 RPM and use two 180-gram records. It will include Peace Of Mind, a gatefold sleeve, an OBI strip and a 12-page booklet.
The Red Smoke edition will use one 180-gram LP at 33 RPM. Both LP versions were mastered and cut from assembled analogue masters by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, with pressing handled by Optimal Media in Germany.
How Sam’s Town fits The Killers’ catalogue
Sam’s Town followed Hot Fuss and established a different setting for the band’s songwriting. The album was created after the group returned to Las Vegas following touring behind its debut, as uDiscover’s album feature notes.
The Killers are a Las Vegas alternative-rock band, and the record’s catalogue role gives the anniversary release a clear place beside the group’s later studio work. Its track list includes When You Were Young and Read My Mind, two of the songs represented again in the singles collection.
The Killers’ bonus singles extend the anniversary edition
The seven-inch box set will gather the four singles from the album’s original era, each with its respective B-side. The collection will also add a bonus single pairing Peace Of Mind with Read My Mind (Like Rebel Diamonds Mix), marking the first vinyl release of that mix.
The vinyl reissues are due on 27 November 2026, while the seven-inch box set is scheduled to arrive on 29 January 2027. The Island Records LP listing names The Killers and carries the album’s track listing.
The Killers: what fans in Germany need to know
- 27 November 2026: The Killers will release the newly mastered Sam’s Town vinyl editions.
- Formats announced: a 2LP 45 RPM audiophile edition, a Red Smoke 33 RPM LP and a seven-inch singles box set.
- The seven-inch box set will arrive on 29 January 2027 with the original singles, B-sides and a bonus single.
- Islandrecords.com lists the artist, album and 180g LP track listing.
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The Killers: frequently asked questions
When is The Killers’ Sam’s Town reissue released?
The vinyl editions are due on 27 November 2026. The seven-inch box set is scheduled for 29 January 2027.
Which formats are included in The Killers’ Sam’s Town reissue?
The announced formats are a 2LP 45 RPM audiophile edition, a Red Smoke 33 RPM LP and a seven-inch singles box set.
Which songs are in The Killers’ Sam’s Town box set?
It includes When You Were Young, Bones, Read My Mind and For Reasons Unknown with their original B-sides. The bonus single pairs Peace Of Mind with Read My Mind (Like Rebel Diamonds Mix).
