Tom Petty box set Origins 1971-1978 arrives on 6 November
Published on 11/02/2026 at 08:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Tom Petty’s estate will release the box set Origins 1971-1978 on 6 November 2026 through UMe. The collection gathers early recordings by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, including previously unreleased material.
Origins 1971-1978 expands the early Heartbreakers archive
The official Tom Petty news listing presents the project as a 50th-anniversary collection, while Universal Music’s announcement confirms its 6 November release through UMe. Three editions are planned: a 5LP box, a 4CD box and an uber-deluxe vinyl edition, with Blu-ray and DVD discs included in each configuration. The discs pair audio material with visual archive material from the band’s early performance history.
At its centre is No Sleep Til L.A., a 12-track album that follows Petty’s movement from early Mudcrutch recordings towards the formation of the Heartbreakers. Seven of its tracks are previously unreleased, and five receive new high-resolution mixes. The package also includes remixed and remastered editions of the self-titled debut and You’re Gonna Get It! An expanded live recording and restored BBC footage complete the period-focused outline.
Tom Petty’s Gainesville roots shape the archive
Tom Petty’s Gainesville roots provide the starting point for the collection, which follows recordings made in Miami, Tulsa and Los Angeles. Those locations chart the movement from formative sessions towards the Heartbreakers’ first major recordings. The programme places early band recordings beside rarities from Petty’s work with other musicians.
The musical range covers country, folk, punk, reggae, rock and soul, with collaborations involving Al Kooper, Leon Russell and other players. Longtime producer and engineer Ryan Ulyate handled the new mixes and remastering for the debut and follow-up. Vinyl editions add an 88-page fanzine with liner notes, track annotations, album credits and archival photographs.
Origins 1971-1978 maps the early Heartbreakers catalogue
The Blu-ray carries all 51 tracks in high-resolution stereo, Dolby Atmos and 5.1 immersive mixes. The DVD presents restored footage of the band’s BBC performance, while the physical sets add photographs and memorabilia.
An account in Rolling Stone’s box-set coverage describes the release as a record of the group’s formative years and confirms the 5LP and 4CD options. The package links unreleased songs, revised versions of familiar albums, live material and film in one release.
Tom Petty: what fans in Germany need to know
- Origins 1971-1978 is released on 6 November 2026 through UMe in 5LP, 4CD and uber-deluxe vinyl editions.
- Each configuration includes a Blu-ray and a DVD, with the Blu-ray carrying 51 tracks in immersive formats.
- No Sleep Til L.A. contains 12 tracks, including seven previously unreleased recordings and five new high-resolution mixes.
- Official project details are listed at tompetty.com.
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Tom Petty: frequently asked questions
When is the new Tom Petty box set released?
Origins 1971-1978 is released on 6 November 2026 through UMe.
Which formats does the Tom Petty box set use?
It will be available as a 5LP box, a 4CD box and an uber-deluxe vinyl edition, each with Blu-ray and DVD discs.
What is included in Origins 1971-1978?
The collection includes early recordings, 51 tracks, remixed album editions, live material and restored BBC performance footage.
