British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse’s second album ‘Back to Black’ is getting a re-release for its 20th anniversary this October. The new physical reissues are set to be packed with exclusive photos, rare B-sides and live tracks.
Winehouse made waves in the UK with her debut album ‘Frank’ in 2003, but 2006’s ‘Back to Black’ was the album that made her an international star. Her renowned songwriting was backed up by co-writers and producers Salaam Remi, who also worked on ‘Frank’, and the up-and-coming Mark Ronson. Recording was split between work with Remi at Instrumental Zoo Studios in Miami, and with Ronson and group The Dap-Kings in Chung King Studios and Daptone Records in New York.
‘Back to Black’ released on October 27 2006 on Island Records, and has since become one of the most successful albums of all time. The unique blend of heartfelt soul vocals, jazz instrumentals and pop charm made it universally accessible while still incredibly unique. To date it has sold an estimated 25 million units worldwide, and it won Winehouse five Grammy Awards in the 2007 ceremony – most notably she went home with Best New Artist, and her hit ‘Rehab’ took both Record and Song of the Year.
Winehouse tragically passed away in 2011 at the age of 27, but since her passing her legacy has only grown. This year’s BRIT Awards ceremony saw Mark Ronson receive an Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, after which he dedicated his speech and musical performance to Winehouse 20 years after they collaborated on ‘Back to Black’ and wrote its title track in one night.
Now with the album itself turning 20, Island Records are lovingly reissuing it in new formats with previously unreleased gems. New goodies include early demos, unheard B-sides and recordings from her 2007 show from the ‘Back to Black’ tour at Paradiso, Amsterdam. To compliment the music, there will be a new exclusive photo set from this period taken by the album’s photographers Mischa Richter and Alex Lake, with the liner notes also featuring messages from Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson.
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The collection will be available in an array of options including an eye-catching zoetrope vinyl pressed with moving images of Winehouse, a 3 LP clear vinyl set, and a 3 disc CD package, as well as bundles with a celebratory T-shirt.
The ‘Back to Black’ deluxe reissue is out on the album’s 20th anniversary, Tuesday October 27. Check here for pre-order details, including exclusive packages on Amy Winehouse’s official legacy store, as well as the full track listings for each release.
