Speaking on the forthcoming 25th-anniversary release, Spice Girls provided the following statement, “The ‘Spiceworld’ era was such a fun time for us, We’d just had a number one album with Spice, we were travelling all over the world and meeting our amazing fans, we released our second album AND we had our very own movie! Who would’ve thought it? It’s crazy to think that 25 years have passed.”

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To celebrate 25 years of Spiceworld, we’ll be releasing a new anniversary edition on November 4th that features lots of goodies such as demos, unreleased live recordings, new remixes and unreleased tracks.

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— Spice Girls (@spicegirls) September 27, 2022

The special anniversary edition has become a hotly anticipated release due to its additional content; the full tracklisting of the original release is partnered with bonus tracks, B-sides, previously unreleased recordings and never-before-released live tracks taken from the archive at Virgin Records. Included within the exclusive content is a demo recording of fan favourite “Step To Me”, a track not included in Spiceworld’s initial release. Originally written for inclusion on debut album Spice, “Step To Me” was utilised within an advertisement campaign for Pepsi featuring the Spice Girls.

Included within the digital deluxe version of Spiceworld 25 are a collection of live songs taken from recordings of their Europe and North American tour conducted in 1997-1998. With the purchase of the digital deluxe edition, the tracklist will also feature a new “ambient” version of the landmark single “Viva Forever”. During its original release, the pop ballad was accompanied by a new infamous music video featuring the band as animated fairies; the single holds great importance within the band’s career as it marked the departure of Geri Halliwell. The remixed version of the track was created by John Themis, known for his work with Bunton on her solo track “What Took You So long”. The 25th-anniversary edition of Spiceworld also includes a 15-minute megamix entitled “Spice Girls Party Mix”, serving as a musical montage of the band’s career; the mega mix incorporates the quintet’s biggest hits.

Initially released in November 1997, Spiceworld was the band’s second studio album, released a year after their seminal debut album Spice. After the release of their first studio album, the Spice Girls were propelled into stardom and soon became household names. With the tornado of Spice Girls fever came a new feminist revolution; the phrase Girl Power became not just the band’s tagline but a motto for a new generation. Upon its initial release, Spiceworld debuted at the top of the UK album charts and spent three weeks as the UK’s number one album.

During the 1997 album’s production, its visual partner Spiceworld was released in theatres; the album served as the soundtrack to the feature film, including all of its tracks except for “Move Over”. With the release of Spiceworld the movie, Spice Girls morphed from British pop stars into bonified movie stars. Both the film and album became worldwide hits turning the group into cultural icons seemingly overnight; amongst the heavy media attention attracted due to Spiceworld’s success, an incident involving the then Prince Charles also got the world talking. In 1997 the Spice Girls were invited to play in front of the royal family for the first time; during the appearance, Mel B and Geri Halliwell caused a stir when they both kissed the now King Charles. The year of Spiceworld’s release was a significant era of the band’s career, a rollercoaster of immense success and hits cemented their status as a prototype for a successful girl group within the pop music genre.

Spiceworld 25 is available to pre-order now via this link and will be available to purchase in various formats. Fans can buy the upcoming album as a double CD album with a handbook book, Spiceworld 25 2XLP, Double Cassette, Coloured Vinyl (D2C Exclusive), Vinyl LP with Picture Disc, Picture Disc and 2LP, 2CD with Hardback Book and double cassette and coloured Vinyl with Picture disc and 2 CD, 2 LP and 2 Cassette.

Spiceworld 25 Tracklist

“Spice Up Your Life”
“Stop”
“Too Much”
“Saturday Night Divas”
“Never Give Up On The Good Times”
“Move Over”
“Do It”
“Denying”
“Viva Forever”
“The Lady Is A Vamp”
“Step To Me’ (7” Mix)”
“Outer Space Girls”
“Walk Of Life”
“Step To Me (Demo Version)”
“Too Much (Live In Toronto, July 1998)”
“Stop (Live In Madrid, March 1998)”
“Move Over (Live In Istanbul, October 1997)”
“Spice Up Your Life (Live In Arnhem, March 1998)”
“Viva Forever (Live In Manchester, April 1998)”
“Spice Up Your Life (Morales Radio Mix)”
“Stop (Morales Remix Edit)”
“Too Much (SoulShock & Karlin Remix)”
“Viva Forever” (John Themis Ambient Mix)”
“Step To Me (Extended Mix)”
“Spice Girls Party Mix”

After the announcement of the first special releases which include The Clash, The Cranberries, and Miles Davis, Record Store Day announced the full list of unreleased material that will see the light of day this summer. The confirmed artists taking part in this initiative are: Prince, Little Mix, Lady Gaga, Notorious B.I.G, Ariana Grande, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Beastie Boys, The Clash,  Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Fontaines DC, Haim, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Wolf Alice, Pearl Jam, Deftones and Primal Scream.

Wolf Alice’s Joff Oddie commented: ‘Independent record stores provide a vital and necessary communal space to explore, discuss and share the music that shapes all of our lives. This year we’re releasing a limited edition version of our new album Blue Weekend with a bonus 7” exclusively for independent record stores. Given the bleak year they have faced during the Covid-19 pandemic any support you could show them would be fantastic. The musical world would not be the same without them.‘

‘We cannot wait for RSD this year! After the rollercoaster of a year everyone has had, it’s so refreshing to be able to look forward to such a successful and fun event. The build-up to RSD celebrations have become as exciting as the days themselves – especially as the whole event is now so well embraced by our local community and the people of Bury. ‘ stated Louise Jackson from Wax & Beans Records.

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Limited edition releases for this year’s Record Store Day include The Clash’s 1981 promo of ‘If Music Could Talk’, Miles Davis’ ‘Miles Davis Champions From the Complete Jack Johnson Sessions’ and The Cranberries’ ‘Stars: The Best of 1992-2002’. These will arrive on the second Record Store Day, July 17^th, whereas the special edition issues for the first date involve War Child’s re-release of their 1995 ‘HELP EP’ and the ‘Come Together’ single as a 12-inch vinyl, containing tracks from Radiohead, PJ Harvey, Guru, Portishead and more. Commenting on this, the Cranberries’ Fergal Lawler said: “We are very honoured that Universal have chosen Stars as a special Vinyl release for Record Store Day. The proceeds from sales are going to the War Child Foundation, a charity that does incredible work to help vulnerable children in war-torn countries.”

The Head of War Child Records Richard Clarke, stated: ‘We were delighted to be the charity partner for RSD last year and raise over £12,000 to help change the lives of children affected by conflict. It was a really difficult year for everyone and we’re really proud to have worked with RSD, the independent record store community and make a difference. The music industry has always been so important to his charity and we’re really excited to return as charity partner for 2021 as well as marking the partnership with our first release on War Child Records.’