Bon Jovi announces ‘Slippery When Wet: Deluxe Edition’: What’s Inside?!
as “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Livin’ On A Prayer,” and “Wanted Dead Or Alive.” Tracks from Slippery When Wet has tallied 9.4 billion streams to date.
The release of the deluxe edition of Slippery When Wet marks the beginning of an exciting year for Bon Jovi. Last year, the band released its classic compilation album, Greatest Hits, on 2 LP vinyl, and earned a coveted RIAA diamond certification for their single “Livin’ on a Prayer,” which recognized sales of 10 million certified units. This milestone follows their diamond status for the Slippery When Wet album. Throughout their successful career, Bon Jovi has sold over a combined total of 72 million RIAA-certified units to date.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, Bon Jovi released a Deluxe Edition on all streaming platforms via Island/UMe, with a special 40th-anniversary trailer. The Deluxe Edition will be available on 2 CDs starting February 28th, with the original album offered as an exclusive limited-edition ruby color vinyl LP and limited-edition cassette.
The Deluxe Edition of Slippery When Wet includes a variety of bonus content, such as rare acoustic versions, live recordings, and unreleased mixes, making it a must-have for any Bon Jovi fan. Additionally, new album merchandise, including a banned album cover puzzle and Funko! Pops Album featuring an 80’s Jon Bon Jovi, will be available for fans to enjoy.
Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet remains a legendary album, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and maintaining the top spot for eight consecutive weeks. It was the best-selling album of 1987 and has since gone 12 times platinum. The album features iconic hits like “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Livin’ On A Prayer,” and “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” with tracks from the album amassing an impressive 9.4 billion streams to date.