Rock and Roll® Hall of Fame inductees and multiple GRAMMY® Award winners Aerosmith have announced the March 20, 2026 release of “Aerosmith (Legendary Edition)”. Boston Rock Legends (Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford And Joey Kramer) have enriched the final version of their multi-platinum debut album, “Aerosmith”originally released in 1973. In an effort to finally present their unfiltered vision, Aerosmith co-founders Steven Tyler and Joe Perry recently mixed the original recordings and tapes together with the manufacturer Zakk Cervini [nomination ai GRAMMY® e già collaboratore di Blink-182 e Halsey] and GRAMMY-winning producer® Steve Berkowitz.
Aerosmith (Legendary Edition) will be available on Capitol Records/UMe in multiple formats, including a 5LP box, 4LP box, black LP, colored LP, 3CD box, CD and digital. Pre-order is available from today HERE on the Universal Music Online Shop.
To celebrate his arrival, the Aerosmith they shared the song “Mama Kin (2024 Mix)” adding an intense rhythm to the energy of the original song and thus giving numerous fans a taste of the new mixed version of the album.
Here is the detail of the 6 formats of Aerosmith Legendary Edition (50th Anniversary):
- Box 5LP Limited Edition (Legendary Collector's Edition): inside a splendid box set there will be the original album, remastered on 180g transparent vinyl, the brand new 2024 mix album pressed on 180g translucent red vinyl, the live performance from Paul's Mall in 1973 on 180g black vinyl, a series of unreleased studio songs on 180g black vinyl, an exclusive 12″ vinyl with transparent UV effect with “Dream On” (Remaster 2024) and “Dream On” (Mix 2024) placed on a sky-blue printed mat. Creative direction and iconic images curated by renowned photographer Ross Halfin. The box documents the genesis of Aerosmith with a special paperback full of previously unpublished photos. The liner notes written by Rick Florino tell the story of the Aerosmith featuring new interviews with all the original members, thoughts and commentary from artists like Dolly Parton, Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell, The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson, Guns N' Roses' Slash, Godsmack's Sully Erna and more. The packaging also includes an exclusive 24″ by 36″ folding poster and adhesive sticker. The packaging itself reveals an intriguing 3D pop-up diorama with the band members appearing to come alive.
- Box 4LP Limited Edition (Legendary Deluxe Edition): 4 black 180g vinyls packaged in a premium case with the remastered Original Album, the 2024 album mix, Live At Paul's Mall and previously unreleased studio tracks on 2LP accompanied by a book with new liner notes, photos and more.
- 3CD Limited Edition Box (Legendary Expanded Edition): the remastered Original album, the 2024 Album Mix, Live at Paul's Mall and the previously unreleased studio tracks. The packaging is enriched with a 16-page booklet and new photos.
- CD (Legendary Edition): remastered album + 12-page booklet with photos
- LP (Legendary Edition): printed on 180g black vinyl
- LP Limited Edition (Legendary Edition): It is printed on 180g translucent red vinyl and numbered premium cover
In addition to the new mixes, the collection boasts a myriad of hidden gems, especially for the most loyal fans. Among these, the“Harmonica Bass Jam Jelly“, try without filters, an alternative version of “Make It“and the epic “Joined At The Hip” lasting almost six minutes. This latest jam illuminates the improvisational chemistry of the early days and even anticipates the lick of “Sweet Emotion” on the bridge.
“Aerosmith” included future classics such as “Make It“, “Mama Kin” and – of course – “Dream On”. The album was recorded on January 5, 1973 in the heart of Boston, at Intermedia Studios on Newbury Street. The album's success was slow and gradual. Upon its release, the quintet set out on the road busily for the next two years, until “Dream On” finally took flight in the second half of 1975, reaching the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and continuing to be one of the most popular rock 'n' roll songs in history. The album made it to the list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” by Rolling Stone and in the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame in 2018. To date he has surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify.
Certificate 2x Platinum by the RIAA, the album shows the band at their peak, while setting the template for the next 50 years of their career – but also for rock 'n' roll in general -.
“Aerosmith” Original Album Remastered 2024
1. Make It (2024 Remaster)
2. Somebody (2024 Remaster)
3. Dream On (2024 Remaster)
4. One Way Street (2024 Remaster)
5. Mama Kin (2024 Remaster)
6. Write Me A Letter (2024 Remaster)
7. Movin' Out (2024 Remaster)
8. Walkin' The Dog (2024 Remaster)
“Aerosmith” Original Album Remixed 2024
1. Make It (2024 Mix)
2. Somebody (2024 Mix)
3. Dream On (2024 Mix)
4. One Way Street (2024 Mix)
5. Mama Kin (2024 Mix)
6. Write Me A Letter (2024 Mix)
7. Movin' Out (2024 Mix)
8. Walkin' The Dog (2024 Mix)
Paul's Mall Live Performance March 20, 1973 + Bonus Tracks
1. Introduction (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
2. Make It (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
3. One Way Street (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
4. Somebody (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
5. Write Me A Letter (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
6. I Ain't Got You (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
7. Mother Popcorn (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
8. Movin' Out (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
9. Walkin' The Dog (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
10. Train Kept A Rollin' (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
11. Mama Kin (Live at Paul's Mall, 1973)
Bonus Tracks
12. Train Kept A Rollin' (Session Take)
13. Make It (Rehearsal Take)
14. Make It (Alternate Take)
15. Write Me A Letter (Alternate Take)
16. Harmonica Bass Jam Jelly (Session Take)
17. Joined At The Hip (Aerojam)
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
