It’s been 20 years since the release of Mariah Carey’s bestselling, Grammy-winning tenth album The Emancipation of Mimi. In celebration of that anniversary, Def Jam Records will be releasing a limited edition 5LP vinyl box set, personally compiled by Mariah to bring together the musical world she created, and continues to create, around the record. Both the box set and digital version will be available on May 30th, with pre-orders open now.
Order The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition)
The 45-track anniversary edition of the Mimi combines the original album, featuring “It’s Like That,” “We Belong Together,” and “Get Your Number,” with beloved tracks from the Ultra Platinum Edition, such as the hit single “Don’t Forget About Us,” “Makin’ It Last All Night (What It Do),” and “Sprung.” On top of those are dozens of bonus tracks–spanning from Emancipation era dance remixes, artist collabs, instrumentals, and more, to brand new remixes from the likes of Kaytranada and Esentrik. Ahead of the release, fans can watch the visualizer for longtime Mariah fan Kaytranada’s simmering spin on “Don’t Forget About Us,” which is available to stream everywhere now.
The expansive 5LP vinyl collection features exclusive packaging with a 28-page photo booklet as well as a personal letter from the singer to her fans about the significance of this album in her extraordinary career. A deluxe 2LP vinyl set will also be available.
“I’m really happy to celebrate ‘Mimi’s Emancipation’ with this special anniversary re-release,” says Mariah. “While working on this edition, I got to relive all the memories from this pivotal moment in my personal and professional life. This album has some of my biggest hits to date, as well as some personal favorites that are very special to me. Forgotten gems, unreleased bonus tracks and different remixes with incredible collaborators–all of these and more are now available in one place for the first time ever!”
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