Elton John marks Rock Of The Westies 50th anniversary on 20 November
Published on 10/10/2026 at 08:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Elton John will release the 50th Anniversary Edition of Rock Of The Westies on 20 November 2026 via UMe.
- Elton John's 50th anniversary reissue will arrive on 2LP, 2CD, 1LP and digital formats on 20 November 2026.
- Elton John's expanded edition will add previously unreleased piano-and-vocal versions from the original sessions on 20 November 2026.
Elton John will release the 50th Anniversary Edition of Rock Of The Westies on 20 November 2026 through UMe. The edition marks the album’s 50th anniversary with previously unreleased piano-and-vocal versions from the original sessions.
Elton John adds unreleased piano and vocal versions
The UMe announcement confirms the label and lists the release in 2LP, 2CD, 1LP and digital formats. The expanded versions add piano-and-vocal recordings from the original sessions, giving the anniversary set material beyond the album’s standard presentation.
The 2LP edition uses Sea Blue and Electric Blue vinyl and includes a 16-page booklet. The 2CD version has a 24-page booklet with new liner notes and archival imagery, while a 1LP edition completes the physical formats.
Elton John links a catalogue album to archival studio material
At the centre is an album from Elton John’s established catalogue, rather than a newly written studio collection. UMe’s edition keeps the original record as its base while adding alternate performances from the same sessions.
The piano-and-vocal versions put the songs in a stripped-back setting. That design links the catalogue title with archival material while retaining the original sequence.
Elton John’s reissue preserves the album’s core track list
The album’s track list includes Island Girl, Grow Some Funk Of Your Own and Street Kids, alongside the medley Yell Help / Wednesday Night / Ugly. The new piano-and-vocal material draws on songs from across that sequence.
The format details describe a project that keeps the original album in view while extending it with studio recordings. Both physical and digital formats carry the anniversary release, with the physical editions adding booklets or vinyl variations.
Elton John: what fans in Germany need to know
- Rock Of The Westies 50th Anniversary Edition: release date 20 November 2026, via UMe.
- Formats: 2LP, 2CD, 1LP and digital, with previously unreleased piano-and-vocal versions from the original sessions.
- Notable material: Street Kids appears among the newly presented piano-and-vocal recordings.
The edition pairs the original album with newly presented studio performances.
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Elton John: frequently asked questions
When is Elton John’s Rock Of The Westies reissue released?
The 50th Anniversary Edition of Rock Of The Westies will be released on 20 November 2026 via UMe.
Which formats carry Elton John’s Rock Of The Westies reissue?
It will appear in 2LP, 2CD, 1LP and digital formats.
What does Elton John’s 50th anniversary edition add?
It adds previously unreleased piano-and-vocal versions from the original sessions, including a version of Street Kids.
