Elton John’s Rock of the Westies 50th reissue arrives 20 November
Published on 10/17/2026 at 20:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Elton John’s Rock of the Westies 50th Anniversary Edition arrives on 20 November 2026, bringing the album back in expanded formats. The reissue includes previously unreleased Piano and Vocal Versions from the original sessions, with UMR handling the release.
Elton John’s reissue arrives with piano and vocal recordings
The release is set for 20 November 2026 via UMR. Universal Music’s release announcement confirms 2LP, 2CD and 1LP editions, alongside digital availability.
For the 20 November 2026 edition, the expanded versions pair the original album with previously unreleased Piano and Vocal Versions from the original sessions. The format and track details identify Street Kids as a preview of the collection.
Rock of the Westies expands across four listed formats
On 20 November 2026, the 2LP format uses Sea Blue and Electric Blue coloured vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. It includes a 16-page booklet with new sleeve notes and archival imagery.
The 2CD format carries the original album and bonus Piano and Vocal Versions in a digipack with a 24-page booklet. The limited 1LP uses 180g Blue Jay, Baby Blue and Sunshine Yellow tri-colour-effect vinyl.
Elton John’s tenth studio album gains expanded bonus material
For the 20 November 2026 release, the original album remains the centrepiece while the bonus material isolates Elton’s piano and vocal performances from the full-band arrangements. Universal Music identifies the record as Elton John’s tenth studio album.
The track list includes Island Girl, Grow Some Funk Of Your Own, Street Kids and Feed Me, alongside other album songs. On the 20 November 2026 edition, the bonus sequence repeats the album’s nine-song structure as Piano and Vocal Versions.
Elton John: what fans in Germany need to know
- The 50th Anniversary Edition arrives on 20 November 2026 as a Rock of the Westies reissue.
- Formats listed for the 20 November 2026 release are 2LP, 2CD, 1LP and digital, with Piano and Vocal Versions on expanded editions.
- Official release details are listed at universalmusic.ca, the Universal Music Canada site.
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Elton John: frequently asked questions
When is Elton John’s Rock of the Westies reissue released?
The 50th Anniversary Edition arrives on 20 November 2026 via UMR.
Which formats are included in Elton John’s reissue?
The 20 November 2026 edition is listed on 2LP, 2CD, 1LP and digital, with Piano and Vocal Versions in the expanded editions.
Which songs appear on Elton John’s Rock of the Westies reissue?
The edition includes Island Girl, Grow Some Funk Of Your Own, Street Kids and Feed Me, plus Piano and Vocal Versions of the album’s songs.
