BON JOVI announce reissue and expanded Deluxe Edition of SLIPPERY WHEN WET

[SexxAtraxxion]

https://consequence.net/2025/01/bon-jov ... e-edition/

Bon Jovi have announced a vinyl reissue and deluxe expanded edition of their seminal 1986 album Slippery When Wet, arriving February 28th via Island/UMe.

Two vinyl pressings will be available, including a highly collectible liquid-filled disc limited to 1,300 copies worldwide ($99), as well as a picture disc limited to 1,500 copies ($39.98). In addition, a cassette reissue is also being released, with the tape and vinyl pressings containing only the original album tracks.

Meanwhile, a deluxe expanded 2-CD and digital edition includes the original album on Disc 1, plus a bonus disc featuring an acoustic version of “Wanted Dead or Alive,” remixes, and previously unreleased live recordings from the 1987 “Slippery When Wet Tour.”

Slippery When Wet stands as Bon Jovi’s most successful and best-selling album, having been certified 12-times platinum. The 10-song tracklist features three of the band’s staple tunes: “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” and the western-inspired power ballad “Wanted Dead or Alive.”

While singer Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal issues have kept the band from touring in recent years, the band is still going strong nearly four decades later, coming off the 2024 release of their latest album Forever. A Hulu docuseries about the band was also released last year.

Below you can see the Slippery When Wet picture disc, liquid-filled vinyl disc, and deluxe CD edition, plus the full expanded edition tracklist. Pre-order via Bon Jovi’s online store.

Tracklist:
Disc 1
01. Let It Rock
02. You Give Love a Bad Name
03. Livin’ on a Prayer
04. Social Disease
05. Wanted Dead or Alive
06. Raise Your Hands
07. Without Love
08. I’d Die for You
09. Never Say Goodbye
10. Wild in the Streets

Disc 2
01. Wanted Dead or Alive (Acoustic Version)
02. Livin’ on a Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix) *
03. Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix) *
04. Wild in the Streets (Live at Cincinnati Gardens, March 18, 1987) *
05. Livin’ on a Prayer (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March 11, 1987) *
06. Wanted Dead or Alive (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March 11, 1987) *
07. Let It Rock (Live at Nassau Coliseum, August 9, 1987) *
* = Previously unreleased

[Darrien]

Cool, $100 for a liquid filled vinyl lol.

[Borges]

Meh. I liked the New Jersey deluxe with the demos, extra tracks and the videos. But that was more than a decade ago, they should've done Slippery and the other albums then.

[pieceofme]

Looks really underwhelming.

[Anthrax442]

Cool, $100 for a liquid filled vinyl lol.

I mean, the title of the album is Slippery When WET. I'm sure audiophiles are going to bitch something fierce, though.

At least they were smart and used live tracks from 1987 for the deluxe edition.

[Rocker4Real]

Why not just wait till the anniversary next year?

[DonJuanDeMarco]

Meh. I liked the New Jersey deluxe with the demos, extra tracks and the videos. But that was more than a decade ago, they should've done Slippery and the other albums then.

Wow, I can't believe that was 10 years ago already! I like those songs but was underwhelmed with the quality. The box set was all cleaned up. The New Jersey deluxe set sounded like cassette tape transfers!

Seems like they put even less effort into this one! They didn't even add Edge of a Broken Heart!

Is that the only outtake from Slippery? Or are there others? I would imagine there are more songs from before they called Desmond Child in.

[Chip Z'Hoy]

I accept that for the rest of my life, the only music marketed towards me will be deluxe anniversary editions with every album getting dusted off every 5 years for REMASTERED ULTIMATE DELUXE SUPERBOXES.

Which is cool, I like hearing new old stuff but what grinds my gears is when they have nothing in the vaults so they pad the discs with random live tracks that diehard fans will listen to maybe once.

"Oh shit, the March 18th, 1987 live version of 'Wild in the Streets'?? Take my money!," said no one.

[Love_Industry]

Which is cool, I like hearing new old stuff but what grinds my gears is when they have nothing in the vaults so they pad the discs with random live tracks that diehard fans will listen to maybe once.

"Oh shit, the March 18th, 1987 live version of 'Wild in the Streets'?? Take my money!," said no one.

At least there are random live tracks on cd and streaming. Liquid filled splatter coloured special limited deluxe vinyl in lenticular cover without a single bonus track is the ultimate cash grab. How many buyers do even play the vinyl?

[Black Stuff]

well, he cant sing anymore, so I guess it time for some cashouts!

[Rocker4Real]

At least include never before seen pics of Vancouver strippers in '86.

[jheimbuch]

I accept that for the rest of my life, the only music marketed towards me will be deluxe anniversary editions with every album getting dusted off every 5 years for REMASTERED ULTIMATE DELUXE SUPERBOXES.

Which is cool, I like hearing new old stuff but what grinds my gears is when they have nothing in the vaults so they pad the discs with random live tracks that diehard fans will listen to maybe once.

"Oh shit, the March 18th, 1987 live version of 'Wild in the Streets'?? Take my money!," said no one.

Dang. I'm looking forward to hearing that version of "Wild In The Streets". I love the live material.

Joe

[JizzySynatra]

The only tracks worth putting on a reissue or deluxe edition are cleaned up demos and unreleased tracks. No one cares about some random live versions.

[pieceofme]

At least include never before seen pics of Vancouver strippers in '86.

Yep!

The only tracks worth putting on a reissue or deluxe edition are cleaned up demos and unreleased tracks. No one cares about some random live versions.

I concur

[SeniorGrande]

They forgot these

Bon Jovi - Sessions from the Vault Disc Three Unreleased Demos liberated boot


This disc is the legendary Basement Sessions where Jon and Richie holed up in
the Sambora family basement to write songs for the upcoming album, Slippery When Wet.
These are very raw tracks with minimum input by the rest of the band.

01 Stand Up
02 Deep Cuts the Knife
03 Wild in the Streets
04 Never Say Goodbye
05 Walk Don't Run
06 Edge of a Broken Heart
07 Right Side
08 The Promise
09 Lonely is the Night
10 Raise Your Hands
11 Take Me Home
12 Never Enough
13 Wanted Dead or Alive

Bon Jovi Slippery Rehearsal Demos

These are the second set of demos from Slippery When Wet. These demos show
the band rehearsing songs for Slippery before laying down the production
demos to take into the studio with the producer. Some feature one really
loud instrument with everything else quieter in the background, others are
more balanced. A very interesting glimpse into the creative process.

01 I'd Die for You
02 Let it Rock
03 Game of the Heart
04 Borderline
05 Social Disease
06 Livin' on a Prayer
07 Edge of a Broken Heart
08 Without Love
09 Never Say Goodbye
10 Raise Your Hands #1
11 Raise Your Hands #2
12 Never Enough

Bon Jovi Sessions From the Vault Disc #5
Slippery When Wet Studio Demos
This disc contians the polished studio demos that the Jersey Boys took with them to the studio to begin recording the epic Slippery When Wet with thier producer. All are different from the final versions and fun to listen to with decent audio quality.

01, You Give Love a Bad Name
02, Without Love
03, Wild in the Streets
04, Wanted Dead or Alive
05, Raise Your Hands
06, Never Enough
07, Edge of a Broken Heart
08, Borderline
09, Game of the Heart
10, Let it Rock
11, Social Disease
12, Livin' on a Prayer
13, Lonely is the Night
14, Deep Cuts the Knife
15, Never Say Goodbye (Richie lead vocal)
16, I'd Die for You

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

Right, so much more they could’ve included.

[sicktwistedfreak]

They should have included the 1989 MTV awards performance, as that is the best version of Livin' On A Prayer/Wanted Dead Or Alive [in my opinion]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Hite2r2Ec

[unclejoshc]

I only care about the live versions and they should have included a full show or a full shows worth at least. Don't care about demos or remixes or vault trax.

[Anthrax442]

Also, don't look now, but that liquid filled record is sold out and on Ebay for around $250 apiece.

[windycitycane]

They forgot these

Bon Jovi - Sessions from the Vault Disc Three Unreleased Demos liberated boot


This disc is the legendary Basement Sessions where Jon and Richie holed up in
the Sambora family basement to write songs for the upcoming album, Slippery When Wet.
These are very raw tracks with minimum input by the rest of the band.

01 Stand Up
02 Deep Cuts the Knife
03 Wild in the Streets
04 Never Say Goodbye
05 Walk Don't Run
06 Edge of a Broken Heart
07 Right Side
08 The Promise
09 Lonely is the Night
10 Raise Your Hands
11 Take Me Home
12 Never Enough
13 Wanted Dead or Alive

Bon Jovi Slippery Rehearsal Demos

These are the second set of demos from Slippery When Wet. These demos show
the band rehearsing songs for Slippery before laying down the production
demos to take into the studio with the producer. Some feature one really
loud instrument with everything else quieter in the background, others are
more balanced. A very interesting glimpse into the creative process.

01 I'd Die for You
02 Let it Rock
03 Game of the Heart
04 Borderline
05 Social Disease
06 Livin' on a Prayer
07 Edge of a Broken Heart
08 Without Love
09 Never Say Goodbye
10 Raise Your Hands #1
11 Raise Your Hands #2
12 Never Enough

Bon Jovi Sessions From the Vault Disc #5
Slippery When Wet Studio Demos
This disc contians the polished studio demos that the Jersey Boys took with them to the studio to begin recording the epic Slippery When Wet with thier producer. All are different from the final versions and fun to listen to with decent audio quality.

01, You Give Love a Bad Name
02, Without Love
03, Wild in the Streets
04, Wanted Dead or Alive
05, Raise Your Hands
06, Never Enough
07, Edge of a Broken Heart
08, Borderline
09, Game of the Heart
10, Let it Rock
11, Social Disease
12, Livin' on a Prayer
13, Lonely is the Night
14, Deep Cuts the Knife
15, Never Say Goodbye (Richie lead vocal)
16, I'd Die for You

This is fantastic. Didn’t know this existed.

How many tunes did they album-quality record that didn’t make the album, like Edge of A Broken Heart?

[LAglamrocker]

Grandkids “‘grandma we got you a present!”

[Hatchets Molly]

These types of releases are cash grabs. There is often nothing rare or special about them. Boring.

The only one I've enjoyed in the last 5 years was Rick Springfield, who did a live re-record of Working Class Dog from his house. It was a Live at Daryl's House set up, and they ripped out the tunes. Of course, Rick can still sing.

JBJ HAS to have more he could have done with this release. It's lazy.

[MOON]

I accept that for the rest of my life, the only music marketed towards me will be deluxe anniversary editions with every album getting dusted off every 5 years for REMASTERED ULTIMATE DELUXE SUPERBOXES.

Which is cool, I like hearing new old stuff but what grinds my gears is when they have nothing in the vaults so they pad the discs with random live tracks that diehard fans will listen to maybe once.

"Oh shit, the March 18th, 1987 live version of 'Wild in the Streets'?? Take my money!," said no one.

Dang. I'm looking forward to hearing that version of "Wild In The Streets". I love the live material.

Joe

That live version has been around since the tour.. A good portion of the show was broadcasted on FM Radio that tour..That show has been widely available since then.. i am sure the quality of this will be a bit better than original radio broadcast.. here is a link to it and setlist. Great show if you don't have it. Would be nice if they just release the whole thing with the other 4 songs they left out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i--8_r2pafo

Bon Jovi | Live at Cincinnati Gardens | Original Broadcast LP | Cincinnati 1987

Setlist:
01. You Give Love A Bad Name [0:00]
02. Wild In The Streets [3:53]
03. Acoustic Guitar Solo [11:05]
04. Wanted Dead Or Alive [13:41]
05. Silent Night [19:37]
06. Let It Rock [30:23]
07. Guitar Solo [40:48]
08. In And Out Of Love [42:08]
09. Drift Away [51:14]
10. Get Ready [56:53]
11. Livin' On A Prayer [1:06:27]
12. Runaway [1:11:55]

[MOON]

They forgot these

Bon Jovi - Sessions from the Vault Disc Three Unreleased Demos liberated boot


This disc is the legendary Basement Sessions where Jon and Richie holed up in
the Sambora family basement to write songs for the upcoming album, Slippery When Wet.
These are very raw tracks with minimum input by the rest of the band.

01 Stand Up
02 Deep Cuts the Knife
03 Wild in the Streets
04 Never Say Goodbye
05 Walk Don't Run
06 Edge of a Broken Heart
07 Right Side
08 The Promise
09 Lonely is the Night
10 Raise Your Hands
11 Take Me Home
12 Never Enough
13 Wanted Dead or Alive

Bon Jovi Slippery Rehearsal Demos

These are the second set of demos from Slippery When Wet. These demos show
the band rehearsing songs for Slippery before laying down the production
demos to take into the studio with the producer. Some feature one really
loud instrument with everything else quieter in the background, others are
more balanced. A very interesting glimpse into the creative process.

01 I'd Die for You
02 Let it Rock
03 Game of the Heart
04 Borderline
05 Social Disease
06 Livin' on a Prayer
07 Edge of a Broken Heart
08 Without Love
09 Never Say Goodbye
10 Raise Your Hands #1
11 Raise Your Hands #2
12 Never Enough

Bon Jovi Sessions From the Vault Disc #5
Slippery When Wet Studio Demos
This disc contians the polished studio demos that the Jersey Boys took with them to the studio to begin recording the epic Slippery When Wet with thier producer. All are different from the final versions and fun to listen to with decent audio quality.

01, You Give Love a Bad Name
02, Without Love
03, Wild in the Streets
04, Wanted Dead or Alive
05, Raise Your Hands
06, Never Enough
07, Edge of a Broken Heart
08, Borderline
09, Game of the Heart
10, Let it Rock
11, Social Disease
12, Livin' on a Prayer
13, Lonely is the Night
14, Deep Cuts the Knife
15, Never Say Goodbye (Richie lead vocal)
16, I'd Die for You

This is fantastic. Didn’t know this existed.

How many tunes did they album-quality record that didn’t make the album, like Edge of A Broken Heart?

I have most of those from getting CD's of em at Record shows back in late 90's.. most is on youtube now i am sure.. great stuff though.. They could have released all of this.... lame

[gatomike]

I only like when a band adds a live show for the bonus disc or some rare songs.I could careless about remixes or demos I would listen to maybe once.

[Tommy2Tone84]

$100 bucks? Oh baby, I love it when you talk dirty to me.

I will so not be buying this shit.