Hole’s first three albums are making a grand return to vinyl and CD, thanks to new editions of ‘Pretty On The Inside,’ ‘Live Through This,’ and ‘Celebrity Skin’. Released through UMe, these reissues encapsulate different eras of the band’s journey, available in various formats, including black and color vinyl, CDs, and more.
Highlights of the Reissues:
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‘Pretty On The Inside’ celebrates its 35th anniversary with a special limited two-LP “Starbelly Splatter” edition, featuring remastered tracks and a bonus single of “Teenage Whore” alongside additional tracks making their streaming debut.
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‘Live Through This’ returns on newly mastered 180-gram vinyl, complete with original artwork, along with a unique zoetrope edition showcasing animated music video clips.
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‘Celebrity Skin’ also features newly mastered vinyl options, including a 180-gram version and a zoetrope that exhibits animated visuals from its music videos.
Upcoming Releases:
An additional vinyl release of all three albums will happen on October 23, exclusively at independent record stores for Record Store Day Essential color editions.
Background on the Albums:
- ‘Pretty On The Inside’ was recorded in 1991 and is known for its raw sound and defining tracks like “Teenage Whore.”
- ‘Live Through This,’ released in 1994, solidified Hole’s critical and commercial success with songs such as “Violet” and “Doll Parts.”
- ‘Celebrity Skin’ emerged in 1998, introducing a more polished sound and yielding hits like “Malibu.”
Together, these reissues offer a retrospective of Hole’s evolution, highlighting their distinctive sound through the years while adding collectible elements to enchant fans old and new.
