Peter Gabriel: So anniversary editions – overview

This September, Peter Gabriel will be on tour again to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the This Way Up / So Tour. The tour is called Back To Front and will take place in North America only. Further shows in North and / or South America are likely in early 2013, but chances for European shows are low. Peter will be on tour with all the members of his old band from 1986/1987 plus some background singers, whose names are still unknown.

Besides his touring plans, Peter will also re-release his highly acclaimed So-album.

There will be a DVD and Blu-ray release of the Classic album series, which was aired on BBC earlier this year. This DVD / Blu-ray version of the documentary will contain more than 30 minutes of additional material!

The album itself will be available in at least 4 formats (besides the digital MP3-version).

There will be a remastered standard CD of the studio album – at this point it is not clear whether or not it is the 2002 remaster or a new one. A LP-version is also planned.

A 3CD-Set will also be available. According to our latest information, it will feature a bonus 2CD Live in Athens. This will most likely be from the POV material (There is no information about the tracklist yet). This has not been confirmed yet.

There will also a deluxe boxset with 8 (!) discs. There will be at least 4 CDs, at least 2 DVDs/Blu-rays and at least one Vinyl-item (looks like it will be a. vinyl single). According to recent posts and interview snippets, it is possible that a HD-version of the POV concert film will be included. The fourth CD will most likely feature outtakes and alternative versions, as they have been browing the archives last year. This will be accomanied by a 60-page-book.

Please note: It is only confirmed that there will be a CD, 3CD and a 8 disc Deluxe Boxset. The content of the 3CD and Deluxe Boxset is not yet confirmed.

Links:

So– album review

This Way Up Tour 1986/87 – tour report

Back To Front Tour 2012– dates and ticket info