Blur Announce 30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition of “The Great Escape”

The double-disc reissue will arrive on December 12 alongside a collection of exclusive merch.

Blur Announce 30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition of The Great Escape

The double-disc reissue will arrive on December 12 alongside a collection of exclusive merch.

Words: Will Schube

Photo: Kevin Westenberg

September 02, 2025

Blur have announced that they’ll be celebrating 30 years of their fourth LP The Great Escape with a half speed mastered double-disc colored vinyl edition, arriving December 12 via Parlophone. In addition to the 15-track album, the 30th Anniversary Edition features a collection of B-sides and bonus material from the era.

The album will be available on yellow and turquoise vinyl, housed in a gatefold cover sleeve and featuring all-new expanded artwork by artist Tony Hung. Additionally, a five-piece collection of new merch by Hung will also be available beginning on December 12. Check out the band’s official store for more info about the items and to pre-order the 30th anniversary edition of The Great Escape.