Long After Dark

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Release Date:  October 18, 2024

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Long After Dark (Deluxe Remastered Vinyl Edition)

Fans of classic rock are in for a treat with the newly remastered deluxe edition of Long After Dark, the 1982 album by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

This release brings new life to one of Petty’s pivotal albums, which marked the band’s fifth studio release and solidified their status as rock icons.

The deluxe 2024 edition showcases enhanced sound quality, offering listeners a chance to experience this timeless record with clarity like never before.

Long After Dark features some of the band’s most beloved songs, including the smash hit “You Got Lucky,” which was one of Petty’s first ventures into using synthesizers, adding a fresh layer to their sound.

Other standout tracks include “Change of Heart,” a rock anthem known for its soaring melodies and powerful vocals, and the hauntingly evocative “Straight Into Darkness.”

Produced by longtime collaborator Jimmy Iovine, the album displays Petty’s knack for blending catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, reflecting on themes like love, loss, and resilience.

The Heartbreakers, consisting of the legendary Mike Campbell on guitar, Benmont Tench on keyboards, Howie Epstein on bass, and Stan Lynch on drums, deliver an electrifying performance that underscores their chemistry and musical prowess.

This record also marks the first appearance of bassist Howie Epstein, whose backing vocals and harmonies added a new dimension to the band’s sound.

Upon its initial release, Long After Dark received critical acclaim for its cohesive sound and mature songwriting, with many fans and critics hailing it as one of the band’s most underrated albums.

This remastered edition serves as both a nostalgic trip for longtime fans and a perfect introduction for newcomers to the genius of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

For collectors and rock enthusiasts, this deluxe edition of *Long After Dark is a must-have, capturing Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers at the height of their powers, with enhanced production that brings each track into sharp focus.

Whether you’re rediscovering this classic or hearing it for the first time, this remastered release promises to be a standout addition to any vinyl collection.

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Long After Dark (Deluxe Edition) [2LP]

Newly remastered deluxe edition of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ classic 1982 album Long After Dark, featuring “You Got Lucky,” “Change of Heart,” and “Straight Into Darkness.” Pressed on 180-gram vinyl, this 2LP expanded edition includes 12 rediscovered tracks, 7 of which are previously unreleased (featuring “Never Be You”), along with fresh liner notes by David Fricke.