Boston’s Iconic Debut Album To Be Reissued with “Long Lost” Demos

Boston is set to release a 50th anniversary edition of their iconic self-titled debut album in 2027, marking the 50th year since its original release on August 25th. The reissue will feature previously unreleased demos, known as the "long lost" demos, presented by album bandleader Tom Scholz when seeking a record label deal. Tom, who holds an MIT degree, was responsible for recording the album mostly in his apartment, utilizing his engineering skills to craft the album’s distinctive sound.

These demos, which have never before been publicly available, have been meticulously restored and remastered by producer Gary Pihl and digital expert. Pihl worked closely with Scholz on this special project exclusively for the 50th anniversary edition. The album originally became a monumental success, selling 17 million copies in the United States alone, and boasted numerous radio hits, including the famous “More Than a Feeling.”

The reissue will be available in multiple formats, encompassing a black double-LP, a limited edition pearl gold double-LP, and an SACD hybrid disc. The pearl gold special edition will additionally include a guitar pick and a souvenir poster. Pre-orders for the Boston 50th anniversary edition debut album are now being accepted from Impex Records, with an anticipated release in the second quarter of 2027.