23 July 2024
Rhino
Madonna is reissuing her classic album Like A Prayer this summer to celebrate its 35th anniversary.
pre-order Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer (The Silver Collection)’ vinyl here
Pressed on opaque silver vinyl, it will be the second release in the Silver Collection, a series of limited-edition vinyl reissues celebrating 40 years of Madonna’s illustrious career. The Silver Collection debuted last year with a reissue of True Blue and will continue to spotlight other Madonna albums in the coming months.
Like A Prayer (The Silver Collection) will be released on 6 September 2024. Orders placed on Rhino.com and Madonna.com will receive an exclusive poster featuring Herb Ritts’ iconic black-and-white photograph of Madonna from the album’s back cover.
Originally released on 21 March 1989, Like A Prayer was an instant classic, hailed by critics and adored by fans. It was Madonna’s fourth studio release and one of the most personal albums of her career. The title track became Madonna’s seventh No 1 hit and was recently certified double platinum by the RIAA, while Express Yourself and Cherish both peaked at No 2. It was Madonna’s third consecutive No 1 album, topping the Billboard 200 for six weeks, her longest stay at No 1. A massive international success, the album has sold 15 million copies worldwide and remains a favourite among fans.
The album also features Madonna’s collaboration with Prince, who co-wrote and sang on Love Song and played guitar (uncredited) on Like A Prayer and Act Of Contrition.
News of the reissue comes as the title track has been used in summer blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine. Star Ryan Reynolds recently revealed how he got approval to use the song from Madonna herself.
Madonna – Like A Prayer (The Silver Collection) LP tracklisting
Side One
1. Like A Prayer
2. Express Yourself
3. Love Song – with Prince
4. Till Death Do Us Part
5. Promise To Try
Side Two
1. Cherish
2. Dear Jessie
3. Oh Father
4. Keep It Together
5. Spanish Eyes
6. Act Of Contrition