Bryan Ferry Announces Career-Spanning Collection ‘Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023’

Legendary artist Bryan Ferry is set to release a comprehensive collection titled Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023, celebrating five decades of his illustrious solo career. The 81-track anthology, due out on October 25, 2024, via BMG, marks the first time Ferry’s expansive and eclectic body of work has been compiled in such a grand fashion. Spanning 50 years and 16 solo albums, this collection is a testament to Ferry’s enduring influence and innovation in music.

The retrospective includes a variety of formats, featuring a 5CD deluxe box set with 81 songs and a 100-page hardback book filled with new liner notes and rare photographs. For vinyl enthusiasts, a 2LP gatefold edition offers ‘The Best Of Bryan Ferry,’ presenting 20 quintessential tracks on black vinyl, with options for green/blue and clear vinyl variants. Additionally, a 1CD version and a digital edition will be available, the latter featuring two new songs, including “Star,” Ferry’s first new music in over a decade.

RELATED: Thelma Plum Returns With New Single, ‘Nobody’s Baby’

The collection is divided into five thematic discs, each exploring different facets of Ferry’s artistry. Disc One: The Best Of Bryan Ferry highlights iconic singles like “Slave To Love” and “Let’s Stick Together,” while Disc Two: Compositions delves into the evolution of his songwriting. Disc Three: Interpretations showcases Ferry’s unique reinterpretations of classics, from the Velvet Underground to Otis Redding. Disc Four: The Bryan Ferry Orchestra revisits his jazz-inspired projects, and Disc Five: Rare and Unreleased offers a treasure trove of B-sides and unreleased tracks.

In conjunction with this release, Ferry has unveiled a fresh rendition of Bob Dylan’s “She Belongs To Me,” part of a new EP series that will accompany the retrospective collection. This reimagined classic, alongside the comprehensive box set, underscores Bryan Ferry’s timeless appeal and his profound impact on modern music. Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023 is a must-have for fans and a fitting tribute to an artist whose work continues to resonate across generations.

‘Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023’ will be available on Friday, October 25, via BMG
Pre-save/Pre-order HERE