# Joan Jett Announces Anniversary Edition Album Release

> Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock 'N Roll' anniversary edition drops December 11 with unreleased 1980 recordings.
- Title: Joan Jett Announces Anniversary Edition Album Release
- Summary: Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock 'N Roll' anniversary edition drops December 11 with unreleased 1980 recordings. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts release a…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/joan-jett-i-love-rock-n-roll-anniversary-edition-1236904351
- Author: Jem Aswad
- Published: 2026-10-07T14:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: joan jett, blackhearts, i love rock n roll, anniversary edition, shadow album, record store day, vinyl release, music, entertainment, business
## Anniversary Edition Announcement
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have announced a limited edition collection celebrating their 1979 album's 45th anniversary.
## Release Date and Formats
The collection releases on december 11, 2026 as a two-record vinyl set or two-CD set.
## Previously Unreleased Recordings
The release includes newly unearthed 1980 recordings from the band's 'Shadow Album'.
## Shadow Album Standalone Release
I love rock n roll the shadow album will be available as a standalone vinyl lp on november 27 in the us, canada and uk.
## Record Store Day Exclusive
The standalone release features the exclusive bonus track black leather live as a record store day black friday exclusive.
## Key takeaway

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts release a 45th-anniversary edition of their classic album including previously unreleased 1980 recordings on December 11.