The Spice Girls are giving their fans a major gift this year in order to properly celebrate their 25th anniversary.
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On Wednesday, September 1, the beloved girl group announced the release of the 25th anniversary edition of Spice, their debut 1996 album. The deluxe anniversary edition, called Spice25, will arrive on October 29 and comes with a two-CD set contained in a hardcover book.
Spice25 will also include a cassette and vinyl versions of the record, plus an exclusive Apple remastered release from the original Dolby Atmos version.
Emma (Baby Spice) Bunton released a statement about Spice25, sharing, “From the first wannabe baby steps to conquering the whole world with a team of Spices, thank you doesn’t seem enough to all of you who have supported us, followed in our footsteps, walked in our great big shoes and who have shared our dreams. It’s been 25 years of pure magic. Spice Girls forever!!!”
Geri (Ginger Spice) Halliwell added, “ To our diehard and loyal fans; without you, there is no us – sending endless love and gratitude. Whoever you are, whatever your dreams – live them, be them. The Spice Girls motto is testament to that.”
The anniversary collection has been curated by the group themselves. It will also include bonus-tracks, b-sides, and never-before-heard recordings, specifically a Dave Way mix of “Wannabe,” a 7-inch radio mix of "Say You'll Be There,” an orchestral cover of “2 Become 1,” and a 2-inch Unlimited Groove mix of "Love Thing."
Mel (Sporty Spice) C also chimed in to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her girl group and said, “25 years, wow! I have so many wonderful memories of writing, recording, promoting, and touring this album and so many people to thank. This is the record that set us off on our incredible journey. A huge thank you to our fans and family all around the World. Thank you for always being there with your unrelenting support and making our dreams come true. My love and gratitude always."
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While Mel (Scary Spice) B added her own heartfelt message, telling fans, “All I ever wanted was to be accepted and to make everyone around me – gay, straight, brown, black, shy or loud like me – to feel they can celebrate who they are and to be free to be themselves. All I hope – 25 years on – is that message has been heard loud and clear. It’s true that in the end love IS all you need so I thank everyone who has ever bought a Spice Girls record or stood in the rain to greet us or got dressed up in pink, in a tracksuit, a ginger wig, a leopardprint catsuit or put on Vic’s iconic pout!”
Finally, Victoria (Posh Spice) Beckham even shared her thoughts on the momentous anniversary, thanking fans and noting, “We couldn't let 25 years pass without thanking the fans for their incredible support. There are so many people who have played a part in the success of the Spice Girls throughout the years, you know who you are and we thank you.”
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