Judas Priest release Sad Wings 50th anniversary edition on 27 November
Published on 11/05/2026 at 11:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Judas Priest will release the 50th anniversary edition of Sad Wings of Destiny on 27 November 2026. The remixed and remastered version arrives through Exciter Records in physical CD and vinyl formats on that date.
Judas Priest set 27 November for Sad Wings reissue
The project revisits the band’s early catalogue with a new mix made from the original analogue multitrack tapes. Tom Allom produced the edition, Luie Stylianou mixed it and Matt Colton mastered it.
The official Early Years listing names 27 November 2026 for the in-store arrival of the black two-LP edition and CD. A release announcement also confirms vinyl and CD from that date, including a 45 RPM, 180-gram double LP and a digipak CD.
Judas Priest’s album returns in a restored running order
The edition restores the sequence originally intended for Sad Wings of Destiny, beginning with Prelude. It also adds a remixed version of Diamonds and Rust as a bonus track, extending the album presentation with material from the same recording sessions.
That combination connects the anniversary edition with the character of the original album while giving the release a distinctly new production treatment. The heavy metal band’s catalogue is represented through the restored sequence, analogue tape work and a physical presentation designed for both vinyl and CD listeners.
Sad Wings of Destiny gains a 45 RPM double-LP edition
The vinyl version is a 180-gram double LP mastered at half speed and cut at 45 RPM. Its four sides follow the restored sequence, with Diamonds and Rust included as the final bonus track.
The CD uses a digipak format and carries the same remixed and remastered project. Exciter Records presents the two physical formats through its US and UK store listings, while the release date for both formats remains 27 November 2026.
Judas Priest: what fans in Germany need to know
- Judas Priest’s remixed and remastered Sad Wings of Destiny edition is released on 27 November 2026 on CD and vinyl.
- The physical formats are a 45 RPM, 180-gram double LP and a digipak CD, with Diamonds and Rust as a bonus track.
- Release information and the US and UK listings are carried on judaspriest.exciterrecords.com.
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Judas Priest: frequently asked questions
When is the Judas Priest Sad Wings of Destiny reissue released?
The remixed and remastered edition is released on 27 November 2026.
Which formats does the Judas Priest reissue use?
It is released as a 45 RPM, 180-gram double LP and a digipak CD.
What does the Sad Wings of Destiny 50th anniversary edition add?
It restores the intended running order and adds a remixed version of Diamonds and Rust as a bonus track.
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