The Killers release Sam’s Town 20th-anniversary vinyl on 27 November
Published on 11/01/2026 at 15:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Killers release 20th-anniversary vinyl editions of Sam’s Town on 27 November 2026, with EMI presenting the reissue. The package revisits the band’s second studio album through newly mastered physical formats.
EMI’s two Sam’s Town editions add a bonus track
The main format is a 2LP audiophile edition pressed at Optimal Media in Germany on two 180-gram records at 45 RPM. EMI’s product listing names a heavyweight gatefold sleeve, a 12-page booklet and the bonus track Peace Of Mind.
The edition is numbered and limited to 4,000 copies worldwide. A red smoke version also arrives on 27 November 2026 as a single 180-gram LP running at 33 RPM, as detailed in the red smoke edition listing.
The Killers’ Las Vegas roots meet the anniversary format
Formed in Las Vegas, The Killers are an American rock band associated with alternative and indie rock, pop-rock and new-wave or post-punk revival sounds. AllMusic describes the band as a Las Vegas group with that broad stylistic range.
The anniversary format links the band’s established Las Vegas identity with the record that followed its debut and expanded its rock palette. The presentation keeps the focus on the album itself, with the mastered vinyl editions carrying the album title rather than introducing a new studio project.
What the Sam’s Town anniversary package contains
The 2LP edition pairs its analogue-focused mastering with physical extras: the gatefold jacket, booklet and bonus track are part of the listed package. The 45 RPM configuration puts the album across two records, while the red smoke edition uses one 33 RPM LP.
The EMI listing identifies Optimal Media in Germany as the pressing plant for the 2LP. The release date is shared by both vinyl editions, so 27 November 2026 is the date attached to the anniversary formats.
The Killers: what fans in Germany need to know
- Sam’s Town 20th-anniversary 2LP: it is released on 27 November 2026 through EMI.
- Formats: two 180-gram vinyl records at 45 RPM for the audiophile edition, plus a red smoke 180-gram LP at 33 RPM.
- Package details: the 2LP includes a heavyweight gatefold sleeve, a 12-page booklet and Peace Of Mind.
- Release and format details are listed at emirecords.com.
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The Killers: frequently asked questions
When is The Killers’ Sam’s Town anniversary vinyl released?
The 2LP edition is released on 27 November 2026 through EMI.
What formats does The Killers’ Sam’s Town anniversary release use?
The verified edition is a vinyl 2LP, pressed on two 180-gram records at 45 RPM.
Where are The Killers from?
The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas. Their sound is commonly described as alternative and indie rock with new-wave influences.
