After much teasing and speculation the Guns N’ Roses mystery was revealed by fan clubs and sleuthy fans on the internet. The band will release a new version of its classic 1987 debut album, Appetite For Destruction, on June 29 from Universal Music Group. An unboxing video of the remastered and expanded “Locked N’ Loaded” reissue has revealed that it will include 73 songs (49 of which are previously unreleased) spread out across four CDs and seven 12-inch 180-gram LPs. The set includes a remastered version of the original album (presented across two LPs), there will be the band’s 1986 Live ?!*@ Like A Suicide EP, a second EP containing B-sides from the era, 25 previously unreleased recordings from the band’s 1986 sessions at Sound City studios, and two previously unreleased tracks from GN’R’s sessions with producer Mike Clink. The super deluxe version will also include a 96-page handbound book with unreleased photos from Axl Rose’s personal archive, 12 new illustration lithos visualizing each song from Appetite For Destruction, and replica memorabilia.You can watch the unboxing video and see samples of everything below.
In addition to being an all-time heavy metal classic album Appetite For Destruction was certified in September 2008 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for U.S. sales in excess of 18 million copies. The LP has reportedly accumulated worldwide sales in excess of 28 million since its 1987 release.