| NEW RELEASE OF TURNSTILES – 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Definitive 4CD + Blu-ray Box Set Celebrates the Landmark 1976 Album with 67 Audio Tracks, 54 Previously Unreleased Recordings, Complete Billy Joel Tonight Concert Film, and Dolby Atmos Version Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition Available on December 11 Pre-Order HERE |
 Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Billy Joel’s Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition, a newly expanded 4CD + Blu-ray box set commemorating the 50th anniversary of the artist’s pivotal 1976 album. The collection presents a comprehensive portrait of a transformative period in Joel’s career, documenting the creative journey that led from Piano Man and Streetlife Serenade to the breakthrough era that would soon follow with The Stranger. Hear “James” (band demo, June 12, 1975) today here, and preorder the collection here. Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition will be available on December 11. Originally released on May 19, 1976, Turnstiles marked Joel’s return to New York after several years in Los Angeles and introduced songs that would become central to his catalog, including “New York State Of Mind,” “Summer, Highland Falls,” “James,” “I’ve Loved These Days,” “Prelude/Angry Young Man,” and “Say Goodbye To Hollywood.” The new 50th Anniversary Edition features 67 audio tracks, including 54 previously unreleased recordings, alongside 32 video performances, 24 previously unreleased, offering an unprecedented look at the album’s development through demos, studio sessions, live recordings, alternate mixes and archival film. Among the set’s highlights are the previously unheard song “Oklahoma”, presented in both live and demo form, and the official audio debut of fan favorite “Handball.” The collection also includes newly released recordings from Billy Joel’s 1975 performances at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall, rare piano-and-vocal demos, recordings from the abandoned sessions with producer James Guercio, and early performances featuring the emergence of the band that would become Joel’s classic touring lineup. “The story of Turnstiles is the story of how ‘The Piano Man’ became Billy Joel,” writes John Jackson, Director of the Billy Joel Archives and producer of the collection. “The victories and setbacks experienced at every turn in 1975 and 1976 would have stalled any lesser performer. But not Billy. His vision and commitment to his artistry at all costs made him BILLY JOEL, no longer simply ‘The Piano Man.'” A centerpiece of the release is the complete Billy Joel Tonight concert film, newly transferred, edited, restored and mixed in HD from the original December 1976 performances filmed at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut. Broadcast as a television special in 1977, the film captures Joel and his band at a crucial moment just before mainstream success arrived. The Blu-ray also includes rehearsal footage, production inserts, rare performances, and archival material that has remained largely unseen for nearly five decades. The audio portion of the box set spans four discs. CD1 (Demos and Early Versions) traces the album’s evolution through demos, live recordings, and abandoned studio sessions. CD2 pairs the original Turnstilesalbum with previously unreleased alternate versions and a newly released 1976 radio interview with Philadelphia DJ Ed Sciaky. CD3 presents a complete June 10, 1976 performance at New York City’s Bottom Line, newly restored from multiple audio sources. CD4 features the soundtrack to Billy Joel Tonight, including previously unreleased recordings from the Connecticut College performances. The Blu-ray concludes with a Dolby Atmos mix of the original Turnstiles album, mixed by Bradshaw Leigh and mastered by Ted Jensen and Adam Grover at Sterling Sound. The package also includes a 40-page hardcover booklet featuring previously unseen photographs, extensive archival material, and newly commissioned liner notes from acclaimed music journalist David Fricke, alongside detailed historical notes from John Jackson chronicling the album’s creation and the pivotal events that shaped Joel’s artistic direction. Fricke describes Turnstiles as “the sound of Joel quitting L.A., taking charge in New York and finally getting the road on a record,” noting that the album captured the moment Joel assembled the Long Island musicians who would become his enduring band and forged the creative identity that defined the next chapter of his career. Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition stands as the most comprehensive exploration of the album ever assembled, offering an in-depth look at the recordings, performances, and archival material surrounding the creation of Turnstiles. TURNSTILES – 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 4CD + Blu-ray Box Set Includes: Original Turnstiles album 67 audio tracks, including 54 previously unreleased recordings Previously unheard song “Oklahoma” Audio debut of fan favorite “Handball” Complete Billy Joel Tonight concert audio Complete Billy Joel Tonight concert film in HD 32 video performances, including 24 previously unreleased Rare demos, alternate takes, live recordings, and studio sessions Newly restored 1976 Bottom Line concert Dolby Atmos mix of the original album 40-page booklet with unseen photographs and new liner notes by David Fricke and John Jackson TRACKLISTING AND CREDITS CD1: DEMOS AND EARLY VERSIONS 1. All You Wanna Do Is Dance (band demo, February 7, 1975) (2:58) 2. James (band demo, July 12, 1975) (4:07) 3. New York State Of Mind (live at The Great American Music Hall, June 12, 1975 – Set 1) (5:44) 4. All You Wanna Do Is Dance (live at The Great American Music Hall, June 10, 1975 – Set 2) (2:54) 5. Oklahoma (live at The Great American Music Hall, June 9, 1975 – Set 1) (4:05) 6. Everybody Has A Dream (live at The Great American Music Hall, June 10, 1975 – Set 2) (5:28) 7. New York State Of Mind (piano/vocal demo, 1975) (6:09) 8. I’ve Seen The Lamb Lie Down On Broadway (Miami 2017) (piano/vocal demo, 1975) (4:05) 9. James (piano/vocal demo, 1975) (3:28) 10. Oklahoma (piano/vocal demo, 1975) (2:32) 11. New Ideas (Say Goodbye To Hollywood, Angry Young Man, Brenda And Eddie) (piano/vocal demo, 1975) (2:23) 12. Say Goodbye To Hollywood (piano /vocal demo with percussion overdub, 1975) (3:51) 13. These Rhinestone Days (piano/vocal demo, 1975) (3:01) – previously released on My Lives 14. Prelude/Angry Young Man – take 9 (Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson session, January 19, 1976) (5:47) 15. I’ve Loved These Days – take 1 (Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson session, January 20, 1976) (4:29) 16. James – take 3 (Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson session, January 21, 1976) (4:07) 17. Everybody Has A Dream – take 1 (Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson session, January 21, 1976) (3:12) 18. Sadness Or Euphoria (Summer, Highland Falls) – take 2 (Doug Stegmeyer, Liberty DeVitto session, January 23, 1976) (3:24) 19. All You Wanna Do Is Dance – take 2 (Doug Stegmeyer, Liberty DeVitto session, January 23, 1976) (3:12) 20. Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway) – take 1 (Doug Stegmeyer, Liberty DeVitto session, January 23, 1976) (4:40) All songs, words and music Billy Joel All tracks previously unreleased, except where noted CD2: ALBUM SESSIONS Turnstiles Produced by Billy Joel Originally released May 19, 1976 (Columbia PC 33848) 1. Say Goodbye To Hollywood (4:37) 2. Summer, Highland Falls (3:19) 3. All You Wanna Do Is Dance (3:45) 4. New York State Of Mind (6:01) 5. James (3:56) 6. Prelude/Angry Young Man (5:16) 7. I’ve Loved These Days (4:35) 8. Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway) (5:14) Bonus Tracks: 9. James (alternate mix with strings; reprise with acoustic guitar, bongos and saxophone) (4:56) 10. Summer, Highland Falls (alternate acoustic version) (3:29) 11. Say Goodbye To Hollywood (alternate band take) (4:44) 12. I’ve Loved These Days (alternate orchestral mix) (4:33) 13. Conversation with Ed Sciaky, Philadelphia, June 18, 1976 (23:13) All songs, words and music Billy Joel All tracks produced by Billy Joel CD3: LIVE AT THE BOTTOM LINE New York, NY – June 10, 1976 1. Prelude/Angry Young Man (5:13) 2. Somewhere Along The Line (3:09) 3. Summer, Highland Falls (3:44) 4. Piano Man (5:39) 5. Root Beer Rag (3:10) 6. James (3:46) 7. Travelin’ Prayer (5:30) 8. New York State Of Mind (6:39) 9. The Entertainer (3:51) 10. The Ballad Of Billy The Kid (8:30) 11. I’ve Loved These Days (4:38) 12. Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway) (5:29) 13. Captain Jack (7:08) 14. All You Wanna Do Is Dance (3:30) 15. Ain’t No Crime (3:08) 16. Weekend Song (4:18) 17. Souvenir (1:53) All songs, words and music Billy Joel All tracks previously unreleased CD4: BILLY JOEL TONIGHT Recorded live December 5 & 6, 1976 at Palmer Auditorium, Connecticut College, New London during the live video taping of “Billy Joel Tonight.” 1. Prelude/Angry Young Man (5:09) 2. Somewhere Along The Line (3:01) 3. Summer, Highland Falls* (3:07) 4. Piano Man (5:32) 5. Handball (5:11) 6. James (3:39) 7. Travelin’ Prayer (6:53) 8. New York State Of Mind* (8:21) 9. The Entertainer (4:19) 10. You’re My Home (3:21) 11. Root Beer Rag (3:17) 12. Roberta (4:01) 13. The Ballad Of Billy The Kid* (5:22) 14. I’ve Loved These Days (4:22) 15. Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway) (5:00) 16. Captain Jack (6:52) 17. Souvenir* (2:19) All songs, words and music Billy Joel Billy Joel Tonight produced by Elizabeth Joel BLU-RAY: BILLY JOEL TONIGHT THE CONCERT Recorded live December 5, 1976 at Palmer Auditorium, Connecticut College, New London 1. Prelude/Angry Young Man* 2. Somewhere Along The Line 3. Summer, Highland Falls 4. Piano Man* 5. Handball* 6. James (includes Still Crazy After All These Years” by Paul Simon) 7. Travelin’ Prayer (includes “Jungleland” by Bruce Springsteen) 8. New York State Of Mind* 9. The Entertainer* 10. You’re My Home* 11. Root Beer Rag 12. Roberta 13. The Ballad Of Billy The Kid 14. I’ve Loved These Days 15. Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway)* 16. Captain Jack* 17. Worse Comes To Worst 18. Ain’t No Crime 19. Weekend Song 20. If I Only Had The Words To Tell You 21. Souvenir REHEARSALS AND PRODUCTION INSERTS Recorded live December 6, 1976 at Palmer Auditorium, Connecticut College, New London 1. Stop In Nevada (incomplete rehearsal) (includes “Behind Closed Doors” by Kenny O’Dell) 2. She’s Got A Way 3. Say Goodbye To Hollywood 4. Streetlife Serenader 5. The Great Suburban Showdown 6. All You Wanna Do Is Dance 7. I’ve Loved These Days 8. Honky Tonk Women (Mick Jagger/Keith Richards) 9. Covers Medley: You Are So Beautiful (Billy Preston/Bruce Fisher) Born To Run (Bruce Springsteen) Hey Mister, That’s Me Up On The Jukebox (James Taylor) Tell Me Why (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John/Bernie Taupin) Bennie And The Jets (Elton John/Bernie Taupin) 10. Souvenir 11. Nocturne* (include “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy) All songs, words and music Billy Joel, except where noted All performances previously unreleased except where noted (*), included in the original 1977 TV Special Billy Joel Tonight DOLBY ATMOS MIX OF TURNSTILES ALBUM 1. Say Goodbye To Hollywood (4:36) 2. Summer, Highland Falls (3:15) 3. All You Wanna Do Is Dance (3:40) 4. New York State Of Mind (5:58) 5. James (3:53) 6. Prelude/Angry Young Man (5:17) 7. I’ve Loved These Days (4:31) 8. Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway) (5:12) Mixed in Dolby Atmos by Bradshaw Leigh Mastered by Ted Jensen and Adam Grover at Sterling Sound |
