Bad Records is set to release Bryan Adams' highly anticipated second "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" box set, featuring complete performances of three of his iconic albums: Reckless (40th Anniversary Concert), 18 'Til I Die, and So Happy It Hurts. Scheduled for release on November 15, 2024, this collection captures the energy of three sold-out concerts held at the historic London venue in May 2024.

The box sets will include a total of 36 songs across either 3 CDs or 4 LPs, complemented by a Blu-Ray disc containing all three concert films and a 32-page photo book filled with exclusive images from the performances. Each film is directed by Grammy Award-winning filmmaker Dick Carruthers, known for his exceptional work in concert cinematography.

Adams expressed his excitement, stating, “I love the RAH, there’s something magical about the place, I can imagine we’ll be playing there for years to come.”

The releases come in two stunning formats:

Vinyl Box Set:
- 36 songs across 4 LPs (with one side of Reckless featuring an etching)
- Blu-Ray disc with Stereo, 5.1 Surround, and Dolby Atmos audio
- 32-page photo book

CD Box Set:
- 36 songs across 3 CDs
- Blu-Ray disc with the same audio options
- 32-page photo book

This collection is a must-have for collectors and music enthusiasts alike.

As with "Rock and Roll Hell, ”War Machine” was originally penned for Kiss when Bryan was just 21. The song's signature riff was developed from a bass riff played to Adams by Gene Simmons, “The title came to me quickly, being the other song we’d written was about hell, War was the obvious theme to coincide with it”.

Bryan aimed to create something monumental for the War Machine video, and he had been collaborating with CGI director Ben Ib on a peace-themed video entitled “What If There Were No Sides At All.” To contrast the peace message of that video, I proposed to Ben that we develop the “War Machine” video showcasing chaos and destruction. This time, however, the tyrant leading the war would ultimately face consequences for his actions.

Here are two songs I co-wrote when I was a 22 year old struggling songwriter.

I got a call out of the blue from producer Michael James Jackson to see if I would like to write for Kiss, which I was thrilled to do, and these are a couple of the songs that were the result, written with both Gene Simmons and Jim Vallance.

While sitting with the band, Gene played me this fantastic bass riff, which ended up being the backbone of “War Machine”.
I was trying to think of a theme that could possibly match the riff and came up with the title. Seeing as the other song we’d written was about hell, War was the obvious theme to coincide with it.

Rock and Roll Hell was actually Jim’s song that had been released a few years earlier with BTO, and I suggested, that we re-write it for Kiss.
It’s incredible to think these themes are unfortunately still playing out for real in the world today, but I’m very grateful to the Kiss guys for giving me the chance back then.

Bryan.

Released 22 July 2022, released digitally as two parts, shortly follow Classic Pt. I, Classic Pt. II features re-recordings of his hit songs. It includes Adams' classic hits such as "When You Love Someone", "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman", "Here I Am" and more to complete the classic collection.

Adams was inspired to re-record his old material after Universal Music Group refused to return his older recordings. In an interview with Cleveland.com, he stated, "I was in the process of re-negotiating with Universal and they wouldn't give anything back. I said, 'OK, if you don't want to give them back, I'll make new ones.' It was incredibly fun. The vinyl version of this album has Classic 1 and Classic 2 on one album

Adams credits Taylor Swift for the inspiration, saying, "She and I have been in a similar situation lately with our master recordings, so I've done what she has done and re-recorded my early songs again. So thanks Taylor!” In a conversation with The Daily Telegraph, Adams expressed regret for not doing this sooner: "I feel like a complete numpty for taking so long. I wish I'd done it 10 years ago."

Released 1 April, 2022, Classic features re-recordings of his hit songs and was the third album he unveiled in less than a month, following "Pretty Woman - The Musical" and his 15th studio album "So Happy It Hurts”. It includes Adams' classic hits such as "Summer of '69", "Heaven", "Run to You", "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You", "Please Forgive Me", and "Straight from the Heart”, “Have You Ever really Loved A Woman?”, and many others.

Adams was inspired to re-record his old material after Universal Music Group refused to return his older recordings. In an interview with Cleveland.com, he stated, "I was in the process of re-negotiating with Universal and they wouldn't give anything back. I said, 'OK, if you don't want to give them back, I'll make new ones.' It was incredibly fun. The vinyl version of this album has Classic 1 and Classic 2 on one album

Adams credits Taylor Swift for the inspiration, saying, "She and I have been in a similar situation lately with our master recordings, so I've done what she has done and re-recorded my early songs again. So thanks Taylor!” In a conversation with The Daily Telegraph, Adams expressed regret for not doing this sooner: "I feel like a complete numpty for taking so long. I wish I'd done it 10 years ago."

So Happy It Hurts, released on March 11 2022, captures a celebration of life and a sense of freedom, reflecting Adams’ experiences during the pandemic. The title track, which captures the essence of that freedom and joy, received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance. Industry plaudits aside, the track has also become a huge fan favourite.

Among the twelve tracks, "On the Road" stands out as it was specifically written as part of the concept for the famous Pirelli calendar which Adams was commissioned to photograph. Another highlight on the album, which is a poignant reflection of Adams' songwriting journey, is "These Are the Moments That Make Up My Life". The song, originally intended for the 2008 film Marley & Me, was revisited and completed for this album. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to the simple moments that define life, encapsulating the reality of songwriters who often share their truths through their songwriting. Other notable tracks include “Kick Ass” (featuring actor John Cleese from Monty Python), "Never Gonna Rain" and "Always Have, Always Will” all of which showcase Adams' signature sound, while introducing fresh elements, such as country and reggae vibes.

Plus the album rocks!

’So Happy It Hurts’ is under exclusive licence to BMG Rights Management

"Pretty Woman - The Musical" was released on March 4, 2022, just a week before his studio album "So Happy It Hurts". This album features songs written by Adams and Jim Vallance for the musical adaptation of the iconic 1990 film "Pretty Woman".

Unlike the 2018 cast recording of the same name, this album exclusively showcases Adams performing the songs as he originally wrote them. It offers listeners a unique perspective on the musical's soundtrack, presenting Adams' interpretations of the tracks he composed for the stage production.

Adams reflected on the songwriting process for the musical in an interview with Dutch newspaper Metro, saying: "Writing that musical was a masterclass in songwriting. It was also a masterclass in not losing your mind as there was so much rewriting and rejection during the process of the production. That doesn't mean that the rejected songs haven't found a home, because songs like 'I've Been Looking for You,' 'Please Stay,' and 'I Could Get Used to This' have found a home on my different albums…that's just the way the Broadway ball bounces."

Shine a Light" debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart and won the Juno Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album in 2020. The title track, co-written with Ed Sheeran, was released as a video on January 17, 2019.


The album features a mix of rock and pop songs, with standout tracks "Part Friday Night, Part Sunday Morning" and "Driving Under the Influence of Love," which showcase an upbeat, rock-oriented sound.


A notable collaboration on the album is the duet, "That's How Strong Our Love Is". The album also includes an acoustic reinterpretation of the classic Irish folk song "Whiskey in the Jar," which has been praised for its stripped-down arrangement and emotive vocal performance.

This live concert was shot at Wembley Stadium on 27 July 1996, performed to a sold-out crowd of over 70,000 people. Originally released on October 14 2016, the concert includes many of the classic songs and a few interesting rocking rarities including B-stage rockers such as “Wild Thing” and “I Fought The Law”. Recorded during the “18 'Til I Die Tour”, this show was the tour presentation of the album of the same name that was number one in the UK and top 5 throughout Europe. “Wembley 1996 Live” is a legendary concert for all Bryan Adams fans.

"Get Up!" is the thirteenth studio album, released on August 10, 2015, produced by the legendary Jeff Lynne and co-written with his long-time collaborator Jim Vallance. The album features a lead rockabilly single entitled "You Belong to Me." The lead single, "Brand New Day," was released on September 7 2015, and touches on motivation and self-improvement, questioning whether the grass is truly greener on the other side. The album includes other standout tracks such as "Do What Ya Gotta Do" and "Don't Even Try".

Tracks of My Years” is Adams’ 12th album. Originally released in 2014, featuring a photo of 15 year old Adams on the cover, taken in his North Vancouver School. The album is comprised of 10 covers of classic songs from various genres, including "Lay Lady Lay" (Bob Dylan), "I Can't Stop Loving You" (Ray Charles), and "Any Time at All" (The Beatles). The album also includes an original song written by Adams and Jim Vallance entitled "She Knows Me”, which was released as the album's only single.

The track listing showcases a variety of songs, from pop, country, and R&B, highlighting his early influences.


The album was produced by David Foster and Adams. Adams said “Making the selection of the songs for the album took a long time. We recorded all kinds of songs until the songs sort of presented themselves, or sounded different enough from the originals. We did about three months of recording, spread out over the course of two years." He was "reluctant" to record a covers album, but his label Polydor and manager wanted him to do it. "I got into it in the end. And David is a brilliant producer — nothing against him. It just wasn’t something I really wanted to do." Adams simultaneously worked with producer Jeff Lynne on his thirteenth studio album. Adams said of the process: "I would literally leave one studio where I was recording the covers with David Foster, and go to another studio where I was working on the new album with Jeff. That gave me the impetus to get through the Foster record, because I didn’t enjoy that at all."

The album debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart.

This live acoustic concert was recorded 18 September, 2011 with Gary Breit on Piano. The concert was part of the ‘Bare Bones' tour and includes acoustic recordings of many of the classic songs including 'Run to You', 'Let's Make a Night To Remember', 'Summer of ’69'. It also includes rare recordings of little known songs such as “Tonight In Babylon”, “You’ve Been A Friend To Me” and the tongue in cheek “I Still Miss You… A Little Bit”.

Recorded in the Spring of 2010 this album is a collection of acoustically arranged songs culled from concerts recorded during the “Bare Bones Tour”, featuring pianist Gary Breit.

Featuring many songs you know including Cloud Number 9 and Heaven, as well as rarities like The Right Place and The Way You Make Me Feel

"11" was released on 17 March, 2008, marking his 11th studio album (hence the album title). The album cover was a self portrait taken in a Zurich hotel during a shoot for Italian Men's Vogue. Upon release, "11" debuted at number one on the Canadian albums chart and reached the top 10 in a further 11 territories worldwide.

The first single from the album was "I Thought I'd Seen Everything," followed by "Tonight We Have the Stars". Initially conceived as an acoustic project, "11" evolved into an acoustic rock record. This album marked the beginning of Adams' journey into touring with a more stripped-down setup, which would later become known as the "Bare Bones Tour." This release represented a significant shift in Adams' approach to recording and performing, paving the way for future acoustic-oriented projects and tours.

"11" received acclaim and was nominated for a Juno Award for Artist of the Year in 2009. The album features songs like "Oxygen," "Broken Wings," and "Flower Grown Wild," showcasing Adams' signature rock sound with acoustic elements.

"Live in Lisbon" was released on 2 December, 2005, and captures the incredible energy of the night in Portugal's capital, highlighting the enthusiastic response of the Portuguese audience. The album features a new arrangement of his hit song "Heaven". This reworked version has since become a staple of Adams' live performances, showcasing the ability to breathe new life into classic tracks.

The setlist includes a mix of hits and newer tracks, such as "Summer of ’69", "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”. and "18 'Til I Die”, but also rarities such as “Flying” and “The Best Of Me”. The extraordinary guitar work of Keith Scott, Adams' long-time collaborator, is particularly evident throughout the performance.

Originally released only as a DVD, "Live in Lisbon" was never available on vinyl. However, fans can look forward to a future vinyl release of this electrifying live album, bringing the excitement of Adams' Lisbon performance to turntables soon. The DVD featured extra content such as one extra track When You're Gone sung with a member of the audience, a picture gallery, a radio interview and 3 music videos.

The album's title, "Room Service”, is fitting as it was entirely recorded in hotel rooms while on tour.
10th studio album, released on 10 September, 2004. and was the first written since "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron".
It achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one in Germany and Switzerland, and securing top 10 positions in seven other countries. In total, it charted in more than 15 countries, demonstrating its widespread appeal.

"Room Service" features 12 tracks, including songs like "East Side Story," "This Side of Paradise”, and “Flying” (originally written for Spirit). The album's creation process was unique, utilising the convenience and inspiration of Adams' touring lifestyle to produce a full-length studio album.

Notably, during the tour supporting this album, Adams made history by performing in Karachi, Pakistan, becoming the first Western artist to do so. This performance highlighted the album's global reach and his pioneering spirit to bring his music to new audiences.