VIA PRESS RELEASE | The Tom Petty Estate today announces the surprise release of a vinyl store exclusive in stormy “Cool Blue.” This mottled version of The Live Anthology – From The Vaults Vol. 1 is an ultra-limited edition pressing and a special treat for fans with tracks chosen by the man himself.
A total of just 2,000 individually numbered copies will be made available; purchase here. These recordings capture an intimate and powerful portrait of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers legendary onstage performances featuring a dynamic deep track set list featuring “Like A Diamond,” “Think About Me,” and “Ballad of Easy Rider” and more.
Tom’s personally curated disc was originally included as the final bonus disc in a limited edition 5CD box of The Live Anthology (a 2009 Best Buy–exclusive) and has never before been available as a standalone vinyl release.
On Black Friday, fans were able to purchase the turquoise version of Petty’s archival vision, retailed exclusively at indie record stores with a pressing of 11,000 internationally.
Over his 40-year career, Tom Petty became a beloved American rock & roll icon, world renowned for his songwriting and his incredible band the Heartbreakers. In addition to the 13 studio albums he made with the Heartbreakers, Petty recorded three solo albums, including the acclaimed Full Moon Fever, Wildflowers, and Highway Companion. Petty was also a member of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys and in the pre-Heartbreakers band Mudcrutch.
Hailed as one of the greatest rock music artists of all time, Petty’s honors include Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and multiple Grammy Awards. He has sold over 85 million records, amassed over five billion streams, and performed to over 140 million fans worldwide. Widely recognized and remembered for his philanthropy and service, Petty is the recipient of some of the highest honors in philanthropy including Midnight Mission’s Golden Heart Award in 2011, and MusicCares “Person of the Year” in 2017.
The Petty Estate aims to extend the late artist’s legacy, both musically and in spirit, by supporting philanthropic and social issues that were close to Petty’s heart. Earlier this year the Estate provided financial support to 10 families in partnership with GoFundMe, as well as MusiCares and Healthcare for Homeless Animals in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Wildfires. Additionally, the Estate was a sponsor for this year’s NYC Pride as well as LGBTQIA+ nonprofit youth organization It Gets Better.
Tom Petty passed away in 2017 shortly after completing his 40th anniversary tour, leaving behind a massive archive of unreleased material. His music continues to reach fans, both new and old, around the world today.
