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Like A Prayer (The Silver Collection)
Madonna’s Iconic #1 Album Reissued For 35th Anniversary On Limited Edition Opaque-Silver Vinyl
“Like A Prayer” Certified Double Platinum Available September 6
LOS ANGELES – Madonna is reissuing LIKE A PRAYER this summer to celebrate the acclaimed album’s 35th anniversary. Pressed on opaque silver vinyl, it will be the second release from the Silver Collection, a series of limited-edition vinyl reissues celebrating 40 years of Madonna’s illustrious career. The Silver Collection debuted last year with True Blue and will continue to spotlight other Madonna albums in the coming months.
LIKE A PRAYER (THE SILVER COLLECTION) will be released on September 6. Orders placed on Rhino.com and Madonna.com will receive an exclusive poster featuring Herb Ritts’ iconic black-and-white photograph of Madonna from the album’s back cover.
Originally released on March 21, 1989, LIKE A PRAYER was an instant classic, hailed by critics and adored by fans. It was Madonna’s fourth studio release and one of the most personal albums of her career. The title track became Madonna’s seventh No. 1 hit and was recently certified double platinum by the RIAA, while “Express Yourself” and “Cherish” both peaked at No. 2. It was Madonna’s third consecutive No. 1 album, topping the Billboard 200 for six weeks, her longest stay at No. 1. A massive international success, the album has sold 15 million copies worldwide and remains a favorite among fans.
The album also features Madonna’s collaboration with Prince, who co-wrote and sang on “Love Song” and played guitar (uncredited) on “Like A Prayer” and “Act Of Contrition.”
LIKE A PRAYER (The SILVER COLLECTION)
LP Track Listing
Side One
- “Like A Prayer
- “Express Yourself”
- “Love Song” – with Prince
- “Till Death Do Us Part”
- “Promise To Try”
Side Two
- “Cherish”
- “Dear Jessie”
- “Oh Father”
- “Keep It Together”
- “Spanish Eyes”
- “Act Of Contrition”
About Madonna
With a career spanning 4 decades, Madonna is indisputably one of the greatest icons of the 21st century and remains the best-selling female artist of all time, with over 300 million records sold worldwide. The seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, actress, director, author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur continues to defy expectations and push boundaries with her music and live shows. Her celebrated career has earned a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction and countless accolades, including 24 ASCAP Pop Music Awards and numerous international trophies, including BRIT, Bravo Otto, Danish Music, Edison, GAFFA, International Dance Music, Ivor Novello, Juno, MTV, and World Music Awards, among many others. Beyond her music career, Madonna is the co-founder of Raising Malawi, a non-profit that is dedicated to helping with the extreme poverty and hardship endured by Malawi's one million orphans, primarily through health and education programming.