Blondie release long-awaited 'No Exit' reissue
The album was originally released in 1999
Last updated 31st Oct 2025
Blondie have finally released the reissue of their 'No Exit' album. The album was originally released back in 1999, and hailed as the band's comeback album, after a 15-year hiatus.
When it was released in February 1999, the album, which features hits 'Maria' and 'Nothing Is Real but the Girl', went to Number 3 in the UK being certified Gold, selling 400k copies.
In 2024, the album celebrated its 25th anniversary with the band confirming it was available to stream and download, with 'Limited Edition Deluxe Gatefold 2LP Vinyl Reissue coming soon…'
Now, following the sad passing of band member Clem Burke, more than a year after their initial announcement, the band have released the vinyl version of 'No Exit'.
Taking to their social media channels in September, the band shared a black and white video with a countdown, telling fans: 'Some doors are meant to be re-opened. Pre-order No Exit 09.04.2025'.
Fans were quick to comment on the video, with one writing: 'Looking forward to No Exit on vinyl', and another saying: 'Yes♥️🍾yes😍🍺yes♥️♥️'.
A further fan commented: 'finally'.
It was then announced on 4th September that the album would be available to buy on 31st October. Ahead of the album's release, the band shared some Interrogation Tapes, which show Debbie Harry and Chris Stein 'recount the biggest fight in Blondie’s history, share insights on the upcoming deluxe reissue, and more.'
Speaking about the band’s reunion and the making of 'No Exit', Debbie Harry said: "It was important to us that this album remain, above all else, a creative pursuit. We weren’t thinking about touring or nostalgia — our focus was entirely on creating new work."
Jimmy Destri added about the early sessions: "We began the reunion very bare bones. I think it was Debbie’s idea to go down to this extremely minimalist studio on Ludlow Street with just the four of us. No bass. Chris with a guitar, Debbie with a feedbacking microphone, Clem on an old kit, and I had a cheap electric piano. It just clicked. It still sounded like the four of us."
When was 'No Exit' released?
The new vinyl version of 'No Exit' was released on 31st October 2025.
How to buy 'No Exit'
The original version of 'No Exit' is available to buy now, you can also stream the album through various platforms. You can also now buy the vinyl version through various outlets.
You can hear songs by Blondie on Magic.
Take a look through Blondie through the years:
1974 - Debbie Harry and Chris Stein meet
Debbie Harry was in the female trio The Stilletos when she met fellow musician Chris Stein. The pair then formed genre-spanning band Blondie in 1974 and started playing in clubs in New York.
1977 - Blondie go on tour and release 'Plastic Letters'
After releasing their debut self-titled album in 1976, the group went on tour the following year. In 1997, they also released their next album 'Plastic Letters' which included hit song 'Denis'.
1978 - Blondie release 'Parallel Lines'
Blondie released their third album in 1978, and the album brought them huge commercial success. 'Parallel Lines' included hit tracks 'Heart of Glass', 'Hanging On The Telephone', and 'One Way or Another' — the latter which has now been certified Platinum.
1980 - 'Autoamerican' album
Following the release of their 'Eat to the Beat' album the year before, Blondie released 'Autoamercian' in 1980. The album included smash hit songs 'Tide Is High' and 'Rapture'. That year they also released their chart-topping track 'Call Me'.
Debbie Harry's acting career
As well as fronting Blondie, Debbie Harry has also acted in several films over the years. She has appeared in the films Union City (1980), Videodrome (1983), Hairspray (1988), Heavy (1995), Six Ways to Sunday (1997), and My Life Without Me (2003), as well as a few TV shows like Wiseguy and The Adverture of Pete and Pete.
1981 - Debbie Harry releases solo music
In her time as a solo artist, Debbie Harry has released numerous albums starting with 'Kookoo' in 1981. She has since brought out 'Rockbird' (1986), 'Def, Dumb and Blonde' (1989), 'Debravation' (1993), and 'Necessary Evil' (2007).
Some of her most popular songs include 'French Kissin (in the USA)', 'I Want That Man', and 'I Can See Clearly'.
1982 - Blondie take a break
In 1982, to fans' disappointment, the band broke up. By this point both Debbie Harry and keyboardist Jimmy Destri had released solo albums.
At this time guitarist Chris Stein was ill with a life-threatening auto-immune disease and Debbie Harry - his girlfriend at the time - took time out of her career to look after him. Thankfully after four years, Chris recovered from the illness.
1997 - Blondie reunite
Following a 16-year break, the group got back together and celebrated with a tour of Europe. They also released their album 'No Exit' in 1999 which included the hugely popular song 'Maria'.
2006 - Blondie are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2006, Blondie were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were awarded by Shirley Manson of 90s rock band Garbage.
2014 - 'Ghosts of Download' album
In 2014, the band released their 10th studio album 'Ghosts of Download' which was made up of re-recorded versions of their greatest hits.
Since then they have released one more studio album, 'Pollinator', which came out in 2017 and included hit track 'Fun'.
2019 - Debbie Harry releases memoir Face It
Debbie Harry wrote a memoir called Face It which came out in 2019. It details her story from Blondie's early days to global success.
Speaking about the book, she said: "I have led a very full life. I know there will be questions asked. I didn't want to write it – but I did."
2022 - 'Against The Odds' tour
Blondie toured the UK in April and May 2022, as part of their 'Against The Odds' tour which also took them across The US and Europe.
Unfortunatley before the tour started, long-time member Chris Stein announced that he would not be joining the tour due to a heart condition. Glen Matlock instead joined the group along with suppport act Johnny Marr.
2022: 'Against The Odds' box set
Blondie announced their first ever box set called 'Blondie: Against The Odds'. It was released on 26th August 2022 and features track by track commentary, an illustrated discography, and dozens of previously unpublished photos.
2022: An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation gets postponed
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein were due to embark on their An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation shows in November 2022, but postponed the dates to May 2023.
The shows will take place in London, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham, where the pair will talk about their amazing lives, careers and working together.
2022: Chris Stein reveals Blondie are working on a new album
Chris Stein has spoken about a new Blondie album which is in the works. Although a release date hasn't been announced, he did reveal that Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock is collaborating on the record, having joined the band on their recent tour.
2023: Blondie perform at Glastonbury
Blondie performed on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2023.
2024: Blondie joins Sting as he headlines Belsonic
17-time Grammy Award winning artist, Sting performed a special My Songs concert in Belfast at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on 19th June 2024 — sharing the bill with Special Guest Blondie.
The concert delved into Sting's timeless hits like 'Fields of Gold', 'Roxanne', 'Every Breath You Take', 'Message in a Bottle', among a myriad of other iconic songs, and marked the continuation of his world-spanning tour, which captivated audiences across the US, Europe, Asia, the UAE and Australia.
With Blondie by his side, it was labelled 'an electrifying rock ensemble'.
2025: Blondie release reissue date of 'No Exit'
In September 2025, Blondie announced they would be reissuing their 1999 album 'No Exit' as a vinyl version. The album arrived on 31st October along with some Interrogation Tapes with Debbie Harry and Chris Stein recounting 'the biggest fight in Blondie's history' as well as sharing insights on the deluxe reissue, and more.
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