Bon Jovi's deluxe re-issue of 'Slippery When Wet' is now available to buy
There's also a water-filled vinyl reissue limited to 1,300 copies
Last updated 28th Feb 2025
Bon Jovi’s blockbuster third studio album ‘Slippery When Wet has had a deluxe reissue available now, including on a limited-edition water-filled LP.
Originally released in August 1986, ‘Slippery When Wet’ was a colossal commercial triumph shifting over 30 million copies globally and spawning the huge anthems ‘You Give Love a Bad Name,’ ‘Livin' on a Prayer,’ and ‘Wanted Dead or Alive.’
39 years on, the album has been re-issued on various formats, available from Friday 28th February 2025.
Among the ultra-limited-edition configurations on Bon Jovi’s official store is an exclusive liquid-filled vinyl disc limited to just 1,300 copies worldwide and costing £94.99. The vinyl is no longer available in the UK.
As the video below shows, the water duly sloshes around as the vinyl is played:
Other formats on Bon Jovi’s store are a vinyl picture disc limited to 1,500 copies and an even rarer cassette limited to 500 copies.
The Deluxe Edition on CD and digital formats includes a long sought-after acoustic version of ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ as well as four live recordings from the band’s historic 1987 Slippery When Wet Tour, two of which, including an epic ‘Let It Rock,’ have not been heard before.
The Deluxe also boasts exciting, previously unreleased mixes of ‘Livin’ On A Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix),’ which was heard briefly in the band’s hit documentary series, and ‘Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix).’
Bon Jovi’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ Digital Deluxe Edition track-listing:
Original Album (Disc 1):
Let It Rock
You Give Love a Bad Name
Livin' On A Prayer
Social Disease
Wanted Dead or Alive
Raise Your Hands
Without Love
I'd Die for You
Never Say Goodbye
Wild in the Streets
Bonus Tracks (Disc 2):
Wanted Dead or Alive (Acoustic Version)
Livin' on a Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix)
Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O'Brien Mix)
Wild In The Streets (Live at Cincinnati Gardens, March 18, 1987)*
Livin' On A Prayer (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March11, 1987)
Wanted Dead Or Alive (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March11, 1987)*
Let It Rock (Live at Nassau Coliseum, August 9, 1987)
Disc 2 tracks 2-7 previously unreleased (*previously available with different mixes)
Bon Jovi’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ vinyl track-listing:
Side A:
Let It Rock
You Give Love A Bad Name
Livin' On A Prayer
Social Disease
Wanted Dead or Alive
Side B:
Raise Your Hands
Without Love
I'd Die for You
Never Say Goodbye
Wild In The Streets
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Take a look at Bon Jovi through the years:
1983: Where it all started
After gaining recognition for some of his early work, Jon Bon Jovi decided to tour his single 'Runaway' in 1983, asking David Bryan, who in turn called Alec John Such and Tico Torres to help them.
1984: Gaining a record deal
Once the foursome played showcases and started to open tours for local artists, word spread about the upcoming band which led to Bon Jovi being signed to Mercury Records by record executive Derek Shulman.
In January 1984, Bon Jovi released their debut album, Bon Jovi, which included the singles 'Runaway' and 'Roulette.' 'Runaway' peaked at Number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the album reaching Number 43 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
The band went on to open for the Scorpions and Kiss in the same year.
1985: First worldwide headline tour
With their partial success of their debut and second album, Bon Jovi then headlined a tour in Japan and Europe, which caught the attention of the mainstream press, and gained them a legion of fans across the globe.
They then toured the US for six months, supporting Ratt, while also making various festival appearances alongside the tour.
1986: The band's first Number 1
It was in 1986 when Bon Jovi hit the jackpot. Releasing their third album 'Slippery When Wet', the album went straight to Number 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, spending eight weeks at the top.
The band released 'You Give Love A Bad Name' and 'Livin' on a Prayer' as singles, with both peaking at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The same year, 'Livin' On A Prayer' won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance, the band won an award for Favourite Pop/Rock Band at the American Music Awards and an award for Favourite Rock Group at the People's Choice Awards.
It's estimated the band ended up making an impressive $28,400,000 in 1986.
1988: MTV ban Bon Jovi's music video
In 1987, Bon Jovi released their fourth album 'New Jersey', which reached Number 1 in the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The singles from this album included 'Bad Medicine' and 'I'll Be There for You', both Number 1 records.
Another five of the singles reached the top 10, giving Bon Jovi the record for the most Top 10 singles produced by a hard rock album. The music video for 'Living In Sin' ended up being banned from MTV for sexual content, which again, pushed the band to the forefront of the media. It was soon re-edited and allowed back on TV screens.
1992: A four year hiatus
Following a four year hiatus, Bon Jovi reunited in 1992, releasing their fifth studio album 'Keep the Faith.' The album produced the Top 10 hit 'Bed of Roses' and 'Keep the Faith', which reached Number 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.
The band went on to tour the album, performing in 37 countries, playing to 2.5 million fans across the globe.
1994: A shock firing
After another successful two years, Alec John Such was fired from the band, with bassist Hugh McDonald replacing him. However, one year later, in 1995, Bon Jovi decided to take a sabbatical.
1999/2000: Comeback
Announcing their comeback in 1999, Bon Jovi released their seventh album 'Crush', which featured the single 'It's My Life.' The single introduced the band to a much younger audience than ever before, with the band receiving two Grammy nominations for Best Rock Album 'Crush' and Best Rock Performance by Duo/Group for 'It's My Life'.
The video for 'It's My Life' also won the My VH1 Music Awards for 'My Favorite Video.'
2010: Making history
After recording and releasing another four albums between 2000 and 2009, Bon Jovi announced a 12 night run at the 02 Arena in London in 2010, which grossed them a huge $18,178,036.
The Circle Tour was the highest-grossing concert tour of the year, with Pollstar reporting the tour made Bon Jovi $201.1 million in total after playing 80 venues worldwide. The band ranked as Billboard's and Pollstar's Top Touring Act of the Year and they also came second on Forbes magazine's list of the world's highest paid musicians, earning an approximate $125 million income that year.
2013/2014: A new band member
In 2013, Richie Sambora quit the band and was replaced by Phil X.
2018: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Bon Jovi were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 after over 1.1 million votes were cast in a fan ballot to indite them.
2020: The band release a new album
Bon Jovi released their 15th studio album, 'Bon Jovi: 2020' in 2020. However, their accompanying tour for the album was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Bon Jovi join YouTube's Billion View Club
In July 2021, 'It's My Life' became the band's first song to reach one billion views on YouTube. The track was released in May 2000.
2021: Ivor Novello Award
Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were honoured with special Ivor Novello Award in September 2021. The two former band members received the Special International Award for their three-decade songwriting partnership with Bon Jovi.
2023: MusiCares Person of the Year award
Jon Bon Jovi 'humbled' to receive prestigious honour for his music and charity work. Jon was awarded with the MusiCares Person of the Year award for his musical contributions and philanthropic efforts.
2023: Richie Sambora reveals he wants to reunite with Bon Jovi
In November 2023, Richie Sambora revealed that he thinks that Bon Jovi's 40th anniversary in 2024 would be a great time for a reunion tour. Richie had previously said he was 'ready' to reunite with the band.
2023: Bon Jovi releases 'Christmas Isn't Christmas'
Bon Jovi released a new Christmas song in November 2023, which was the band's first new track in over three years. The song was accompanied by a music video, filmed at Santa's Pub in Nashville, Tennessee.
2024: Jon Bon Jovi gives touring update
In February 2024, Jon Bon Jovi gave an update on his health, which saw him vow not to return to touring with the band unless he sounds 'great'. The singer explainer that one of his vocal chords had completely worn away, and he now has a plastic implant in its place. He explained: "I've had major reconstructive surgery in my vocal cords, and I never had anything like this ever," containing: "They put a plastic implant in it for the last almost two years now. I've been in this rehab, getting it back together, but I'm getting very close."
He then explained that he won't return to full-time touring until his voice is ready, saying: "My health has been the first and foremost topic of discussion, but I'm well on the road to recovery there. If I can't be great, I'm out".
2024: Bon Jovi announce new album 'Forever'
Following the release of Bon Jovi's single called 'Legendary' in March 2024, the New Jersey band announced a new album, featuring the new song. The band's 16th studio album was released on 7th June, and features 12 tracks.
2024: Bon Jovi documentary and unreleased tracks
On 26th April 2024, Bon Jovi's first ever official documentary series landed on Disney+ in the UK. Titled Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, the series details Bon Jovi's history, and marking the 40th anniversary of their recording career it was made with the full cooperation of past and present members of the band.
Talking about the making of the documentary to Absolute Radio, Jon Bon Jovi even revealed that it aided them in discovering 'a treasure trove' of unreleased songs, with the singer keen to release them all one day.
June 2024: Bon Jovi release 'Forever' album
In June 2024, the band released their 16th studio album 'Forever' which went to Number 3 in the UK. Ahead of its release, Bon Jovi dropped singles 'Legendary' and 'Living Proof', which both made it into the top 40 in the UK. Lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi called the album "turn up the volume, feel good Bon Jovi."
2025: Bon Jovi released their anthology Bon Jovi: Forever
In October 2025, Bon Jovi released their anthology Bon Jovi: Forever. The hardback book features 260 pages and is now available to buy in the UK. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi himself and the synopsis reads: 'The meticulously curated collection showcases a treasure trove of memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics, tour passes and posters, iconic stage costumes, guitars, studio track lists and hundreds of photographs from the band's personal archives and private collections.'
2025: Bon Jovi release 'Forever (Legendary Edition)'
In August 2025, Bon Jovi announced 'Forever (Legendary Edition)', a new version of their 2024 album, which features collaborations with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Robbie Williams. The full album was released on 24th October 2025 and features 14 songs, 13 of which are collaborations.
2025: Bon Jovi annonce 'Forever Tour'
Bon Jovi will be performing in the UK as part of their 'Forever Tour'. The band are set to take to the stage in the UK as part of a wider tour, with dates in Edinburgh and London in August 2026, as well as Dublin, and four nights in New York's Madison Square Garden.
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