Green Day to release Nimrod 25th anniversary box set

14 October 2022, 14:15

Green Day in 1997: Tre Cool, Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt. Picture: Snorri Brothers/Press

The band's 1997 spawned the hit Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) and is getting the deluxe treatment.

Green Day have announced details of a 25th anniversary edition of their album Nimrod.

Their fifth full-length outing, the album was released in 1997 and featured the singles Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life), Hitchin' A Ride, Redundant and Nice Guys Finish Last.

The new box set, titled Nimrod 25 - 25th Anniversary Edition, will be released on 27th January 2023 and is set to include the original album, a disc of previously unreleased demos, and a live show from Philadelphia’s Electric Factory recorded on 14th November 1997, one month after Nimrod’s release.

The 14-track demos disc includes two unreleased Green Day songs - You Irritate Me and Tre Polka - plus a cover of the classic Elvis Costello song Alison.

Listen to You Irritate Me here:

Green Day - You Irritate Me [DEMO] (Official Audio)

Two editions of the set will be issued: a numbered 5-LP vinyl box which is being pressed as a regular black vinyl version, plus a limited edition pressed on silver vinyl, available in indie stores and via the website. The vinyl box comes with a 20 page, 12” x 12” book, poster, cloth patch, exclusive slip-mat and commemorative back-stage pass.

There's also a 3 CD box set, which includes booklet, cloth patch and commemorative back-stage pass.

The band is also bringing back a much sought after fan favourite vintage t-shirt along with other Nimrod-era merch available for a limited time in the band’s official store.

Pre-order the Green Day Nimrod 25 - 25th Anniversary Edition via the band's official webstore