Wang Chung are excited to announce the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their iconic To Live and Die in L.A. soundtrack, arriving July 31, 2026 via Interscope Records.
Originally created at the personal request of legendary director William Friedkin, the soundtrack has become one of the defining musical statements of 1980s cinema and a cult favorite among generations of film and music fans.
Pressed on Opaque Orange “L.A. Sunset” vinyl, the deluxe 2LP edition features newly remastered audio, rare bonus material, extended mixes, and two previously unreleased 1985 demos, “Joy” and “So Cold.” Fans can also look forward to an expanded digital edition of the soundtrack, expected to arrive soon and featuring additional tracks and a few surprises still to be revealed.
The expanded collection also includes “Dance Hall Days” and “Wait” — both featured in the film — with “Dance Hall Days” appearing on the soundtrack for the very first time, alongside the commercial debut of the instrumental “This One’s for You, White Boy.”
“After a number of years searching for the right partner for this project, we are very proud to announce the release of a deluxe, remastered double vinyl 40th anniversary edition of the soundtrack to To Live and Die in L.A. on Interscope Records,” said Jack Hues and Nick Feldman of Wang Chung. “We’re sure the long wait has been worth it and that fans will appreciate this beautifully packaged release.”
Best known worldwide for massive hits including “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” and “Let’s Go,” Wang Chung continue to tour globally and remain one of the most recognizable acts to emerge from the UK New Wave era.
This summer, Wang Chung will also hit the road across North America as part of Howard Jones’ “Things Can Only Get Better Tour” alongside Howard Jones, The English Beat, Modern English, and host Richard Blade.
TOUR DATES
July 19 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort
July 20 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
July 21 – Paso Robles, CA – Paso Robles Event Center
July 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
July 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
July 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Resorts World Theatre
July 29 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
July 30 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 1 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove
August 4 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at Moody Theater
August 5 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre
August 7 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
August 8 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
August 11 – Kettering, OH – Fraze Pavilion
August 12 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Amphitheater
August 14 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Resort Spa & Casino
August 15 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
August 19 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
August 20 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
August 21 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
August 23 – Toronto, ON – The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium
To Live and Die in L.A. – 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will be available July 31, 2026. Pre-orders begin May 20 at 9AM PDT.
