In a move sure to excite her fans, Alicia Keys is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her landmark 2005 MTV performance with a new vinyl release. The deluxe 2-LP black vinyl edition of Unplugged is set to arrive on October 3, 2025, through Sony Music's Legacy Recordings and AK Worldwide.
Recorded live on July 4, 2005, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Keys' performance was a historic moment, becoming the highest debut for an MTV Unplugged album since Nirvana's in 1994 and the first by a female artist to debut at number one. The album went on to sell over a million copies in the United States and over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
This special anniversary edition will give fans a chance to own a piece of music history, featuring her soulful, stripped-down renditions of hits like "Unbreakable," "If I Ain't Got You," and "Fallin'." The vinyl release will also include two tracks not featured on the original pressing: "How Come You Don't Call Me" and "Goodbye/Butterflyz," offering a more complete picture of the intimate concert experience.
The album's success cemented Keys' status as a leading artist in pop music, with the Unplugged album earning her numerous accolades and four Grammy nominations in 2006. The new vinyl release serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of her artistry and her ability to connect with an audience through the raw power of her music.
Tracklist for the vinyl for Unplugged 20th Anniversary:
Intro Alicia's Prayer (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Karma (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Heartburn (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
A Woman's Worth (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Unbreakable (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
How Come You Don't Call Me (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
If I Was Your Woman (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Goodbye/Butterflyz (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
If I Ain't Got You (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Every Little Bit Hurts (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Streets of New York (City Life) (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Wild Horses (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005) (with Adam Levine)
Diary (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
You Don't Know My Name (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Stolen Moments (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Fallin' (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005)
Love It or Leave It Alone/Welcome to Jamrock (Unplugged Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY – July 2005) (Feat. Damien Marley, Mos Def and Common & Friends)
