Blondie’s 1999 album “No Exit” The album was their first for 17 years at the time and features what was, frankly, a surprise UK number one single in ‘Maria’ along with its less successful follow-up, ‘Nothing Is Real But The Girl’.
The new 2CD deluxe edition features a remastered version of the standard 14-track album on the first disc while CD 2 offers Japan-only bonus track ‘Hot Shot’ (with additional production and mix by David Wrench) along with a selection of seven remixes (from the many that were issued back in the day).
The 2LP edition is actually the first time the album has appeared on vinyl. The album is spread over three sides with the fourth side reserved for ‘Hot Shot’ and three remixes. Both formats feature new sleeve notes and “mastering and sound restoration” is by Jessica Thompson. These expanded formats find no place for tracks recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in November 1998 which appeared on CD 2 of a European deluxe edition of the album and on various CD singles. The radio edit of ‘Maria’ is another notable omission.
For over four decades, Blondie has remained a true global icon—an enduring force whose influence has shaped and continues to inspire the worlds of music, fashion, and art. From their start as an irreverent Lower East Side punk outfit to their rise as international ambassadors of New York cool, Blondie embodies the punk spirit that still resonates across generations. Their fearless vision, chart-topping success, and rare longevity earned them an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and over 40 million albums sold worldwide to date. From the groundbreaking rock-disco hybrid “Heart of Glass” to the genre-blurring innovation of “Rapture,” the raw power of “One Way or Another,” and the breezy charm of “The Tide Is High,” Blondie helped reshape the musical landscape—bringing punk to the dance floor, introducing a wider audience to hip-hop sounds, and building a catalog of enduring, era-defining hits.
Blondie’s 1999 album ‘No Exit’ has been remastered and expanded for reissue and will be available on vinyl for the first time. Blondie’s No Exit marked their first studio album in 17 years upon its release in February 1999, following The Hunter (1982). The album features the UK number one hit Maria, alongside Nothing Is Real But The Girl and No Exit.
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, Red Night Recording, and Chung King House of Metal in New York, the original release included 14 tracks. Later CD and cassette versions featured bonus material from Blondie’s 1998 Lyceum performance and an additional track, “Hot Shot”.
“No Exit” will be reissued by BMG on 31st October 2025.
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