Beyoncé releases B'DAY 20th edition

Beyoncé has turned *B’DAY*’s 20th anniversary into a full catalog reissue rather than a simple remaster. Apple Music lists “B’DAY (20th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION)” as a 31-song release dated September 4, 2026, while Spotify also shows a 31-track version of the album. (music.apple.com) The release matters because it appears in multiple formats at once. Beyoncé’s official store is selling a standard anniversary CD and a larger 4LP deluxe vinyl package, while streaming services carry the expanded digital edition. (beyonce.com) ### So what exactly was released? Apple Music lists two separate products: “B’DAY (20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION),” a 15-song version dated September 3, 2026, and “B’DAY (20th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION),” a 31-song version dated September 4, 2026. Spotify’s album page matches the 31-song deluxe configuration. (music.apple.com) That split suggests Beyoncé’s team built the anniversary campaign around both a core reissue and an expanded archival package. The digital deluxe version nearly doubles the length of the original 2006 album, which Spotify lists at 11 songs on its standard edition page. (beyonce.com) ### What new material is being added? Beyoncé’s official store says the 4LP deluxe vinyl features “Morning Dew (Donk),” Spanish recordings and B-sides. The product description also says the set comes with a 60-page commemorative booklet and two double-sided art prints. (music.apple.com) The standard anniversary CD is being marketed more narrowly. Beyoncé’s store says that version includes “Morning Dew (Donk)” and a 16-page collectible booklet with previously unseen imagery. A Sept. 6 PR Newswire release described the broader package as a remastered deluxe edition with enhanced visuals, surprise songs and Spanish-language tracks, including collaborations with Maluma and the late Selena. (open.spotify.com) The release did not include chart or sales figures. (beyonce.com) ### How does the physical rollout differ from streaming? Beyoncé’s store is selling the deluxe vinyl as a 4LP set pressed on 180-gram “Bayou Blue” vinyl. (beyonce.com) The listing says purchases are limited to four per customer and that the item ships only to the United States, Canada and Mexico. The UK store shows a separate 2LP “B’DAY (20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)” vinyl priced at 34.99 pounds and a CD version, indicating that the physical campaign varies by market. ### When did the original album come out? Spotify lists the original *B’Day* album as a September 4, 2006 release. (prnewswire.com) That date aligns the anniversary package with the album’s 20-year mark. The original record helped define Beyoncé’s early solo run, and the anniversary edition keeps key catalog tracks in circulation while adding material positioned as archival or previously unavailable. (beyonce.com) Apple Music’s current edition pages continue to present the album under Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. ### What happens next for fans who want it? Beyoncé’s official storefront says the 4LP deluxe vinyl will begin shipping in September 2026, while a related “B’DAY20” hoodie is listed as a preorder item scheduled to ship on September 21, 2026. (uk.shop.beyonce.com) Streaming versions are already live on Apple Music and Spotify. (beyonce.com) (music.apple.com) (open.spotify.com)