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Foreigner to Release ‘4’ Deluxe, as Lou Gramm Joins Tour

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The newly revised album cover for Foreigner 4 Deluxe

Foreigner has announced the September 12, 2025, release of a deluxe edition of its 1981 multi-Platinum album, 4. The new collection, via Rhino, will encompass newly remastered stereo or Atmos versions, and a five-disc CD/Blu-ray package that includes a booklet containing over 60 exclusive photos, five previously unreleased songs, 14 early and alternate versions of various songs, 15 instrumentals, and 15 live performances from across the globe, spanning the band’s 1981 and 1982 “4” world tour. The original yielded three hit classic rock singles: “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Urgent” and “Juke Box Hero.” The deluxe edition is available for pre-order here.

The album was recorded at the famed Electric Lady Studios in New York City alongside respected music producer Mutt Lange (Def Leppard, AC/DC), and originally released on July 2, 1981. The LP went on to sell more than ten million copies worldwide and is certified 6x Platinum in the U.S., 4x Platinum in Canada, Platinum in Australia and Germany, and Gold in seven additional countries. “Foreigner 4,” as it’s often referred to, is the fourth studio album by the legendary British-American rock band released during a time of transition as they went from six members to four.

Mick Jones noted: “Recording our fourth album took the better part of two years. It was something that just had to be right and I truly believe that Mutt Lange, Lou [Gramm], Rick [Wills], Dennis [Elliott], and I accomplished something very special. This package, and particularly the stunning Atmos mixes present a spectacular culmination of one of the most exciting periods of my life.”

“Fool If You Love Him” was initially left unfinished and shelved during the original album’s recording sessions. Decades later, Gramm returned to the mic, writing a new verse and recording fresh vocals to bring the song back to life.

The band was finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, after decades of eligibility.

To coincide with the deluxe package release, Foreigner’s current lineup—Luis Maldonado (lead vocals/guitar), Jeff Pilson (bass), Michael Bluestein(keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitars), Chris Frazier (drums) will celebrate half a century of music with a new round of headlining tour dates which will include original lead singer Lou Gramm guesting on some of the songs he helped create almost 45 years ago. The upcoming “Foreigner 4 Deluxe Tour” signals yet another transition for the band as these new dates will be the first major U.S. shows featuring Maldonado on lead vocals. On the season finale of The Voice, it was announced that this year’s summer tour would be the last for Kelly Hansen. [Details here.]

Of the transition, Maldonado said: “Earlier this year, we toured Mexico and South America with the incredible Lou Gramm. We all had such a fantastic time performing and being together, and it’s with that same excitement I look forward to working with Lou again. He was an integral part of the writing and recording of the ‘Foreigner 4’ album and his presence will add a historic dimension to our forthcoming tour.”

Tickets to see Foreigner throughout the year, including these “Foreigner 4 Deluxe” shows, are available here and here.

Dec 03 – Port Chester, NY – Capitol Theatre
Dec 04 – Port Chester, NY – Capitol Theatre
Dec 06 – Staten Island, NY – St. George Theatre
Dec 07 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Theater
Dec 09 – Wallingford, CT – Oakdale Theatre
Dec 11 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theater
Dec 12 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theater
Dec 13 – Williamsport, PA – Community Arts Center

Foreigner 4 Deluxe Tracklist
DISC 1: “4” STEREO REMIX
1. Night Life
2. Juke Box Hero
3. Break It Up
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You
5. Luanne
6. Urgent
7. I’m Gonna Win
8. Woman In Black
9. Girl On The Moon
10. Don’t Let Go

DISC 2:
UNRELEASED SONGS / ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS
1. Fool If You Love Him
2. Love So Much Better
3. Knockout Power
4. Don’t Say No (Don’t Let Go early version)
5. Jealous Lover

EARLY VERSIONS & ALTERNATIVE MIXES
1. Night Life
2. Take One Guitar (Juke Box Hero early version)
3. Juke Box Hero
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You (vocal & piano)
5. Waiting For A Girl Like You (early version)
6. Luanne (early version)
7. Urgent (vocals on chorus only)
8. I’m Gonna Win
9. I’m Gonna Win (early version)
10. Woman In Black (early version 1)
11. Woman In Black (early version 2)
12. Alone Again (Girl On The Moon early version)
13. Girl On The Moon (early version)
14. Don’t Let Go

DISC 3: INSTRUMENTAL ROUGH MIXES
1. Night Life
2. Juke Box Hero
3. Break It Up
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You
5. Luanne
6. Urgent (bass version 1)
7. Urgent (bass version 2)
8. I’m Gonna Win (version 1)
9. I’m Gonna Win (version 2)
10. Woman In Black (with intro)
11. Woman In Black (version 2)
12. Girl On The Moon
13. Don’t Let Go
14. Fool If You Love Him
15. Love So Much Better

DISC 4: “4” LIVE TOUR 1981-82
1. Long, Long Way From Home (Live in Birmingham 1981)
2. Dirty White Boy (Live in Anaheim 1982)
3. Blue Morning, Blue Day (Live in Anaheim 1982)
4. Luanne (Live in Anaheim 1982)
5. Cold As Ice (Live in Germany 1981)
6. Waiting For A Girl Like You (Live in Germany 1981)
7. Head Games (Live in Germany 1981)
8. Starrider (with Prelude) (Live in Anaheim 1982)
9. Woman In Black (Live in Anaheim 1982)
10. Urgent (Live in Birmingham 1981)
11. Double Vision (Live in Anaheim 1982)
12. Juke Box Hero (Live in Anaheim 1982)
13. Feels Like The First Time (Live in Anaheim 1982)
14. Hot Blooded (Live in Anaheim 1982)
15. Night Life (Live in Anaheim 1982)

DISC 5: BLU-RAY
FOREIGNER “4” ATMOS
1. Night Life
2. Juke Box Hero
3. Break It Up
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You
5. Luanne
6. Urgent
7. I’m Gonna Win
8. Woman In Black
9. Girl On The Moon
10. Don’t Let Go

FOREIGNER “4” STEREO REMIX
1. Night Life
2. Juke Box Hero
3. Break It Up
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You
5. Luanne
6. Urgent
7. I’m Gonna Win
8. Woman In Black
9. Girl On The Moon
10. Don’t Let Go
11. Fool If You Love Him BONUS STEREO TRACK

DIGITAL DELUXE ALBUM
STEREO REMIX
1. Night Life (Stereo Remix)
2. Juke Box Hero (Stereo Remix)
3. Break It Up (Stereo Remix)
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You (Stereo Remix)
5. Luanne (Stereo Remix)
6. Urgent (Stereo Remix)
7. I’m Gonna Win (Stereo Remix)
8. Woman In Black (Stereo Remix)
9. Girl On The Moon (Stereo Remix)
10. Don’t Let Go (Stereo Remix)
11. Fool If You Love Him
12. Love So Much Better
13. Knockout Power
14. Don’t Say No (Don’t Let Go early version)
15. Jealous Lover
16. Night Life
17. Take One Guitar (Juke Box Hero early version)
18. Juke Box Hero
19. Waiting For A Girl Like You (vocal & piano)
20. Waiting For A Girl Like You (early version)
21. Luanne (early version)
22. Urgent (vocals on chorus only)
23. I’m Gonna Win
24. I’m Gonna Win (early version)
25. Woman In Black (early version 1)
26. Woman In Black (early version 2)
27. Alone Again (Girl On The Moon early version)
28. Girl On The Moon (early version)
29. Don’t Let Go
30. Night Life (Instrumental)
31. Juke Box Hero (Instrumental)
32. Break It Up (Instrumental)
33. Waiting For A Girl Like You (Instrumental)
34. Luanne (Instrumental)
35. Urgent (bass version 1)
36. Urgent (bass version 2)
37. I’m Gonna Win (version 1)
38. I’m Gonna Win (version 2)
39. Woman In Black (with intro)
40. Woman In Black (version 2)
41. Girl On The Moon (Instrumental)
42. Don’t Let Go (Instrumental)
43. Fool If You Love Him (Instrumental)
44. Love So Much Better (Instrumental)
45. Long, Long Way From Home (Live in Birmingham 1981)
46. Dirty White Boy (Live in Anaheim 1982)
47. Blue Morning, Blue Day (Live in Anaheim 1982)
48. Luanne (Live in Anaheim 1982)
49. Cold As Ice (Live in Germany 1981)
50. Waiting For A Girl Like You (Live in Germany 1981)
51. Head Games (Live in Germany 1981)
52. Starrider (with Prelude) (Live in Anaheim 1982)
53. Woman In Black (Live in Anaheim 1982)
54. Urgent (Live in Birmingham 1981)
55. Double Vision (Live in Anaheim 1982)
56. Juke Box Hero (Live in Anaheim 1982)
57. Feels Like The First Time (Live in Anaheim 1982)
58. Hot Blooded (Live in Anaheim 1982)
59. Night Life (Live in Anaheim 1982)

Foreigner’s catalog is available here and here.

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