Linda Ronstadt is Celebrated With ‘The Early Years’ Album

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Linda Ronstadt is being celebrated with a new collection showcasing her rise as one of music’s most powerful and pioneering voices. The Early Years, via Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group, will be released on Jan. 30, 2026, on 2-LPs or a single CD. It’s available for pre-order in the U.S./worldwide on vinyl here or CD here. (A limited run was first made available as part of Record Store Day’s Black Friday 2025.)

From the label’s announcement: The collection traces Ronstadt’s journey from The Stone Poneys to solo stardom. Featuring breakout hits like “Different Drum,” “Long, Long Time,” “You’re No Good,” and “When Will I Be Loved,” this handpicked set captures her emotional range, interpretive brilliance, and fearless genre-blending style.

The Early Years is sourced from the original analog mono and stereo master tapes and presented in stunning high-resolution audio with iconic period photography. Ronstadt turns 80 on July 15, 2026.

Linda Ronstadt The Early Years Track Listing
Different Drum
Break My Mind
I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight
Bet No One Ever Hurt This Bad
Silver Threads And Golden Needles
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Long, Long Time
Rescue Me
Rock Me On The Water
I Fall To Pieces
Willin’
The Dark End Of The Street
When Will I Be Loved
You’re No Good
Faithless Love