Three decades after its release, Circus is back in the spotlight. Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning icon Lenny Kravitz has announced a 30th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition of his seminal 1995 album, out September 19, 2025, via Virgin Records/UMe. For longtime fans and a new streaming generation, this is the most complete collection of music from one of the most pivotal moments in Kravitz’s career.
The reissue includes the original 11-track album alongside 13 bonus songs never before available on streaming platforms. From acoustic versions to sought-after live recordings and rare studio cuts, this project reframes Circus as both a time capsule and a fresh experience for today’s listeners.
Revisiting a Classic
When Circus first dropped on September 12, 1995, Kravitz was already a star but still carving out his legend. Fueled by singles like Rock And Roll Is Dead, Tunnel Vision, and Can’t Get You Off My Mind, the album became his first to crack the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, peaking at #10. It later earned a Gold certification from the RIAA, cementing its place in the mid-90s rock conversation.
Kravitz produced the album himself, writing every track and handling multiple instruments. That DIY spirit gave Circus its raw energy—a mix of psychedelic soul, funky grooves, and hard-hitting rock riffs. Fans connected not just with the anthems, but with the way the album felt personal and spiritual, carrying themes of growth, struggle, and resilience.
Reflecting on the project today, Kravitz says:
“Circus was a pivotal and incredibly dynamic time in my life. My experiences were expanding in so many directions which directly influenced the music.”
That evolution can be heard in every note—and now, with the expanded edition, fans get to experience even more of what made this moment so powerful.
What’s New in the Deluxe Edition
The Digital Deluxe Edition of Circus isn’t just a remaster—it’s a full expansion of the album’s legacy. Here’s what listeners can expect:
- Rare acoustic version of the title track Circus, stripping the song down to its rawest form.
- Live performances of cornerstone tracks like Are You Gonna Go My Way, Let Love Rule, Always on the Run, and Stop Draggin’ Around.
- Three studio cuts—Another Life, Confused, and Is It Me, Is It You?—previously only available on a limited 10” EP and a 2018 vinyl pressing.
For hardcore Kravitz fans, these additions are major. Some of these songs have circulated only as collector’s items or bootlegs, and for streaming-era listeners, this is their first chance to hear them officially.
Tracklist: A Complete Journey
Original Album
- Rock And Roll Is Dead
- Circus
- Beyond The 7th Sky
- Tunnel Vision
- Can’t Get You Off My Mind
- Magdalene
- God Is Love
- Thin Ice
- Don’t Go And Put A Bullet In Your Head
- In My Life Today
- The Resurrection
Bonus Tracks
12. Another Life
13. Confused
14. Is It Me, Is It You?
15. Circus (Acoustic Version)
16. Tunnel Vision (Live)
17. Are You Gonna Go My Way (Live)
18. Can’t Get You Off My Mind (Live)
19. Let Love Rule (Live)
20. Fields Of Joy (Live)
21. The Resurrection (Live)
22. Stop Draggin’ Around (Live)
23. Always On The Run (Live)
24. Sister (Live)
Why Circus Still Matters
The mid-90s were a transitional period for rock. Grunge was fading, pop was on the rise, and alternative music was splintering into countless subgenres. Kravitz stood out by leaning into his retro influences—60s funk, 70s psychedelia, gospel soul—and reimagining them through his own lens.
Circus captures that era perfectly: it’s messy, spiritual, funky, and deeply human. Songs like God Is Love and In My Life Today remind listeners of Kravitz’s ability to balance rock star bravado with vulnerable, introspective themes.
That duality—stadium-level riffs paired with soulful storytelling—is why the album has aged so well. Even in 2025, it sounds alive, urgent, and fresh.
The Legacy of Lenny Kravitz
Calling Lenny Kravitz a rock star undersells what he really is: a multi-disciplinary creative force. Over three decades, he has blurred the lines between music, fashion, film, and design.
- 12 albums sold: Over 40 million worldwide.
- Awards: Four GRAMMY® Awards, multiple MTV VMAs, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the CFDA “Fashion Icon Award.”
- Film & TV: Appeared in The Hunger Games, Precious, and The Butler.
- Business ventures: Launched Nocheluna Sotol, collaborated with brands like Rolex, Leica, and Dom Pérignon, and built Kravitz Design Inc. into a global firm.
- Books & Memoirs: From his photography book Flash to his New York Times-bestselling memoir Let Love Rule.
Most recently, Kravitz dropped his acclaimed 2024 album Blue Electric Light, which powered his “Lennaissance” era and a sold-out global tour. With Circus getting a digital rebirth, his catalog is now more accessible and celebrated than ever.
Why Fans Should Care About the Reissue
For new listeners, the 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Circus offers a chance to hear Kravitz at his most experimental and soul-searching. For longtime fans, it’s the thrill of finally having rare songs in high quality on streaming.
It’s also a reminder of how influential Kravitz remains. His music still drives fashion campaigns, soundtracks films, and fills arenas. Reissues like this prove that his artistry isn’t locked in the past—it continues to evolve and inspire.
In 1995, Circus proved Kravitz could push boundaries while staying true to his roots. Thirty years later, the Deluxe Edition proves that legacy still has power. Fans get a fuller, richer version of the story, and a new generation gets an entry point into one of the most dynamic catalogs in modern rock.
When the Digital Deluxe Edition lands on September 19, 2025, don’t just stream it—experience it.
