Spice Girls' album 'Spiceworld' re-released for 25th anniversary
Including previously unreleased material
Last updated 7th Nov 2022
Just like that it's been 25 years since the release of the Spice Girls' second album 'Spiceworld', and to celebrate this milestone, the iconic album has been re-released including loads of extra material for fans.
The new release dropped on 4th November, when fans had the chance to get their hands on a digital deluxe edition, 2CD + hardback book, 2LP deluxe edition, double cassette, picture disc, and clear vinyl, versions of the album.
On 5th November, the group shared a promotional video for their new release saying: 'Thanks for all of your support on #Spiceworld25 🌍 If you don't have your copy yet, you can get it on black or clear vinyl, picture disc, 2CD or cassette here: http://spcgrls.uk/SW25'.
The girls first announced the re-release back in September, taking to Instagram to share a video, captioning it: 'Say hello to #Spiceworld25 🌍
'To celebrate 25 years of Spiceworld, we’ll be releasing a new anniversary edition on November 4th featuring demos, new remixes and unreleased live recordings and tracks including the much-anticipated ’Step To Me’. 💕
'Pre-order through the link in bio.'
What have the Spice Girls said about 'Spiceworld 25'?
'Spiceworld 25' has been created by the girls themselves, and gives fans a chance to hear some live versions of their tracks along with an original demo recording of 'Step To Me'.
Speaking about the exciting new release, the Spice Girls said: "The ‘Spiceworld’ era was such a fun time for us; we’d just had a number one album with Spice, we were travelling all over the world and meeting our amazing fans, we released our second album AND we had our very own movie! Who would’ve thought it? It’s crazy to think that 25 years have passed."
When will 'Spiceworld 25' be released?
'Spiceworld 25' was released on 4th November 2022.
Which formats is 'Spiceworld 25' available on?
'Spiceworld 25' is available as a digital deluxe edition, 2CD + hardback book, 2LP deluxe edition, double cassette, picture disc, and clear vinyl.
How to buy 'Spiceworld 25'
You can buy 'Spiceworld 25' through the Spice Girls website.
Is there an alternative version to the 'Spice Up Your Life' music video?
Yes, there is an alternative version to the 'Spice Up Your Life' music video! The new version was released on YouTube to celebrate 25 years since their Number 1 single, and 25 years since their album 'Spiceworld'. The original music video has more than 34 million views on YouTube.
How successful was the original 'Spiceworld' album?
At the time of the original album's release on 3rd November 1997, it spent three weeks at Number 1 in the UK album chart including 48 weeks on the UK Top 40. It also sold 192,000 copies in the UK in the first week alone, and passed a million sales after just eight weeks.
What are the Spice Girls doing now?
Back in July, fans of the Spice Girls were excited to hear about a new documentary featuring the girls, as well as noticing a lot of activity on their social channels, including one photo captioned with the lyrics from their song 'Spice Up Your Life', "When you're feelin' sad and low, We will take you where you gotta go".
Since then, there have been several posts with throwback photos of the girls from the 90s. Don't forget you can hear throwbacks, including songs by the Spice Girls on Hits Radio.
Now take a look through the Spice Girls through the years:
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls formed in 1994 after replying to an advert posted in a trade magazine looking for singers and dancers.
'Wannabe'
In 1996, the Spice Girls released their debut single 'Wannabe' which reached Number 1 in the UK and was certified 2x Platinum in the UK.
'Spice'
In November 1996, the debut album from the Spice Girls 'Spice' was released. It went to Number 1 around the world and was certified 10× Platinum in the UK.
'2 become 1'
'2 Become 1' was the Spice Girls' first Christmas Number 1. Moving away from their upbeat pop, '2 Become 1' was a slow pop ballad, which sold over 1,200,000 copies, certifying it 2x Platinum in the UK.
Geri Halliwell's iconic Union Jack dress
The Spice Girls gave an iconic performance at the BRIT Awards in 1997, singing 'Who Do You Think You Are' - also known as when Geri Halliwell wore THAT Union Jack dress which is influential to this day.
Spice Girls won multiple BRIT Awards
Over the years, the Spice Girls have won multiple BRIT Awards including Best British Single for 'Wannabe' and Best British Video for 'Say You'll Be There' in 1997. They also picked up, the Outstanding Contribution Award in 2000.
'Spiceworld' (album)
'Spiceworld' was the Spice Girls' second studio album to be released in 1997. As before, it was incredibly popular and went to Number 1 around the world, selling over 1.5 million copies in the UK.
Spice World (film)
In 1997, Spice World the film was released. The girls promoted their film at the annual Cannes film festival held in the South of France.
The film starred all five members of the group along with Richard E. Grant, Claire Rushbrook, Naoko Mori, Meat Loaf, Barry Humphries, and Alan Cumming.
'Too Much'
'Too Much' became the Spice Girls' second Christmas Number 1 in the UK. The girls' fifth single went Platinum, selling 682,000 copies and stayed at the top for two weeks.
Geri left the Spice Girls
In May 1997, Geri left the Spice Girls. In a statement released through her solicitor, she said, "Sadly I would like to confirm that I have left the Spice Girls. This is because of differences between us. I'm sure the group will continue to be successful and I wish them all the best."
'Goodbye'
'Goodbye' was the group's third consecutive Christmas Number 1, this time as a quartet. The girls became the first act to have three consecutive Christmas Number 1s since The Beatles in 1965.
Spiceworld Tour
The Spice Girls took to the road on their 'Spiceworld' Tour. Starting in Ireland and the UK with Geri, in February 1998, they continued after she left at the end of May, to mainland Europe and the USA.
Christmas in Spiceworld Tour
This eight-day tour saw the Spice Girls (without Geri) perform in Manchester and London in December 1999.
'Forever' (album)
The Spice Girls' third and - as yet - final studio album 'Forever' was released in 2000 and spawned singles 'Goodbye' and the double A-side 'Holler'/'Let Love Lead the Way'.
The Return of the Spice Girls tour
In 2007, the Spice Girls reunited as a group of five, and went on their 'The Return of the Spice Girls' tour. They performed across the UK, mainland Europe and the USA.
Spice Girls perform at the Olympics
The Spice Girls reunited once again in 2012 for the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. Their spectacular performance saw them standing on top to black cabs whilst they were singing.
GEM - mini reunion
In 2016, on the 20th anniversary of 'Wannabe', Emma, Mel B and Geri had a mini-reunion. They posted a video saying they would be back under a different name - GEM (named after their collective initials). Despite this video, nothing was released.
Spice Girls reunite in 2018
In 2018, Spice Girls fans all over the world went wild when it was confirmed that all five of the Spice Girls had met up at Geri's house, along with their former manager Simon Fuller.
Since the initial meeting back in February there have been continued rumours that we could see a full reunion.
2019 tour
Off the back of their reunion on 2018, the Spice Girls - minus Posh Spice - embarked on a nationwide tour sell-out performing all of of their greatest hits.
2020 pandemic
In the 2020 global coronavirus pandemic, the girls tried their best to unite fans on social media and posted endless throwback videos of better times.
2021: Celebrating 25 years
In October 2021, to celebrate 25 years since the release of their debut album, Spice, the girls released a deluxe edition of the album featuring bonus tracks, b-sides and previously unheard recordings. Curated by the band, 'Spice25' was released as a 2CD set inside an A5 hardback book.
2022: Spice Girls TV documentary
All five members of the Spice Girls will be reuniting for a TV documentary made by the same team behind Netflix's Emmy-winning Michael Jordan series The Last Dance.
They have also teased Spiceworld25, with Mel C telling OK! magazine: "You need to stay tuned to hear more. There will be big celebrations in the coming months, I can say that."
2022: Spice Girls re-released 'Spiceworld' to celebrate its 25th anniversary
Celebrating their second album's 25th anniversary, Spice Girls re-released 'Spiceworld' with extra material. They also released a brand new music video, an alternative version to 'Spice Up Your Life'.
2023: Melanie C reveals that 'all' the Spice Girls would like to perform at Glastonbury
Melanie C got fans excited about the prospect of a potential future Spice Girls reunion by confirming that 'all' members of the band would like to perform at Glastonbury. Melanie performed at the iconic festival in 2023.
She said: "All of the Spice Girls would like to play Glasto, that is the truth. Like I said to the audience on Saturday night, doing a couple of Spice Girls songs, 'A bit of a warm-up for next year?'
"They're rehearsed, they know the words, they're ready. So, if I can drag the other girls along...I say 'drag' the other girls along - all of the Spice Girls would like to play Glasto, that is the truth."
2024: Spice Girls stamps
In January 2024, a series of Spice Girls stamps was released. The stamps include individual stamps for each member of the group and group shots from iconic performances such as The BRITs in 1997 and the 2012 Olympics in London.
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