Wang Chung Preps Deluxe Anniversary Edition of 'To Live and Die in L.A.,' Summer Tour with Howard Jones in July

Wang Chung have announced the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their To Live and Die in L.A. soundtrack, arriving July 31 via Interscope Records. It was originally created at the personal request of director William Friedkin.

Pressed on Opaque Orange “L.A. Sunset” vinyl, the deluxe 2LP edition features newly remastered audio, rare bonus material, extended mixes, and two previously unreleased 1985 demos, “Joy” and “So Cold.” Fans can also look forward to an expanded digital edition of the soundtrack, expected to arrive soon and featuring additional tracks and more to be revealed.

The expanded collection also includes “Dance Hall Days” and “Wait” — both featured in the film — with “Dance Hall Days” appearing on the soundtrack for the very first time, alongside the commercial debut of the instrumental “This One’s for You, White Boy.”

“After a number of years searching for the right partner for this project, we are very proud to announce the release of a deluxe, remastered double vinyl 40th anniversary edition of the soundtrack to To Live and Die in L.A. on Interscope Records,” said Jack Hues and Nick Feldman of Wang Chung. “We’re sure the long wait has been worth it and that fans will appreciate this beautifully packaged release.”

Best known worldwide for hits including “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” and “Let’s Go,” Wang Chung continue to tour globally. This summer, the duo will also hit the road across North America as part of Howard Jones’ “Things Can Only Get Better Tour” alongside Howard Jones, The English Beat, Modern English, and host Richard Blade.

Track Listing

DISC 1: DELUXE SOUNDTRACK

SIDE A

1. To Live and Die in L.A. 4:54
2. City of the Angels 9:17
3. Lullaby 4:43
4. The Red Stare 3:11
5. Black – Blue – White 2:22

SIDE B

1. Every Big City 5:12
2. Dance Hall Days 4:01
3. This One's for You, White Boy 3:42
4. Wake Up Stop Dreaming 4:35
5. Wait 4:25

DISC 2: BONUS TRACKS

SIDE C

1. To Live and Die in L.A. (Extended Mix) 5:57
2. Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Extended Version) 5:43
3. City of the Angels (Radio Version Edit) 4:00
4. City of the Angels - Nervous Mix (B-Side) 2:26

SIDE D

1. Wait (Extended Dance Remix) 8:06
2. Joy (TLADILA Demo) 3:18
3. So Cold (TLADILA Demo) 4:27
4. To Live and Die in L.A. (Instrumental) 4:49

Tour Dates:

July 19 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort
July 20 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
July 21 – Paso Robles, CA – Paso Robles Event Center
July 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
July 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
July 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Resorts World Theatre
July 29 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
July 30 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 1 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove
August 4 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at Moody Theater
August 5 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre
August 7 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
August 8 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
August 11 – Kettering, OH – Fraze Pavilion
August 12 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Amphitheater
August 14 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Resort Spa & Casino
August 15 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
August 19 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
August 20 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
August 21 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
August 23 – Toronto, ON – The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium