To mark the milestone, London Records will release the True Confessions (40th Anniversary Editions) on August 28, featuring newly remastered audio, expanded deluxe formats, exclusive collectibles, and brand-new remixes. The collection is available to pre-order now.
Pre-order/save True Confessions (40th Anniversary Edition) HERE.
“1986 was a whirlwind for us and it was the year that things ramped up a gear. The success of ‘Venus’ around the world meant we were lucky enough to visit so many countries and meet so many people. It was a year we’ll never forget.” Siobhan Fahey states in a press release.
For “Venus,” a remake of the 1969 Shocking Blue hit, Bananarama had enlisted the production talents of then relative newcomers, Stock Aitken Waterman. The song topped both the US Billboard Top 100 and Billboard Dance Charts, as well as Top 10 in 20 countries, hitting #1 in a further 5 countries.
“'I remember during a True Confessions promo trip to America we went to Prince’s club in Minneapolis. I couldn't believe it when the DJ put ‘Venus’ on and the whole club ran to the dancefloor, it was amazing,” Sara Dallin says.
While the success of “Venus” somewhat overshadowed both its preceding (“Do Not Disturb”) and following singles (“More Than Physical” and “A Trick of the Night”), True Confessions would begin a run of UK hit singles which would lead the band into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
“When we originally asked Stock, Aitken and Waterman to produce ‘Venus’ for us, they said it couldn't be done because you couldn't have guitars on a pop record! Thankfully, we were very persuasive because it marked the beginning of a wonderful and really successful working relationship!” Keren Woodward said.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is revisiting the album across a multitude of formats.
Available exclusively in the Bananarama Official Store – there are 3 extra CD versions of the album, one featuring Sara, Keren and Siobhan housed in unique individual sleeves. Each version features the original album plus audio from each band member on their recollections around the album (their own True Confessions, as it were), as well as a bonus secret track.
Remastered for 2026, the album is issued on picture disc for the very first time, alongside a limited edition transparent red version (Exclusive to HMV UK Stores). There’s also an expanded double album, housed in a gatefold sleeve. The first disc features the original album, while the second disc revisits “Venus” and “More Than Physical” across a multitude of contemporary and classic remixes, including brand new 2026 remixes by Richard X, The Alias and Luke Mornay.
Richard X’s revisit to “Venus” is available to listen/ watch HERE.
There is a 3CD version which expands further upon the True Confessions story. Disc One takes in the album plus B-sides and more. Disc Two explores the 1986 extended and remix versions, including Ian Levine’s Hi-NRG remixes and SAW/ Phil Harding’s takes on “A Trick of the Night.” Disc Three is a treasure trove of new remixes from AMYL, Richard X, The Alias and Luke Mornay alongside rare versions and two previously unreleased extended versions of “Promised Land” and “Vicious Circle.”
The official store also features newly minted True Confessions cassette tapes and other formats, alongside reproductions of the original 1986 merchandise and much more.
True Confessions (40th Anniversary Editions) arrives August 28, 2026, via London Records and is available for pre-order now
“1986 was a whirlwind for us and it was the year that things ramped up a gear. The success of ‘Venus’ around the world meant we were lucky enough to visit so many countries and meet so many people. It was a year we’ll never forget.” Siobhan Fahey states in a press release.
For “Venus,” a remake of the 1969 Shocking Blue hit, Bananarama had enlisted the production talents of then relative newcomers, Stock Aitken Waterman. The song topped both the US Billboard Top 100 and Billboard Dance Charts, as well as Top 10 in 20 countries, hitting #1 in a further 5 countries.
“'I remember during a True Confessions promo trip to America we went to Prince’s club in Minneapolis. I couldn't believe it when the DJ put ‘Venus’ on and the whole club ran to the dancefloor, it was amazing,” Sara Dallin says.
While the success of “Venus” somewhat overshadowed both its preceding (“Do Not Disturb”) and following singles (“More Than Physical” and “A Trick of the Night”), True Confessions would begin a run of UK hit singles which would lead the band into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
“When we originally asked Stock, Aitken and Waterman to produce ‘Venus’ for us, they said it couldn't be done because you couldn't have guitars on a pop record! Thankfully, we were very persuasive because it marked the beginning of a wonderful and really successful working relationship!” Keren Woodward said.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is revisiting the album across a multitude of formats.
Available exclusively in the Bananarama Official Store – there are 3 extra CD versions of the album, one featuring Sara, Keren and Siobhan housed in unique individual sleeves. Each version features the original album plus audio from each band member on their recollections around the album (their own True Confessions, as it were), as well as a bonus secret track.
Remastered for 2026, the album is issued on picture disc for the very first time, alongside a limited edition transparent red version (Exclusive to HMV UK Stores). There’s also an expanded double album, housed in a gatefold sleeve. The first disc features the original album, while the second disc revisits “Venus” and “More Than Physical” across a multitude of contemporary and classic remixes, including brand new 2026 remixes by Richard X, The Alias and Luke Mornay.
Richard X’s revisit to “Venus” is available to listen/ watch HERE.
There is a 3CD version which expands further upon the True Confessions story. Disc One takes in the album plus B-sides and more. Disc Two explores the 1986 extended and remix versions, including Ian Levine’s Hi-NRG remixes and SAW/ Phil Harding’s takes on “A Trick of the Night.” Disc Three is a treasure trove of new remixes from AMYL, Richard X, The Alias and Luke Mornay alongside rare versions and two previously unreleased extended versions of “Promised Land” and “Vicious Circle.”
The official store also features newly minted True Confessions cassette tapes and other formats, alongside reproductions of the original 1986 merchandise and much more.
True Confessions (40th Anniversary Editions) arrives August 28, 2026, via London Records and is available for pre-order now
(3CD)
Disc One
1. True Confessions
2. Ready Or Not
3. A Trick Of The Night
4. Dance With A Stranger
5. In A Perfect World
6. Venus
7. Do Not Disturb
8. A Cut Above The Rest
9. Promised Land
10. More Than Physical
11. Hooked On Love
12. Ghost
13. White Train
14. Scarlett
15. Vicious Circle
16. Riskin’ A Romance
17. Set On You
18. More Than Physical [DJ Edit]
19. A Trick Of The Night [#2]
Disc Two - 1986 Extended Versions and Remixes
1. Venus (Extended Version)
2. More Than Physical (Garage Mix)
3. A Trick Of The Night (The Number One Mix)
4. Do Not Disturb (Extended Version)
5. Venus (Hellfire Mix)
6. More Than Physical (Musclebound Mix)
7. A Trick Of The Night (Tricky Mix)
8. Scarlett (Extended Version)
9. Venus (Fire & Brimstone Mix)
10. Do Not Disturb (Bananamix)
Disc Three - 2026 Mixes and Rarities
1. Venus (Richard X’s Burning Flame ‘26 Edit)
2. More Than Physical (Luke Mornay’s Jet Set ‘26 Edit)
3. More Than Physical (The Alias Deep Down ‘26 Edit)
4. More Than Physical (AMYL ‘26 Edit)
5. Venus (Boys Noize Rework Edit)
6. A Trick Of The Night (U.S. 7” Mix)
7. Promised Land (Extended Mix)
8. Vicous Circle (Extended Version)
9. Ready Or Not (Jolley & Swain 12” Mix)
10. A Trick Of The Night (Original Jolley & Swain 12” Mix)
11. Do Not Disturb (Original Mix)
12. Venus (Original Mix)
13. More Than Physical (Original 12” Mix)
14. A Trick of the Night (Original PWL Remix)
15. Venus (Original 12” Mix)
16. Ready Or Not (Pettibone & Forest Mix)
17. Do Not Disturb (Radio 1 Jingle)
18. Venus (Radio 1 Jingle)
19. More Than Physical (Radio 1 Jingle)
20. A Trick Of The Night (Radio 1 Jingle)
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