Dr. Dre is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his iconic album The Chronic by announcing its re-release by original distributor, Interscope Records.
Interscope worked The Chronic in 1992 via its relationship with Death Row Records.
The Chronic, which is not currently available on streaming services, will again be available to fans on all major DSPs starting today, February 1, 2023.
The re-release of the work will be accompanied by a special Chronic merch collection.
First released on December 15, 1992, on Death Row Records/Interscope, The Chronic peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and has spent 97 weeks on the chart since its release.
The album also spawned three top 40 hits on the Hot 100, including Top 10 records with Nuthin’ But a “G” Thang (No. 2) featuring Snoop Dogg and “F— Wit Dre Day” (No. 8).
The Chronic topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for eight weeks, while Nuthin’ But a “G” Thang hit No. 1 for two weeks on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Last June, Rolling Stone placed The Chronic on its 500 Greatest Albums of All-Time List.
“Working alongside my longtime colleagues, Steve Berman and John Janick, to re-release the album and make it available to fans all over the world is a full circle moment for me.”
Dr. Dre
“I am thrilled to bring the Chronic home to its original distribution partner, Interscope Records. Working alongside my longtime colleagues, Steve Berman and John Janick, to re-release the album and make it available to fans all over the world is a full circle moment for me,” said Dr. Dre.
“To have this album at Interscope once again where we work with Dre and his amazing team at Aftermath day in and day out is incredibly gratifying for me personally and all of us at Interscope.”
Steve Berman, Interscope Geffen A&M
Steve Berman, Vice Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M, said: “Dr. Dre is without a doubt one of the most iconic and groundbreaking artists in the modern era.
“He has also used his platform to fuel some very impactful philanthropic efforts that will ensure his legacy is felt for generations to come. Dre’s solo career all started with the The Chronic, one of the most celebrated recordings of all time.
“To have this album at Interscope once again where we work with Dre and his amazing team at Aftermath day in and day out is incredibly gratifying for me personally and all of us at Interscope.”
“We take our responsibility to Dre and his amazing body of work very seriously and we are honored to work closely with him on this re-release of one of the most important albums of all time.”
John Janick, Interscope Geffen A&M
John Janick, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M, added: “From my first day at Interscope the significance of Dr. Dre as a foundational artist at this label was incredibly important to me.
“We take our responsibility to Dre and his amazing body of work very seriously and we are honored to work closely with him on this re-release of one of the most important albums of all time.”
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