The Kinks The Journey Part 3 – the third part of a special 60th anniversary anthology series by one of the most influential rock bands of all time, out July 11 via BMG.
2CD, 2LP, Digital & HD Digital
‘Destroyer (2025 Remaster)’ and ‘I’m Not Like Everybody Else (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)’ Out Now
Includes newly remastered tracks and never-before-heard recordings from the band’s hit-filled historic Royal Albert Hall show in July 1993.
The Kinks celebrate 60 Years with The Journey – Part 3, out July 11 on BMG.
British rock legends The Kinks continue their 60th anniversary celebrations with the release of The Journey – Part 3, the final installment in their career-spanning anthology trilogy, arriving July 11 via BMG.
Following the acclaimed 2023 releases of The Journey – Part 1—featuring iconic tracks like “You Really Got Me,” “Waterloo Sunset,” and “All Day and All of the Night”—and Part 2, which included hits like “Lola,” “Sunny Afternoon,” and “Everybody’s a Star (Starmaker),” the third and final volume explores a pivotal era in the band’s evolution: their RCA/Arista years from 1977 to 1984.
This transformative period marked The Kinks’ commercial breakthrough in the U.S., as they transitioned from their earlier pop and experimental roots to a sharper, more focused songwriting style—still uniquely British, but refined with a classic rock sensibility.
Curated by the band, The Journey – Part 3 is a two-disc set.
- Disc 1 features 11 remastered tracks from this era, pulled from the original ¼” production master tapes. Standouts include “Come Dancing,” “Destroyer,” “Living on a Thin Line,” and more.
- Disc 2 is a rare gem: a collection of previously unreleased live recordings from The Kinks’ electrifying Royal Albert Hall concert on July 11, 1993—a triumphant return to London following a U.S. arena tour. Discovered in the band’s Konk archive, the set includes dynamic performances of “You Really Got Me,” “Till the End of the Day,” “Sunny Afternoon,” and others. Captured from a simple desk mix, the recording is raw and powerful—a testament to the band’s enduring energy and stage presence.
Reflecting on the show, Dave Davies called it “a high point achievement of The Kinks.” Taking place amid the rise of Britpop in the U.K., the performance served as a timely reminder of the band’s foundational influence—and their undeniable place in music history.
With The Journey – Part 3, The Kinks not only close out this celebratory series, but reaffirm their legacy as one of rock’s most essential and enduring acts.
Available on 2CD, 2LP, Digital and HD Digital formats. The physical formats contain track-by-track commentary by the band and new liner notes from Phil Alexander. You can listen to the packages first cuts, “Destroyer (2025 Remaster)” and “I’m Not Like Everybody Else (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)” HERE & HERE
RELEASE FORMATS:
Disc 1:
1. Catch Me Now I’m Falling (2025 Remaster)
2. (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman (2025 Remaster)
3. A Rock’n’Roll Fantasy (2025 Remaster)
4. Sleepwalker (2025 Remaster)
5. Living On A Thin Line (2025 Remaster)
6. Come Dancing (2025 Remaster)
7. Around The Dial (2025 Remaster)
8. Do It Again (2025 Remaster)
9. Better Things (2025 Remaster)
10. Destroyer (2025 Remaster)
11. Low Budget (2025 Remaster)
12. Misfits (2025 Remaster)
Disc 2:
1. One of Our DJs Is Missing (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
2. Till The End of The Day (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
3. Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
4. Low Budget (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
5. Apeman (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
6. Phobia (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
7. Only a Dream (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
8. Scattered (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
9. Celluloid Heroes (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
10. I’m Not Like Everybody Else (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
11. Dedicated Follower of Fashion (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
12. The Informer (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
13. Death of a Clown (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
14. Sunny Afternoon (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
15. You Really Got Me (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
16. Days (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1993)
ABOUT THE KINKS
Formed in 1963 in Muswell Hill, North London, The Kinks emerged as one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Founded by brothers Ray and Dave Davies, alongside friend Pete Quaife and later joined by Mick Avory in early 1964, the group quickly became a defining force of their era—leaving a legacy that continues to shape rock music to this day.
Their achievements speak volumes: over 50 million records sold globally, more than a billion streams, five U.S. Top 10 singles, nine U.S. Top 40 albums, and 22 U.K. Top 20 singles/EPs. They’ve earned six U.K. Top 10 albums, with four certified Gold, and continue to resonate with new generations of listeners.
The Kinks’ cultural impact has been recognized with some of music’s highest honors, including induction into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the U.K. Music Hall of Fame, as well as the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Service to British Music. Their legendary frontman, Sir Ray Davies, remains one of Britain’s most celebrated and influential songwriters.
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