October 8, 2025 — a-ha celebrate the 25th anniversary of Minor Earth, Major Sky with a special edition release arriving December 12. Originally released in 2000, the album marked a triumphant comeback after a seven-year hiatus, reaffirming the trio’s lasting creativity and relevance.
The new edition pairs the 2019 remaster with four unreleased live recordings from their 2001 Oslo Valhall Arena concert—available on vinyl for the first time—pressed on two 180g silver LPs. Featuring classics like “Minor Earth, Major Sky,” “Velvet,” and “Summer Moved On,” it blends studio polish with live energy to capture a defining era in the band’s evolution.
Born from their surprise 1998 Nobel Peace Prize performance, Minor Earth, Major Sky symbolized a-ha’s rebirth. Twenty-five years later, this anniversary edition stands as proof of their enduring sound and creative spirit.
