The Kinks celebrate 60 years: last anthology The Journey is released!
The Kinks celebrate their 60th anniversary with the release of their anthology "The Journey - Part 3" on July 11, 2025.

The Kinks celebrate 60 years: last anthology The Journey is released!
The Kinks, the legendary British rock band, are accompanying their fans with a special event this year: they are celebrating their sixtieth band anniversary. As part of this anniversary, onJuly 11, 2025the third and final part of her anthology “The Journey” has been published. This release, following the success of the first two parts of the series, is intended to offer a comprehensive look at the highlights of the band's history. The anthology covers the band's RCA/Arista phase1977 to 1984, a period in which the Kinks celebrated their breakthrough in the USA and returned to a classic songwriting style.
How rocktimes.info reports, “The Journey – Part 3” will be released as a double CD or double LP. The first CD or LP presents eleven iconic classics of this time, including titles such as “Come Dancing”, “Destroyer” and “Living On A Thin Line”. To guarantee sound quality, all tracks have been remastered from the original ¼ inch master tapes.
The concert and the unreleased recordings
The second CD or LP offers a special treat: previously unreleased recordings from a concert at the Royal Albert Hall onJuly 11, 1993has taken place. This concert not only celebrated the highlights of over 30 years of band history, but also marked a comeback of the Kinks in Great Britain.
The live versions on the second CD or LP include some of the band's best-known songs, including "You Really Got Me", "Till The End Of The Day" and "Sunny Afternoon". These recordings capture the energy and atmosphere of an unforgettable live performance and offer fans a nostalgic look back.
Availability and bonus material
The album will be available in physical formats such as 2CD and 2LP as well as digital and HD digital. The physical formats include a booklet that features track-by-track commentary from the band and new liner notes from Phil Alexander. This additional content promises to give fans deeper insights into the background and development of the songs.
The track lists for the two discs have already been announced. The following titles can be found on the first disc:
| No. | title |
|---|---|
| 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. | Sleepwalkers (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) |
On the second disc, live from the Royal Albert Hall, fans will be able to hear classics like “I’m Not Like Everybody Else” and “Days,” which relive the Kinks’ unforgettable live moments.
Overall, “The Journey – Part 3” promises not only a compilation of great pieces of music, but also a fascinating insight into the development and influence of the band over the course of their career. The release is highly anticipated as it is dedicated to a musical legacy that has thrilled generations.