Album Release: McCartney III Imagined by Paul McCartney

Friday 16 April 2021 | Paul McCartney, Release

McCartney III Imagined, a collection of remixes and cover versions inspired by Paul McCartney's 2020 album McCartney III, was released on 16 April 2021. The project reinterprets the original self-recorded album through contributions from a range of contemporary artists.

The album was first announced on 11 March 2021 and initially released digitally, with a physical edition following on 23 July 2021.

As with McCartney III, multiple vinyl variants were issued, including a limited splatter vinyl edition sold exclusively via McCartney's official store, restricted to 3,500 copies in the US and featuring modified cover artwork.

Additional editions featured artwork by Ed Ruscha and included standard black vinyl, Spotify translucent light green, Newbury Comics red, Target silver, and a gold independent/HMV edition.

Release Variants

• Standard black vinyl
• Spotify translucent light green edition
• Newbury Comics red edition
• Target silver edition
• Independent stores / HMV gold edition
• Official store splatter vinyl (3,500 US copies)

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FAQ

What is McCartney III Imagined?

A remix and covers companion album to McCartney's 2020 self-recorded album McCartney III.

When was it released?

It was released digitally on 16 April 2021, with a physical edition following on 23 July 2021.

Were there special editions?

Yes. Multiple coloured vinyl editions were released, including a limited splatter vinyl version exclusive to McCartney's website.

Who designed the artwork variations?

Some editions featured artwork by artist Ed Ruscha.

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