Evanescence to Reissue The Open Door for 20th Anniversary
The remastered, expanded edition adds four previously unreleased or rare recordings to the 2006 album.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Rock
Evanescence will release a remastered, expanded 20th anniversary edition of The Open Door on November 6, 2026. The set combines the original 13-track album with four additional recordings from the 2006 era, including three rarities and a previously unreleased demo of "Good Enough."
Why it matters
The reissue marks two decades since The Open Door debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling more than 447,000 copies in its first week. It gives longtime fans a new physical format and previously unheard material from the album's original period.
The original album sold more than 447,000 copies in its first week and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while the expanded edition adds four tracks to the 13-track original. Pricing for the limited color pressings and their total run size were not disclosed.
The players
Evanescence
Evanescence is an American rock band known for its blend of alternative rock and symphonic elements, and The Open Door was its second studio album.
Craft Recordings
Craft Recordings is an American music label and catalog company that handles reissues of classic recorded music, including vinyl editions.
The details
The expanded set will be offered on two-LP vinyl, CD, and digital formats, with the four bonus tracks on the fourth side of the vinyl. Several limited-edition color vinyl pressings will be sold through the Evanescence store, Craft Recordings, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Revolver, and independent record stores.
Timeline
- September 25, 2006: The Open Door originally released and debuted at No. 1.
- November 6, 2026: Expanded 20th anniversary edition released.
Industry Dynamics
Catalog reissues with bonus material and multiple vinyl variants have become a standard way for labels to re-release albums from the mid-2000s to rock fans. This anniversary edition of The Open Door, which debuted at No. 1 in 2006, follows that pattern by pairing the original record with rarities and a demo.
Fans can purchase the expanded set on two-LP vinyl, CD, or digital formats starting November 6, 2026. The limited-edition color pressings are available through the Evanescence store, Craft Recordings, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Revolver, and independent record stores.
The takeaway
Longtime fans of The Open Door can add the expanded edition to their collection in physical or digital form, with the bonus recordings offering material not previously available. Limited color pressings may sell out, so buyers who want a specific variant should order early.
What happens next
The expanded 20th anniversary edition is scheduled for release on November 6, 2026, four days after the date of this story.
Further reading
Explore more Rock coverage for context on the band's catalog and reissue trends.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Steamboat Radio.
