Mötley Crüe Announces Limited Edition 45th Anniversary Picture Disc Box Set ‘Crücial Crüe 1981-1989’

Mötley Crüe has been re-establishing its dominance in rock history. On May 11, the band performed alongside Carrie Underwood on the season finale of American Idol. They performed “Home Sweet Home,” along with “Kickstart My Heart.” Previously, the group performed “Kickstart My Heart” with Underwood in 2007. “Home Sweet Home” has been used frequently on the show throughout the years. “Home Sweet Home” was also recently used in the trailer for Theo Von and David Spade’s new film Busboys.

On July 17, Mötley Crüe kicks off their Return Of The Carnival Of Souls Tour in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. The tour celebrates the band’s 45th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of their iconic 2005 tour. It runs from July 17 to September 26 with support from Tesla and Extreme. Their current lineup includes original members Vince Neil, drummer Tommy Lee, and bassist Nikki Sixx. They parted ways with original guitarist Mick Mars in 2022. Since 2023, former Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5 has been with the group.

A New Limited Edition Box Set Will Be Released on July 10

A picture disc box set will hit stores on July 10, featuring their first five multi-platinum albums. The release is similar to the 2023 Crücial Crüe release with colored vinyl releases. The new box set will feature limited edition images on the discs. It comes as a 5 CD set and a 5 LP set, and includes the albums Too Fast For Love, Shout At The Devil, Theatre Of Pain, Girls, Girls, Girls, and Dr. Feelgood. It covers the band’s iconic years from 1981 to 1989, where they were among the top rock acts in America. Some of the band’s biggest hits from the 1980s that will be featured in the box set include “Looks That Kill,” “Shout At The Devil,” “Too Young To Fall In Love,” “Wild Side,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away),” and “Without You.”

On November 14, 2025, Mötley Crüe released a 40th anniversary limited edition box set for their 1985 album Theatre Of Pain. It included a remastered LP on color vinyl, rare demos, a 76-page book, and a previously unreleased LP Live In Long Beach (1985). The album was a successful release for the band, penning big hits for the band, including “Home Sweet Home” and “Smokin’ In The Boys Room.” Both tracks’ music videos were frequently aired on MTV and helped fuel the band’s popularity. Mötley Crüe has returned to a regular touring schedule in recent years, as their newest lineup gives the band new life.