Today in Madonna History: September 30, 2026

On September 30 2026, the 30th Anniversary Editions of Madonna’s Evita soundtrack were announced — including, for the first time ever, the complete soundtrack on vinyl.

The deluxe 3LP edition is pressed on translucent red vinyl and housed in a triple gatefold sleeve, with a 20-page, 11” × 11” booklet featuring stills from the film.

A 30th Anniversary 2CD edition was also announced, bringing the complete soundtrack back to CD in a new softpack edition.

Originally released in 1996, Evita became one of the defining projects of Madonna’s career. Her performance as Eva Perón earned her the Golden Globe for Best Actress, while the soundtrack gave us “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and the Academy Award-winning “You Must Love Me.”

Both anniversary editions are scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.

Thirty years later — and Evita is finally getting the vinyl release it deserves. ❤️

Pre-orders are beginning to appear now, with the 3LP and 2CD editions arriving November 13. Check with your favourite independent record shop or official retailer to pre-order your copy — or pick one up in person on release day.

And yes, this would make an amazing gift for the Madonna fan in your life — or, obviously, yourself. ❤️

Today in Madonna History: August 1, 2020

On August 1 2020, Madonna paid tribute to Alan Parker (he died on July 31, 2020):

I was so sad to hear about the passing of Alan Parker. One of the greatest directors I’ve ever worked with—on the film Evita. He taught me so much, believed in me, pushed me to my limits and made an incredible film! Thank you! 📽♥️ -Madonna

Today in Madonna History: July 13, 2026

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On July 13, 2026, CONFESSIONS II debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart.

The album became Madonna’s ninth No. 1 studio album in Canada and her eleventh chart-topping album overall, including The Immaculate Collection and Celebration.

Madonna’s albums have reached the following peaks on Canada’s national album charts:

Studio albums

  • Madonna — No. 16
  • Like a Virgin — No. 3
  • True Blue — No. 1
  • Like a Prayer — No. 2
  • Erotica — No. 4
  • Bedtime Stories — No. 4
  • Ray of Light — No. 1
  • Music — No. 1
  • American Life — No. 1
  • Confessions on a Dance Floor — No. 1
  • Hard Candy — No. 1
  • MDNA — No. 1
  • Rebel Heart — No. 1
  • Madame X — No. 2
  • CONFESSIONS II — No. 1

Soundtrack albums

  • Who’s That Girl — No. 4
  • I’m Breathless — No. 3
  • Evita — No. 5

Live albums

  • I’m Going to Tell You a Secret — No. 4
  • The Confessions Tour — No. 2
  • Sticky & Sweet Tour — No. 36

Collections

  • You Can Dance — No. 11
  • The Immaculate Collection — No. 1
  • Something to Remember — No. 4
  • GHV2 — No. 11
  • Celebration — No. 1
  • Finally Enough Love — No. 22

More than four decades after her self-titled debut reached No. 16 in Canada, Madonna returned to the top of the Canadian Albums chart with CONFESSIONS II.

Today in Madonna History: June 19, 2012

On June 19 2012, Evita: 15th Anniversary Edition was released on Blu-ray, with the You Must Love Me music video included as a bonus feature.

The music video for You Must Love Me was directed by Alan Parker. Madonna was eight months pregnant (with Lourdes) when the video was shot. Madonna stood behind a piano to conceal her pregnancy during the video shoot.

Today in Madonna History: June 13, 1996

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On June 13 1996, A New Madonna: The Making Of Evita special (hosted by Kurt Loder) premiered on MTV.

Today In Madonna History: March 15, 1995

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On March 15 1995, Madonna signed on to star as the late Eva Peron in film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway musical Evita.

Today In Madonna History: March 10, 1996

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On March 10 1996, Madonna lip-synched Don’t Cry For Me Argentina for a scene in Evita before a crowd of 2,000 extras on the balcony of the Casa Rosada, the same location where the late Eva Peron addressed her people 50 years earlier.