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: 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: January 19, 1997

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On January 19 1997, Madonna attended the Golden Globes ceremony and won the Best Actress award for her role in Evita.

Evita also won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.

You Must Love Me won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song – Motion Picture.

Alan Parker was nominated for Best Director – Motion Picture.

Antonio Banderas was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.

Today in Madonna History: December 7, 1996

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On December 7 1996, You Must Love Me spent its final week on Billboard’s Top 40 Mainstream chart.

The song spent a total of six weeks on the Top 40 Mainstream chart, peaking at #23 during the week of November 23rd.

Today in Madonna History: November 16, 1996

On November 16 1996, Madonna’s You Must Love Me (the lead single from the EVITA soundtrack) debuted at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 Single Sales chart in the USA.

Today in Madonna History: August 19, 1997

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On August 19 1997, Buenos Aires (from Evita) was released as a promo-only single to club DJs and radio stations in the USA to promote Evita on video.

Here is a full listing of the different mixes of Buenos Aires:

World Mix Edit
World Mix Edit – Shorter
Te Amo 12″ Extended Vocal Version
Te Amo 12″ Extended Instrumental Version
Te Amo 12″ TV Dub
Te Amo 12″ Acapella Version
Te Amo Single Edit
Te Amo Radio Version