Chuck Prophet - Temple Beautiful (15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP + 3CD

Chuck Prophet – Temple Beautiful (15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP + 3CD

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Celebrate the music, culture and colorful history of San Francisco with Chuck Prophet – Temple Beautiful (15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition). Released exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026, this extraordinary limited-edition box set features two vinyl LPs, three CDs, a collectible poster and a beautifully produced 32-page booklet.

American singer-songwriter and guitarist Chuck Prophet is celebrated for his distinctive blend of roots rock, Americana, alternative rock and vivid storytelling. Originally released in 2012, Temple Beautiful is his musical love letter to San Francisco, capturing the spirit of the city through twelve richly detailed songs inspired by its people, neighborhoods and remarkable history.

The album includes memorable compositions such as Castro Halloween, Willie Mays Is Up At Bat, Museum Of Broken Hearts and the title track Temple Beautiful. With his unmistakable guitar playing, evocative lyrics and heartfelt performances, Prophet creates a fascinating portrait of a city that has played an important role in his life and music.

This expanded anniversary edition includes the complete original studio album on both vinyl and CD, alongside Strings In The Temple Live, also presented on vinyl and CD. This special live recording makes its first-ever physical appearance in both formats, offering a fresh perspective on the songs through beautifully arranged live performances.

The third CD contains twelve previously unreleased demos, documenting the early creative development of the songs that would eventually become Temple Beautiful. These recordings provide a rare insight into Prophet's songwriting process and, according to the artist's announcement, will remain exclusive to this particular box set.

Completing the package are a collectible poster and a 32-page booklet featuring lyrics, photographs and extensive liner notes by acclaimed music journalist Holly Gleason.

With an internationally announced limitation of just 1,400 copies worldwide, this exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 deluxe edition is an essential collector's item for Chuck Prophet fans and lovers of Americana, roots rock and beautifully presented archival music releases.

Tracklist

LP 1 – Temple Beautiful (Original Studio Album)

Side A

A1. Play That Song Again
A2. Castro Halloween
A3. Temple Beautiful
A4. Museum Of Broken Hearts
A5. Willie Mays Is Up At Bat
A6. The Left Hand And The Right Hand

Side B

B1. I Felt Like Jesus
B2. Who Shot John
B3. He Came From So Far Away (Red Man Speaks)
B4. Little Girl, Little Boy
B5. White Night, Big City
B6. Emperor Norton In The Last Year Of His Life (1880)

LP 2 – Strings In The Temple Live

Side C

C1. Play That Song Again (Live)
C2. Castro Halloween (Live)
C3. Temple Beautiful (Live)
C4. Museum Of Broken Hearts (Live)
C5. Willie Mays Is Up At Bat (Live)
C6. The Left Hand And The Right Hand (Live)

Side D

D1. I Felt Like Jesus (Live)
D2. Who Shot John (Live)
D3. He Came From So Far Away (Red Man Speaks) (Live)
D4. Little Girl, Little Boy (Live)
D5. White Night, Big City (Live)
D6. Emperor Norton In The Last Year Of His Life (1880) (Live)

CD 1 – Temple Beautiful (Original Studio Album)

Play That Song Again

Castro Halloween

Temple Beautiful

Museum Of Broken Hearts

Willie Mays Is Up At Bat

The Left Hand And The Right Hand

I Felt Like Jesus

Who Shot John

He Came From So Far Away (Red Man Speaks)

Little Girl, Little Boy

White Night, Big City

Emperor Norton In The Last Year Of His Life (1880)

CD 2 – Strings In The Temple Live

Play That Song Again (Live)

Castro Halloween (Live)

Temple Beautiful (Live)

Museum Of Broken Hearts (Live)

Willie Mays Is Up At Bat (Live)

The Left Hand And The Right Hand (Live)

I Felt Like Jesus (Live)

Who Shot John (Live)

He Came From So Far Away (Red Man Speaks) (Live)

Little Girl, Little Boy (Live)

White Night, Big City (Live)

Emperor Norton In The Last Year Of His Life (1880) (Live)

Shake Some Action (Live)

No Other Love (Live)

CD 3 – Temple Beautiful Demos

Play That Song Again (Demo)

Castro Halloween (Demo)

Temple Beautiful (Demo)

Museum Of Broken Hearts (Demo)

Willie Mays Is Up At Bat (Demo)

The Left Hand And The Right Hand (Demo)

I Felt Like Jesus (Demo)

Who Shot John (Demo)

He Came From So Far Away (Red Man Speaks) (Demo)

Little Girl, Little Boy (Demo)

White Night, Big City (Demo)

Emperor Norton In The Last Year Of His Life (1880) (Demo)

Specifications

Artist: Chuck Prophet

Title: Temple Beautiful (15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Format: Deluxe Box Set – 2LP + 3CD

Vinyl Color: Black

Edition: Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 Exclusive

Release Date: November 27, 2026

Original Album Release: 2012

Genre: Americana, Roots Rock, Alternative Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Record Label: Yep Roc Records

Distribution: Redeye

Number of Vinyl Records: 2

Number of CDs: 3

Total Tracks: 62 across all five discs

Limited Edition: 1,400 copies worldwide according to the international release announcement

Extras: Poster and 32-page booklet with lyrics, photographs and liner notes by Holly Gleason

Special Features: First physical release of Strings In The Temple Live and twelve previously unreleased demos exclusive to this box set

Catalogue Number: LPYEP2255IE

Barcode: 0634457154278

Highlights

Exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 deluxe box set featuring 2LP + 3CD.

Celebrates the acclaimed 2012 album Temple Beautiful, Chuck Prophet's musical tribute to San Francisco.

Includes Strings In The Temple Live, available on vinyl and CD for the very first time.

Features twelve previously unreleased demos, exclusive to this special collector's edition.

Deluxe presentation with a poster and 32-page booklet, internationally announced as limited to 1,400 copies worldwide.