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Universal Music Poland appears to have joined France and manufactured a 2-track promo CD-r for it's radio stations there.

The Polish Madonna Medellin promo CD-r comes housed in a clear PVC sleeve and includes a printed insert with Madame X album information along with song information from the album (Dark Ballet & I Rise). It includes: Radio Edit 4:13 & Album Version 4:58, however, the Radio Edit appears to be 22 seconds longer than the version featured on the French promo, but im not entirely sure whether this is the case, or it's a typo?

I must thank to the Kamil and guys at MadonnaDiscography.pl for first bringing this to our attention.

Polydor in France has allegedly pressed as little as 40 copies, but probably as more likely to be nearer 200, of Madonna's new single Medellin on CD-r promo format; which seems strange in an age where music is transferred digitally and most commercial DJs and radio stations probably don't even own a CD player! However, this is apparently completely authentic, as Madonna expert Renan Cornetteau explained online, and does continue the tradition of French-made Madonna promo CDs. THIS IS CERTAIN TO BECOME AN ALL TIME RARITY!

The Madonna Medellin French promo CD-r includes two tracks: Radio Edit (3'51) & Album Version (4'58), and comes in card slip case with full front cover graphic and Madonna Maluma titled back cover.

I would like to thank Renan Cornetteau from Illogicall Music in Paris for allowing me to use his image of such a rare item and thank you to Frederic Marck for your help and info.

Wednesday 17th April 2019, was the world Premier of Medellin, Madonna's first single from her 14th studio album, Madame X. The album will to be released on Friday June 14th and pre-orders available from 17th April. Rumoured artwork for both the standard and deluxe versions of the Medellin album appeared online on the 16th April, causing mixed options amongst the Madonna Fan/Collecting community.

Also on the Madonna Medellin release day, the Madame X album formats were premiered and available to pre-order; all will be available from June 14th.

13 Madonna Madame X Album Physical Formats so far:
• CD album Standard Edition (single disc, jewel case, 13 tracks)
• CD album Standard Japanese SHM-CD (single disc, jewel case, 13 tracks)
• CD album Deluxe Edition (double disc, hardcover, 18? tracks)
• CD album Deluxe Edition Japanese SHM-CD (double disc, hardcover, 18? tracks)
• CD album Standard Edition w/ bonus tracks FNAC Exclusive (15 tracks)
• CD album Standard Edition w/ bonus tracks HMV Exclusive (15 tracks)
• CD album Standard Edition w/ bonus tracks Target Exclusive (15 tracks)
• Vinyl LP Standard? Black Vinyl (double disc) (602577582776)
• Vinyl LP Deluxe Rainbow Picture Disc (double disc) (602577582837)
• Vinyl LP Standard/Deluxe? Clear Vinyl (double disc) (Madonna.com) (602577692277)
• Vinyl LP Standard/Deluxe? Translucent Blue Vinyl (double disc) (thesoundofvinyl.us) (602577697197)
• Cassette K7 Deluxe edition
• Deluxe Boxset (Deluxe CD with Hardcover, Standard Cassette album, 7" Picture Disc, Poster & Tatoo Set)

Standard, Deluxe Download/Exclusive & Hard Cover Deluxe Versions of Madame X Album

The Madame X album comes in three versions: Standard with 13 tracks; Deluxe version with 2 extra tracks: Extreme Occident & Looking For Mercy; and Deluxe with 18 tracks! The Standard comes in a variety of formats. The Deluxe generally seems to be available as a digital download only, or pressed as an Exclusive CD. It's also looking like the Deluxe version will also come with 18 tracks for the Hard Cover CD only, so is technically more like a Super-Deluxe.

Madonna Madame X Physical Formats Include LP, CD, Cassette & Boxset!

Three main formats will be available: Vinyl LP, CD & Cassette. All three appear to come in both Standard (red lipstick artwork) and Deluxe (bandana artwork or guitar-neck artwork) versions, although it looks like the Standard Cassette will only be available as part of a Deluxe Boxset! The boxset also comes with a exclusive 7" picture disc!

Likewise, it appears that the black vinyl will be the Standard version and the Deluxe will come in Picture Disc format when it's finally confirmed for sale. There is also a Clear Vinyl LP available exclusively through Madonna.com website, although it's not entirely clear whether this will be the Standard or Deluxe version?

Madonna Madame X Rainbow Picture Disc

There seems to still be conflicting information on the possibility of a Rainbow Picture Disc Madame X LP. This initially appeared on the FNAC website, then later on Amazon.de, but I am not totally sure when this is is meant to being released. It is most likely meant to coincide with the Pride! The Rainbow picture disc is without a doubt the most talking about pressing so far and one that's the most anticipated from all those mentioned here!

Madonna.com Madame X Exclusives

There are other 'bundles' available exclusively on Madonna.com website incorporating the Clear Vinyl along with Lithograph, Sweat Tops, etc.

FNAC Exclusive Madame X CD album

There is also an FNAC exclusive Standard CD album (red lipstick artwork?) which appears to include the 2 extra tracks usually found on the Digital Deluxe version. This can be ordered from pretty much anywhere and delivered using their website.

HMV Exclusive Madame X CD album

There is also an HMV exclusive Standard CD album which appears to include the 2 extra tracks so most likely the same edition as FNAC are selling. This is available to pre-order now within the UK! You can't get this online, only by walking into a HMV store. It's on their computer system as a standard CD with bonus tracks.

Target Exclusive Madame X CD album

There is also a Target.com exclusive Standard CD album (bandana artwork?) which appears to include the 2 extra tracks so most likely the same edition as FNAC & HMV are selling. This can be ordered online via their website and delivered within USA, Canada & Mexico

Japanese Madame X CD album on SHM-CD Format

Japan is issuing Standard and Deluxe Hard Cover versions of the CD album in SHM-CD format. This is a format that is more common in Japan and used instead of regular CD format. Looks identical to CD format but higher quality music!

Confused?

Don't worry you are not alone. Artwork used and track listings shown right now are conflicting and it's not entirely clear for example, what artwork the Deluxe editions will have, or whether the Deluxe Cassette has different artwork to other Deluxe formats. All will become clear soon :-)

Does seem like the Standard will have 13 tracks and bandana artwork. It's possible that the Standard Exclusive (CD) will have 15 tracks and either Red Lipstick artwork or some are showing it with Guitar-Neck artwork? Not entirely sure whether it will be on one disc. The Deluxe 2-CD with hard cover does seem to be using the Guitar-Neck artwork and has the 15 track CD plus additional CD with 3 tracks.

Where To Buy Madonna Madame X Album Pre-order

As far as I am aware all formats other than the FNAC Exclusive CD and the Clear Vinyl sold exclusively on the Madonna.com website, will be made available for sale in the UK, Europe & other countries importing the EU-made pressings. JB Hifi appear to be selling pre-orders of all the non-exclusive pressings in Australia. In the UK, Amazon have started selling the box set and should hopefully list the rest shortly. FNAC has all the non-exclusives listed on their website and they ship globally! America & global is currently serviced by Madonna.com website but no doubt Amazon will follow soon. USA, Canada & Meico can also use Target.

EU, USA & Japanese Pressings So Far

Worth also mentioning that there will be EU-manufactured pressings as well as those made in the USA & Japan. Not to mention the possibility of pressings made in S E Asia, Australia, Central America to name a few!

EU catalog numbers:
• Standard CD - 0602577582714
• Standard LP - 0602577582776
• Deluxe Boxset - 0602577619922
• Deluxe CD 0602577620416

Madonna Madame X Album Track Listing

Standard Track Listing:
1. Medellin with Maluma
2. Dark Ballet
3. God Control
4. Future ft. Quavo
5. Batuka
6. Killers Who Are Partying
7. Crave ft. Swae Lee
8. Crazy
9. Come Alive
10. Faz Gostoso ft. Anitta
11. Bitch I'm Loca ft. Maluma
12. I Don't Search I Find
13. I Rise

Deluxe Track Listing:
1. Medellin with Maluma
2. Dark Ballet
3. God Control
4. Future ft. Quavo
5. Batuka
6. Killers Who Are Partying
7. Crave ft. Swae Lee
8. Crazy
9. Come Alive
10. Extreme Occident
11. Faz Gostoso ft. Anitta
12. Bitch I'm Loca ft. Maluma
13. I Don't Search I Find
14. Looking For Mercy
15. I Rise

Importantly: Can you can add any new info? Send me a message on Facebook Thanks to Bibo Laxiu for your continued input and to Adrian O'Farrell for your messages & help sorting the formats :-)