The Archive Collection series, overseen by McCartney and remastered at Abbey Road Studios , has not seen a new entry since Flaming Pie in 2020. Several factors contribute to the current delay:
McCartney is currently focusing on his new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane , set for release on May 29, 2026.
Based on previous releases in the Archive Collection , a hypothetical box set would likely feature:
Outtakes from the 1978–1979 sessions at Lympne Castle and Spirit of Ranachan.
With the series dormant, some industry insiders suggest the project may shift toward 50th-anniversary editions, which would place a Back to the Egg set closer to 2029. What a "Deluxe Edition" Might Include
High-definition remasters of hits like "Goodnight Tonight" and "Daytime Nightime Suffering" recorded during the same era. Current Best Ways to Listen