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September 18th 2026
2LP Vinyl
Canadian alt-rock pioneers The Pursuit of Happiness celebrate their enduring legacy with the long-awaited and first-ever vinyl release of When We Ruled: The Best of The Pursuit of Happiness, a definitive 21-track retrospective spanning the band’s acclaimed career. Available September 18, When We Ruled: The Best of The Pursuit of Happiness includes original versions of the band’s hit singles like “I’m an Adult Now,” “She’s So Young,” and “Hard to Laugh,” alongside rare and previously unreleased material and two new recordings. The release features newly mastered audio pressed on 2LP 180g vinyl housed in gatefold packaging with two inner sleeves that feature band notes and photos.
This compilation draws from the band’s studio albums Love Junk (1988), One Sided Story (1990), The Downward Road (1993), Where’s the Bone? (1995), and The Wonderful World of The Pursuit of Happiness (1997). Thematically, the track ordering traces the Pursuit of Happiness’s progression from witty, youthful pop-rock anthems in the late 1980s to more mature, introspective material in the 1990s. This arc highlights the band’s shift from humorous, relationship-driven songs to explorations of personal growth and societal observation, culminating in the reflective close with the original “I’m an Adult Now.”
The Pursuit of Happiness line-up with founding members Moe Berg (Guitar/vocals), Dave Gilby (Drums) and alumni Kris Abbott (Guitars), Brad Barker (Bass), and Renee Suchy (Backing Vocals) are still active and touring, reinforcing their enduring legacy.
Track list:
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LP2B:
1. Kalendar
2. Pressing Lips
3. Young And In Love
4. Gretzky Rocks
5. She’s The Devil
6. I’m An Adult Now (Original 1986 Version)