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Published on March 18, 2024
Selena's 'Amor Prohibido' Celebrates 30 Years with Audio Upgrade and Vinyl DebutSource: X/SelenaLaLeyenda

It's a blast from the past that's hitting the shelves with a brand new sheen. Selena Quintanilla's beloved album "Amor Prohibido" is celebrating a milestone with its 30th anniversary, and fans are, no doubt, ready to eat it up. Yes, the album that's been serenading fans since its 1994 release is getting a modern revamp, reported by KENS5. Newly mixed and mastered in Dolby Atmos, the tunes you loved—or will soon to get to love—are now going to practically wrap around you for that immersive experience that's all the rage.

March 22 will see this revamped album alike drop on all the streaming platforms you could shake a stick at. Take note, purists and collectors: vinyl is making a comeback with this one—Selena's "Amor Prohibido" will be available on it for the first time ever. To make matters more tantalizing, there are limited edition CD and cassette versions queued up too. They’re bringing out all the stops to plug this into our modern music tech, so you'd better be ready to pre-order come Friday this week.

As reported by Remezcla, this isn't the first rodeo for Selena's tunes on vinyl; her greatest hits collection "Ones" made a splash back in 2020, climbing to No. 1 on Billboard's Vinyl Albums chart. But it's "Amor Prohibido" that holds that special place in fans' hearts, particularly so as it's the last album she released while still gracing the world with her presence.

And lest we forget, the new cover art is tailor-made for the anniversary. The design aims to complement the iconic songs that have resonated with audiences for three decades. The list of classics includes the title track "Amor Prohibido," "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," "No Me Queda Más," and "Fotos y Recuerdos." Each one has been given the Atmos and Spatial Audio treatment, again, to really seal the deal on that all-encompassing audio experience.

Much more than a Tejano music sensation, Selena became a crossover star with her posthumous release "Dreaming of You," which skyrocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making her the first Latine artist to reach such heights. Every new release, remix, and remaster serves as a testament to her lasting impact and the love of her fans. Remembering the queen of Tejano music, and likely ready to sing along in loving memory, audiences are poised to keep her legacy spinning for years to come.