On July 28th, Rhino Records will be putting out expanded editions of the Cars’ second and third albums for the very first time. That’s right, neither Candy-O (1979) nor Panorama (1980) have ever been reissued with additional tracks.

In the event you’re a Cars newbie: Candy-O is essentially a continuation of the type of new wave pop/rock they perfected on their 1978 debut; for Panorama, they colored outside of the lines, resulting in what would prove to be their most experimental work. The Candy-O reissue includes five alternate mixes, a B-side, as well as a previously unreleased track, while the updated Panorama contains another B-side, plus three tracks from the vaults. The albums have been remastered by Cars front-man, Ric Ocasek, and the newly expanded editions will be offered on CD, 2LP, and digital formats, plus they will be accessible via streaming platforms. The double vinyl looks like the way to go, as both sets will be housed in gatefold sleeves, with tunes on the first three sides and an etching on the fourth.
 

 

 
Click on the following links to pre-order Candy-O and Panorama on Amazon.

We’re thrilled to have the world premiere of “Shooting For You,” one of the previously unheard tracks on the Panorama reissue.
 

 
Lastly, watch the Cars perform “Shoo Be Doo” (from Candy-O) and “Gimme Some Slack (from Panorama) during their 1980 appearance on Fridays.