Madonna has shared a three-track digital re-release of her 1985 single “Dress You Up.” Released for the dance-pop song’s 40th anniversary, the digital edition features a remixed version, the 12″ formal mix of the track, and an instrumental mix.
“Dress You Up” was the final single off Madonna’s LP, Like a Virgin. The song, produced by Nile Rodgers, was initially released on July 31, 1985. Listen here.
In a press release, Madonna dedicated the re-release to Barbie designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, who died in a car crash in Italy earlier this week. “With the tragic news this week of the passing of the doll designers and Madonna superfans Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, we dedicate this release to them,” the press released noted. “Thank you for dressing up so many of your creations in Madonna iconic looks over the years.”
Last week, Madonna released her long-shelved Ray of Light remix album, Veronica Electronica, nearly 27 years after the companion LP was first sidelined. Veronica Electronica features seven Ray of Light-era remixes from late Nineties powerhouse producers like Peter Rauhofer, William Orbit, Sasha, BT, and Victor Calderone, plus the original demo of “Gone, Gone, Gone,” an unreleased track co-produced by Rick Nowels from the Ray of Light sessions.
Madonna’s most recent studio album, Madame X, arrived in 2019; the now-six-year gap between albums is the longest of Madonna’s career.
The singer is currently working with filmmaker Shawn Levy to develop a limited series at Netflix. It’s unclear what period of Madonna’s career the television series will focus on, although she has previously hinted at her long-awaited biopic being turned into a TV series. Recently, actress Julia Garner confirmed she is still on track to portray Madonna the biopic.
“Dress You Up” Tracklisting:
1. Dress You Up Remix/Edit
2. Dress You Up The 12″ Formal Mix
3. Dress You Up The Casual Instrumental Mix
