“It’s a beautiful records coming to you soon,” Young wrote in the announcement.
Johnny’s Island — which is “being prepared for release” on Neil Young Archives — was recorded shortly after his 1982 album, Trans. A specific release date was not provided.
A representative for Young tells Billboard that “due to demand from fans, we do have a very aggressive release schedule from Neil this year.” Further details about Johnny’s Island were not available.
Earlier this month, Young also announced plans to release a new live album and concert film, Way Down in the Rust Bucket, on Feb. 26 through Reprise Records. The 19-track release documents a 1990 concert with Crazy Horse in Santa Cruz, Calif., and features performances from his album of that year, Ragged Glory.
Young recently made a deal to sell 50% of his music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs. The deal, which could have catalog valued up to $105 million, arrives after decades of Young’s refusal to license his music for use in commercials. The nearly 1,200-song catalog spans five decades of Young’s solo recordings and music with Buffalo Springfield; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; and Crazy Horse.
