Mariah Carey Unveils the Ultimate “Daydream” Celebration — 33 Tracks, Unreleased Gems, and Rare Live Performances.
Mariah Carey is giving fans the anniversary they always dreamed of. As Daydream approaches its 30th birthday, the pop icon is releasing an expanded digital edition that transforms her 1995 classic into a full-scale time capsule of one of the most defining eras in modern pop music.
A Landmark Album Reborn
The original Daydream featured 12 tracks that helped cement Carey’s status as a global superstar — from the chart-topping Fantasy to the record-breaking One Sweet Day and the timeless Always Be My Baby. Now, fans are getting a massive 33-track collection, packed with rarities that have been whispered about for decades.
The biggest revelation is “One Night”, a previously unreleased recording from 1995. Alongside it comes the long‑loved fan favorite “Slipping Away”, often hailed as one of Carey’s greatest hidden treasures.
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Inside Mariah’s Creative Vault
The expanded edition goes deeper than ever before. Fans can hear intimate writing session demos of Melt Away and I Am Free, offering a rare look at Carey’s songwriting process during her creative peak.
The release also includes a wide range of remixes — from club-ready versions of Fantasy to fresh takes on Always Be My Baby and Underneath the Stars. It’s a celebration of the era when Carey dominated radio, MTV, and dance floors worldwide.
‘Daydream’ by Mariah Carey has sold more than 27 million copies worldwide, according to Sony Music's press release.
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Rare Live Performances from Iconic Stages
Longtime Lambs will be thrilled to find live recordings from some of Carey’s most legendary concerts:
- Madison Square Garden — Fantasy, One Sweet Day
- Tokyo Dome — Underneath the Stars, Forever
- Rotterdam Ahoy — Open Arms, Always Be My Baby
These performances capture Carey’s unmatched vocal power and emotional connection with her audience.
Over 2 Hours of Music
With a total running time of 2 hours and 27 minutes, the anniversary edition is a comprehensive celebration of an album that shaped an entire generation. Upon its release in 1995, Daydream debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and delivered some of the biggest hits of Carey’s career.
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Mariah Carey – Daydream (30th Anniversary Expanded Digital Edition)
Disc 1 – Original Album
- Fantasy
- Underneath the Stars
- One Sweet Day (with Boyz II Men)
- Open Arms
- Always Be My Baby
- I Am Free
- When I Saw You
- Long Ago
- Melt Away
- Forever
- Daydream Interlude (Fantasy Sweet Dub Mix)
- Looking In
Disc 2 – Bonus Tracks
- Fantasy (feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard)
- Always Be My Baby (feat. Da Brat & Xscape) (Mr. Dupri Mix)
- Underneath the Stars (Drifting Re-Mix)
- One Sweet Day (Chucky’s Remix) – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
- One Night (1995)
- Slipping Away (1996)
- El Amor Que Soñé
- Underneath the Stars (Sweet A Cappella)
- Long Ago (Extended A Cappella)
- Melt Away (Extended A Cappella)
- Fantasy (Def Club Mix)
- Underneath the Stars (Eric Kupper Klassic Club Mix)
- Always Be My Baby (Def Classic Radio Version)
- Fantasy (Live at Madison Square Garden)
- One Sweet Day (Live at Madison Square Garden) – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
- Underneath the Stars (Live at Tokyo Dome)
- Forever (Live at Tokyo Dome)
- Open Arms (Live at Rotterdam Ahoy)
- Always Be My Baby (Live at Rotterdam Ahoy)
- Melt Away (Writing Session Rough Demo)
- I Am Free (Writing Session Rough Demo)
Total: 33 tracks • Running time: 2 hours, 27 minutes.