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What is a 'deluxe edition'?

A 'deluxe edition' in music typically refers to a re-release of an album with extra content not found on the original. This often includes additional songs, remixes, live recordings, or accompanying visual media, such as the 4K videos mentioned for Beyoncé's 'B'Day'. It offers fans more value and encourages new purchases of an already successful album.