3 Nov 2026 12:05
EP 176 - Behind The Turnstiles 50th Anniversary Edition (Part 1 - With John Jackson)
Billy Joel's album Turnstiles turns 50 this year, and to celebrate, Billy Joel is getting a major anniversary release with the Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition, a 4CD + Blu-ray box set arriving December 11, 2026. For Part One of our special series on Glass Houses – A Billy Joel Podcast, we're joined by John Jackson, Director of the Billy Joel Archive and producer of the box set. We talk with John about how the whole project got started, how it came together, the many people involved (including us), and what goes into putting together a release of this size. We get into the track selection, the research, the archival material, and all the work that goes into making a collection like this happen. The set is packed with previously unreleased recordings, demos, live performances, alternate versions, and the complete Billy Joel Tonight concert film. But getting everything together was a project in itself, and John takes us through the process and some of the stories behind it. We also talk about why this release is so important beyond just celebrating the 50th anniversary of Turnstiles. Its success could help pave the way for more releases from the Billy Joel Archives, and that's something every Billy Joel fan should be interested in. There's a lot to get into, and this is just the beginning. Order the Billy Joel Turnstiles - 50th Anniversary Edition ------ Email us: [email protected] Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
