Bruno Mars - The Romantic [Indie Exclusive Red Vinyl LP]

Bruno Mars is back. The Grammy-winning singer returned with the new single "I Just Might," launching The Romantic era on January 9, 2026. The album marks his first solo release since the Grammy-winning 24K Magic in 2016, and his first album since the collaborative project An Evening with Silk Sonic in 2021. After nearly a decade between solo albums, Mars shook up the music landscape with a simple four-word social media post: "My album is done." Written with collaborators including Brody Brown, Philip Lawrence, James Fauntleroy, Andrew Watt, and Andrew Wyatt, the album was reportedly near completion in May 2023. This limited edition indie exclusive features red vinyl with an 8-page 12x12 inch lyric booklet, celebrating Mars' return to the solo spotlight.

The lead single "I Just Might" is a slick new song that channels disco classics, featuring booming synthesizers and Mars' signature smooth vocals. The track returns to Bruno Mars' signature style, highlighting its old-school soul feel, bright guitar licks, and brassy, midtempo groove. The album features nine songs, continuing Mars' tradition of concise, tightly curated records. Between solo projects, Mars has been selective with his releases, scoring massive hits with collaborations including "Die With a Smile" featuring Lady Gaga, which spent five weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, and "APT." alongside ROSÉ, which topped the year-end Billboard Global 200 chart for 2025. Mars is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock.

Mars has sold over 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has received 15 Grammy Awards, including three Record of the Year wins, and holds three Guinness World Records. This red vinyl pressing arrives as Mars announces The Romantic Tour, his first global stadium outing in nearly a decade, kicking off in Las Vegas on April 10, 2026. The limited edition indie exclusive includes an 8-page 12x12 inch lyric booklet that complements the album's visual aesthetic. With The Romantic, Mars continues his legacy of bridging retro influences with contemporary pop, creating music that feels both timeless and fresh while maintaining the infectious grooves and showmanship that made him a global icon.

• Format: Red Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "I Just Might"
• Pressing details: Limited Edition, Indie Exclusive, 8-page 12x12 inch lyric booklet
• Genre/style: Pop, R&B, Funk, Soul
• UPC: 075678590610

This pressing captures Bruno Mars' first solo statement in a decade, offering both longtime followers and new listeners a glimpse into the next chapter of one of pop's most dynamic performers.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Risk It All
2. Cha Cha Cha
3. I Just Might
4. God Was Showing Off
5. Why You Wanna Fight?

Side B:

1. On My Soul
2. Something Serious
3. Nothing Left
4. Dance With Me