Forty years ago, Jem and the Holograms picked up their mics and instruments for a series that continues to delight people of all ages today. Jem lasted for three seasons and 65 episodes, and over that span of time the show managed to firmly cement itself in the “beloved” sector of pop culture history. On its surface it seems like a silly children’s program with lots of pink and ‘80s pop rock music. But, the show is both weirder and more emotionally resonant than what it appears alongside those unforgettable jams. Speaking of jams, Hasbro is celebrating the show’s big anniversary with a brand-new Jem and the Holograms album.

It includes six re-recorded tracks from the series and is available both on vinyl and digital. The collection includes the singing voice of Jem herself, Britta Phi

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