Ani DiFranco marks 30 years of her landmark 1995 album ‘Not a Pretty Girl’ with a newly remastered anniversary reissue, available now exclusively via Righteous Babe Records. The album stands as a defining DIY statement, a fierce declaration of artistic autonomy that reshaped the independent music landscape and proved creators could retain control while commanding cultural impact.
Originally released on her own label, the record crystallized DiFranco’s refusal to bend to corporate systems, a stance echoed in “The Million You Never Made.” Its feminist core, foregrounding female anger and complexity, helped lay groundwork for ongoing conversations around identity and equality. The album remains as urgent and galvanizing as ever.
The 30th Anniversary Edition arrives with new 2025 remastering across vinyl and CD formats. The double vinyl features purple translucent pressings, a heavy stock gatefold with soft-touch matte finish, a 12-page booklet and a 12-inch art photo print of Ani shot by Mark Dellas, with select copies signed. The CD edition includes a 24-page booklet in a four-panel wallet.
Reverently repackaged by Grammy Award-winning art director Brian Grunert, this reissue honors the legacy of a record that redefined independence. Three decades on, ‘Not a Pretty Girl’ remains a rallying cry for artist control and unapologetic expression.
Double Vinyl 30th Anniversary Edition
- New 2025 vinyl remastering
- Heavy stock vertically oriented gatefold w/ soft touch matte finish
- 12-page booklet
- 12″ art photo print of Ani shot by Mark Dellas
- 2 standard weight purple translucent vinyl
CD 30th Anniversary Edition
- New 2025 CD remastering
- 4-panel wallet with 24-page booklet