From what I've read, Sarah McLachlan plans to cut ties with her record label and go independent. However, she does have a contract, which may suggest the reasoning for this edition of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" and the "Mirrorball: The Complete Concert" 2CD package that was released about a year ago... or perhaps it is a way for her current record label to get more money by repackaging two of her biggest records before she leaves. This marketing strategy has created a small stir amongst fans, which you may see in future reviews of this item. She is also releasing a greatest hits collection in October but this release will feature 2 new, original songs.

As for content, "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" is a must-have album for McLachlan fans... best known as her "breakthrough album." This edition comes with the remastered album (Disc 1). It also includes "The Freedom Sessions" album (Disc 2) that showcases early versions of the songs from "Fumbling" along with a cover of Tom Waits Ol'55. Both original albums had hidden tracks that are now easily accessible on this Legacy Edition. The third disc is actually a DVD transfer from the original home video release of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy: Live," which showcases songs from "Fumbling" as well as songs from her previous two albums. The video contains live and in-studio performances with snippets of Sarah talking with her producer/co-writer and band. The "Fumbling" EPK (electronic press kit), music videos, and slide show are presented as bonus features.

If you are a Sarah fan, I'm sure you are looking at this product to see what this edition has to offer. Most fans will either buy to collect or replace their scratched-up original copy... and some will pass once they see there is nothing new to this Legacy Edition.

If you are new to Sarah, I would recommend picking up this edition because all discs are worth having and you would save on the price... unless you picked them up used here on Amazon. If you are a vintage collector, you should pick up the original releases because there is nothing here exclusive besides expanded packaging. The original "Freedom Sessions" album did have a fun multimedia feature for your computer, which isn't available in this Legacy Edition.