Fans often refer to London Town and Back to the Egg as the series' "missing link," as they are the only major Wings studio albums yet to receive the deluxe treatment.

A 1979 promotional film containing music videos for tracks like "Getting Closer" and "Arrow Through Me" that has never seen a full official DVD/Blu-ray release.

Based on previous releases in the Archive Collection , a hypothetical box set would likely feature:

McCartney is currently focusing on his new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane , set for release on May 29, 2026.

The Archive Collection series, overseen by McCartney and remastered at Abbey Road Studios , has not seen a new entry since Flaming Pie in 2020. Several factors contribute to the current delay:

High-definition remasters of hits like "Goodnight Tonight" and "Daytime Nightime Suffering" recorded during the same era. Current Best Ways to Listen

Released in June 1979, Back to the Egg represented a sharp musical pivot for Paul McCartney and Wings. Seeking to capture the raw energy of the emerging punk and new wave scenes, McCartney brought in producer (known for his work with the Sex Pistols and Pretenders) to give the record a tougher, more contemporary edge.

The album is best known for the a heavy-hitting instrumental that featured a "supergroup" including Pete Townshend, David Gilmour, and John Bonham. Despite reaching platinum status in the U.S., it received mixed contemporary reviews and was followed by McCartney’s 1980 arrest in Japan, which effectively ended Wings. Status of the Archive Collection Release