A Ghost Is Born (deluxe edition)

~ Release by Wilco (see all versions of this release, 13 available)

Annotation

List of subparts
CD1 tracks CD1 - 1 to CD1 - 2: Fundamentals 1 & 2
CD1 tracks CD2 - 1 to CD2 - 2: Fundamentals 3 & 4
CD1 tracks CD3 - 1 to CD3 - 2: Fundamentals 5 & 6
CD1 track CD4 - 1: Fundamental 7
Vinyl2 tracks A1 to D2: A Ghost Is Born (Original Album)
Vinyl2 tracks E1 to H5: dBpm: Outtakes / Alternates 1
Vinyl2 tracks I1 to L5: Unstitched: Outtakes / Alternates 2
Vinyl2 tracks M1 to R4: The Hook At The Wang (10/1/04 Wang Center-Boston, MA)

Hype sticker:
WILCO ≤ a ghost is born
9 LP / 4 CD Deluxe Edition
80 Tracks - 65 Previously Unreleased
Original Studio Album Plus:
Alternate outtakes and demos
The complete October 2004 concert at the Wang Center - Boston
The complete Fundamentals on 4 CDs
Includes a deluxe 48-page hardcover book with previously unpublished photos and a new in-depth recording history of the album by Grammy-winning writer Bob Mehr

The box includes 3 LP sets in gatefold sleeves and one in a double gatefold sleeve.

Nonesuch Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
℗ & © 2025 Nonesuch records Inc.
Made in Germany.

G6. A mix very similar to this appeared in The Wilco Book CD, PictureBox Inc. ISBN 0-9713670-3-5; released 11/4/04

H3. Originally issued on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Bonus EP, Nonesuch 7559796662; Australia 2002

H4. A mix very similar to this appeared on the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Bonus EP, Nonesuch 7559796662; Australia 2002

I1. Originally issued on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Bonus EP, Nonesuch 7559796662; Australia 2002

I2. recorded live during tracking at SOMA-Chicago

K5. Originally issued on The Wilco Book CD, PictureBox Inc. ISBN 0-9713670-3-5; released 11/4/04

L5. Pre-Production Loft session-Chicago

E3, E4, F2, F3, G3, G4, H2, I3, J3, J5, K1, L1: Additional Mixes... at The Loft - Chicago, IL

Original album credits:
Recorded at Sear Sound, NYC

Company In My Back, I'm A Wheel, Theologians and Less Than You Think (non-drone section) recorded at SOMA E.M.S., Chicago. ...with additional recording at Sear Sound...

Original album released 6/22/04 Nonesuch CD 78809-2 on and Nonesuch/Rhino Vinyl LP 76492-1

Reissue credits:

Vinyl Mastered... at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles

Audio Editing and Mastering Preparation... at Osiris Studio - Los Angeles, CA.

Restoration, dBpm: Outtakes/Alternates 1, Company In My Back... at Osiris Studio - Los Angeles, CA.

Publishing
Jeff Tweedy-Words Ampersand Music (BMI)
John Storratt-Poeyfarre Music (BMI)
Glenn Kotche-Pear Blossom Music (BMI)
Mikael Jorgensen-Jorgenstorm Music (ASCAP)
Jim O'Rourke-Field Code Music (BMI)
Chris Girard-Chaoticgoodmusic (ASCAP)
Leroy Bach-Come Here With That Music (ASCAP)
Jay Bennett-You Want A Piece Of This Music (ASCAPO), except California Stars and Christ For President-Titanic Majesties Music (ASCAP)

Other Identifiers
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): BO23202-01 A1 0075597899009-01 1-726749-A CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): BO19036-01 B1 1-726749-B 0075597899009CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C): BO19036-02 C1 1-726749-C 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D): BO19036-02 D2 1-726749-D 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side E): BO19148-01 E1 1-726749-E 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side F): BO19148-01 F1 1-726749-F 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side G): BO19148-02 G1 1-726749-G 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side H): BO19148-02 H1 1-726749-H 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side I): BO19149-01 I1 1-726749-I 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side J): BO19149-01 J1 1-726749-J 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side K): BO19149-02 K1 1-726749-K 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side L): BO19149-02 L1 1-726749-L 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side M): BO23204-01 M1 0075597899009 1-726749-M CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side N): BO19827-01 N1 1-726749-N 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side O): BO19827-02 O1 1-726749-O 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side P): BO19827-02 P1 1-726749-P 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side Q): BO19827-03 Q1 1-726749-Q 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (Runout side R): BO19827-03 R1 1-726749-R 0075597899009 CB
Matrix / Runout (CD-1 matrix): 0075597899016-06 AO24545-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD-1): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (CD-1): IFPI 9757
Matrix / Runout (CD-2 matrix): 0075597899016-07 AO24546-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD-2): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (CD-2): IFPI 9746
Matrix / Runout (CD-3 matrix): 0075597899016-08 AO24547-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD-3): IFPI L577
Mould SID Code (CD-3): IFPI 9757
Matrix / Runout (CD-4 matrix): 0075597899016-09 AO24548-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD-4): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (CD-4): IFPI 9746

Annotation last modified on 2025-03-27 16:01 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD
2▶CD
3▶CD
4▶CD
5▶Vinyl: A Ghost Is Born (original album)
6▶Vinyl: A Ghost Is Born (original album)
7▶Vinyl: dBpm: Outtakes / Alternates 1
8▶Vinyl: dBpm: Outtakes / Alternates 1
9▶Vinyl: Unstitched: Outtakes / Alternates 2
10▼Vinyl: Unstitched: Outtakes / Alternates 2
#TitleRatingLength
K1Old Maid (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)
additional mixer:
Tom Schick
recording of:
Old Maid
lyricist, writer and composer:
Jeff Tweedy
2:48
K2Spiders (Kidsmoke) (August 2002 SOMA-Chicago)
recording of:
Spiders (Kidsmoke)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Jeff Tweedy
publisher:
Words Ampersand Music
4:57
K3Panthers (October 2003 Sear Sound-NYC)
recording of:
Panthers (Wilco song)
writer and composer:
Leroy Bach, Mikael Jorgensen, Glenn Kotche (American drummer and composer), John Stirratt and Jeff Tweedy
3:36
K4Muzzle of Bees (7/16/03 SOMA-Chicago)
recording of:
Muzzle of Bees
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Tweedy
writer:
Jim O’Rourke (US musician & producer, b. 1969) and Jeff Tweedy
publisher:
Words Ampersand Music
3:58
K5Diamond Claw (10/9/03 SOMA-Chicago)
recording of:
Diamond Claw
writer:
Leroy Bach, Mikael Jorgensen, Glenn Kotche (American drummer and composer), John Stirratt and Jeff Tweedy
3:10
L1Losing Interest (7/20/03 SOMA-Chicago)
additional mixer:
Tom Schick
recording of:
Losing Interest
writer:
Jeff Tweedy
3:16
L2Spiders (Kidsmoke) (October 2003 SOMA-Chicago)
recording of:
Spiders (Kidsmoke)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Jeff Tweedy
publisher:
Words Ampersand Music
4:40
L3The Thanks I Get (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)
recording of:
The Thanks I Get
lyricist, writer and composer:
Jeff Tweedy
3:16
L4Two Hat Blues (March 2003 SOMA-Chicago)
recording of:
Two Hat Blues
writer:
Mikael Jorgensen
2:33
L5Improbable Germany (January 2002)
recording of:
Improbable Germany
writer:
Jeff Tweedy
version of:
Impossible Germany
4:02
11▶Vinyl: The Hook At The Wang (10/1/04 Wang Center-Boston, MA)
12▶Vinyl: The Hook At The Wang (10/1/04 Wang Center-Boston, MA)
13▶Vinyl: The Hook At The Wang (10/1/04 Wang Center-Boston, MA)

Credits

Release

art direction:Meagan Bennett (artistic director)
Peter Buchanan-Smith (designer, photographer, and producer)
photography:Peter Buchanan-Smith (designer, photographer, and producer) (task: original album photography)
Michael Schmelling
Michael Schmelling (task: original album photography)
legal representation:Jaime Herman (lawyer)
liner notes:Bob Mehr (journalist)
miscellaneous support:Karina Beznicki (Producer and coordinator, mainly for the label Nonesuch) (task: production manager / production supervision)
Brandy Breaux (credited for management; aka. Brandy Breaux-Simkins) (task: management / office)
Mark Greenberg (Chicago-area engineer and musician) (task: management / studio)
Josh Grier (New York City entertainment lawyer) (task: management)
David Holmes (Production assistance at Nonesuch) (task: production manager / production assistance)
Maya Bouvier-Lyons (editorial and design manager, Nonesuch Records) (task: production manager / production assistance)
Crystal Myers (credited for management; member of Tony Margherita Management, Omega Management Group) (task: management)
Warner Swain (audio technician and crew) (task: management / archive)
executive producer:David Bither (President of Nonesuch Records since Jan 2017)
producer:Cheryl Pawelski (task: reissue producer)
Jeff Tweedy (task: reissue producer)
editor:Michael Graves (Osiris Studio owner/engineer)
Jordan McLeod
Cheryl Pawelski
mastering:Chris Bellman (mastering engineer)
Michael Graves (Osiris Studio owner/engineer)
Bob Jackson (Engineer)
Brian Lee (mastering engineer, designer, editor)
Bob Ludwig (mastering engineer)
Jordan McLeod
Cheryl Pawelski
design:Meagan Bennett (artistic director)
Dan Nadel (task: original album design with)
Peter Buchanan-Smith (designer, photographer, and producer)
Peter Buchanan-Smith (designer, photographer, and producer) (task: original album design)
manufactured by and pressed by:Optimal Media GmbH (manufacturer; do NOT use as release label)
publisher:Jorgenstorm Music
Poeyfarre Music
Titanic Majesties Music (publisher)
You Want a Piece of This Music
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Nonesuch Records Inc. (not for release label use, consider using its imprint "Nonesuch" instead)
recorded at:Hothouse Audio (Australian recording studios) in St Kilda, City of Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
Sear Sound in New York, New York, United States
Soma Electronic Music Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States
The Loft (Chicago) in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Wang Center for the Performing Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
mixed at:The Loft (Chicago) in Chicago, Illinois, United States
mastered at:Bernie Grundman Mastering (Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
edited at:Osiris Studio (Los Angeles) in Los Angeles, California, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/33056403 [info]