WilcoA Ghost Is Born

Label:

Nonesuch – 075597899009

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue , Robin Egg Blue
2 x Vinyl , LP , Robin Egg Blue
2 x Vinyl , LP , Robin Egg Blue
3 x Vinyl , LP , Robin Egg Blue
4 x CD
Box Set , Deluxe Edition

Country:

USA, Canada & Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Folk Rock

Tracklist

A Ghost Is Born (Original Album)
A1 At Least That's What You Said
BassJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
PianoLeroy Bach
Piano [End Piano]Jim O'Rourke
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
SynthesizerMikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Electric GuitarJeff Tweedy
5:33
A2 Hell Is Chrome
BassJim O'Rourke
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Electric Guitar, Backing VocalsJohn Stirratt
Organ [Korg CX-3 Organ]Leroy Bach
PianoMikael Jorgensen
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Lead Guitar [Electric Lead Guitar]Jeff Tweedy
4:38
A3 Spiders (Kidsmoke)
Bass, Backing VocalsJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Piano, Electric Harpsichord [RMI Rock-si-chord]Mikael Jorgensen
Rhythm Guitar [Electric Rhythm Guitar], Piano, Synthesizer [ARP 2600]Jim O'Rourke
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
Vocals, Lead Guitar [Electric Lead Guitar]Jeff Tweedy
10:46
B1 Muzzle Of Bees
Acoustic Guitar, PianoJim O'Rourke
BassLeroy Bach
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Piano, Backing VocalsJohn Stirratt
Piano, Organ [Farfisa Organ]Mikael Jorgensen
SongwriterJim O'Rourke
Vocals, Baritone Guitar [Acoustic Baritone 12 String Guitar], Lead GuitarJeff Tweedy
4:56
B2 Hummingbird
Bass, Lead Guitar [Electric Lead Guitar]Jim O'Rourke
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Hammered DulcimerFrankie Montuoro
PianoMikael Jorgensen
Rhythm Guitar [Electric Rhythm Guitar], Backing VocalsJohn Stirratt
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
ViolaKaren Waltuch
VocalsJeff Tweedy
3:12
B3 Handshake Drugs
Bass, Backing VocalsJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Electric Harpsichord [RMI Rock-si-chord]Mikael Jorgensen
PercussionTim Barnes
PianoLeroy Bach
Rhythm Guitar [Electric Rhythm Guitar]Jim O'Rourke
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
6:07
C1 Wishful Thinking
BassJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Organ [Korg CX-3 Organ]Jim O'Rourke
Piano, Organ [Farfisa Organ]Mikael Jorgensen
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
VibraphoneLeroy Bach
Vocals, Baritone Guitar [Acoustic Baritone 12 String Guitar], Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
4:42
C2 Company In My Back
Acoustic GuitarJim O'Rourke
BassJohn Stirratt
Drums, Hammered Dulcimer, PercussionGlenn Kotche
Piano, Organ [Korg CX-3 Organ]Leroy Bach
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
Synthesizer [Fenix Modular Synthesizer], StylophoneMikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
3:46
C3 I'm A Wheel
BassJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Electric GuitarLeroy Bach
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
2:38
C4 Theologians
Acoustic GuitarLeroy Bach
BassJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
PianoMikael Jorgensen
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
3:37
D1 Less Than You Think
Acoustic Guitar, Loops, Electronics [Filters], SynthLeroy Bach
Drums, Hammered Dulcimer, Loops, Electronics [Filters], SynthGlenn Kotche
Loops, Electronics [Filters], SynthJim O'Rourke
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
Synthesizer [Serge Modular Synthesizer]Mikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Acoustic Bass [6 String Acoustic Bass], Loops, Electronics [Filters], SynthJeff Tweedy
15:04
D2 The Late Greats
BassJohn Stirratt
Drums, Hammered DulcimerGlenn Kotche
Electric GuitarJim O'Rourke
PianoLeroy Bach
Piano, Organ [Farfisa Organ]Mikael Jorgensen
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
Vocals, Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
2:31
dBpm: Outtakes / Alternates 1
E1 At Least That's What You Said (8/13/02 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
5:12
E2 Hell Is Chrome (10/5/03 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
3:46
E3 Spiders (Kidsmoke) (9/28/03 SOMA-Chicago)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:47
E4 Muzzle Of Bees (7/15/03 SOMA-Chicago)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJim O'Rourke
5:09
F1 Hummingbird (2/8/02 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:52
F2 Handshake Drugs (11/13/03 Sear Sound-NYC)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
7:47
F3 Wishful Thinking (11/1/03 Sear Sound-NYC)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:41
F4 Company In My Back (2/8/03 Hothouse-St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia)
EngineerFinn Keane
RestorationMichael Graves (2)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:22
G1 I'm A Wheel (August 2002 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
2:36
G2 Theologians (3/1903 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
3:26
G3 Less Than You Think (11/11/03 Sear Sound-NYC)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
2:57
G4 The Late Greats (7/19/03 SOMA-Chicago)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:47
G5 Kicking Television (3/18/03 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
2:59
G6 The High Heat (2/5/02 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:03
H1 Panthers (March 2003 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
3:55
H2 Diamond Claw (3/21/03 SOMA-Chicago)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
3:29
H3 Bob Dylan's 49th Beard (June 2002 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
2:22
H4 More Like The Moon (2/8/02 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
6:34
H5 Improbable (10/7/03 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:38
Unstitched: Outtakes / Alternates 2
I1 Handshake Drugs (First Version) (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
5:09
I2 Hummingbird (February 2002)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:04
I3 The High Heat (2/4/02 SOMA-Chicago)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:04
I4 Spiders (Kidsmoke) (February 2002 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
6:36
J1 Diamond Claw (March 2003 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
3:44
J2 Muzzle Of Bees (October 2003 Sear Sound-NYC)
SongwriterJim O'Rourke
4:17
J3 Like A Stone (11/10/03 Sear Sound-NYC)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
2:23
J4 Leave Me (Like You Found Me) (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
7:25
J5 Losing Interest (11/11/03 Sear Sound-NYC)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
2:18
K1 Old Maid (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
2:48
K2 Spiders (Kidsmoke) (August 2002 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:57
K3 Panthers (October 2003 Sear Sound-NYC)
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
3:36
K4 Muzzle Of Bees (7/16/03 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJim O'Rourke
3:58
K5 Diamond Claw (10/9/03 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
3:10
L1 Losing Interest (7/20/03 SOMA-Chicago)
Mixed By [Additional Mixes]Tom Schick
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:16
L2 Spiders (Kidsmoke) (October 2003 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:40
L3 The Thanks I Get (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:16
L4 Two Hat Blues (March 2003 SOMA-Chicago)
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
2:33
L5 Improbable (January 2002)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:02
The Hook At The Wang (10/1/04 Wang Center-Boston, MA)
M1 Muzzle Of Bees
SongwriterJim O'Rourke
5:17
M2 Company In My Back
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:43
M3 I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
6:24
M4 A Shot In The Arm
SongwriterJohn Stirratt
4:56
N1 Hell Is Chrome
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
5:38
N2 Handshake Drugs
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
6:31
N3 Jesus, Etc.
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:16
N4 Hummingbird
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:39
O1 I'm Always In Love
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:52
O2 At Least That's What You Said
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
5:36
O3 Ashes Of American Flags
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
6:53
O4 Theologians
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
3:38
P1 I'm The Man Who Loves You
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:45
P2 Poor Places
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
5:43
P3 Spiders (Kidsmoke)
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
11:44
Q1 She's A Jar
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
5:43
Q2 A Magazine Called Sunset
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
3:08
Q3 Kingpin
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
5:05
Q4 The Late Greats
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
2:48
R1 I'm A Wheel
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
4:54
R2 Via Chicago
SongwriterJeff Tweedy
5:10
R3 California Stars
Lyrics ByWoody Guthrie
Music ByJeff Tweedy
5:33
R4 Christ For President
Lyrics ByWoody Guthrie
Music ByJeff Tweedy
3:09
Fundamentals 1 & 2
CD1 - 1 Fundamental 1
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
30:34
CD1 - 2 Fundamental 2
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
33:46
Fundamentals 3 & 4
CD2 - 1 Fundamental 3
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
32:21
CD2 - 2 Fundamental 4
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
32:26
Fundamentals 5 & 6
CD3 - 1 Fundamental 5
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
34:47
CD3 - 2 Fundamental 6
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
24:58
Fundamental 7
CD4 - 1 Fundamental 7
SongwriterMikael Jorgensen
32:44

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyWarner Music Group
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Nonesuch Records Inc.
  • Copyright ©Nonesuch Records Inc.
  • Recorded AtSoma Electronic Music Studios
  • Recorded AtSear Sound
  • Recorded AtHothouse Audio
  • Recorded AtThe Loft
  • Recorded AtWang Center For The Performing Arts
  • Mixed AtThe Loft
  • Mastered AtBernie Grundman Mastering
  • Edited AtOsiris Studio
  • Published ByWords Ampersand Music
  • Published ByPoeyfarre Music
  • Published ByPear Blossom Music
  • Published ByJorgenstorm Music
  • Published ByField Code Music
  • Published ByChaoticgoodmusic
  • Published ByCome Here With That Music
  • Published ByYou Want A Piece Of This Music
  • Published ByTitanic Majesties Music
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO23202
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO19036
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO19148
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO19149
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO23204
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO19827
  • Made ByOptimal Media GmbH – AO24545
  • Made ByOptimal Media GmbH – AO24546
  • Made ByOptimal Media GmbH – AO24547
  • Made ByOptimal Media GmbH – AO24548

Credits

  • Art Direction, DesignPeter Buchanan-Smith*
  • Design [Original Album Design With]Dan Nadel
  • Design [Original Album Design]Peter Buchanan-Smith*
  • Edited By [Audio Editing], Mastered By [Mastering Preparation]Michael Graves (2)
  • EngineerMikael Jorgensen (tracks: C2 to D1)
  • Engineer [Additional Engineering]Jim O'Rourke (tracks: A1 to D2)
  • Engineer [Additional Recording Engineered By]Jim O'Rourke (tracks: C2 to D1)
  • Engineer [Assistant Engineer]T.J. Doherty (tracks: A1 to C1, D1, D2)
  • Engineer [Assistant]Tim Iseler (tracks: C2 to D1)
  • Executive-ProducerDavid Bither (2)
  • Lacquer Cut ByCB*
  • LegalJaime Herman (2)
  • Liner NotesBob Mehr
  • ManagementJosh Grier (2)
  • Management [Archive]Warner Swain
  • Management [Office]Brandy Breaux
  • Management [Studio]Mark Greenberg
  • Mastered ByBrian Lee
  • Mastered By [Vinyl Mastered By]Chris Bellman
  • Mixed ByJim O'Rourke (tracks: A1 to D2)
  • Photography ByMichael Schmelling
  • Photography By [Original Album Photography]Peter Buchanan-Smith*
  • ProducerWilco (tracks: A1 to D2)
  • Production Manager [Production Assistance]Maya Bouvier-Lyons
  • Production Manager [Production Supervision]Karina Beznicki
  • Reissue ProducerJeff Tweedy
  • Technician [Technical/Production Assistance]Stan Doty (tracks: A1 to D2)

Notes

Wilco Store Exclusive "Robin Egg Blue" Color vinyl.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 075597898996
  • 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
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  • 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

Other Versions (5 of 34)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
A Ghost Is Born (CD, Album, Enhanced, Cinram, Olyphant, PA pressing, O-Card) Nonesuch 79809-2 US 2004
A Ghost Is Born (CD, Album, Enhanced) Nonesuch 7559-79809-2 Europe 2004
A Ghost Is Born (CD, Album, Digipak) Nonesuch 7559-79809-2, BR0166 US 2004
New Submission
A Ghost Is Born (CD, Album, Promo) Nonesuch PRCD-301452 US 2004
A Ghost Is Born (CD, Album, Enhanced, Slipcase) Nonesuch 2 79809 Canada 2004

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Reviews

  • mkapm's avatar
    mkapm
    5 left on Wilco store as of right now today
    • Ryan_Pretzel's avatar
      Ryan_Pretzel
      My copy does have some noise on a few of the LPs, which is very unfortunate. Worth it for the bonus material though and everything sounds really nice too. I do prefer the original cut of the proper album though. Box, book, artwork are all top notch so if you are a fan of the album this comes highly recommended!
      • koma.kulshan's avatar
        koma.kulshan
        PSA: it's back up for sale on the site, more than 100 available at the moment. Don't feed the flippers.
        • countfantismo's avatar
          countfantismo
          LP2 Side A lots of noise on 1st half Hummingbird. Anyone else?

          Otherwise has been brilliant sounding so far. Listening to LP2 has almost been like listening to this record for the first time again.

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