A Ghost Is Born
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Studio Album

A Ghost Is Born

Wilco

Worldwide·Original Year: 2004

Release Date

Feb 7, 2025

Catalog #

075597899009

Tracks

88

Duration

9:19:49

Label

Barcode

0 75597 89900 9

Format

2
9x 12" Vinyl LP
4x CD
Sources:Discogs
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Notes

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at the Wang Center - Boston The complete Fundamentals on 4 CDs Includes a deluxe 48-page hardcover book with previously unpublished photos and a new in-depth recording history of the album by Grammy-winning writer Bob Mehr The box includes 3 LP sets in gatefold sleeves and one in a double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)

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Tracklist

album

Disc 1 — 12" Vinyl

A1

At Least That's What You Said

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5:33
A2

Hell Is Chrome

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4:38
A3

Spiders (Kidsmoke)

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10:46
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Disc 2 — 12" Vinyl

B1

Muzzle Of Bees

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4:56
B2

Hummingbird

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3:12
B3

Handshake Drugs

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6:07
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Disc 3 — 12" Vinyl

C1

Wishful Thinking

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4:42
C2

Company In My Back

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3:46
C3

I'm A Wheel

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2:38
C4

Theologians

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3:37
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Disc 4 — 12" Vinyl

CD1 - 1

Fundamental 1

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30:34
CD1 - 2

Fundamental 2

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33:46
CD2 - 1

Fundamental 3

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32:21
CD2 - 2

Fundamental 4

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32:26
CD3 - 1

Fundamental 5

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34:47
CD3 - 2

Fundamental 6

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24:58
CD4 - 1

Fundamental 7

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32:44
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Disc 5 — 12" Vinyl

D1

Less Than You Think

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15:04
D2

The Late Greats

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2:31
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Disc 6 — 12" Vinyl

E1

At Least That's What You Said (8/13/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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5:12
E2

Hell Is Chrome (10/5/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:46
E3

Spiders (Kidsmoke) (9/28/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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4:47
E4

Muzzle Of Bees (7/15/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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5:09
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Disc 7 — 12" Vinyl

F1

Hummingbird (2/8/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:52
F2

Handshake Drugs (11/13/03 Sear Sound-NYC)

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7:47
F3

Wishful Thinking (11/1/03 Sear Sound-NYC)

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4:41
F4

Company In My Back (2/8/03 Hothouse-St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia)

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4:22
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Disc 8 — 12" Vinyl

G1

I'm A Wheel (August 2002 SOMA-Chicago)

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2:36
G2

Theologians (3/1903 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:26
G3

Less Than You Think (11/11/03 Sear Sound-NYC)

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2:57
G4

The Late Greats (7/19/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:47
G5

Kicking Television (3/18/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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2:59
G6

The High Heat (2/5/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:03
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Disc 9 — 12" Vinyl

H1

Panthers (March 2003 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:55
H2

Diamond Claw (3/21/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:29
H3

Bob Dylan's 49th Beard (June 2002 SOMA-Chicago)

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2:22
H4

More Like The Moon (2/8/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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6:34
H5

Improbable Germany (10/7/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:38
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Disc 10 — 12" Vinyl

I1

Handshake Drugs (First Version) (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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5:09
I2

Hummingbird (February 2002)

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4:04
I3

The High Heat (2/4/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:04
I4

Spiders (Kidsmoke) (February 2002 SOMA-Chicago)

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6:36
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Disc 11 — 12" Vinyl

J1

Diamond Claw (March 2003 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:44
J2

Muzzle Of Bees (October 2003 Sear Sound-NYC)

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4:17
J3

Like A Stone (11/10/03 Sear Sound-NYC)

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2:23
J4

Leave Me (Like You Found Me) (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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7:25
J5

Losing Interest (11/11/03 Sear Sound-NYC)

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2:18
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Disc 12 — 12" Vinyl

K1

Old Maid (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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2:48
K2

Spiders (Kidsmoke) (August 2002 SOMA-Chicago)

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4:57
K3

Panthers (October 2003 Sear Sound-NYC)

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3:36
K4

Muzzle Of Bees (7/16/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:58
K5

Diamond Claw (10/9/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:10
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Disc 13 — 12" Vinyl

L1

Losing Interest (7/20/03 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:16
L2

Spiders (Kidsmoke) (October 2003 SOMA-Chicago)

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4:40
L3

The Thanks I Get (6/26/02 SOMA-Chicago)

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3:16
L4

Two Hat Blues (March 2003 SOMA-Chicago)

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2:33
L5

Improbable Germany (January 2002)

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4:02
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Disc 14 — 12" Vinyl

M1

Muzzle Of Bees

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5:17
M2

Company In My Back

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3:43
M3

I Am Trying To Break Your Heart

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6:24
M4

A Shot In The Arm

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4:56
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Disc 15 — 12" Vinyl

N1

Hell Is Chrome

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5:38
N2

Handshake Drugs

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6:31
N3

Jesus, Etc.

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4:16
N4

Hummingbird

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3:39
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Disc 16 — 12" Vinyl

O1

I'm Always In Love

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3:52
O2

At Least That's What You Said

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5:36
O3

Ashes Of American Flags

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6:53
O4

Theologians

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3:38
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Disc 17 — 12" Vinyl

P1

I'm The Man Who Loves You

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3:45
P2

Poor Places

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5:43
P3

Spiders (Kidsmoke)

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11:44
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Disc 18 — 12" Vinyl

Q1

She's A Jar

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5:43
Q2

A Magazine Called Sunset

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3:08
Q3

Kingpin

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5:05
Q4

The Late Greats

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2:48
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Disc 19 — 12" Vinyl

R1

I'm A Wheel

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4:54
R2

Via Chicago

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5:10
R3

California Stars

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5:33
R4

Christ For President

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3:09

Credits

Backing Vocals

Lead Guitar

Executive Producer

Liner Notes

Design Original Album Design With

Design Original Album Design

Mastered By Mastering Preparation

Engineer Additional Engineering

Engineer Additional Recording Engineered By

Engineer Assistant Engineer

Engineer Assistant

Lacquer Cut By

Management Archive

Management Office

Management Studio

Mastered By Vinyl Mastered By

Photography By Original Album Photography

Production Manager Production Assistance

Production Manager Production Supervision

Piano End Piano

Organ Korg Cx 3 Organ

Lead Guitar Electric Lead Guitar

Electric Harpsichord Rmi Rock Si Chord

Synthesizer Arp 2600

Rhythm Guitar Electric Rhythm Guitar

Organ Farfisa Organ

Baritone Guitar Acoustic Baritone 12 String Guitar

Vibraphone

Synthesizer Fenix Modular Synthesizer

Synthesizer Serge Modular Synthesizer

Acoustic Bass 6 String Acoustic Bass

Mixed By Additional Mixes

Restoration