WilcoA Ghost Is Born

Label:

Nonesuch – 075597899047

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo , White [Eggshell]

Country:

Worldwide

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Folk Rock

Tracklist

A1 At Least That's What You Said
BassJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
PianoLeRoy Bach
Piano [End Piano]Jim O'Rourke
SynthesizerMikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Electric GuitarJeff Tweedy
5:33
A2 Hell Is Chrome
BassJim O'Rourke
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]John Stirratt
Organ [Korg CX-3]LeRoy Bach
PianoMikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Lead Guitar [Electric Lead Guitar]Jeff Tweedy
4:38
A3 Spiders (Kidsmoke)
Bass, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]John Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Piano, Electric Harpsichord [RMI Rock-si-chord]Mikael Jorgensen
Rhythm Guitar [Electric Rhythm Guitar], Piano, Synthesizer [ARP 2600]Jim O'Rourke
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 Vocals [Background Vocals]John Stirratt
Piano, Organ [Farfisa Organ]Mikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Baritone Guitar [Acoustic Baritone 12 String], 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 Vocals [Background Vocals]John Stirratt
ViolaKaren Waltuch
VocalsJeff Tweedy
3:12
B3 Handshake Drugs
Bass, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]John Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Electric Harpsichord [RMI Rock-si-chord]Mikael Jorgensen
PercussionTim Barnes
PianoLeRoy Bach
Rhythm Guitar [Electric Rhythm Guitar]Jim O'Rourke
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
6:07
C1 Wishful Thinking
BassJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Organ [Korg CX-3]Jim O'Rourke
Piano, Organ [Farfisa Organ]Mikael Jorgensen
Vibraphone [Vibes]LeRoy Bach
Vocals, Baritone Guitar [Acoustic Baritone 12 String], Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
4:42
C2 Company In My Back
Acoustic GuitarJim O'Rourke
BassJohn Stirratt
Drums, Percussion, Hammered DulcimerGlenn Kotche
Piano, Organ [Korg CX-3]LeRoy Bach
Synthesizer [Fenix Modular Synthesizer], StylophoneMikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
3:46
C3 I'm A Wheel
BassJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
Electric GuitarLeRoy Bach
2:38
C4 Theologians
Acoustic GuitarLeRoy Bach
BassJohn Stirratt
DrumsGlenn Kotche
PianoMikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
3:37
D1 Less Than You Think
Acoustic Guitar, Loops, Electronics [Filters], Synth [Synths]LeRoy Bach
Drums, Hammered Dulcimer, Loops, Electronics [Filters], Synth [Synths]Glenn Kotche
Loops, Electronics [Filters], Synth [Synths]Jim O'Rourke
Synthesizer [Serge Modular Synthesizer]Mikael Jorgensen
Vocals, Acoustic Bass [6 String Acoustic Bass], Loops, Electronics [Filters], Synth [Synths]Jeff 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
Vocals, Acoustic GuitarJeff Tweedy
2:31

Companies, etc.

  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO73036

Notes

20th Anniversary Reissue. Wilco Store Exclusive "Eggshell White" variant.
Gatefold cover. Two printed inner sleeves.

Clear plastic hype sticker on shrink: WILCO ≤ a ghost is born
Spine says WILCO ≤ a ghost is born Nonesuch 075597899047

Made in printed on rear cover.
Made in by Optimal Media on labels.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed on back cover): 075597899047
  • Barcode (Sticker): 075597899030
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout - etched): BO73036-07 A2 1-726749-A 0075597899009 CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout - etched): BO79036-01 B7 1-726749-B 007559789009 CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout - etched): BO79036-02 C7 1-726749-C 0075597899009 CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout - etched): BO79036-02 D2 1-726749-D 0075597899009 CB
  • Rights Society: Worlds Ampersand Music (BMI)
  • Rights Society: Poeyfarre Music (BMI)
  • Rights Society: Pear Blossom Music (BMI)
  • Rights Society: Jorgenstorm Music (ASCAP)
  • Rights Society: Field Code Music (BMI)
  • Rights Society: Chaoticgoodmusic (ASCAP)
  • Rights Society: Come Here With That Music (ASCAP)

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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
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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

  • MrShocktime's avatar
    MrShocktime
    Definitely mastered quiet but thankfully the record surface is nearly dead quiet (aside from the inevitable handful of ticks). Sounds great once you crank it.
    • Jfarris84's avatar
      Jfarris84
      My copy sounds pretty bad. Lots of pops, clicks etc throughout the bulk of both LP’s. Hoping to get a replacement.
      • dorona84's avatar
        dorona84
        Edited 3 months ago
        Pretty quiet pressing in of surface noise. Gatefold packaging is great. White vinyl is gorgeous. inner sleeves are flimsy, which might bother some people. Only issue I have with this album is I have to turn up the volume on my setup quite a bit to get this to a listenable volume. Once this is done, the album sounds really clear, crisp, and dynamic. Good soundstage.

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