Neil Young Announces Massive ‘Archives Vol. III (1976 – 1987)’ Box Set
The collection contains 121 previously unreleased tracks including 15 unreleased songs.
By Nate Todd Jul 26, 2024 • 10:31 am PDT

Neil Young will release Neil Young Archives Vol. III (1976-1987) on September 6. Press materials for the collection described it as “one of the most extensive anthologies in [Young’s] recorded history.”
The 17 CDs and 5 Blu-Ray discs included in the deluxe edition of Archives Vol. III contain 198 total music tracks — live, studio, mixes and edits — 121 of those previously unreleased. The collection presents 15 unreleased songs available for the first time ever.
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Additionally, the Archives Vol. III deluxe edition Blu-Rays contain 11 films, four of those previously unreleased. The Blu-Rays also boast 128 tracks and a total of 14 hours of film.
“With over 28 hours of total content, you could drive from New York to Denver, listening the entire time, and still have hours left to enjoy when you arrive!” As per the press release. The deluxe edition also comes with a 176-page booklet and poster.
A separate 17 CD limited edition box will also be available via retailers. Further, Young is offering a double vinyl LP only set titled Takes, a 16 track collection including one track from 16 of the 17 CDs in the Archives Vol. III box set. Takes contains 3 unreleased songs and 12 previously unreleased tracks.
Head to Neil Young Archives’ Greedy Hand Store for more info, the complete tracklist and to purchase Neil Young Archives Vol. III (1976-1987). Check out a trailer for the collection below:
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