Neil Young - Archives Vol. III

Released 6th September 2024

Neil Young’s ‘Archives Vol. III’ will be available on September 6 and includes recordings that show the unheralded sweep of Young's efforts from the 1976-1987 period of his journey. It is one of the most extensive anthologies in his recorded history.

The set contains 17 CD’s in 11 soft-paks which showcase 198 total musical tracks including 121 previously unreleased versions of live, studio, mixes, or edits, and 15 previously unreleased songs, available here for the first time ever. 62 tracks have been available on various recordings. The box also includes a poster.

In addition, a double vinyl LP only set titled Takes, will also be available on September 6. Takes is a 16 track compilation featuring one track from 16 out of the 17 CD’s in the Archives Vol. III Box Set. This collection will include 3 unreleased songs and 12 previously unreleased versions and will be the only vinyl edition to feature these songs. 

The Neil Young Archives series has been something like a living musical museum that can be visited in a personal way, curated by the person who actually created all of the music and films. It is ever-changing as it moves forward through the life of someone who does not stop, continually looking forward as he studies and shares a past that stays alive.