The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window 1956-1963 [8CD Box Set] (CD)

Bob Dylan – The Bootleg Series: Deluxe Edition (8CD Box Set)

The next volume in Bob Dylan’s award-winning Bootleg Series presents a definitive portrait of the artist’s rise from his Minnesota roots to becoming the voice of a generation in Greenwich Village’s folk scene. Tracing Dylan’s early years as a songwriter and performer, this deluxe archival release showcases his creative evolution with unparalleled depth and detail.

The 8CD Deluxe Edition includes 139 tracks in total, featuring:

• 48 never-before released performances

• 38 ultra-rare cuts from studio outtakes, apartment tapes, jam sessions, and club dates

• The complete, previously unreleased recording of Dylan’s 1963 Carnegie Hall concert, mixed from the original tapes

The set also features a hardcover book with extensive liner notes by acclaimed historian Sean Wilentz, alongside over 100 rare photographs documenting Dylan’s transformative early years.

Highlights

• Comprehensive 8CD deluxe edition of Dylan’s formative recordings

• 139 tracks total: 48 unreleased + 38 rare cuts

• Includes Dylan’s complete 1963 Carnegie Hall show (2 discs, never before released)

• Hardcover book with essays by Sean Wilentz and over 100 rare photos

• Essential collector’s piece in Dylan’s acclaimed Bootleg Series

Format Details

• Format: 8CD Deluxe Box Set

• Artist: Bob Dylan

• Title: The Bootleg Series: Deluxe Edition

• Genre: Folk / Rock / Singer-Songwriter

• Label: Columbia / Legacy

• Released: 10/31/2025
• Format: CD
• Genre: Folk