The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window 1956-1963 Highlights [2CD] (CD)

Bob Dylan – The Bootleg Series: Highlights Edition (2CD)

The next volume in Bob Dylan’s award-winning Bootleg Series charts his remarkable evolution from a young Minnesota troubadour to a defining voice of the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s. This collection captures Dylan’s emergence and maturation as both a songwriter and performer, offering a rare glimpse into his formative years.

Featuring rare Columbia Records outtakes, plus recordings from club dates, jam sessions, and informal apartment gatherings, this set unveils Dylan’s creative journey in intimate detail.

The 2CD Highlights Edition features 42 tracks in total — including 18 completely unreleased recordings and 9 ultra-rare cuts — and is accompanied by a 32-page perfect-bound booklet with photos, essays, and archival notes.

Highlights

• Next installment in Dylan’s Bootleg Series

• 42 tracks total, including:

  • 18 previously unreleased recordings

  • 9 rare tracks

• Recordings span outtakes, club shows, jam sessions, and more

• Includes a 32-page perfect-bound book with essays and rare photos

• Essential for Dylan fans and collectors of American folk history

Format Details

• Format: 2CD

• Artist: Bob Dylan

• Title: The Bootleg Series: Highlights Edition

• Genre: Folk / Rock / Singer-Songwriter

• Label: Columbia / Legacy

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