Once upon a time, NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL’s massive LP-only box-set “THE COLLECTED WORKS OF NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL” was only available in the band’s online store. Now it’s right here at Horizon Records and it’s a treasure trove of material.
The Merge edition of The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel includes their debut album On Avery Island expanded to a double LP, an exclusive 12-inch picture disc of Live at Jittery Joe’s, a previously unreleased live recording of “Little Birds” as the A-side of the 7-inch, and the “Holland, 1945” / “Engine” 7-inch on black vinyl with brand-new art.
All jackets are printed on enhanced cardboard stock for more vibrant, consistent color. In addition, the depth of the outer box has been increased to accommodate the extra contents and the interior fitments redesigned for added strength.
CONTENTS:
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea LP
Housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket.
On Avery Island 2-LP
Expanded to include the full-length version of “Pree-Sisters Swallowing a Donkey’s Eye.” Housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket (this version is now the standard edition available outside of the box set).
Live at Jittery Joe’s 12-inch picture disc
Recorded in Athens in 1997, with new artwork. The first inclusion of this performance in the box set. Exclusive full-color picture disc packaged in a deluxe clear sleeve.
Ferris Wheel on Fire 10-inch EP
Eight acoustic recordings unavailable elsewhere. Black vinyl housed in a cardboard jacket.
Everything Is 10-inch EP
The four songs from the original EP plus three additional songs. Black vinyl housed in a cardboard jacket.
“Holland, 1945” / “Engine” 7-inch
Contains an exclusive recording of “Engine” and all-new artwork. Black vinyl in a cardboard jacket housed in a plastic outer sleeve.
“Little Birds” 7-inch
Previously unreleased 2014 live recording of “Little Birds” in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, featuring Jeremy Barnes & Heather Trost of A Hawk and a Hacksaw, plus a studio demo recording of “Little Birds.” Black vinyl in a cardboard jacket housed in a plastic outer sleeve.
“You’ve Passed” / “Where You’ll Find Me Now” 7-inch
Two 4-track recordings of these songs. Black frame added to front cover art to be consistent with the other two 7-inches. Black vinyl in a cardboard jacket housed in a plastic outer sleeve.
24” × 24” poster featuring outer box cover art.
24” × 24” poster featuring flying gramophone art.
It’s truly a definitive collection with plenty of stuff to keep even the most obsessive Neutral Milk Hotel fan happy, and we’ve got it right dang here at Horizon Records now. Come in and get your copy today, or order it online HERE!
