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Wilco to Release 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of 'A Ghost Is Born'

The expanded reissue, arriving February 7, 2025, will include 65 unreleased tracks, a 2004 concert recording, and a 48-page book.

  • Wilco's 2004 Grammy-winning album 'A Ghost Is Born' will be reissued in a deluxe edition to mark its 20th anniversary.
  • The reissue will feature 65 unreleased recordings, including alternate takes, demos, and outtakes, alongside a live concert from Boston's Wang Center in 2004.
  • Available in both nine-CD and nine-LP/four-CD formats, the package also includes a hardcover book with liner notes by Bob Mehr and previously unpublished photos.
  • Jeff Tweedy described the album as deeply personal, reflecting his struggles with mental health and addiction during its creation.
  • The band has released an alternate version of 'Handshake Drugs' from the reissue, recorded in 2003 at New York's Sear Sound studio.
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