Bob Dylan The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window 1956-1963 Highlights [4LP Box Set]

Bob Dylan – The Bootleg Series: Highlights Edition (4LP Vinyl)

The next volume in Bob Dylan’s award-winning Bootleg Series explores his emergence and maturation as a songwriter and performer, tracing his journey from Minnesota roots to the vibrant Greenwich Village folk scene of the early 1960s.

This collection features rare Columbia Records outtakes and recordings from club dates, jam sessions, and intimate gatherings, offering an unparalleled glimpse into Dylan’s formative years as his songwriting and performance style took shape.

The 4LP Highlights Edition includes 42 tracks in total — with 18 completely unreleased performances and 9 ultra-rare cuts — pressed across heavyweight vinyl. A 24-page book with photos, essays, and detailed archival notes rounds out this essential collector’s set.

Highlights

• New volume in Dylan’s acclaimed Bootleg Series

• 42 tracks total, including:

  • 18 previously unreleased recordings

  • 9 rare tracks

• Features studio outtakes, club sessions, apartment recordings, and jam sessions

• Includes a 24-page book with essays and rare photographs

• Deluxe 4LP vinyl set with archival packaging

Format Details

• Format: 4LP Vinyl

• Artist: Bob Dylan

• Title: The Bootleg Series: Highlights Edition

• Genre: Folk / Rock / Singer-Songwriter

• Label: Columbia / Legacy

• Format: Vinyl
• Released: 2025-10-31
• Genre: Folk

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