Product guide

Wilco A Ghost Is Born 9-CD Box Set

A Ghost Is Born is a 9-CD Wilco box set from Nonesuch, pairing the original studio album with alternate recordings, a complete concert, and the complete Fundamentals. The set also includes a 48-page full-color hardcover book with previously unpublished photos and an album recording history.

At a glance

Includes the original studio album, alternates, outtakes, and demos.
Contains the complete October 2004 concert at the Wang Center in Boston and the complete Fundamentals.
The 48-page full-color hardcover book includes previously unpublished photos and a recording history by Bob Mehr.

Price

$133.04Save 17%

Reference price: ~~$159.98~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The expanded audio selection spans studio material, a full concert, and the Fundamentals.
The hardcover book adds photos and album-history context alongside the discs.

Technical specifications

5 specifications

Identity
Brand	Nonesuch
Number of discs	9
Language	English
Original release date	2025

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	0.98 x 12.56 x 12.6 inches; 3.6 pounds

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Wilco listeners seeking a broad edition of A Ghost Is Born with studio extras and a full concert.
Collectors interested in accompanying album photography and recording-history notes.

Less suited to

Listeners who only want the original album rather than a multi-disc set with a hardcover book.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in this A Ghost Is Born set?

The listing describes the original studio album, alternates, outtakes, demos, the complete October 2004 Wang Center concert in Boston, and the complete Fundamentals across a 9-CD set. It also describes a 48-page full-color hardcover book.

Does the set include a book?

Yes. The listing describes a 48-page full-color hardcover book with previously unpublished photos and an album recording history by Bob Mehr.

Is this only the original studio album?

No. The listing says the set adds alternates, outtakes, demos, a complete concert, and the complete Fundamentals.