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Update - Bob Dylan's Bootleg Series, Vol. 9 - The (probable) complete track listing and more

(WB via Searching For A Gem)

On July 27, we reported that Isis magazine had some updated information about the upcoming Bob Dylan Bootleg Series Vol. 9. In addition, I quickly added some information about Leeds and Witmark demos that are expected to be included in the set, courtesy of Olof.  However, this list was incomplete. I've updated the original article, and present a new track list from different sources below. The original Isis article said that 47 tracks were expected to be included. 

Here is a new list of Leeds and Witmanrk demos, courtesy of Punkhart via Expecting Rain Discussions, with additional information from Searching For A Gem and Olof:

Leeds Demos
Jan or Feb 1962

1 He Was a Friend of Mine
2 Man in the Street (1)
3 Hard Times in New York
4 Poor Boy Blues
5 Ballad for a Friend
6 Ramblin Gamblin Willie
7 Man in the Street (2)
8 Talking Bear Mountain Picnic Massacre Disaster Blues
9 Standing on the Highway

Note. He Was A Friend Of Mine and Man On The Street, recorded November 1961 for the first album, were also used as Leeds Demos.

Witmark Demos late 1962 thru 1964 

10 [June 62] Blowin in the Wind
11 [November 62] Long Ago Far Away *
12 [December 62] A Hard Rain's a Gonna Fall
13 Baby I'm in the Mood
14 Ballad of Hollis Brown
15 The Death of Emmett Till * 
16 Let Me Die in My Footsteps
17 Quit Your Lowdown Ways
18 Tomorrow is a Long Time
19 [late winter 63] All Over You
20 Bound to Lose, Bound to Win
21 I'd Hate to Be You On That Dreadful Day *
22 Talkin John Birch Society Blues
23 [March 63 ] Don't Think Twice (Bootleg Series Vol. 7)
24 Long Time Gone *
25 Masters of War
26 Oxford Town
27 Walking Down the Line (Bootleg Series Vol. 1)
28 [April 63] Bob Dylan's Blues
29 Bob Dylan's Dream
30 Boots of Spanish Leather
31 I Shall be Free *
32 [May 63] Girl from the North Country
33 Hero Blues
34 Seven Curses
35 [August 63] Ain't Gonna Grieve *
36 Gypsy Lou
37 John Brown *
38 Only a Hobo *
39 Whatcha Gonna Do
40 [September 63] Times They Are a Changin (Bootleg Series Vol. 1)
41 When the Ship Comes In (Bootleg Series Vol. 1)

42 [December 63] Farewell
43 Paths of Victory
44 [January 64] Baby Let Me Follow You Down
45 Guess I'm Doing Fine
46 [June 64] I'll Keep it With Mine *
47 Mama You Been on My Mind (guitar)
48 Mama You Been on My Mind (piano)
49 Mr Tambourine Man

* released on WARNER BROTHERS. 7 ARTS MUSIC INC. DEMO LP, XTV 221567, probably 1967.

Here's a summary of previously released material (most are still rarities, some are easily available, courtesy of Searching For A Gem):

The following Witmark demos have been officially released on regular albums:
The Bootleg Series Vols. 1-3 [Rare And Unreleased] 1961-1991 (1991): The Times They Are A-Changin'; When The Ship Comes In; Walkin' Down The Line
The Bootleg Series Vol. 7 - No Direction Home: The Soundtrack (2005): Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right

This performance has been released on a limited edition of a regular album:
Blowin' In The Wind - Witmark demo version recorded Witmark offices, New York, Jul 1962, from the 2CD+DVD Special Edition of Together Through Life, 2009

These 22 performances have appeared on official recording company acetates:
Long Ago, Far Away, Long Time Gone, Ain't Gonna Grieve, John Brown, I Shall Be Free,
Only A Hobo, The Death Of Emmett Till (I'd Hate To Be You On That) Dreadful Day - Witmark demo, 1963, released on Warner Bros Nine Songs Publisher’s Sampler LP, 1967
I'll Keep It With Mine - Witmark demo, 1964, released on Warner Bros Nine Songs Publisher’s Sampler LP, 1967
Baby, I'm In The Mood For You, Quit Your Lowdown Ways,  A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall, Don't Think Twice, It's All Right, Oxford Town, Tomorrow Is A Long Time, Masters Of War , Farewell  - Witmark demo version from Columbia acetate LP, 1963
Paths Of Victory - acetate of Witmark demo recorded 1963, offered for auction in Dec 1992
Walkin' Down The Line - Witmark demo version from Columbia acetate LP, 1963, mono version of track released in 1991 on The Bootleg Series Vols. 1-3
All Over You. Talkin' John Birch Society Blues  - Witmark demo, recorded Mar 1963, on MPH acetates which surfaced in 2004
Bob Dylan's New Orleans Rag - out-take from The Times They Are A-Changin', Aug or Oct 1963, on MPH acetates which surfaced in 2004

Leeds Music demos that circulate unofficially include: Ballad For A Friend; Hard Times In New York Town; He Was A Friend Of Mine; Man On The Street; Poor Boy Blues; Rambling, Gambling Willie; Standing On The Highway; Talkin' Bear Mountain Picnic Massacre Blues.
 

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  • Ste 1 year ago
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    How can you be sure of what there's in columbia archieves?

  • Michael 1 year ago
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    Hey "ste," it says PROBABLE.

    Keep up the good work on this site, Harold!

  • rogerk 1 year ago
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    what are archieves, those tasty little fish?

  • ari 1 year ago
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    A live gospel album would have been fine. Maybe next time

  • John Caruth 1 year ago
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    Thanks for the list ... it help me tick off what I have on the bootleg, Through a Bullet of Light ... Interestinly, you don't list Eternal Circle and Percy's Song ... both on the CD. Both, I think, have received official release already ...

  • Matthew 1 year ago
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    Like Ari, I was hoping for live-Gospel. The 1980 New Orleans concert is among the 10 best shows I've ever heard (by anyone), and would be amazing to hear properly mastered. Maybe next time...

    It'll still be nice to upgrade tracks like "Long Ago, Far Away" from the mono bootlegs I have now.

  • fail2understand 1 year ago
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    its only vol 9. They'll get around to releasing the other stuff in time hopefully. Only Dylan could have a whole bootleg theme. This stuff is fascinating, my only complaint is i reckon Dusty olde Fairground should be on this too. I love "Railroad Bob, Vintage Dylan"

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