Complete Third

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 2022-07-08

Label: Omnivore Recordings

Repress in standard-sized CD packaging. Includes outer slipcase. CDs come in a tri-fold cardboard sleeve; also includes 48-page book.

Sticker on shrink wrap reads:
"Complete Third – now in new packaging
3-CD set includes every demo, rough mix, outtake, alternate take and final master known to exist for Big Star's legendary third album
Includes liner notes from Bud Scoppa, Jody Stephens, Gary Louris (The Jayhawks), Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate), John Stiratt & Pat Sansone (Wilco, Autumn Defense), Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey (The dB's), and more!
OVCD-192 / 810075112054"

Tracks 1-1, 1-13, 1-15 to 1-18, 1-20 to 1-24, 2-1 to 2-8, 2-10 to 2-12, 2-16, 2-18 to 2-22 Previously Unissued
Tracks 1-2, 1-3 originally issued on Thank You Friends: The Ardent Story, Big Beat CDWIK2 273 (2008)
Tracks 1-4 to 1-11, 2-13, 2-24, 2-25, 3-19 originally issued on Keep An Eye On The Sky, Rhino 519760 (2009)
Tracks 1-12, 1-19 originally issued in edited form on Thank You Friends: The Ardent Story, Big Beat CDWIK2 273 (2008)
Track 1-14 originally issued on Jesus Christ, Omnivore Recordings, OVS10-153 (2015)
Tracks 2-9, 2-14, 2-15, 2-17 originally issued on Nothing Can Hurt Me, Omnivore Recordings, OV-61 (2013)
Track 2-23 originally issued in a different mix on Lésa, Barbarian Records BWRR0201 (1980)
Tracks 3-1, 3-3 to 3-11, 3-13 to 3-15, 3-17 originally issued on 3rd, PVC 7903 (1978)
Tracks 3-2, 3-12 originally issued on The Third Album, Aura AUL 703 (1978)
Track 3-16 originally issued on Big Star's 3rd: Sister Lovers, PVC 8933 (1987)
Tracks 3-18, 3-20 originally issued on Third/Sister Lovers, Rykodisc 10220 (1992)

Track 3-21 not listed on cover.