3 LPs in triple gatefold sleeve with 3 printed innersleeves with lyrics and art. Hype sticker on shrink: "25 Songs originally recorded during the Wildflowers sessions..."
Tracks A1 to D3: Recorded in Los Angeles, CA, at Sound City Studios & Ocean Way Recording Track E1: Previously unreleased song and recording - July 26, 1993 / Recorded at Ocean Way Recording Track E2: Previously unreleased recording - January 26, 1993 / Recorded at Sound City Studios Track E3: Previously unreleased song and recording - 1993 / Produced, recorded & mixed by Tom Petty at his home studio Track E4: Previously unreleased song and recording - April 11, 1994 / Recorded at Sound City Studios Track E5: Alternate version - original on "She's the One" - April 14, 1994 / Recorded at Sound City Studios Track F1: Previously unreleased song and recording - 1994 / Recorded at home studio with overdubs (2014) at Shoreline Recorders Track F2: Alternate version - original on "She's the One" - April 11, 1994 / Recorded at Sound City Studios Track F3: September 30, 1992 - Released in 2015 in "Entourage" film / Recorded at Rumbo Recorders Track F4: Alternate take - different than one on "She's the One" - November 30, 1993 / Recorded at Sound City Studios Track F5: Alternate version - original on "She's the One" - June 3, 1993 / Recorded at Ocean Way Recording
Compilation mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering.
This 'Made in Netherlands' pressing is perfect. Flat and quiet. Sound is fantastic. This is the first new pressing I've had in a long time that is completely flat and without noise! Thank you!
Nothing extraordinary here—except that it’s absolutely extraordinary. This presentation of Wildflowers & All the Rest is everything you want it to be: simple, intimate, and utterly perfect for the music it delivers.
It’s slightly less dynamic than some vinyl pressings, but that’s not a knock—it’s exactly what this music calls for. The beauty of Wildflowers is in its simplicity: Tom’s voice, Tom’s strumming, and yes, Tom’s harmonicanizing (pretty sure that’s not a word but it should be). The soundstage doesn’t need to be massive; it just needs to feel honest, and Chris Bellman nails it here. And the vinyl itself? Dead. Ass. Quiet. From the very first needle drop, there’s not a whisper of hiss or noise.
Highlight for me: Don’t Fade on Me, Tom’s vocals here are just so friggin intimate. In a two channel system, Tom is front and center and in your room.
The packaging is as thoughtful as the sound. Posters, photos—it’s all here, and it’s stunning. But I’ll admit, dealing with a triple gatefold is a bit challenging. Do triple gatefold sleeves exist?
Listening to this record is a bittersweet experience. It’s a flawless representation of Petty’s artistry, but it’s also a reminder of how much we miss him. This is more than a reissue; it’s a love letter to one of the most heartfelt and timeless records of his career.
Amazing package. Really beautiful design of the sleeve and inserts and everything- a pretty thick gatefold but easily cool enough to justify it.
This is the best sounding record in my collection. It’s got a holographic sound quality. Smoother than silk but retains crispness, absolutely minimal noise, beautiful definition and separation. Big warm soundstage with Petty & Friends mostly positioned close to the listener. The intimacy is used to great effect. A remarkable argument for vinyl as a medium.
Initially I didn't want to get this because I didn't really care about the extra tracks, but I'm glad I did. One, the quality is exceptional. I had this on CD when it came out and played it over and over, and even though it's been years, I can tell you it didn't sound any better than this. And two, the extra tracks are totally worth your time. I had no idea that Tom wrote Leave Virginia Alone, but it explains why I found myself liking it despite not giving Rod Stewart a chance on anything else (maybe he's good, no idea frankly). But Tom's version is better and now I can't hear that song in my head the way Stewart did it. Oh, and the packaging is really nice too. Quality material, well designed. Highly recommend this release.
Wouldn't you know it....I finally find a copy. Buy it, open it, go to clean it.....and something is embedded in the record that makes it pop as the stylus passes over it. It looks like a flake of paper or something but totally ruined it for me. Not to mention Side 2 of record 1 the label is grossly off centre making the record look warped as it spins. Now I have to return it and go on the hunt for ANOTHER copy. FML!
This pressing is absolutely spectacular. It's also a really beautiful cover and the material feels velvety smooth just holding it in your hands. Love the 3-panel gatefold and just staring at the photos. Sounds crisp, clean, and quiet. Do not pass this up. If you are on the fence, just do it. No regerts.
This pressing is absolutely spectacular. It's also a really beautiful cover and the material feels velvety smooth just holding it in your hands. Love the 3-panel gatefold and just staring at the photos. Sounds crisp, clean, and quiet. Do not pass this up. If you are on the fence, just do it. No regerts.
What's already been said doesn't need to be repeated, but I found this at my local Barnes and Noble for $39.99 and had a $30 gift card so I figured why not... Blown. A. Way. An already lush. well -rounded, Rick-Rubin-Produced masterpiece becomes even more lush and well-rounded. I haven't even touched "All the Rest" yet - Listening to Wildflowers with this amount of detail is a treat enough.