Bob Dylan The Cutting Edge 1965-1966 The Bootleg Series Vol. 12 CD Boxset 6 Disc

A deep archival dive into one of the most transformative periods in Bob Dylan’s career, The Cutting Edge 1965–1966 documents the sessions behind Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde On Blonde. This deluxe 6‑CD box set presents studio outtakes, alternate takes, rehearsals and early versions that reveal Dylan’s shift from acoustic folk to electric rock. Featuring raw band run‑throughs, lyrical variations, evolving arrangements and rare session moments, it offers an unprecedented look at the creative process behind some of the most influential recordings in modern music.

Track Listing (Summary)
Across six discs, the set includes:

• Alternate takes and early versions of key tracks such as Like A Rolling Stone, Desolation Row, Visions Of Johanna, Just Like A Woman, Tombstone Blues, It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry, Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again and She Belongs To Me.
• Acoustic demos, band rehearsals and electric breakdowns from the 1965–1966 New York and Nashville sessions.
• Multiple takes showing the evolution of arrangements, tempos and lyrical phrasing.
• Studio chatter, false starts and in‑progress fragments offering insight into Dylan’s working methods.
• Rare session material from the Bringing It All Back Home era, including early drafts of Subterranean Homesick Blues and Maggie’s Farm.
• Extensive Blonde On Blonde session material capturing the shift from New York to Nashville and the development of the album’s signature sound.

Features

• Deluxe 6‑CD box set
• Stereo recordings from 1965–1966 sessions
• Includes outtakes, alternates, rehearsals and rare session material
• Part of The Bootleg Series (Vol. 12)
• Hardback book and archival packaging (varies by edition)
• Essential document of Dylan’s electric era

Information
Label: Columbia – 88875124412 / Legacy – 88875124412 / Sony Music – 88875124412
Series: The Bootleg Series – Vol. 12
Catalog Number: 88875124412
Barcode: 88875124412
Country: Europe
Released: November 6, 2015
Genre: Rock / Blues / Folk / World & Country
Style: Folk Rock / Country Rock / Blues Rock / Electric Blues
Format: 6 × CD, Deluxe Box Set