Merge Records

The Merge edition of The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel includes debut album On Avery Island expanded to a double LP, an exclusive 12-inch picture disc of Live at Jittery Joe’s, a previously unreleased live recording of “Little Birds” as the A-side of the 7-inch, and the “Holland, 1945” / “Engine” 7-inch on black vinyl with brand-new art.

All jackets are printed on enhanced cardboard stock for more vibrant, consistent color. In addition, the depth of the outer box has been increased to accommodate the extra contents and the interior fitments redesigned for added strength. No download cards are included in this package.

CONTENTS:

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea LP

Housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket.

On Avery Island 2-LP

Expanded to include the full-length version of “Pree-Sisters Swallowing a Donkey’s Eye.” Housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket (this version is now the standard edition available outside of the box set).

Live at Jittery Joe’s 12-inch picture disc

Recorded in Athens in 1997, with new artwork. The first inclusion of this performance in the box set. Exclusive full-color picture disc packaged in a deluxe clear sleeve.

Ferris Wheel on Fire 10-inch EP

Eight acoustic recordings unavailable elsewhere. Black vinyl housed in a cardboard jacket.

Everything Is 10-inch EP

The four songs from the original EP plus three additional songs. Black vinyl housed in a cardboard jacket.

“Holland, 1945” / “Engine” 7-inch

Contains an exclusive recording of “Engine” and all-new artwork. Black vinyl in a cardboard jacket housed in a plastic outer sleeve.

“Little Birds” 7-inch

Previously unreleased 2014 live recording of “Little Birds” in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, featuring Jeremy Barnes & Heather Trost of A Hawk and a Hacksaw, plus a studio demo recording of “Little Birds.” Black vinyl in a cardboard jacket housed in a plastic outer sleeve.

“You’ve Passed” / “Where You’ll Find Me Now” 7-inch

Two 4-track recordings of these songs. Black frame added to front cover art to be consistent with the other two 7-inches. Black vinyl in a cardboard jacket housed in a plastic outer sleeve.

24” × 24” poster featuring outer box cover art.

24” × 24” poster featuring flying gramophone art.

Tracklist

"In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

1. King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1
2. King of Carrot Flowers Pts. 2 & 3
3. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
4. Two-Headed Boy
5. Fool
6. Holland, 1945
7. Communist Daughter
8. Oh Comely
9. Ghost10. [untitled]
10. Two-Headed Boy Pt. 2

On Avery Island

1. Song Against Sex
2. You’ve Passed
3. Someone Is Waiting
4. A Baby for Pree
5. Marching Theme
6. Where You’ll Find Me Now
7. Avery Island/April 1st
8. Gardenhead/Leave Me Alone
9. Three Peaches
10. Naomi
11. April 8th
12. Pree-Sisters Swallowing a Donkey’s Eye

Ferris Wheel on Fire

1. Oh Sister (1995)
2. Ferris Wheel On Fire (1993)
3. Home (1992)
4. April 8th (1992)
5. I Will Bury You in Time (1994)
6. Engine (1993)
7. A Baby for Pree/Glow Into You (1995)
8. My Dream Girl Don’t Exist (Live) [1992]

Everything Is

1. Everything Is
2. Here We Are (For W. Cullen Hart)
3. Unborn
4. Tuesday Moon
5. Ruby Bulb
6. Snow Song
7. Aunt Eggma Blow Torch

Little Birds

1. Little Birds (Live) [1998]
2. Little Birds (Studio Demo) [1998]

You’ve Passed / Where You’ll Find Me Now

1. You’ve Passed (Alternate Version)
2. Where You’ll Find Me Now (Alternate Version)

Live at Jittery Joe’s

1. Intro
2. A Baby for Pree
3. Two-Headed Boy
4. I Will Bury You in Time
5. Gardenhead/Leave Me Alone
6. Two-Headed Boy Pt. 2
7. I Love How You Love Me
8. Engine
9. Naomi
10. King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 2
11. King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 3
12. Oh Comely