To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s Phantom Power, Universal Music is releasing a deluxe vinyl boxset on November 3.
Originally released on July 14, 1998, Phantom Power has some of The Hip’s biggest hits, including “Bobcaygeon”, “Fireworks” and “Poets”.
The Phantom Power 25th anniversary boxset includes two double LP sets on 180g vinyl with five never before heard tracks, a 2LP live show recorded from The Metropol in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 2, 1998 and an additional seven alternative versions curated by the band.
The boxset also includes a 24-page original “Bobcaygeon” illustrated video storyboard with behind-the-scenes photos, a 12 X 12, 64-page coffee table book documenting the history of Phantom Power by producer Steve Berlin, and a Blu-ray Atmos Mix of the album.
Phantom Power vinyl boxset track listing:
LP 1 – Side A
- Poets
- Something On
- Save The Planet
- Bobcaygeon
LP 1 – Side B
- Thompson Girl
- Membership
- Fireworks
- Vapour Trails
LP 2 – Side A
- The Rules
- Chagrin Falls
- Escape Is At Hand For The Travellin’ Man
- Emperor Penguin
LP 2 – Side B (Bonus Tracks)
- Bumblebee
- Insomniacs
- Songwriters Cabal
- Vegas Strip
- Mystery
LP 3 – Side A (Recorded live October 2, 1998 at the Metropol, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
- Save The Planet
- Twist My Arm
- Poets
- Gift Shop
LP 3 – Side B
- Bobcaygeon
- Nautical Disaster
- Ahead By A Century
- The Luxury
LP 4 – Side A
- Fireworks
- Springtime In Vienna
- Chagrin Falls
- New Orleans Is Sinking
LP 4 – Side B
- Grace, Too
- Escape Is At Hand for the Travellin’ Man
- At the Hundredth Meridian
LP 5 – Side A (Alternates)
- Super Farmer Nano Baby
- Something On
- Chagrin Falls
- Fireworks
LP 5 – Side B
- Thompson Girl
- Escape Is At Hand For The Travelin’ Man
- Bobcaygeon
Phantom Power Atmos Mix on Blu-ray
- Poets
- Something On
- Save The Planet
- Bobcaygeon
- Thompson Girl
- Membership
- Fireworks
- Vapour Trails
- The Rules
- Chagrin Falls
- Escape Is At Hand For The Travellin’ Man
- Emperor Penguin
The band also announced that to celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2024 they will be releasing a deluxe set of their debut studio album, Up to Here, as well as a four-part Amazon documentary.
The Phantom Power 25th anniversary vinyl boxset is available to pre-order on Amazon at a hefty price of $257.99 or directly through the Universal Music store for $239.99 (plus free shipping).