Tim – Let It Bleed Edition: Vinyl LP + 4CD Box Set The Replacements

Released in the fall of 1985, The Replacements’ major label debut, Tim peaked at #192 on the Billboard charts, selling just 75,000 copies. Over time, however, the record would find a mass audience among successive generations thanks to the enduring appeal of anthems like “Bastards of Young” and “Left of the Dial” and ballads like “Swingin Party” and “Here Comes a Regular.”  

Even with Tim’s evolving status as an all-time classic, The Replacements remained unsatisfied with the sound of the record, largely centered on the mix done by the album’s producer, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Tommy Erdelyi, aka Tommy Ramone. Now, after four decades, the LP has finally been given a long overdue sonic overhaul as part of TIM: LET IT BLEED EDITION. The 4CD/1LP deluxe boxed set is built around a stunning new mix of Tim by legendary producer/engineer Ed Stasium (Ramones, Talking Heads) and features a collection of previously unheard tracks (Sons of No One: Rare & Unreleased) and a classic concert from 1986 (Not Ready For Prime Time).

Tracks:

LP (Ed Stasium Mix)

Side A
1.    Hold My Life
2.    I’ll Buy
3.    Kiss Me On The Bus
4.    Dose Of Thunder
5.    Waitress In The Sky
6.    Swingin Party

Side B
1.    Bastards Of Young
2.    Lay It Down Clown
3.    Left Of The Dial
4.    Little Mascara
5.    Here Comes A Regular

CD 1: Time (Ed Stasium Mix)
1.    Hold My Life 
2.    I’ll Buy
3.    Kiss Me On The Bus
4.    Dose Of Thunder
5.    Waitress In The Sky
6.    Swingin Party
7.    Bastard Of Young
8.    Lay It Down Clown
9.    Left Of The Dial
10.    Little Mascara
11.    Here Comes A Stranger

CD 2: Tim (2023 Remaster)
1.    Hold My Life 
2.    I’ll Buy
3.    Kiss Me On The Bus
4.    Dose Of Thunder
5.    Waitress In The Sky
6.    Swingin Party
7.    Bastard Of Young
8.    Lay It Down Clown
9.    Left Of The Dial
10.    Little Mascara
11.    Here Comes A Stranger

CD 3: Sons of No One: Rare & Unreleased
1.    Can’t Hardly Wait (Acoustic Demo)
2.    Nowhere Is My Home (Alternate Mix)*
3.    Can’t Hardly Wait (Electric Demo) [Alternate Mix]*
4.    Left Of The Dial (Alternate Version)*
5.    Nowhere Is My Home (Alternate Version)*
6.    Can’t Hardly Wait (Cello Version)*
7.    Kiss Me On The Bus (Studio Demo)
8.    Little Mascara (Studio Demo)*
9.    Bastards Of Young (Alternate Version)*
10.    Hold My Life (Alternate Version)*
11.    Having Fun*
12.    Waitress In The Sky (Alternate Version)
13.    Can’t Hardly Wait (The “Tim” Version) [Alternate Mix]*
14.    Swingin Party (Alternate Version)*
15.    Here Comes A Regular (Alternate Version)

CD 4: Not Ready For Prime Time  – Live at the Cabaret Metro, Chicago, IL, January 11, 1986
1.    Gary’s Got A Boner*
2.    Love You ‘Till Friday*
3.    Bastards Of Young*
4.    Can’t Hardly Wait*
5.    Answering Machine*
6.    Little Mascara*
7.    Color Me Impressed*
8.    Kiss Me On The Bus*
9.    Favorite Thing*
10.    Mr. Whirly*
11.    Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out*
12.    I Will Dare*
13.    Johnny’s Gonna Die*
14.    Dose Of Thunder*
15.    Takin’ A Ride*
16.    Hitchin’ A Ride*
17.    Trouble Boys*
18.    Unsatisfied*
19.    Black Diamond*
20.    Jumpin’ Jack Flash*
21.    Customer*
22.    Borstal Breakout*
23.    Take Me Down To The Hospital*
24.    Kids Don’t Follow*
25.    Nowhere Man*
26.    The Crusher*
27.    I’m In Trouble*
28.    Go*

*Previously Unreleased