SFAG - 1992

All the songs listed in the Official Rarities section are cross-referenced by song title in these alphabetical pages.
A-E

F-J

K-O

P-S

T-Z

This yearly page now contains only the main Rarities List! Promotional Items (Albums and Singles) are now here. All Honourable Mentions are now here.

If you have any entries to add to the list or additions/corrections to existing entries, please let me know! Please note I cannot value your Dylan rarities - see the Mission page for reasons why. Contact the dealers on my Trading page for assistance!

Titles in red are not available on a currently released Bob Dylan CD (for these see bobdylan.com

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(these are the ones that count as obscurities rather than as rarities)

Various Artists - "Double Impact" - compilation CD, Dino Records DIN 213D (Australia), 1992?:
Dino Records was an Australian budget label similar to K-Tel in the UK that released unique compilations - this one features duets, as the title Double Impact suggests. Also on the album is a version of Mr. Tambourine Man by Crowded House and Roger McGuinn.

R-0122-4 Sign Language (with Eric Clapton)

- Bob duets with Eric on this version of his otherwise unreleased song from Eric's RSO album No Reason To Cry, see 1976. Also see 1976 for all other releases of this track.
The lyrics of this song on bobdylan.com are here.

This track is credited to "Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan & Robbie Robertson" - Robbie Robertson and the other Band members were present at the session. Other instances of R-0122 don't credit Robbie Robertson.

Various Artists - "Guitar Legends In Concert" - 3CD radio station disc set, Global Satellite Network (no catalogue number) (USA), for broadcast 16-22 Mar 1992:
From the concert at Expo '92 in Seville, Spain, 17 Oct 1991, Bob appears on CD1 only.

The Byrds - "Turn! Turn! Turn!" - compilation included with Planeta-Agostini "Rock" magazine, CD release: CBS/Sony RCD061-2 (Spain), 1992; Cassette release: CBS/Sony RCD061-4 (Spain), 1992:

R-0217-3 Mr. Tambourine Man

- with the Byrds, recorded at the Roy Orbison Tribute Concert, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, CA, 24 Feb 1990, from the Columbia/Legacy 4CD boxed set The Byrds, see 1990
This live version is not indicated as such on the CD or cassette inserts. Bob and The Byrds also performed He Was A Friend Of Mine at that concert, but the version included here is from The Byrds' 1965 album with the same title as this (a completely different album, shown here for information).

As well as R-0217, this album includes covers of All I Really Want To Do; He Was A Friend Of Mine (wrongly credited to "J. McGuinn"); Lay, Lady, Lay; Just Like A Woman. Chestnut Mare co-written by Bob's Desire collaborator Jacques Levy is misspelled as "Chesnut" Mare on both the CD and cassette inserts.

Various Artists - "Troubadours Of The Folk Era Volume One" - compilation CD, Rhino R2 70262 (USA), 1992:

Rhino R2 70262 (USA) - long box front scan by Hans Seegers	R-0002-5 I'll Fly Away (Albert E. Brumley) by Carolyn Hester - Bob plays harmonica, from her 1962 self-titled Columbia album (see 1962) (stereo version) For a complete list of the compilations on which this track has appeared, also see 1962. Wil Gielen has a copy of the US release without the long box imported into Japan with an obi from MSI Tokyo record distributors. The black/white obi is dated 25 Apr 1996 and has price ¥2,500 (¥2,427 plus sales tax). As well as the 12 page stapled booklet in English there is a 12-page folded insert in English and Japanese. The rear insert of the US release has a "Rhino Incredible Collections" sticker missing from the copy imported into Japan.			Rhino R2 70262 (USA) - long box rear scan by Hans Seegers	Rhino R2 70262 (USA for Japan) - obi scan by Wil Gielen
	Rhino R2 70262 (USA) - front scan by Hans Seegers	Rhino R2 70262 (USA) - front insert scan by Hans Seeger
Rhino R2 70262 (USA for Japan) - front with obi, scan by Wil Gielen	Rhino R2 70262 (USA for Japan) - rear insert scan by Wil Gielen	Rhino R2 70262 (USA for Japan) - CD scan by Wil Gielen	Rhino R2 70262 (USA) - rear insert with sticker, scan by Hans Seegers	Rhino R2 70262 (USA) - rear sticker scan by Hans Seegers	Rhino R2 70262 (USA) - CD scan by Hans Seegers

Various Artists - "Train Tunes" - promo compilation CD, Capitol DPRO-79317 (USA), 1992:

Doug Sahm - "Doug Sahm & Friends: The Best Of Doug Sahm's Atlantic Sessions" - compilation CD, Rhino R2 71032 (USA), Aug 1992/Sequel RSA-CD 813 (Germany), 1994:
All tracks recorded Oct 1972 at the Doug Sahm & Band album sessions (see 1973). The US CD, now discontinued, came in a long box (this copy is still sealed); the German CD was distributed throughout Europe.

Rhino R2 71032 (USA) - long box front scan by Hans Seegers

R-0090-4 (Is Anybody Going To) San Antone (Dave Kirby-Glen Martin) - Bob plays guitar, organ and provides backup vocals
Re-released on CD as follows:

The Best Of Doug Sahm & The Sir Douglas Quintet 1968-1975, see 1990
Promo compilation CD Wex On Wax: A Tribute To Jerry Wexler (Various Artists), see 1999
Jesus' Son - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Various Artists), see 2000 and VHS & DVD 2000s Part 1
Warner Bros Germany 2CD compilation Are You Ready For The Country? (Various Artists), see 2001
Rhino Handmade 2CD compilation The Genuine Texas Groover, see 2003
Nascente Records UK 2CD compilation Bar Nashville: Classic & New Country Flavours (Various Artists), see 2008
Rhino US promo 2CD compilation Rhino Presents Atlantic And Atco Remasters Series (Various Artists), also see 2008

R-0638-2 Poison Love (Elmer Laird) - Bob plays guitar (uncredited before 2003)

R-0088-3 Wallflower - Bob shares lead vocal and plays guitar in Oct 1972 on Doug Sahm's cover of his then unreleased song, also released on the Warner Bros Germany 2CD compilation Are You Ready For The Country?, see 2001
For a Columbia acetate of Bob's own recording of this song, finally released on The Bootleg Series Vols. 1-3 in 1991, see 1971.
R-0088 has been re-released on CD on the following compilations:

Various Artists - I Shall Be Unreleased - Sony Music Special Products/Rhino Records (USA), see 1991
Doug Sahm & Friends: The Best Of Doug Sahm (Atlantic Sessions) - Rhino Records (USA), 1992/Sequel (Germany), 1994, for both see 1992
Various Artists - Are You Ready For The Country? - Warner Bros Germany 2CD compilation, see 2001
Various Artists - Doin' Dylan 2 - Columbia Australia CD compilation, see 2002
Various Artists - Cosmic Country Festival Records Australia 2CD/2LP compilations, see 2013.

Rhino R2 71032 (USA) - long box rear scan by Hans Seegers

Rhino R2 71032 (USA) - front scan by Hans Seegers

Rhino R2 71032 (USA) - rear scan by Hans Seegers

Rhino R2 71032 (USA) - CD scan by Tom Willems

Sequel RSA-CD 813 (Germany) - outside of front insert, scan by Hans Seegers

Sequel RSA-CD 813 (Germany) - CD scan by Hans Seegers

Sequel RSA-CD 813 (Germany) - page from booklet, scan by Hans Seegers

Sequel RSA-CD 813 (Germany) - rear insert scan by Hans Seegers

R-0214-2 Dealer's Blues (Doug Sahm)

- Bob plays organ (uncredited) - source: Glen Dundas

R-0151-2 Ain't That Loving You (D. Malone)

- Bob is reputed to play on this track, first released on the Sir Douglas Band's Atlantic album Texas Tornado, 1973

R-0105-2 Tennessee Blues (Robert Guidry - "Bobby Charles")

- Bob plays harmonica (uncredited) - source: Glen Dundas

All these tracks additionally appear on the Rhino Handmade 2CD compilation The Genuine Texas Groover, see 2003, and a 2CD set from BGO Records UK containing three original Doug Sahm albums, see 2016.

Thanks to Hans Seegers and Tom Willems for information and scans. Tom Willems's copy came without the long box.

Various Artists - "Rhino ● Atlantic ● Remasters" - promo 2CD compilation, Rhino/Atlantic PRO2 90120 (USA), 1992:

This 2CD promo set promoting Rhino/Atlantic remasters comes in a 30 page leatherette-bound hard cover book (5¾" x 5"), similar to those used for the old 78 RPM albums (or the Deluxe Edition of Dylan's Modern Times). The Sahm album being promoted is probably the one above.

The Beastie Boys - "Check Your Head", LP release: Grand Royal/Capitol 164-7 989 39 1 (USA), 1992; CD release: Grand Royal/Capitol CDP 7989 382 (USA), 1992:

"Paths Of Victory" - 8" acetate of Witmark demo, MPHC Reference Recording (no catalogue number) (USA), recorded 1963, offered for sale by auction, Dec 1992:

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CBS/Sony RCD061-2 (Spain) - CD front scan by Ger Hemel	This CD or cassette was included with an edition of the Planeta-Agostini "Rock" magazine, but unfortunately I don't have details of the magazine with which it came. All these magazine could be stored in binders and built up into an encyclopaedia of rock music.	CBS/Sony RCD061-2 (Spain) - CD rear insert scan by Ger Hemel	Planeta-Agostini "Rock" encyclopaedia (Spain, 1991-92) - front picture from eBay	Columbia/Legacy C4K 46773 (USA, 1990) - sticker on front of box (my copy, includes R-0217)
CBS/Sony RCD061-4 (Spain) - outside of cassette insert, picture from www.discogs.com	CBS/Sony RCD061-2 (Spain) - outside of CD front insert, scan by Ger Hemel	CBS/Sony RCD061-2 (Spain) - CD scan by Ger Hemel
CBS/Sony RCD061-4 (Spain) - inside of cassette insert, picture from www.discogs.com	CBS/Sony RCD061-4 (Spain) - cassette Side 1 picture from www.discogs.com (Dylan covers only)	CBS/Sony RCD061-4 (Spain) - cassette Side 2 picture from www.discogs.com (includes R-0217 and Dylan cover)		Turn! Turn! Turn! [The Byrds] Columbia/Legacy COL 483706 2 (Europe, 1996) - remastered CD reissue of 1965 album (my copy, Dylan covers only)

"Searching For A Gem"

Bob Dylan's Officially Released Rarities and Obscurities

Audio: 1992