Knocked Out Loaded
Bob Dylan
49 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 1298937 |
| Excel File Row | 5 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:47:32 |
| Pressing Year | 1986 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | Europe |
| Record Label | CBS |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | CBS 86326 |
| Barcode | 5099708632618 |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | 01-86326-3A-1 |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | 01-86326-2B-1 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Genre | Folk, World, & Country |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"Knocked Out Loaded", often considered a minor or transitional album in Bob Dylan's vast discography, conceals within it a gem of rare and complex artistry that makes it an essential piece for every collector: the epic track "Brownsville Girl". Almost eleven minutes long, this extraordinary narrative is the result of a notable collaboration between Dylan and the renowned playwright Sam Shepard, who together chiselled the lyrics. Initially conceived as "New Danville Girl" and recorded during the sessions for the previous album "Empire Burlesque", it was then drastically reworked for this record. The song evolves into a wide-ranging cinematic monologue, imbued with references to the western film "The Gunfighter" starring Gregory Peck, exploring themes of memory, regret, and lost illusions. Its atypical structure and lyrical depth elevate it far beyond the rest of the material, transforming it into an artistic beacon capable of redeeming an otherwise heterogeneous and sometimes undervalued record, consolidating its status as a cult track among the songwriter's most devoted admirers.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - You Wanna Ramble (3:17)
- A2 - They Killed Him (4:01)
- A3 - Driftin' Too Far From Shore (3:10)
- A4 - Precious Memories (3:13)
- A5 - Maybe Someday (3:17)
- B1 - Brownsville Girl (11:01)
- B2 - Got My Mind Made Up (2:55)
- B3 - Under Your Spell (3:57)
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