--- product_id: 50897370 title: "The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol.12" price: "547.22 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/50897370-the-cutting-edge-1965-1966-the-bootleg-series-vol-12 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol.12 **Price:** 547.22 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol.12 - **How much does it cost?** 547.22 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/50897370-the-cutting-edge-1965-1966-the-bootleg-series-vol-12) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "Between 1965 and 1966 Bob Dylan recorded three albums that many believe changed the course of modern music: "Bringing It All back Home", "Highway 61 Revisited" and "Blonde on Blonde". The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Volume 12 takes you inside the studio during the recording of those three albums. With a staggering wealth of unreleased songs, outtakes, rehearsals and alternate versions - The Cutting Edge provides a unique insight into a legendary icon’s creative process. The six-CD deluxe edition features over 100 previously unreleased tracks. Includes alternate versions of songs such as "Desolation Row", "Visions Of Johanna", "Highway 61 Revisited" and the complete 16-take session for "Like A Rolling Stone". 3. It is packaged in a slipcase with a separate 120-page hardcover book with exclusive photography and liner notes." Review: Impressive Creative Dylan. - The Cutting Edge is an impressive collection of unreleased songs, outtakes, rehearsals and alternate versions of songs from his first three electric albums "Bringing It All Back Home," "Highway 61 Revisited" and "Blonde on Blonde" - undoubtedly the most productive and creative period of his career. The sound is mostly super and many tracks are so complete that they could have earned release on one the official albums - here it must be added that none, however, surpasses the known versions; though a couple come close. It is interesting to note how different many of these until now unknown versions are compared to the known versions. In several cases the beat is very different; e.g. "Just Like a Woman" which is almost like a completely different song. Also "Visions of Johanna" changed quite a bit along the way before it became the stunning ballad known from "Blonde on Blonde" - here it is in an up-beat rocking version. Among the songs that never found way to an official release is especially "She's Your Lover Now" a gem. The version here is a little more subdued than the version released on "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961-1991" in 1991. Both versions are great and both crashing towards the end - unfortunately. Especially sad that Dylan never completed thw song. "Sitting on a Barbed Wire Fence" might have been a fine addition to "Highway 61 Revisited", but perhaps it was found a little too similar to some of the other songs; also the album had already quite a long playing time. A few songs were initially only known in other people's versions; including "If You Gotta Go, Go Now" by Manfred Mann and "Farewell, Angelina" with Joan Baez. Also interesting to get an insight in how Dylan continually adjusted his lyrics and how he constantly played with words and language Review: Dylan, Bootleg Series Vol:12 - I saw this Deluxe Edition of Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series Volume 12 here on desertcart at an unbelievably great price so it was an immediate purchase & upon arrival I was shocked at its size compared to your typical CD Box Set (see images) but it was worth every penny as look at the amount of tracks on my original 2 disc edition compared to the amount of tracks on this edition there’s so so many more & quality you get a hard backed 6 CD Liner Notes kings book & you get a hard backed photo album basically that both fit neatly into the solid outer case, there’s a lot of interesting alternatives & bits & bobs on here, Disk 3 alone is nothing but ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ from first take to alternative takes with added/ different lyrics then there this & that instrument added & so on it’s basically this is what goes into making a song, again it was brilliantly priced & it’s been thought provoking to listen to, excellent. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B015JXIA4K | | Best Sellers Rank | 5,011 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 136 in Country Rock 609 in Box Sets (CDs & Vinyl) 2,284 in Pop | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,068) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Label | Sony Music Cmg | | Manufacturer | Sony Music Cmg | | Manufacturer reference | CDSNY501441 | | Number of discs | 6 | | Product Dimensions | 22.2 x 21.34 x 4.27 cm; 1.41 kg | ## Images ![The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol.12 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712YKkQPBNL.jpg) ![The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol.12 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71X018oTb7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive Creative Dylan. *by M***G on 6 January 2016* The Cutting Edge is an impressive collection of unreleased songs, outtakes, rehearsals and alternate versions of songs from his first three electric albums "Bringing It All Back Home," "Highway 61 Revisited" and "Blonde on Blonde" - undoubtedly the most productive and creative period of his career. The sound is mostly super and many tracks are so complete that they could have earned release on one the official albums - here it must be added that none, however, surpasses the known versions; though a couple come close. It is interesting to note how different many of these until now unknown versions are compared to the known versions. In several cases the beat is very different; e.g. "Just Like a Woman" which is almost like a completely different song. Also "Visions of Johanna" changed quite a bit along the way before it became the stunning ballad known from "Blonde on Blonde" - here it is in an up-beat rocking version. Among the songs that never found way to an official release is especially "She's Your Lover Now" a gem. The version here is a little more subdued than the version released on "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961-1991" in 1991. Both versions are great and both crashing towards the end - unfortunately. Especially sad that Dylan never completed thw song. "Sitting on a Barbed Wire Fence" might have been a fine addition to "Highway 61 Revisited", but perhaps it was found a little too similar to some of the other songs; also the album had already quite a long playing time. A few songs were initially only known in other people's versions; including "If You Gotta Go, Go Now" by Manfred Mann and "Farewell, Angelina" with Joan Baez. Also interesting to get an insight in how Dylan continually adjusted his lyrics and how he constantly played with words and language ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dylan, Bootleg Series Vol:12 *by T***P on 14 July 2026* I saw this Deluxe Edition of Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series Volume 12 here on Amazon at an unbelievably great price so it was an immediate purchase & upon arrival I was shocked at its size compared to your typical CD Box Set (see images) but it was worth every penny as look at the amount of tracks on my original 2 disc edition compared to the amount of tracks on this edition there’s so so many more & quality you get a hard backed 6 CD Liner Notes kings book & you get a hard backed photo album basically that both fit neatly into the solid outer case, there’s a lot of interesting alternatives & bits & bobs on here, Disk 3 alone is nothing but ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ from first take to alternative takes with added/ different lyrics then there this & that instrument added & so on it’s basically this is what goes into making a song, again it was brilliantly priced & it’s been thought provoking to listen to, excellent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still Cutting Everything Else to Shreds *by T***R on 9 November 2015* Nearly 50 years - that's right - after the last of the big 3, Blonde On Blonde was finished, this 2 CD version of his alternative and other takes has been released and it is wonderful. If you're not a Dylan fan, look away now. If you are, this fascinating collection concentrates only on the three best albums ever recorded (by miles) and reveals Dylan's processes in a startling new way. His Bob-hood created while recording - that much we knew. He tried versions of songs in the studio like he does on tour. He wrote in the studio if he felt like it. He didn't go in for a lot of re-recording technique (like the Beatles) preferring to keep things fresh. It was his vision, his band(s), his songs, his voice - and it was stunning. The 'Best of' is more than enough for me. I hated the 'Basement Tapes' released recently - this is another thing entirely. The collection is chronological -starting with Bringing It All Back Home (Tom Wilson) then Highway 61 and finally, Blonde On Blonde (Bob Johnson). The material is well recorded, the performances good, the results both surprising (check out the Visions of Johanna as a rock track) and beautiful. For those of us old enough to have heard these songs when they were first released, it is not like nostalgia. It's like revelation. His voice is great (not a brilliant voice, but a great singer), the musicians are sometimes very good, and the songs unmatched. To think these were recorded in 1965 (BIABH and Highway 61) and by the end of February1966 places Dylan ahead of all his contemporaries for quality. With the possible exception of Blood On The Tracks, he never came close to this, and never will. But Bob can relax - no one has come close to these albums. Whether you prefer Highway 61 or Blonde On Blonde (my favourite of all time), this, for once, is a real treat that Dylan fans should treasure. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/50897370-the-cutting-edge-1965-1966-the-bootleg-series-vol-12](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/50897370-the-cutting-edge-1965-1966-the-bootleg-series-vol-12) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*