Why This CD Matters
New Adventures in Hi-Fi captures R.E.M. at a creative high point, blending road-recorded textures with studio polish. This expanded edition adds depth through unreleased material and high-resolution audio. It stands as one of the band’s most complete archival releases.
Collector Note
2021 US 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (2CD + Blu-ray) on Craft Recordings. Includes remastered album, unreleased tracks, and hi-res audio content. Strong ongoing demand among collectors and fans.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: M (brand new, factory sealed) with no visible wear
Case: NM (sealed in original shrink with minimal corner wear)
Booklet: M (unopened, inside sealed package)
Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Deluxe Edition + Blu-ray
Label: Craft Recordings – CR00439
Country: US
Released: 2021
Genre: Rock
Style: Not listed on packaging
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Disc One – Original Album (Remastered)
How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us
The Wake-Up Bomb
New Test Leper
Undertow
E-Bow the Letter
Leave
Departure
Bittersweet Me
Be Mine
Binky the Doormat
Zither
So Fast, So Numb
Low Desert
Electrolite
Disc Two – B-Sides & Rarities
Tricycle
Departure (Alternate Version)
Wall of Death
Undertow (Live)
Wichita Lineman
The Wake-Up Bomb (Live)
Binky the Doormat (Live)
King of Comedy (Live)
Be Mine (Live)
Love Is All Around
Sponge
Leave (Alternate Version)
Disc Three – Blu-ray
R.E.M. Outdoor Projections (1996) plus hi-res audio mixes and music videos
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
Why This CD Matters
New Adventures in Hi-Fi captures R.E.M. at a creative high point, blending road-recorded textures with studio polish. This expanded edition adds depth through unreleased material and high-resolution audio. It stands as one of the band’s most complete archival releases.
Collector Note
2021 US 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (2CD + Blu-ray) on Craft Recordings. Includes remastered album, unreleased tracks, and hi-res audio content. Strong ongoing demand among collectors and fans.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: M (brand new, factory sealed) with no visible wear
Case: NM (sealed in original shrink with minimal corner wear)
Booklet: M (unopened, inside sealed package)
Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Deluxe Edition + Blu-ray
Label: Craft Recordings – CR00439
Country: US
Released: 2021
Genre: Rock
Style: Not listed on packaging
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Disc One – Original Album (Remastered)
How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us
The Wake-Up Bomb
New Test Leper
Undertow
E-Bow the Letter
Leave
Departure
Bittersweet Me
Be Mine
Binky the Doormat
Zither
So Fast, So Numb
Low Desert
Electrolite
Disc Two – B-Sides & Rarities
Tricycle
Departure (Alternate Version)
Wall of Death
Undertow (Live)
Wichita Lineman
The Wake-Up Bomb (Live)
Binky the Doormat (Live)
King of Comedy (Live)
Be Mine (Live)
Love Is All Around
Sponge
Leave (Alternate Version)
Disc Three – Blu-ray
R.E.M. Outdoor Projections (1996) plus hi-res audio mixes and music videos
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.