''Masterpieces'' is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter

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, released on March 12, 1978 by

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. The triple LP set was released in

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and

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in anticipation of his 1978 tour. Primarily a

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collection spanning Dylan's career up to that point, the album features one previously unreleased track, a unique (1962) outtake version of "

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". It also includes a live performance of "

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" from Dylan's 1966 World Tour, which was first released as the B-side of his " I Want You" single in 1966. ''Masterpieces'' was reissued on CD in 1991 by Columbia (Cat. No. 4624489), but is no longer in print.

Track listing

All songs written by

, except where noted.

Certifications and sales

References

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