7IN—83–88
2014 box set by R.E.M.
7IN—83–88 is a collection of 7-inch singles released by American alternative rock band R.E.M. on December 9 2014. The collection covers their singles released on the I.R.S. label between 1983 and 1988.
Reception
The Line of Best Fit's Alex Lee Thomson gave the collection a nine out of 10, calling it a "'how to' guide for the craft of songwriting and an uncompromising blueprint for independent artists".
Track listing
All songs written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe, except where noted
"Radio Free Europe" / "There She Goes Again" (Lou Reed)
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