Arts & Crafts has released The Devil You Know [1992–1996], a deluxe, limited-edition vinyl box set documenting the formative early years of Idaho, one of the most quietly influential bands to emerge from the 1990s slowcore movement. Spanning recordings made between 1992 and 1996, the collection captures the stark beauty, emotional weight, and spacious dynamics that defined Idaho’s earliest work.
The release coincides with the documentary Traces of Glory: The Musical Journey of Idaho, which explores the band’s history, creative evolution, and lasting legacy. Together, the box set and film present a unified archival portrait of Idaho’s early years, pairing newly mastered audio with historical context and reflection.
Mastering from the original tapes at Osiris Studio
The entire The Devil You Know [1992–1996] collection was newly mastered by Michael Graves at Osiris Studio, working closely with Idaho’s Jeff Martin. Mastering was performed directly from the original tapes, with a focus on preserving the records’ natural dynamics, and emotional immediacy—qualities central to Idaho’s sound. These same masters were also used for Traces of Glory, ensuring a consistent sonic presentation across both the vinyl release and the film.
What’s included
This expansive box set brings together Idaho’s long-out-of-print early catalog alongside a collection of rare material, offering the most complete view yet of the band’s early output.
The Devil You Know [1992–1996] includes:
Year After Year (1993) — 2LP, 45 RPM
This Way Out (1994) — 1LP, 33 RPM
Three Sheets To The Wind (1996) — 1LP, 33 RPM
The Devil You Know (Bonus LP) — EP and 7" material from the era
The bonus LP gathers rare and hard-to-find recordings—tracks that helped define Idaho’s early identity but were previously scattered across singles and EPs—now presented as a cohesive listening experience for the first time.
Production details
Vinyl lacquers for the box set were cut by Jeff Powell (Take Out Vinyl). The collection also features reimagined artwork by Jonathan Schute, with liner notes by Brian Long and Jack Rabid, adding further historical context to the music.
Released in December 2024, The Devil You Know [1992–1996] is a limited, one-time vinyl pressing via Arts & Crafts, offering longtime listeners and new audiences alike a definitive archival edition of Idaho’s early work—newly mastered and presented with care, context, and intention.