BARENAKED LADIES (July,1991)(aka "The Yellow Tape")
Cassette:pp003c (Canada) Page Publications
    1. Be My Yoko Ono 2:59
    2. Brian Wilson 4:49
    3. Blame It On Me 3:49
    4. If I Had $1,000,000 3:49
    5. Fight The Power 1:33
Notes: This cassette is usually referred to as the "Yellow Tape" (including on the "Shoe Box" EP)  This cassette is the only indie release to ever reach platinum status in Canada. It is also the only indie release ever to crack the Top 20.

BARENAKED LADIES (July,1991)(aka "The Yellow Tape")
CD:Cheree 26CD (1992) (England) Cheree Records
    1. Be My Yoko Ono 2:59
    2. Brian Wilson 4:49
    3. Blame It On Me 3:49
    4. If I Had $1,000,000 3:49
Notes: This cassette is usually referred to as the "Yellow Tape"(including on the "Shoe Box" EP)  This cassette is the only indie release to ever reach platinum status in Canada. It is also the only indie release ever to crack the Top 20.

GORDON (July, 1992)
    CD: 26956 Sire/Reprise (Canada) Test Pressing
Notes: This disc has the same track listing as the commercial release of “Gordon”.  This CD was burned for testing purposes to make certain everyone from BNL, management and the record label was happy with it before it was released.

MAYBE YOU SHOULD DRIVE (August, 1994)
        2-45709 Sire/Reprise (US) promo version #1
Notes: This disc has the same track listing as the commercial release of “Maybe You Should Drive”.  There are 2 different promo versions of the CD.  Both are plain CD's with black lettering.  "Version #1" comes in a jewel box with no front label, and a plain white back label listing the tracks.  The disc has all of the songs listed on the right side.

MAYBE YOU SHOULD DRIVE (August, 1994)
        PRO-CD 7094-A Sire/Reprise (US) promo version #2
Notes: This disc has the same track listing as the commercial release of “Maybe You Should Drive”.  There are 2 different promo versions of the CD.  Both are plain CD's with black lettering.  "Version #2" comes in a white paper sleeve, with a round orange sticker on the front giving "some Barenaked facts".  The back is blank.  The CD has half of the songs listed on each side.

BARENAKED LADIES 10 FROM 5 (1994)
    CD: BCD-1994 Warner Music Canada
    1. Enid
    2. Life In A Nutshell
    3. If I Had $1,000,000
    4. Everything Old Is New Again (listed as Everything Is
        New Again)
    5. Brian Wilson
    6. Alternative Girlfriend
    7. Grade 9
    8. Jane
    9. Be My Yoko Ono
    10. You Will Be Waiting
Notes: Canadian promo only CD.  Label is black and white with a photo from the MYSD era.  The front label calls the disc "A Special Limited Edition Collection".

ROCK SPECTACLE (November, 1996)
        CD: 46393 RepriseRecords(North America)Test Pressing
    Notes: Live album recorded at the Riviera in Chicago, and the Olympia in Montreal, in 1996. The live clips on the multimedia portion were also recorded in Montreal, and are part of the pay per view concert that aired in Canada.  Advanced and test pressings of the disc have "Uncle Elwyn" from the multimedia portion of the disc included after "Straw Hat", and the "secret track" from the end of "$1,000,000" included as "Sweetest Woman" after "Shoe Box".

ROCK SPECTACLE (November, 1996)
       CD:  2-46393-AB  Reprise Records (North America) Promo
    Notes: Live album recorded at the Riviera in Chicago, and the Olympia in Montreal, in 1996. The live clips on the multimedia portion were also recorded in Montreal, and are part of the pay per view concert that aired in Canada. 

RETAIL SPECTACLE (March, 1998)
    CD: pro-cd-9247 Reprise Records (USA)
1.Hello City 3:22
2.Enid 4:08
3.Be My Yoko Ono 2:45
4.Alternative Girlfriend 4:23
5.A 4:20
6.Life, In A Nutshell 3:14
7.When I Fall 4:03
8.The Old Apartment 3:30
9.Break Your Heart (edit) 4:30
10.Shoe Box 2:56
11.Brian Wilson 4:46
12.Jane 4:00
13.What A Good Boy 4:50
14.If I Had $1,000,000 5:13
Notes: This is another promo only album, given to record stores for  in-store play, to help promote the band.  It comes in a plain white cardboard sleeve, with a sticker with red lettering on it listing the tracks. The first three tracks are from "Gordon", tracks 4-6 are from MYSD, tracks 7-10 are from BOAPS, and the last four tracks are from "Rock Spectacle".

Be My Yoko Ono (1991)
pp-pro-cd-001 (Canada) 2:47 Page Publications
     Notes: Promo only single issued by Page Publications.  Has black and white front cover, no back cover.  This is the same take that ended up on "Gordon", except it was remixed and different backing vocals were added to the last chorus. Disc incorrectly lists time at 2:52.

The liner notes have the following information:
So, you finally have a cd of “Acoustic Hip-Hop” with Barenaked Ladies’ “Be My Yoko Ono.”  Aha!  Another acoustic band!  Does this mean the bandwagon is rolling by one more time?  No!  Barenaked Ladies stand apart from most other acoustic outfits by refusing to wallow in the music of the past.  Who needs to redo the sixties when they were done so well the first time?  Instead, Barenaked Ladies are forging ahead to make the music of the ‘90s. Barenaked Ladies, contrary to what their name might suggest, are actually five young men who are making some really cool acoustic music.  Initially the duo of Steven Page on singing and guitar and Ed Robertson on guitar, singing and banjo, the Ladies have been joined by brothers Jim Creeggan on double bass and Andy Creeggan on congas.  The newest addition to the ranks is drummer Tyler Stewart.  Together they play a uniquely jumpy acoustic groove they sometimes refer to as “Acoustic Hip Hop”.  Barenaked Ladies have upset the independent “apple cart” in Canada, where their self-titled independent release has sold over 50,000 units, propelling them into the Top 20 albums on Canada’s national retail charts; The first time an indie band has cracked the Top 100, never mind the Top 20.  The band’s critical acclaim resulted in sold-out shows at 1,200 seat theatres across the country, and prompted heavy radio play for the track Be My Yoko Ono (An interesting aside, Yoko Ono heard the band’s song while they were in New Tork and “enjoys” the song!!)  Now, you too can “jump” to the acoustic hip-hop rhythm with the release of this promo-only cd single of Be My Yoko Ono. 

Be My Yoko Ono (1992)
pro-cd-5616 (US) 2:45 Sire/Reprise
     Notes: Promo only single issued by Sire/Reprise.  No front cover.  Various colored back cover.  Album version.  This CD came out in two packages. One with a clear lid, and one with a bullseye sticker on it hearlding "Barenaked Mania".

If I Had $1,000,000 (1992)
pro-cd-5825 (US) 4:26 Sire/Reprise
     Notes: Promo only single issued by Sire/Reprise.  No front cover. Various colored back cover.  Album version.  CD and back cover incorrectly lists length at 4:27.  Back cover also incorrectly gives a 1990 copyright.

Enid (1992)
WO128CD-9362-40522-2 (England) Sire/Reprise
      1. Enid 3:55 (edit) (CD lists length at 3:54)
      2. King Of Bedside Manor 2:25 (CD lists length at 2:24)
      3. If I Had $1,000,000 (live) 5:38 (CD lists length at 5:39)
      4. Having A Baby (live) 3:56
      Notes:  Released in the UK in 1992.

Brian Wilson (1993)
9362-40750-2 (England) Sire/Reprise
      1. Brian Wilson 4:48 (CD lists length at 4:47)
      2. Trouble With Tracy (live) 2:37 (CD lists length at 2:35)
      3. Box Set (karaoke version) 4:49 (CD lists length at 4:45)
      Notes:  Released in the UK.

If I Had $1,000,000 (1993)
WO186CD-9362-40947-2(England) Sire/Reprise
      1. If I Had $1,000,000 4:28 (CD lists length at 4:27)
      2. Grade 9 (live) 3:07
      3. Crazy 4:07 (CD lists length at 4:06)
      Notes: Released in the UK.

Fight The Power (1993)
pro-cd-6432 (US) Sire/Reprise
      Notes: Promo only CD single issued by Sire/Reprise.  No front cover, black back cover. “Coneheads” album version.

Jane (1994)
pro-cd-7145-R (US) Sire/Reprise
      Notes: Promo only CD single issued by Sire/Reprise.  No front cover, white back cover.  Album version.

Jane (1994)
WO262CD-9362-41755-2 (England) Sire/Reprise
      1. Jane 4:04
      2. What A Good Boy (live) 4:43
      3. Great Provider (1988 home demo) 3:37

Alternative Girlfriend (1995)
pro-cd-7313-R (US) Sire/Reprise
      Notes: Promo only CD single issued by Sire/Reprise.  No front cover, white back cover.  CD is orange with black lettering.  Album version.

A (1995)
pro-cd-7273 (US) Sire/Reprise
      1. edit 4:20
      2. album version 4:20
      Notes: Promo only CD single issued by Sire/Reprise. No front cover, multi-color back cover. On the edit version, the "arousal" line has been changed to "A is for arousal, so put some back in my direction, c'mon I'm trying to show affection..." Also "asshole" has been changed to "awol".

The Old Apartment (1996)
pro-CD-8189  Reprise (North America)
      1. radio remix 3:36
      2. album version 3:30
      Notes: Promo CD single issued by Warner/Reprise. Remix by Ben Grosse. Disc has no front cover, and back cover has a photo of a sink full of dirty dishes.

If I Had $1,000,000 (1996)
W0342CD 9362-43691-2  Reprise/Sire (UK)
      1. If I Had $1,000,000 (edit) 4:15
      2. Trust Me 2:48
      3. Shoe Box (radio remix) 3:09
      Notes: UK release by Warner/Reprise.  "$1,000,000" is the so-called "UK edit", which is really the "Gordon" version minus the line about pre-wrapped sausages. "Trust Me" is missing the opening count found on the "Shoe Box" EP.

The Old Apartment (1996)
pro-CD-8581-R Reprise (North America)
      1. radio remix 3:36 (disc lists time at 3:34)
      2. Rock Spectacle album version 3:22 (disc lists time at 3:22)
      Notes: Promo only release by Reprise. Disc has no front cover, and generic white cover with black lettering.

Brian Wilson (September, 1997)
pro-CD-8981-R Reprise Records (US)
      1. Brian Wilson (2000) 3:57 (package lists length as 3:54)
      2. Brian Wilson (Rock Spectacle edit) 3:38 (package lists length at 3:34)
      3. Brian Wilson (Rock Spectacle album version) 4:48 (package lists length at 4:40)
      Notes: Promo only disc. No front cover, plain white back cover.

Govatsos Shuffle
pro-CD-9132-R Reprise Records (US)
1.Govatsos Shuffle 1:48
Notes: Promo only single. Andrew Govatsos is a Reprise Rep. The track is a rap done live at the 8-26-97 show in Boston.  The CD was made primarily as a joke, for distrubution in the New England market, the territory that Govatsos handles.  Supposedly 500 of these discs were pressed, but that number seems too high. The covers were done on a HP Laser Jet, and the front cover is a picture of Govatsos, along with the text "We're Off To A Great Start", and the title, "Govatsos Shuffle".  “Barenaked Ladies”

Brian Wilson (1992)
W0151 (DJ) (England) Sire/Reprise
 b/w Brian Wilson (edit)
        Note: This is a promo only 45 that has the same artwork as the British CD release.

Jane (1994)
9-18022-4 (US) Sire/Reprise
  b/w What A Good Boy (live)

Alternative Girlfriend (1995)
9-17919-4 (US) Sire/Reprise
  b/w Great Provider

Kick At The Darkness: The Songs Of Bruce Cockburn (1991)
    CD: N21S0008 Intrepid Records (Canada)
        Lovers In A Dangerous Time 4:11

The Best Of Mountain Stage Volume 6 (1994)
    CD: BPM-006 Blue Plate Music (US)
        What A Good Boy 4:09 (live)
        Notes: This song was originally performed during the concert that aired on the National Public Radio program "Mountain Stage".

Greetings From Area 51 (1995)
     CD: pro-CD-7411 (as "Gavin Convention Sampler" ) Reprise Records
             pro-CD-7520 (as "Reprise Alternative Sampler") Reprise Records
         Alternative Girlfriend
         Notes: Promo only disc issued by Warner/Reprise. Cover photo of night sky with variously colored bright lights. CD is yellow-green. The labeling and contents of both discs are identical, except for the sub-title of each disc.
Album version.

Warner/Reprise In-Store Sampler (1995)
    CD: Pro-CD-8022 Warner Bros./Reprise (US)
        Shoe Box 2:50
        Notes: Album Version. Promo only sampler issued to record stores. Disc incorrectly lists song as, "Shoebox". Disc has no front cover, just a black sticker that says "This is a Warner/Reprise sampler for in store play." Back label is white with black lettering.

Cool Christmas (November, 1995)
    CD: WTVD33946 Warner Music Canada (Canada)             
        It's Christmas Time (oh yeah) 2:13
        Notes: Canadian only release. The song was recorded in September, 1995, and was produced by Barenaked Ladies.  This song was written by Kevin Hearn, and his original version appears on the Canadian CD, "A Canadian Family Christmas" by Nepotisim Records.

Warner Music Sales Guide: January 1996
    CD: RBO3181-JAN96-2 Warner Bros. Records Inc. (North America)
Notes: Promo only CD sent to record stores to solicit orders.  Includes a one minute segment of "If I Had $1,000,000" and 57 seconds of "Shoe Box".

Warner Music Sales Guide: Febraury 1996
    CD: RBO3181-FEB96-2Warner Bros. Records Inc. (North America)
        Notes: Promo only CD sent to record stores to solicit orders.  Includes a one minute segment of "Shoe Box", and a one minute segment of "The Old Apartment".

Warner Music Sales Guide: March 1996
    CD: RBO3181-MAR96-2 Warner Bros. Records Inc. (North America)
        Notes: Promo only CD sent to record stores to solicit orders.  Includes a one minute segment of "Shoe Box" and a one minute segment of "The Old Apartment”.

Now! (April, 1996)
    CD: 7243-8-37637-2-6 EMI Music Canada (Canada)
        Alternative Girlfriend
        Notes: Album version.  Canada-only compilation. Disc incorrectly lists song as "Alternative Girl Friend".
CD also includes a "Now!" sticker.

New Music For A Caffeinated Society (April, 1996)
    CD: pro-CD-8085 Reprise (North America)
        This Is Where It Ends
        When I Fall
        Shoe Box
        The Old Apartment
        Notes: Promo only disc issued by Warner/Reprise. All tracks are album versions.

Hits Post Modern Syndrome: Bloodclot (May, 1998)
  CD: HT 044
      One Week
      Notes: Hits Post Modern Syndrome is a promo only sampler disc that is issued with "Hits" magazine, a radio trade publication.

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