Neil Young's Long-Lost 1977 Album, *Oceanside Countryside*, Scheduled for Release in 2025
By HiFi Editorial2 January 2026
Key Highlights
Neil Young's long-lost 1977 album *Oceanside Countryside* showcases unique mixes and sessions from Florida, Malibu, and Nashville.
Includes collaborations with notable musicians and distinct versions of tracks like "Captain Kennedy" and "The Old Homestead."
Features original mixes mastered by Chris Bellman, ensuring high-fidelity sound quality for vinyl and CD.
Neil Young enthusiasts will be thrilled by the upcoming release of his long-lost 1977 album, Oceanside Countryside. This album, recorded over several sessions in Florida, Malibu, and Nashville, showcases Young's versatility as he sings and plays most of the instruments on the Oceanside side. The Countryside side features collaborations with notable musicians like Ben Keith and Joe Osborn, adding depth to the original tracks.
Distinct from the similarly named CD4 of last year's , presents unique versions of several songs. While tracks like "Lost in Space," "Captain Kennedy," and "The Old Homestead" share similarities with those on (1980), others such as "Field of Opportunity" and "Dance Dance Dance" highlight different production elements, including Young's backing vocals replacing Nicolette Larson's.
