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[[Image:Ghostsdeluxe.jpg|thumb|Deluxe Edition packaging]]
[[Image:Ghostsultradeluxe.jpg|thumb|Ultra Deluxe Edition packaging]]
'''''Ghosts I–IV''''' (also known as '''''[[Halo numbers|Halo 26]]''''') is the seventh studio album from [[Nine Inch Nails]], released March 2, 2008 over the internet, without prior information being released, and released April 8, 2008 in stores worldwide. It is was the first NIN material to be independently released since leaving [[Interscope Records]] in 2007. The album is a four-volume, 2-disc release consisting of 36 [http://www.ninwiki.com/Category:NIN_Instrumentals instrumental tracks], featuring guest musicians. Deluxe and limited edition versions were sold through [[nin.com]]. Initial response was very positiveIt is the most collaborative NIN album to date, with heavy traffic causing servers to crash heavily shared songwriting and all limited edition copies being sold in just over a dayperformance credits.
==Tracklisting==
===Extra Material===
Multitracks for two extra songs, "[[37 Ghosts]]" and "[[38 Ghosts]]", were found on the data disc that came as part of the deluxe and limited edition releases. "38 Ghosts" is very simillar similar to "[[Demon Seed]]". ==Formats==''Ghosts I–IV'' was made available in six different formats:*A free 320Kbps DRM-free MP3 download consisting of ''Ghosts I'' only and a JPG file containing the cover art [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_0download.jpg]*DRM-free download in consumers' choice of format (MP3/FLAC/ALAC), 40-page PDF booklet, and digital extras (wallpapers, avatars, banners) [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_5download.jpg]*2-CD set in custom digipak with 16-page booklet [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_2cd.jpg]*4XLP vinyl edition, which was made available in Australia and Japan on April 5, 2008, and in the US, UK, and most of Europe on April 8, 2008. [http://ghosts.nin.com/main/faq]*Deluxe Edition, which includes 2 CDs, a DVD-ROM of [[Multitracks|multitrack]] files, Blu-ray Disc of the album featuring a 96khz/24bit digital mix of the album as well as a slideshow, and hardcover 48-page booklet in a black fabric slipcase [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_deluxe.jpg]*Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition, which includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, as well as the album on a 4-part 180 gram vinyl edition and two Giclée prints. This version is limited to 2500 copies, each of which is numbered and signed by Reznor himself. Although it was initially expected that this edition would take a while to sell out, it was announced on March 4, 2008 that all 2500 copies had been sold. [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_ultradeluxe.jpg] The Standard 2-CD edition, Deluxe Edition, and Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition also included an immediate download of the album in the consumers' choice of format. The Deluxe Edition and Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition were both shipped May 1, 2008.===Pricing===The pricing of the releases, as listed on ghosts.nin.com, was as follows:*Digital download - $5*2-CD digipak - $10*Deluxe Edition - $75*Ultra-Deluxe Edition - $300 Note: the vinyl version was never sold on the site.
==Inspiration==
The official introduction page for the album reads:
<blockquote>"Nine Inch Nails presents Ghosts I–IV, a brand new 36 track instrumental collection available right now. Almost two hours of new music composed and recorded over an intense ten week period last fall, Ghosts I - IV sprawls Nine Inch Nails across a variety of new terrain.
Trent Reznor explains, "I've been considering and wanting to make this kind of record for years, but by its very nature it wouldn't have made sense until this point. This collection of music is the result of working from a very visual perspective - dressing imagined locations and scenarios with sound and texture; a soundtrack for daydreams. I'm very pleased with the result and the ability to present it directly to you without interference. I hope you enjoy the first four volumes of Ghosts."</blockquote>
The official site also contains the following under [http://ghosts.nin.com/main/more_info "More Info"]
<blockquote>"This music arrived unexpectedly as the result of an experiment. The rules were as follows: 10 weeks, no clear agenda, no overthinking, everything driven by impulse. Whatever happens during that time gets released as... something.
<br><br>
We began improvising and let the music decide the direction. Eyes were closed, hands played instruments and it began. Within a matter of days it became clear we were on to something, and a lot of material began appearing. What we thought could be a five song EP became much more. I invited some friends over to join in and we all enjoyed the process of collaborating on this.
More volumes of ''Ghosts'' are likely to appear in the future."
<br><br>
- [[Trent Reznor]], March 2, 2008</blockquote> ==Formats==''Ghosts I–IV'' is available in six different formats:*A free 320Kbps DRM-free MP3 download consisting of ''Ghosts I'' only and a JPG file containing the cover art [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_0download.jpg]*DRM-free download in consumers' choice of format (MP3/FLAC/ALAC), 40-page PDF booklet, and digital extras (wallpapers, avatars, banners) [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_5download.jpg]*2-CD set in custom digipak with 16-page booklet [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_2cd.jpg]*4XLP vinyl edition, which was made available in Australia and Japan on April 5, 2008, and in the US, UK, and most of Europe on April 8, 2008. [http://ghosts.nin.com/main/faq]*Deluxe Edition, which includes 2 CDs, a DVD-ROM of [[Multitracks|multitrack]] files, Blu-ray Disc of the album featuring a 96khz/24bit digital mix of the album as well as a slideshow, and hardcover 48-page booklet in a black fabric slipcase [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_deluxe.jpg]*Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition, which includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, as well as the album on a 4-part 180 gram vinyl edition and two Giclée prints. This version is limited to 2500 copies, each of which is numbered and signed by Reznor himself. Although it was initally expected that this edition would take a while to sell out, it was announced on March 4, 2008 that all 2500 copies had been sold. [http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_ultradeluxe.jpg] The Standard 2-CD edition, Deluxe Edition, and Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition also include an immediate download of the album in the consumers' choice of format. The Deluxe Edition and Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition were both shipped May 1, 2008.===Pricing===The pricing of the releases, as listed on ghosts.nin.com, is as follows*Digital download - $5*2-CD digipak - $10*Deluxe Edition - $75*Ultra-Deluxe Edition - $300 Note: the vinyl version was never sold on the site.
==Multitracks==
The multitracks for all the songs on ''Ghosts I–IV'' are included on a DVD-ROM as a part of the deluxe and ultra-deluxe editions of the album which can be ordered from ghosts.nin.com, although the latter has sold out. Additionally, multitracks for the songs "10 Ghosts II", "19 Ghosts III", "26 Ghosts III", "34 Ghosts IV" and "35 Ghosts IV" can be downloaded were available from [[remix.nin.com]].
==Photography==
==Album Credits==
''For individual song credits, see song pages''
*Trent Reznor: All performance except as noted<!-- Admin note: will be noted on individual song pages -->, production
*Atticus Ross: Programming, arranging, production
==Release==
Prior to the album's release photos taken in the studio and cryptic messages had been left on the front page of [[nin.com]] suggesting "secret things", however there was no mention of an actual album. ''Ghosts'' was released without prior warning when a message from Reznor appearing on nin.com announced that 'The new Nine Inch Nails record is available RIGHT NOW!' with a link to [[ghosts.nin.com]] where the album is available in various formats.
<blockquote>"Nine Inch Nails: Ghosts I (2008)
This torrent is an official upload from Nine Inch Nails.
<br><br>
<br><br>
We genuinely appreciate your support, and hope you enjoy the new music. Thanks for listening."
<br><br>
[http://ghosts.nin.com http://ghosts.nin.com]</blockquote>
<blockquote>"Unfortunately, the Ghosts I–IV site is down for the next few hours for maintenance.
We quietly released this album last night without any warning, and without any press. Because we know how devoted our fans are, we planned for an overwhelming response, and expected heavy traffic. To our surprise, the traffic was more than three times what we anticipated, and has only been getting heavier throughout the day. The response has been absolutely phenomenal, and we couldn't be happier, but our servers have taken a beating, causing numerous problems with the download site. Our developers, who have been working non-stop to combat the surge of traffic, feel that taking the site down for a few hours to fix some crucial issues is the best way to get things running smoothly again. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
<br><br>
<blockquote>"The new Nine Inch Nails record is available RIGHT NOW! (for real this time)
Sorry again about the hassle. Somebody kicked the plug out of our internets, but we're all set now.
<br><br>
NIN's PR firm, [http://www.nastylittleman.com/index.html Nasty Little Man], announced that ''"barely a day after going on sale, the $300 Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition of Nine Inch Nails’ Ghosts I-IV has completely sold out"'' and ''Ghosts I–IV'' was at #1 at the Amazon mp3 store. On March 12, it was reported by various sites that nin.com had amassed a first week total of 781,917
transactions (including free and paid downloads as well as orders for physical product), resulting in a take of $1,619,420 USD. [http://www.sohood.com/1/content/view/3817/41/] Reznor expressed his pleasant surprise over the response in a post on nin.com that read: ''"We are all amazed at the reaction for what we assumed would be a quiet curiosity in the NIN catalog. My faith in all of you has been restored - let's all go have coffee somewhere (my treat)!"''
==Ghosts V-VI==
Following through on Reznor's statement about future volumes, in 2020 the band released ''[[Ghosts V-VI]]''.
==Touring==
<blockquote>"The concept is for you to take whatever tracks you feel inspired by from Ghosts and create what you feel should accompany them visually. You will be able to see all of the submissions, and a team of us (including me) will be sorting through them and setting aside ones we feel are exceptional. Eventually (within a couple of months?) we will present a virtual "film festival" with me and some special guests presenting selections of your work.
This isn't a contest and you don't win elaborate prizes - it's meant to be an experiment in collaboration and a chance for us to interact beyond the typical one-way artist-to-fan relationship. We've discussed some interesting ways this could go, including multiple installments of the online "film festivals," to broadcast TV specials, to a one-time live performance of the entire Ghosts record with your visuals involved. It really depends on how this progresses and develops."</blockquote>
==External links==
*[http://portraitofdecay.net/ghosts.nin.com/ The official ''Ghosts I-IV'' site(archived at Portrait of Decay)]*[https://archive.org/download/nineinchnails_ghosts_I_IV/nin_ghosts_I-IV.pdf ''Ghosts I-IV'' PDF at archive.org]*[https://archive.org/details/NineInchNailsGhostsI-ivMulti-trackStems ''Ghosts I-IV'' Multitracks at archive.org]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nineinchnails/sets/72157604051114463/ Photos from the recording of ''Ghosts I-IV'']
*[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003718389 "New Nine Inch Nails Album Hits The Web"] from Billboard.com News
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AcGtmJoJOI Spend the day with us: Watch this 2500 times.] Reznor signing Limited-Edition books.
*[http://www.nin-au.com/halo26le/ Halo 26 LE Owner's Lists] at [http://www.nin-au.com/ nin-au.com]
*[http://www.nincatalog.com/index.asp?halo=26 ghosts-i-iv/ ''Ghosts I-IV'' at nincatalog.com]
*[http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dnine%2520inch%2520nails%2520ghosts%2520i-iv%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=thniinnawi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957 ''Ghosts I-IV'' at Amazon]
*[http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574848848&toolid=10001&campid=5336384580&customid=&icep_uq=nine+inch+nails+ghosts+i-iv&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg ''Ghosts I-IV'' at eBay]