Pixies have put four archive recordings online as two digital releases, both dated November 2. For anyone looking for the alternate “Dig for Fire,” the useful detail is in the version name: the new pair lists an Albini Version, while this year's Bossanova remaster has a different entry for the song.
4AD's public announcement describes the recordings as unearthed songs dating from 1987–1991. This is access to material from the band's archive, rather than an announcement of a newly recorded studio album.
Two pairs, the same running time
The artist's Bandcamp pages split the four songs into these releases:
- Go Man Go / Dig for Fire (Albini Version): “Go Man Go” runs 2:48 and “Dig for Fire (Albini Version)” 2:46.
- Brackish Boy / Punk Loop: “Brackish Boy” runs 1:35 and “Punk Loop” 3:59.
Adding those published times gives an unusual little coincidence: each pair lasts 5:34. Together they come to 11:08. That's the playing time to allow if you want to hear all four in one sitting, using the timings on the release pages.
Both pages offer streaming and downloads. Their downloadable audio is listed as 16-bit/44.1kHz, with formats including MP3 and FLAC. You can choose a file format when buying a download; that choice does not change which performance the release contains.
Check the version beside the title
The 4AD shop's Bossanova (2026 Remaster) track list gives “Dig for Fire (2026 Remaster)” a time of 3:02. The newly available Albini Version is therefore 16 seconds shorter on the published listings.
That is a useful way to check which entry you have found. It isn't a judgement about which recording sounds better, or an explanation of every difference between them. MP3Raid compared the official track lists and durations for this article; we have not carried out an audio comparison.
If you're adding the songs to a library, keep the parent release and the version wording visible. Searching only for “Dig for Fire” leaves out the part of the title that distinguishes this release from the album track. Our guide to remixes and remasters explains why those edition labels deserve attention.
For a first pass through the archive material, the two short releases give you a straightforward starting point. Open both pairs, rather than assuming one page contains all four songs. If the alternate “Dig for Fire” is your reason for visiting, check for “Albini Version” before saving or purchasing it.