Neil Young’s Archives Vol. III includes recordings that show the unheralded sweep of Young's efforts from the 1976-1987 period of his journey. It is one of the most extensive anthologies in his recorded history. In addition to the 17CD Box set, a double vinyl LP only set titled Takes. Takes is a 16 track compilation featuring one track from 16 out of the 17 CD’s in the Archives Vol. III Box Set. This collection  includes 3 unreleased songs and 12 previously unreleased versions and will be the only vinyl edition to feature these songs.

The Neil Young Archives series has been something like a living musical museum that can be visited in a personal way, curated by the person who actually created all of the music and films. It is ever-changing as it moves forward through the life of someone who does not stop, continually looking forward as he studies and shares a past that stays alive.  

ide A:                                    

01 Hey Babe (previously unreleased version) (From: Snapshot In Time: Neil Young with Nicolette Larson & Linda Ronstadt)

02 Drive Back (previously unreleased live version) (From: Across The Water II: Neil Young & Crazy Horse)

03 Hitchhikin' Judy (From: Hitchhikin' Judy: Neil Young)                    

04 Let It Shine (previously unreleased live version) (From: Across The Water I: Neil Young & Crazy Horse)

Side B:

01 Sail Away (previously unreleased original) (From: Windward Passage: The Ducks)

02 Comes A Time (previously unreleased version) (From: Oceanside Countryside: Neil Young)

03 Lady Wingshot (previously unreleased song) (From: Union Hall: Neil Young & Nicolette Larson) 

04  Thrasher (previously unreleased live version) (From: Boarding House I: Neil Young)

Side C:

01 Hey Hey, My My, (Into The Black) (From: Boarding House II: Neil Young)

02 Bright Sunny Day (previously unreleased song) (From: Sedan Delivery: Neil Young with Crazy Horse)

03 Winter Winds (previously unreleased song) (From: Coastline: Neil Young)

04 If You Got Love (previously unreleased version) (From: Trans/Johnny's Island: Neil Young)

Side D:

01 Razor Love  (From: Evolution: Neil Young)

02 This Old House (previously unreleased original) (From: Grey Riders: Neil Young and The International Harvesters)

03 Barstool Blues (previously unreleased live version) (From: Touch The Night: Neil Young with Crazy Horse)

04 Last Of His Kind (previously unreleased original) (From: Summer Songs: Neil Young)