Trax! Box is a 2015 compilation box set by American rock band Ministry. It collects the band’s 1980-1985 output on the Wax Trax! label, including all remixes, side projects and period rarities. This collection builds greatly upon the 2004 RykoDisc re-issues and adds dozens of previously unreleased tracks.

The box set consists of 7 CDs, 1 live LP and a 64-page book. It was initially released for Record Store Day 2015 in edition of 2,000 copies, followed by a standard digital release.

Track listing +CD 1 – The Original RecordingsTitleRun timeOriginal release1.I'm Falling4:25 Early Trax (2004)2.Cold Life5:09I'm Falling single (1981)3.Primental5:154.All Day5:51All Day single (1985)5.Every Day Is Halloween6:366.The Nature Of Love7:02The Nature Of Love single (1985)7.Overkill4:32Early Trax (2004)8.Same Old Madness5:07[Previously unreleased]9.I'll Do Anything For You5:33[Previously unreleased]10.He's Angry3:54Early Trax (2004)11.Move (Original Mix)5:0612.I See Red5:55[Previously unreleased]13.Where Are You At Now?6:18[Previously unreleased]14.Nature of Outtakes8:08Halloween Remix single (1985)Total run time:1:18:51 Notes:

"I'm Falling" is the unreleased version that originally appeared on "Early Trax". This track, along with "Overkill" were test pressed by Wax Trax! in 1981 for a 7" entitled "Ministry of Fear" but remained unreleased until 2004. "Cold Life" is the short version that originally appeared on "Twelve Inch Singles (1981–1984)" "Same Old Madness" is an earlier, entirely different version that has not yet appeared elsewhere. "Where Are You At Now?" is an early mix of the "Nature of Love (Cruelty Mix)"

+CD 2 – Remixes & DemosTitleRun timeOriginal release1.Halloween Remix10:25Halloween Remix single (1985)2.Nature Of Love (Cruelty Mix)6:44The Nature Of Love single (1985)3.All Day Remix6:34Twelve Inch Singles (1981–1984) (1987)4.Cold Life Dub6:24Cold Life single (1982)5.I'm Falling (Alt Mix)4:04I'm Falling single (1981)6.Work For Love (Demo)3:51[Previously unreleased]7.I Wanted To Tell Her (Demo)6:07[Previously unreleased]8.Same Old Madness (Demo)5:59[Previously unreleased]9.She's Got A Cause (Demo)3:51[Previously unreleased]10.Revenge (Piano Intro) [Demo]4:39[Previously unreleased]11.The Game Is Over (Demo)5:11[Previously unreleased]12.Let's Be Happy (Demo)4:25[Previously unreleased]13.Same Old Scene (Demo)5:13[Previously unreleased]14.Wait (Demo)4:13[Previously unreleased]Total run time:1:17:40 Notes:

"Nature of Love (Cruelty Mix)" is the extended version from "Twelve Inch Singles 1981-1984" "All Day Remix" is the extended version from "Twelve Inch Singles 1981-1984" "I'm Falling (Alt Mix)" is incorrectly listed as previously unreleased. It is the same version that appears on the debut "I'm Falling/Cold Life" single. "Work For Love (Demo)" is identical to "Work For Love (Short Version)" that only appeared on the American and Italian pressings of the "Work For Love" 12" single. "Same Old Madness (Demo)" is the same version that appears on the Twelve Inch Singles 1981-1984 re-issue.

+CD 3 – Revolting Cocks: Big Sexy Land TitleRun timeOriginal release1.384:10Big Sexy Land (1986)2.We Shall Cleanse the World5:353.Attack Ships on Fire4:544.Big Sexy Land3:585.Union Carbide (West Virginia)3:176.T.V. Mind5:427.No Devotion6:538.Union Carbide (Bhopal)3:389.You Often Forget (Malignant)8:29You Often Forget single (1986)10.You Often Forget (Benign)4:3011.Attack Ships...4:44No Devotion single (1986)12....On Fire6:5213.No Devotion10:3314.T.V. Mind Remix4:26Stainless Steel Providers CD single (1989)Total run time:1:17:28

+CD 4 – Revolting Cocks - Live! You Goddamned Son Of A BitchTitleRun timeOriginal release1.You Goddamned Son of a Bitch4:51Live! You Goddamned Son Of A Bitch (1988)2.Cattle Grind5:533.We Shall Cleanse the World7:104.384:205.In the Neck5:096.You Often Forget8:257.T.V. Mind7:448.Union Carbide8:289.Attack Ships on Fire7:3010.No Devotion11:5411.Stainless Steel Providers6:50Beers, Steers + Queers (The Remixes) (1991)Total run time:1:18:14 Notes:

Some crowd noises between tracks have been edited. "Stainless Steel Providers" comes from the same Ministry show that was released as "In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up" and "Live Necronomicon" (February 22, 1990 at the Holiday Star Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana)

+CD 5 – Revolting Cocks - Beers, Steers + QueersTitleRun timeOriginal release1.Beers, Steers + Queers5:56Beers, Steers + Queers (1990)2.(Let's Get) Physical4:163.In The Neck5:324.Get Down6:545.Stainless Steel Providers5:496.Can't Sit Still5:317.Something Wonderful4:328.Razor's Edge4:439.Cattle Grind (Studio Mix)4:41Beers, Steers + Queers (The Compact Disc) (2004)10.At The Top6:24Stainless Steel Providers single (1989)11.Beers, Steers + Queers (Drop Yer Britches Mix)5:45Beers, Steers + Queers (The Remixes) (1991)12.Beers, Steers + Queers (Take Em Right Off Mix)4:2013.(Let's Talk) Physical6:53[Previously unreleased]14.Public Image (live)4:04Beers, Steers + Queers (The Remixes) (1991)Total run time:1:15:20 Notes:

"Get Down" is the short version that appeared on the LP and Cassette editions. "Public Image" comes from the same Ministry show that was released as "In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up" and "Live Necronomicon" (February 22, 1990 at the Holiday Star Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana) "(Let's Talk) Physical" is different from the track of the same title on the B-Side of the "(Let's Get) Physical" (1989) single.

+CD 6 – Pailhead, 1000 Homo DJs, PTP & Acid HorseArtistTitleRun timeOriginal release1.PailheadI Will Refuse4:17I Will Refuse single (1987)2.No Bunny4:593.Don't Stand In Line3:47Don't Stand In Line single (1988)4.Ballad3:515.Man Should Surrender3:42Man Should Surrender single (1988)6.Anthem4:457.1000 Homo DJsApathy4:36Apathy single (1988)8.Better Ways5:249.Supernaut6:38Supernaut single (1990)10.Hey Asshole8:0811.PTPRubber Glove Seduction5:23Rubber Glove Seduction single (1989)12.My Favorite Things4:2913.Show Me Your Spine4:57Side Trax (2004)14.Acid HorseNo Name, No Slogan (Luxa/Pan Mix)5:55No Name, No Slogan single (1989)15.No Name, No Slogan (Cabaret Voltaire Mix)9:04Total run time:1:19:55 Notes:

This is the first time these tracks have been made available digitally in their correct stereo format. "Show Me Your Spine" was originally featured in the 1987 film RoboCop, but did not receive a commercial release until being featured on Side Trax.

+CD 7 – RaritiesArtistTitleRun timeOriginal release1.MinistrySame Old Madness (Video Version)3:40[Previously unreleased]2.Never Asked For Nothing (Live Detroit 7.10.82)7:01[Previously unreleased]3.Love Change (Live Detroit 7.10.82)4:02[Previously unreleased]4.What Is The Reason (Live Detroit 7.10.82)4:09[Previously unreleased]5.America (Live Detroit 7.10.82)5:43[Previously unreleased]6.Revolting Cocks(Let's Get) Physical (Banned Original Mix)5:01[Previously unreleased]7.We Shall Cleanse The World (Razormaid Mix)5:14Razormaid Chapter !-10 (1986)8.Fish In Cold Water5:59[Previously unreleased]9.MinistrySelf Annoyed5:31[Previously unreleased]10.PailheadDon't Stand In Line (Remix)5:01Sounds Blasts! EP2 (1989)11.1000 Homo DJsSupernaut (Trent Vocals)6:36Blackbox - Wax Trax! Records: The First 13 Years. (1994)12.Supernaut (Dub Mix)6:56[Previously unreleased]13.Revolting CocksGet Down (Extended Mix)13:39Beers, Steers + Queers (The Compact Disc) (2004)Total run time:1:18:32 Notes:

"We Shall Cleanse The World (Razormaid Mix)" is edited from its original release. "Self Annoyed" is an early version of "Destruction" from The Land of Rape and Honey.

+Chicago 1982TitleRun time1.Same Old Madness5:412.Revenge6:133.Effigy5:004.Primental4:335.I'm Falling3:446.Overkill5:03Total run time:30:14 Notes:

This live album was previously unreleased. It remained exclusive to this box set until it was released as part of the expanded Chicago/Detroit 1982 in 2019. Since the latter was released only on CD, however, the vinyl record contained in this set remains exclusive to it.

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