Box Sets Representing One Album

[@TheVinylGuru]

Interesting to see your take on my video. Thats the beauty of vinyl collectors. We are VAST. TooDaLoo.

[@hastingsboy0413]

Great video Jazzy. I really like the Rhino Folio sets of CSNY Deja vu and Love Forever Changes. They are mostly cd but the vinyl pressings of the original albums are fantastic and pretty cheap. They are beautifully done and really honour the original albums. I'd love to see a video of your Rhino CD box sets, the 3 Nuggets boxes are things of beauty and the way all box sets should be done. All the best, Paul in England.

[@splintered6040]

Thanks for showcasing this selection of stunning box sets, Mazzy. I really enjoyed seeing these… including the small handful of ones that I own. Totally agree that these are great for deep dive listening and the curation, presentation and graphics for me can often be as enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing as the music itself.

[@bobdarlington4634]

Great fun as always Mazzy ! I love that these box sets exist, and you obviously get so much pleasure out of them. We all make choices when it comes to buying physical music, and I'd really like some of these, especially the Allman's set, the original double being my own personal most played album of all time. Hendrix is the musician I have most albums by, over 40 cd's, because I love the outtakes and just hearing Jimi speaking in the studio and getting things together. Not too many vinyl box sets by him available though, and would I buy them if they became available ? We'll have to see, the prospect is exciting though, music is so amazing isn't it !

[@jeromelande9358]

Great video Mazzy. Please do a CD version of this video.

[@vinylhoehle]

Thank you so much Mazzy for another great video. I have some of the boxes you've showing us, others are too expensive for me. I've missed on the video the LSXX (Last Splash) Box-Set of The Breeders. You will love it. There are so much love in the layout of the box, the coverarts, booklet. Try to get it.

[@josephpolaster2271]

They turn out to be room decor

[@mazzysmusic]

Maybe for some folks but not for me. Many of these have been in heavy rotation lately ❣️

[@earl007]

I’m sure his wallet is in heavy rotation as well.

[@martinbench3657]

The All Things Must Pass set would make a nice coffee table ( :

[@davidevans3175]

A person always has the option not to buy it if they think they don't need it. Some people love them. It's a good thing.

[@TripRon]

I love videos on Box sets. Keep them coming please!

[@u2acrobata]

U2's Achtung baby Uber box !!!! its another great example ;) Great collections of Boxsets !!!!

[@davidtaylor6663]

The Smiths "The Queen is Dead" is one of my top 5 albums all time.

[@mundoaseptico8785]

I love this idea... but... Can a Masterpiece lose value if you don't like the extra tracks ? What albums would you like to be reissued in box? Great video!!! I love your channel!!! Greetings from Barcelona (Spain)!!!

[@jasonardler4913]

A man after my own heart. Im a big fan of anniversary box sets - Let It Bleed being a favourite. But I had to draw a very definite line at the Uber All Things Must Pass chest.

[@s.t.e.r.e.o.]

Pulled the trigger on Queen is dead one of my favorite albums of all time. My friends and I had it on loop like little school girls when it came out. I had been looking at it in the past when I got back into vinyl but didn't get it. You sold me. thanks for the content as always.

[@mazzysmusic]

It’s a good one ❣️

[@Rigs275]

Mazzy hope you are doing well great video as always

[@neilbruce4201]

Have to say I'm always excited by the thought of these sort of box sets, and I've bought quite a few. But I find I rarely play the additional material, even with the Beatles collections. They mostly sit on the shelf, unplayed.

[@David-Ellis]

Nice video Mazzy, thank you. I blow a bit hot & cold on box sets, some feel like record companies cashing in on die-hard fans, but occasionally the production of the package and/or the alternative mixes are too good to resist. I see 8 disks of the Prince 'Sign O' The Times' set is on Apple Music to stream at CD quality so I'll give it a listen today. Cheers - D

[@mikehomner4724]

This was great! Love the new thumb nail...

[@johnunderwood3132]

First of all, you do an awesome job buddy. Anyway, I have all of the vinyls that you showed. But not as a box set. Too expensive for me. I just do the single vinyls. I only have about 900 albums. I discogs most of them. Thanks for your videos. Love a turntable and a album!!!!!

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

Enjoyed the video my friend!! I like box sets, even if it's based off one album like when the stones did it they put a bunch of outtakes on and live music.. but that's just me, 😆✌️

[@bhouser79]

The problem I have with box sets is that sometimes it's just too much for what I have time for. I still have the Wildflowers 9LP box sitting on the shelf untouched and that's one of my Top 10-20 albums of all time. If I can't even find time for that how will I ever find time for albums I don't hold in such high regard. Unfortunately box sets take time (and space) that I just don't have right now with work and family responsibilities.

[@derekroberts6654]

i have only 2 big box sets. Beatles Sgt. Pepper's deluxe edition and Elton John's Jewel Box. I live in Mexico with my mom and i was going to wait and get the Beatles White album when we returned. But unfortunatly Amazon does not sell the full box directly only through 3rd party sellers... for MORE money. but at least i was able to get the 3 CD edition containing what the vinyl contains. But back to the box. i have to admit the Elton Jewel Box is my fav out my 2 box sets that i have but only by a small margin. I dont think im as big of a fan of album box sets as i am with deep cuts, rarities and archival stuff box sets like the Elton John box. I KNOW you probely have those types of box sets? do you plan to do a video of those?

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Enjoyed this video immensely. The back stories and tales were fun to listen to. Most box sets are somewhat out of my range. I do love the few that I have. The Woodstock box set is probably one of my favorites. The Beatles white album anniversary box is probably a one musical note away from being my favorite. Well done as usual. Cheers.

[@johnpyle1022]

Hey Mazzy, another really great video, as many others have commented, I love box sets but just cant afford all the ones I would like unfortunately...I do have a few that you showed howevr, plus a few others...many of the Dylan series...but not all...it's so hard to keep up. And I got BB Feel Flows last year, but again of course that covers a few albums, not just one. Great stuff mate, cheers :)

[@rocky-o]

i don't have many 'box sets', but i do love albums with demo recordings on them...and you are so right about that kerouac cover...man, what a great photo....hope you are doing well...stay warm..stay cool...peace always...rocky

[@lancewilson7038]

You didn't dig deep enough, Mazzy! Those King Crimson boxes for In the Court of the Crimson King, Larks' Tongues, Starless & Bible Black, Thrak, etc. are HUGE.

[@mazzysmusic]

A good friend of mine has those. I don’t. Even though I own a lot , can’t have everything 😘🤠

[@brentbraniff]

Box sets always look great.....but far beyond what I can afford. I was looking forward to the re-release of All Things Must Pass but the price was to much for me so it remains, probably permanently, in my bucket list. (I have a pretty full bucket list and most of it's contents will more than likely go to the grave with me so, that album will have a lot of company). These are great things, indeed but reserved for those with the extra cash to enjoy them. Like I've been saying: Life is for those who can afford to live it. Same thing applies with box sets.

[@franksmusic2880]

Great video, the Funhouse box set originally came out on cd from Rhino handmade series. I remember buying it I think around 2006 or 7. It was the most expensive box I ever had up until that time. The vinyl box you have is like a replica of that cd box. The Prince box set looks interesting to me, your going to make me spend some serious money..lol.

[@tinostabile3256]

Hi Mazzy you had me at box sets......

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great video! Wonderful job

[@macca5025]

How about showcasing all of those Dylan bootleg series boxes I see on your shelf behind you. I have all the CD sets but never seen the vinyl sets up close!

[@tyesmith9661]

Mazzy- It would be fun and educational to hear from you what artists you think should have box sets (that don't already) and what albums you would include. This could include artists who do have box sets, but need improving or updating (such as an unlikely all analogue, modern Beatles Box). Greatly enjoy your work. -Tye

[@nickyousoufian3855]

Hey Norman what's up? There is a band that you're aware of but don't have the actual sets. That's the Jethro Tull box sets remastered by Steven Wilson. Yes there are 10 of them thus far but it's one per album. They all come with a concert, demos, and remastered. They are my personal favorite and some people charge upwards of $300 for Songs, War Child. It's absurd but they are beautiful.

[@MrDavidReads]

I love these anniversary editions. I have all of The Beatles ones, and the Uber All Things Must Pass. One of my big regrets in life is not getting the OK Computer box, so I went nuts on Radiohead's Kid A Mnesia last year. One thing I was expecting you to also pull out was the Armed Forces boxed set from Elvis Costello & The Attractions. That's a beautiful beast. Great video as always, Mazzy!

[@scottmilton5363]

Peter Murphy put out a really nice box set out for a really fair price point of $75 Totally worth it, wonderful masters, super clean,nice stock paper and colored vinyl editions. They also added a live album only available through the box set edition.

[@pierremoreau986]

I'll never listen to all these Mazzy but loved listening to your descriptions and opinions great stuff, thank you 👍

[@johnmoreno96]

I need to get The Who’s “Quadrophenia” box set my favorite record. I still see used and new copies at record stores. I think if it was not for the cd era box sets we might not see vinyl box sets. Miles Davis “Kind of Blue” 50th Anniversary box set is well done, includes: blue vinyl, cds, dvd, book, etc. Thanks Mazzy….☮️✌️☮️

[@mondoenterprises6710]

Yes I would like to have/listen to a number of those sets, lol. Aside from the Dylan 2cd boots, I rarely throw down for them. From what I hear, it is important to inspect each box set purchase carefully to make sure the records are not warped and play well and that they are the correct records and cds b/c mistakes can happen and it cost a lot of $ to buy and that you got all the extras.

[@benrankins4446]

The Vinyl Guru recently had an episode asking about how often people listen to their box sets. The main arguement was the accessibility and difficulty of pulling records out of the sets. I commented that if that's a problem then record collectors need to get off their arses more often & move around. Luckily the Vinyl Guru had a good sense of humour in regards to this. Although I don't have many single album box sets I totally understand if the artist is one of your fav's it is fascinating to do the deep dive. There's no argument because they're not marketed towards the casual fan who just wants the studio albums or a best of. That's why these things are limited and so friggin' expensive!! To me it's the same old argument...If you don't like it, don't buy it...or get the standard edition. It's not hard to work out. Love your shit as always Mazzburger 🤘

[@mazzysmusic]

I just heard she made one in box sets but don’t know the content . Someone else mentioned that to me on Wednesday. It’s in the queue for me to watch. We all have our likes and dislikes on formats and music. I do have a liking to box sets and have probably created a dozen different videos on various aspects of them I look forward to watching her video on the subject ✌🏽

[@andysmusicden]

Great video. Still regret that I didn’t buy the Funhouse box set when it was announced.

[@martinbench3657]

If you love the band and are a completist , God bless , but for me its a bit of overkill , my opinion

[@pauldaniels2019]

When I love an album, I want to hear more from that period. I don't have many one album box sets, but I do have ones from albums I really love. Three that you mentioned, I really love: Wildflowers, Kinks VGPS, & The Who Sell Out. Other favorites of mine are Pet Sounds and Smile by The Beach Boys, Layla, and The River by Springsteen. Thanks for another great video.

[@larrymann803]

Mazzy I think I’m gonna pop in Zionsgate record shop today while I’m the area Was thinking of copping the Beach House box set lol

[@jammun1time1]

Enjoyed this, as always. As to the "why?", because it is there is as good a reason as any. I remember back in the mid-70s when I bought Keith Jarrett's 10-LP The Sun Bear Concerts. It was expensive (around $100) for the time; many thought it was overkill. There were complaints about "why didn't he release these as five double albums?" Well, because he is Keith Jarrett, I suppose. (It was and is well worth the $100, and to this day I have no buyer's remorse...)

[@blockssonicwafers]

I have one coming tomorrow but, it's cd. Watch for my Unboxing. :-)

[@therevrockinrollin]

Great video as always - that Kind of Blue UHQR drives me crazy. I really went into it thinking it would be sublime. The mastering is extraordinary the pressing is meh IMHO. And we share the same opinions on audiophile boxes in general 😂 I LOVE the Johnny Cash box. Doesn’t get enough love. Great choice.

[@peterx1957]

Great video Mazzy. Those last 2 were insanely huge. Expanded album boxed sets are subject to one's tastes. I think its a matter of how often one goes back to the extra material after initial purchase? I own those Beatles remix sets in both LP & CD boxes. Overkill? Probably. 😉 cheers mate. 😎👍

[@heytigerfists]

I enjoy demos and unreleased material, but I prefer the distinction between those tracks and the albums as originally sent to the stores to be quite sharp. My digital collection is organized so that it automatically skips all bonus material.

[@myquealer]

It's like you're going through my box set collection. I think I have every single box set you showed, except the Stooges Fun House (not sure how I missed that release) and my All Things Must Pass is just the 8 LP version, not the Uber. I also have some of my records stored on those same Billy shelves with the same finish.... Weird.

[@mazzysmusic]

My shelves are the old discontinued Bonde series. Fun sets !

[@myquealer]

@@mazzysmusic Right you are. I got the shelves 20 years ago and forgot the name. Most of my collection are in new Ikea Besta shelves, with the overflow in 15 cubes of my Bonde. I have two of the 2 wide and two of the 1 wide tall Bonde. I'm sure all 36 cubes will have records eventually....

[@TRamone01]

Dylan's Basement Tapes bootleg series was highly anticipated by myself. Ok Computer the best album of the 90s? You know you're right. Thanks for the video. Always interesting.

[@octurn]

Robert Fripp's vinyl version of Road to Red comes with its own shipping container.

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

On those grateful Dead box sets I've got the first two but when was The third One released is it still available?? If anyone could let me know thank you

[@jonthurston8275]

My Rough Trade UK original 'Queen Is Dead' LP is quite challenging to listen to. It has that brittle, tipped-up mastering that typifies a lot of 1980s British alternative releases. I can't recall - so I don't want to slander him - but I think it was Tim Young. Although revered in some quarters, I find all the Rough Trade originals fatiguing. I tried a couple of the Frank Arkwright 2011 Smiths remasters - I assume the 2017 box version of the original album is same master? - which I thought were okay-ish.

[@ronzakar8597]

Another great video. Was hoping you'd do Hot Rats.

[@mazzysmusic]

I only have an OG Hot Rats LP not the box.

[@FeloniusMonkInGSharp]

Recent box set I really dig is Zappa's Hot Rats box

[@kingofallmediums2123]

I have an Electric Prunes box set on CD with their five albums! 😲 😲 😲 😲 😲 😊😊😊😊😊

[@josemorenorahn]

What I really really hate is that we go and buy these boxsets, spend 100+, 200+, 300+ dollars and they always upload 100% of it's content to spotify, apple music, etc. I use to like what Dylan did with Triplicate, which was upload a sample of it, and then rest of the songs you had to buy them. I've always seen streaming as a connivance and a way of checking the record before I buy it, but I hate how boxsets gets full on releases. They should at least keep some tracks out if people out there are spending more than 200 USD on one.

[@wk4max]

"Scrambled eggs oh baby I love your legs!" 😀

[@markyexley9440]

Nice one on pronunciation of Esher. Michael Fremer struggled with that one 😉

[@BrianR2395]

I sense just a tinge of buyer's remorse re: the ALL THINGS MUST PASS uber box...even with all the discounts you got on it. I too have the same illness as you described when it comes to the Beatles, but as far as the ATMP uber box is concerned, I still clung to my sanity...and after a brief period of wavering back and forth, I finally and steadfastly refused to surrender to the urge. In this case at least, I conquered my illness, and I've never regretted it since. Plus the fact that I wouldn't have had the space to store that thing even if I had bought it.

[@ripemall4548]

New sub here! AWESOME channel brother! Looking forward to catching up on of your vids 4 SURE! Hope you're having a good day! 💪😁🤘 #ripemall

[@brianshank1419]

Mazzy, any idea why Gene Clark's "No Other" bombed commercially when it came out? It's so hard to understand how that album wasn't one of the biggest selling albums of the early '70s. It's phenomenal.

[@mazzysmusic]

It was a different style than Asylum expected and David Geffen didn’t like it so they probably didn’t promote it very well if at all.

[@brianshank1419]

Thanks Mazzy! I suppose in retrospect Gene Clark was relatively fortunate that Geffen didn't sue him for making "uncharacteristic" music like he did Neil Young. Perhaps David Geffen would have been a candidate for your hilarious "wanker" video. Be well. . .

[@melprophet1936]

Very much enjoyed this video. I'm more into CD box sets but overall, I enjoy them if they're presented well and have some interesting stuff in them like demos. Even if its a box set featuring one album, putting a live recording in from the tour supporting that album is always something I like to see. I think Black Sabbath has done that with some of their single album box sets.

[@jeffcaudill5467]

What music don't you like? More the time then money is the problem . I remember once a couple college friends and I sat down and decided we would listen to all the Elvis Costello albums at that time in order at that time up to King of America we didn't make it and realized we were idiots to try.

[@svenjosefsson8007]

Dont own any single item box sets. Although I would probably dive in if they put out "The Hang Mans Beautiful Daughter" in a box set but thats pretty niche! If you can afford it and your borderline obsessed with the band why not buy them?

[@brucybabyy7355]

nice, i like the black sabbath " sabotage " box as well as the miles davis, " in a silent way ".

[@lucalone]

18:25 min One of the best albums ever made by anyone. there are days when I even consider this to be my personal Nr. 1 album of all time ... A shame that the great Boston Show in this box set doesn't get a standalone release on vinyl...

[@twostikks1]

Cool concept for a video. That bulky UHRQ Miles box set is certainly unnecessary. Like a recent Bowie release that I picked up: The Mercury Demos with John Hutchinson; one LP in a box, with the inside album cover resembling a 12” tape reel. A NICE release, but it takes up too much space! 🙄 Beautiful Kinks Village Green box! Yeah, people say “the original album release configuration is what the artist intended.” Well, my response is two-fold: first of all, IS IT?? Who can climb into the head of Ray Davies and know for sure? AND, even if that’s the case, are we saying Ray still feels that way today? People CAN change their minds. And secondly: By releasing an expanded box set, no one is destroying the original release configuration. So that “what the artist originally intended” line is a pile of nonsense to me. Of course, the quality of the “expanded” content is what dictates if the re-release is really worth it. The Who Sell Out: I LOVE that recent box set, as well as the stereo & mono LP re-releases (same with My G-G-G-Generation). Still hoping for an A Quick One box, but it doesn’t seem forthcoming - looks like Who’s Next/Lifehouse will be The Next archival Who release - I’ll take it! For The Beatles, I wish they took some of the incomplete takes and “created” some complete rarities by splicing incomplete takes together to make them new, full versions of songs. So much better than a fragment imho. What a wonderful video, Mazzy! Keep breaking your own rules. 👍

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you. Great comments and I agree with everything you say ✌🏽

[@twostikks1]

@@mazzysmusic Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@colourlessbluethings]

I know you'll already have hundreds of messages telling you what you "shoud" have included. And I know you were focussing on vinyl. But, surely More Blood, More Tracks (from Blood On The Tracks) warrants inclusion.

[@caslonbodoni42]

Exactly why I love streaming services like Qobuz, so much of this music is now available for musical research and enjoyment. Thanks for the great stories! PS turn off your auto WB.

[@mazzysmusic]

Can’t turn off white balance on an iPhone. 🤷🏻‍♂️🎶.

[@joeswinford2618]

You are THE MAN.

[@2WheelsGood]

I agree with you on the UHQR. And as a graphic designer, the design is not great. The gold frame around the artwork is frumpy and I think it's tacky having the Analogue Productions and Quality Records Pressing logos on the front. I say that being a big fan of most of their work, just feel like the design wasn't elevated enough for a release like that.

[@mazzysmusic]

Totally agree ❣️

[@JimMorrisonslizard]

That Village Green is the UK cover, not the U.S. cover.

[@imannonymous7707]

I had a chance to buy a box set of cash at san quenton or at least thats how i remember it, maybe it was folsom, hmm. Anyway still regret not grabbing it, i got another one of born to run, its not that great. I do want the basement tapes raw complete , but who has money for it anymore, im a victim of the streamed music generation lol. LOVE live at the filmore east!

[@btipton6899]

Why on Earth is there no expanded version of Revolver?!

[@mazzysmusic]

Be patient. They started with Pepper and went to the end with Let it Be.... now they can go back....

[@cradio52]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks the UHQR packaging is SO unnecessarily over the top and wasteful. It also takes up a ridiculous amount of space on the shelf. I wish they’d do something different.

[@greghawkins229]

Uber. Uber. Uber. Crazy man

[@Vishangro]

The hype sticker should read 'Featuring all the stuff that wasn't good enough to release the first time around!' Seriously who has the time to listen to all that stuff anyway. Not at all interested in any of them except 'The Beatles' which I have on cd. Apart from anything they take up too much space. It's just another way of separating gullible old boomers from their money by selling them something they already have.😀

[@mazzysmusic]

Sone people have the time. I work for myself at home. Okay music at least six hours on most days. I get it’s not for everyone.