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Best Box Sets In The World
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Steve Reich 1965-1995Steve Reich 1965-1995
Buy new: $87.99 / Used from: $64.95
The collected work of the king of minimalism. Great packaging as always from Nonesuch, and over 10 hours of gorgeous, expansive music.
Out of Cold StorageOut of Cold Storage by This Heat
Buy new: $112.32 / Used from: $63.00
The collected works of the most innovative band you've maybe never heard of. Forget all the other big-name bands from the 70s, these guys influenced just about everyone that's cutting edge today. This stuff rips.
Talking HeadsTalking Heads by Talking Heads
Buy new: $134.99 / Used from: $84.99
Tasteful remastering + freaking amazing bonus content + killer packaging (ie this looks great on your shelf) = the definitive box set from one of the best bands ever. Yes, EVER!
DeathprodDeathprod by Deathprod
Buy new: $55.98 / Used from: $39.98
Like a monolithic black hole that pulls all surrounding matter into it, this flat black matte set is perfect for the music contained within. Dark, deep ambient sounds that are occasionally mind-bending, this is a must-have from Norway's finest producer.
The Wumme Years: 1970-73The Wumme Years: 1970-73 by Faust
Buy new: $95.04 / Used from: $62.98
Another band that was way ahead of its time, this set collects a solid five discs worth of material that's alternately challenging and chugging. Kraut represent!
A Lazarus Taxon [3-CDs + 1 DVD]A Lazarus Taxon [3-CDs + 1 DVD] by Tortoise
Buy used from: $42.00
A set that collects just about every single rare 7", 10", and 12" record from the group, along with remixes, unreleased tracks, b-sides, and all kinds of other stuff (including a DVD of live performances and videos). It's all packaged in a lovely box with outstanding photographs. The grand-daddies (or at least well-dressed uncles) of post rock!
Zombie Heaven 4-CD Box SetZombie Heaven 4-CD Box Set by The Zombies
Buy new: $72.99 / Used from: $46.99
Four discs of the best of the british invasion (in my humble opinion). You get all of the stellar "Odessey and Oracle" and lots, lots, lots more. Amazing.
Goodbye, BabylonGoodbye, Babylon
Buy new: $104.95
Dust To Digital does it again with a wooden box, six CDs worth of music, amazing liner notes, and a bit of cotton. This is an art object! I'm not worthy! Hoot and holler and love it!