Seems there's more and more box sets turning up. Is this a sign of some of us getting old or is it more downloaded purchases are driving down the cost of purchasing hard media?? Back in the 90s, I remember walking into a store and seeing all these extravagant box sets on display, behind the counter. Jimi Hendrix Stages, Eric Clapton Crossroads, Yesyears, Steely Dan Citizen, etc. These sets had all the major hits by the artists, some B-sides, rarities, or unreleased tracks exclusive to the set. It was also pretty cool to see all that on display.
I see more sets out now than ever. These sets are different. Instead of some rare gems and unreleased tracks, you're just getting a vanilla set. No fancy liner notes about the production of the set and about the tracks within, just a gob of CDs in sleeves that look like miniaturized versions of the LP album. The cool thing is it is the complete catalog that's been remastered and the price is right. Who can argue getting 6-11 albums (depending on the artist) for less than $50? I remember seeing Hendrix Stages go for almost twice that and it only had four CDs.
There's part of the old box sets I miss (unreleased tracks for example), but I do like the more slimmed down and lower prices of these newer sets. I've bought a few and plan on adding more to my collection.
I see more sets out now than ever. These sets are different. Instead of some rare gems and unreleased tracks, you're just getting a vanilla set. No fancy liner notes about the production of the set and about the tracks within, just a gob of CDs in sleeves that look like miniaturized versions of the LP album. The cool thing is it is the complete catalog that's been remastered and the price is right. Who can argue getting 6-11 albums (depending on the artist) for less than $50? I remember seeing Hendrix Stages go for almost twice that and it only had four CDs.
There's part of the old box sets I miss (unreleased tracks for example), but I do like the more slimmed down and lower prices of these newer sets. I've bought a few and plan on adding more to my collection.
