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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Simon F.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I could not afford this box set when it first appeared in December 2007, and judging by some of the harsh reviews from that period, it appears I had a lucky escape!
Now nearly two years later, after reading many more positive appraisals, I have decided to take the plunge.
And what a thing of great joy this beast is, having been given a complete overhaul.
So what have EMI done to redeem themselves after the near disaster of the original release?
Firstly the alleged dodgy printing on certain sleeves has been corrected, as have the labels for "Ummagumma", i.e. disc one now has label one and disc two label two.
All gatefold sleeves are properly aligned, and the outer black plastic sleeve for "Wish You Were Here" has been changed. No longer does one have to ruin it by slicing it open down the side. Simply lift the resealable flap, and withdraw the album that way!
Finally, the inner sleeve of "The Wall" disc two has been corrected, so both sets of lyrics are present and correct.
Unfortunately all albums from "Piper" to "Moon" still come with these horrible thin plastic sleeves. CD paper sleeves are available, and it's a mystery as to why EMI did not use these.
The set also includes two items that are best described as either being oversized drinks coasters or undersized mouse mats! These feature the photos from the outer slipcase.
Also included is a giant full colour paper poster featuring all the albums, plus other artwork associated with Pink Floyd.
No sign of the `linen' poster, and can anyone confirm whether or not there was a documentary DVD with the original and/or any other large stickers or is my memory playing tricks?... Read more ›
Now nearly two years later, after reading many more positive appraisals, I have decided to take the plunge.
And what a thing of great joy this beast is, having been given a complete overhaul.
So what have EMI done to redeem themselves after the near disaster of the original release?
Firstly the alleged dodgy printing on certain sleeves has been corrected, as have the labels for "Ummagumma", i.e. disc one now has label one and disc two label two.
All gatefold sleeves are properly aligned, and the outer black plastic sleeve for "Wish You Were Here" has been changed. No longer does one have to ruin it by slicing it open down the side. Simply lift the resealable flap, and withdraw the album that way!
Finally, the inner sleeve of "The Wall" disc two has been corrected, so both sets of lyrics are present and correct.
Unfortunately all albums from "Piper" to "Moon" still come with these horrible thin plastic sleeves. CD paper sleeves are available, and it's a mystery as to why EMI did not use these.
The set also includes two items that are best described as either being oversized drinks coasters or undersized mouse mats! These feature the photos from the outer slipcase.
Also included is a giant full colour paper poster featuring all the albums, plus other artwork associated with Pink Floyd.
No sign of the `linen' poster, and can anyone confirm whether or not there was a documentary DVD with the original and/or any other large stickers or is my memory playing tricks?... Read more ›
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ignore the negative reviews for this item. I had allowed myself to be dissuaded from buying this wonderful boxed set after reading all those whingeing complaints about poor packaging, no new remastering, EMI's rip-off of the fans and so on. However, when I was able to secure a copy for around £75 (I admit that the RRP is rather steep), I realised just how misled I'd been. As a dedicated Floyd fan since the beginning of time, this is just about the most treasured item I can think of. The albums certainly ARE remastered, at least when compared to my original CD versions from the mid-80s, and it is the kind of remastering that really helps, not the overdone "everything switched to 11 on the monitor" type of remastering that you so often get these days. (Yes, Led Zeppelin and Genesis boxed sets, I mean you.)
As for the packaging, well, these replicas sleeves are an utter joy to behold. I can find none of the misaligned printing, or faulty lyrics on inner sleeves, or any of the other details that others have quibbled over. And the accompanying poster is a sheer delight. What better overview could there be of the Floyd's relationship with Hipgnosis than this?
Ignore the nay-sayers. If you can track down a discounted set, whether you already have these albums or not, I would urge you to take the Pink Floyd plunge. You won't regret it.
As for the packaging, well, these replicas sleeves are an utter joy to behold. I can find none of the misaligned printing, or faulty lyrics on inner sleeves, or any of the other details that others have quibbled over. And the accompanying poster is a sheer delight. What better overview could there be of the Floyd's relationship with Hipgnosis than this?
Ignore the nay-sayers. If you can track down a discounted set, whether you already have these albums or not, I would urge you to take the Pink Floyd plunge. You won't regret it.
115 of 123 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
That Pink Floyd were/are one of the greatest rock bands ever I don't seriously think anyone could dispute.
Nor do I think this box set is awful; in fact, most of the albums in it are brilliant!
However, and it is a big "however", Pink Floyd were about the music and this box set seems to be more about the packaging.
No remastering.
No rare tracks.
No enhanced audio (why no SACD/DVD-A content? I know these formats aren't exactly runaway successes but it still would add a valid reason to buy the box set)
So once I've put the disc in my player and I'm lost in "Wish You Were Here" there is no difference to just buying the albums. Which I have already done a couple of times.
As a way of purchasing all the albums it probably works out a similar price to buying them individually so to sum it up:-
If you want to buy the Pink Floyd albums and you haven't got them already, BUY THIS! You won't be disappointed.
If you have all the remastered albums, I wouldn't bother.
Nor do I think this box set is awful; in fact, most of the albums in it are brilliant!
However, and it is a big "however", Pink Floyd were about the music and this box set seems to be more about the packaging.
No remastering.
No rare tracks.
No enhanced audio (why no SACD/DVD-A content? I know these formats aren't exactly runaway successes but it still would add a valid reason to buy the box set)
So once I've put the disc in my player and I'm lost in "Wish You Were Here" there is no difference to just buying the albums. Which I have already done a couple of times.
As a way of purchasing all the albums it probably works out a similar price to buying them individually so to sum it up:-
If you want to buy the Pink Floyd albums and you haven't got them already, BUY THIS! You won't be disappointed.
If you have all the remastered albums, I wouldn't bother.
47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By ehadas
Format:Audio CD
The music in the boxset is excellent and is available on the various 1990's Pink Floyd remasters.
The packaging - in vinyl replica format - is disappointing. Some of the gatefold covers are misaligned when folded, the printing on the covers and inner sleeves on some albums is fuzzy, The inner sleeve for CD2 of The Wall has the lyrics of Side 3 printed on both sides of the sleeve, the outer black plastic bag for Wish You Were Here is larger than it should be, etc.
EMI Europe should take a better look at the outstanding Japanese mini-LP editions next time they release another boxset in this format.
The packaging - in vinyl replica format - is disappointing. Some of the gatefold covers are misaligned when folded, the printing on the covers and inner sleeves on some albums is fuzzy, The inner sleeve for CD2 of The Wall has the lyrics of Side 3 printed on both sides of the sleeve, the outer black plastic bag for Wish You Were Here is larger than it should be, etc.
EMI Europe should take a better look at the outstanding Japanese mini-LP editions next time they release another boxset in this format.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Seamus
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Before I start, the four stars given is for the fact that the Floyd catalogue is one of the greatest in history. While I'm not a fan of the last three albums, I surely would have given this a five star review had there been (as many have mentioned) a round up of the early singles, or an expanded "Relics" for example.
My big concern about this box is that, despite some lucky reviewers having received the "improved" box set (ie, Ummagumma discs printed correctly, the lyric sheet for Side 4 of The Wall being present, etc) I have had no luck where this is concerned.
With the new Discovery box set now available, I decided to investigate which box would be the one for me. The reviews seem to indicate that there is not much difference when it comes to the mastering (and if my Immersion issue of Dark Side is anything to go by, then this is probably the case.) However, with the fact that the Oh, By The Way box does contain the gorgeous replica sleeves, protective inner sleeves and the plethora of additional items that came with the original vinyl releases (postcard for Wish You Were Here, the posters and stickers for Dark Side etc) I realised that this was the box for me.
My first copy was, of course, from the original "faulty" batch. The outer plastic sleeve for Wish.. is nigh on impossible to open without ripping, and the other errors are still present. Having spoken to Amazon (whose customer services, I have to say, is pretty faultless) they sent me a brand new replacement the very next day. And again, it's identical. The "quibbles" may be very minor to some, but what with Floyd being a band for whom detail was so important, and the fact that these boxes are not exactly cheap, I feel the customer should not be getting sub-standard product.... Read more ›
My big concern about this box is that, despite some lucky reviewers having received the "improved" box set (ie, Ummagumma discs printed correctly, the lyric sheet for Side 4 of The Wall being present, etc) I have had no luck where this is concerned.
With the new Discovery box set now available, I decided to investigate which box would be the one for me. The reviews seem to indicate that there is not much difference when it comes to the mastering (and if my Immersion issue of Dark Side is anything to go by, then this is probably the case.) However, with the fact that the Oh, By The Way box does contain the gorgeous replica sleeves, protective inner sleeves and the plethora of additional items that came with the original vinyl releases (postcard for Wish You Were Here, the posters and stickers for Dark Side etc) I realised that this was the box for me.
My first copy was, of course, from the original "faulty" batch. The outer plastic sleeve for Wish.. is nigh on impossible to open without ripping, and the other errors are still present. Having spoken to Amazon (whose customer services, I have to say, is pretty faultless) they sent me a brand new replacement the very next day. And again, it's identical. The "quibbles" may be very minor to some, but what with Floyd being a band for whom detail was so important, and the fact that these boxes are not exactly cheap, I feel the customer should not be getting sub-standard product.... Read more ›
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classic Pink Floyd collection
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An excellent though relatively expensive way to get virtually the complete works of PF
An excellent though relatively expensive way to get virtually the complete works of PF
Published on 30 April 2011 by Wilf
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Do you remember me? How we used to be? Don't you think we should be...
Lets be honest, if you're thinking seriously about purchasing this, it's either
a) Because you don't own the whole Pink Floyd discography. Read more
a) Because you don't own the whole Pink Floyd discography. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2011 by Nick
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Published on 27 July 2010 by Cj Alcroft
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What a Bargain
This was a very good purchase for me after seeing it still priced at £[] and £[] on other sites, its nice to see the original covers on each disc, the presentation is very nice... Read more
Published on 23 July 2010 by Mr. S. N. Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy!
I had all the cds of Pink Floyd, but the remastered versions, in fact, make a difference. Not to mention the graphic design of the box, which is impeccable. Read more
Published on 12 July 2010 by jomba
1.0 out of 5 stars
No SACD, Mini Album Covers Are Too "Mini"
No point rating the music, since most people will be familiar with it, and several of these albums are classics. Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by WhatAParsley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Careful what you wish for.
There seems to be very mixed receptions for this box set.
For me, buying it was to replace my old vinyl collection, which has nearly had the grooves worn through to the other... Read more
For me, buying it was to replace my old vinyl collection, which has nearly had the grooves worn through to the other... Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by Stormbringer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oh by the way!....Could be better!!
I bought this box set, and the truth is not bad,
but they could have done better, at least add lyrics ...
anyway happy with purchase
but they could have done better, at least add lyrics ...
anyway happy with purchase
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by d-urbano
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