Lush Packaging! Great Music even better!

The ABKCO 16 disc release of the UK recordings in a single box set is a very beautifully presented lush packaging complete with dramatically improved sonics. DSD layer of the dual layer SACD hybrid discs offers a vast improvement in sound over the conventional CD layer, and the CD layer offers a drastic improvement over the older releases of the same titles. The packaging is individual albums in the shape of miniature LPs.

For completists, the other 6 releases by ABKCO (there are 22 in all and 16 in this box set) are Hot Rocks (double), More Hot Rocks (double), Singles Collection (triple CD) and the US versions of Aftermath, Between the Buttons and Out of Our Heads.

Sound is amazing. Electronically reprocessed stereo versions have been replaced by true mono and where available true stereo versions replace the older mono versions.

The earlier pressings of these SACDs are in miniature LP sizes and have already started becoming collectibles (with value to appreciate over times). New releases of individual CDs are in conventional slip cases.

I just simply rate this release as 5 stars for the quality of sound, packaging, and value.