The 10 Best Boxsets of 2021!

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  • The Year of the Boxsets: 2021 Which One is the Best?
    Mazzy´s Top 10 Boxsets:
    • The Ten Best Box Sets ...
    Links to the Videos:
    • Joni Mitchell Boxset: ...
    • David Bowie: Brilliant...
    • Laura Nyro 8LP BoxSet:...
    • Faust New Complete Box...
    • Nick Cave: B-Sides & R...
    • Lee Morgan - The Compl...
    • Metallica Blacklist 7 ...
    • The Story of Tribe Rec...
    • Want to See Something ...

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  • @Michael45RPM
    @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you want to see more fantastic Boxsets look here:
    th-cam.com/video/BadaOtaz8_Y/w-d-xo.html&t

  • @humphreygokart2135
    @humphreygokart2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The best thing about box sets is that no one ever bothers to play what's inside them, so when you find them second hand, they are usually in mint condition.

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      true :-) great point Humphrey

    • @markusberzborn6346
      @markusberzborn6346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For classical music ones this seems to be true. I bought a lot of them over the last decades, and they were all mint more or less. But anyway there is no significant wear if one handles LPs correctly, and classical music LPs were mostly not mistreated at parties etc. I guess.

    • @humphreygokart2135
      @humphreygokart2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@markusberzborn6346 I agree, though some classical records seem to have been played a lot by a blind person who couldn't quite find the spindle.

    • @panaceiasuberes6464
      @panaceiasuberes6464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can attest to that. In my collection there's so many box sets that I never opened for a very simple reason: someone got one first, made a hi-res digital copy of it and sent it to me. I do a lot of that with mine towards other collectors that also have said box set so yes... that happens a lot. And as I know more and more people that starts to happen more so in the past the ratio of played/non-played would be 5/1 and now its 1/5.

    • @TheRollingStoness
      @TheRollingStoness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For that specific reason, I take the LPs out and store them separately and put the box and all the other gizmos away just to look at them..u r right, 99% who bought that wooden box set of George Harrison would not open those wooden box and play those records and then put them back in the same box..it's a hazzle to majority , including me ..but the feeling of owning them is remarkable to us...I always have the fear of getting them scratched , thus depreciating the value.

  • @512bb
    @512bb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Michael, Michael, Michael, these ERC records aren't realistic in anyones wildest imagination, sorry, no record is that good.

  • @jamesellis8456
    @jamesellis8456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Interesting list Michael we only share 3 of the same titles.
    10 NYoung Way Down in the Rustbucket
    9 War Gimme 5
    8 Faust 71/74
    7 Melody Gardot / Live in Europe
    6 Beatles / Let It Be
    5 Lee Morgan / Live at the Lighthouse
    4 CSN & Young / deja vu
    3 Gillian Welch / Boots
    2 Kind of Blue UHQR
    1 Joni / Reprise albums

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe you see some of them in later best of videos :-)

  • @TooBuz
    @TooBuz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Glad something from VMP made your list! They’re far from perfect, but I’m rooting for them. I like their transparency. I might not like 85% of the music they put out, but I have great respect for what they are doing.

  • @panaceiasuberes6464
    @panaceiasuberes6464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just subscribed after unsubbing Analog Planet.. Seems like nice company to be with.

  • @jesserussell7242
    @jesserussell7242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love avant-garde music I love avant-garde jazz because it’s like roller coaster riding you have to really get into it I will always love avant-garde music, if people ask me what my favorite avant-garde song is it would have to be the Beatles revolution nine from the white album.
    I do have a couple of vinyl box sets but mainly all the boxes that I have OCD.

  • @35mmview18
    @35mmview18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My top 8 box sets of 2021 (in no particular order)
    8 - Laura Nyro (american dreamer)
    7 - Sade (this far)
    6 - Isao Suzuki Trio / Quartet* / Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio (three blind mice box set)
    5 - Jennifer Warnes (the well)
    4 - Almost Famous (Music From The Motion Picture)
    3 - Tom Petty (Wildflowers & All the Rest)
    2 - Melody Gardot (live in europe)
    1 - War (The Vinyl: 1971-1975)

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great List 35 thx for sharing

    • @fts81
      @fts81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great list!

    • @35mmview18
      @35mmview18 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fts81 Thanks.

    • @jimyager9041
      @jimyager9041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I loved the War box set!

    • @northernsoundsswe
      @northernsoundsswe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Tom Petty box set is stunning. In fact it’s so good although it was released last year it earns a spot on this 2021 summary.

  • @brkly99
    @brkly99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have four of the ones you listed, a couple of which (Nick Cave and Faust) I found out about from your channel. I especially liked the Faust, getting deeper and deeper into Krautrock. A couple of others that I really liked (Record Store day releases)were War, and Grateful Dead Olympia Theatre. I especially liked the War box set.

  • @vinyllondoner
    @vinyllondoner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fantastic box sets. I have a few on your list but for the price and value for money, Black Sabbath have done an amazing job on their 2021 box sets ( Vol 4, Sabotage, Technical Ecstasy).

  • @yatestom4845
    @yatestom4845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    neil young way down in a rust bucket,csny deja vu,fleetwood mac live 80

  • @TheDeuceG
    @TheDeuceG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was curious to see if The Story of Herbie Hancock would make it!

  • @thetrentmeister
    @thetrentmeister 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I picked up The Mars Volta box, which is pretty sweet.

  • @audiotomb
    @audiotomb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My top 2021 boxes
    Joni MItchell
    George Harrison - All thing Must Pass
    8 lp - the main album was a botched job but the sessions are flat transfers and are spectacular
    (I have a German 1st pressing which is killer)
    Impulse Jazz
    Thelonious Monk - the complete Prestige 10” collection
    Gillian Welch / Davd rawlings - The Lost Songs
    Let It Be
    Sade
    Grateful Dead RSD Lyceum Paris 1972
    Laura Nyro would have been an instant purchase but they did not add the 3 never on vinyl Walk The Dog, Light the Light - Looms Desire - Angel in the Dark stellar album. Have the albums - the Analog Spark audiophile pressings are worth getting as is her VMP release

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thx for sharing audiotomb

  • @robertmitchell6015
    @robertmitchell6015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WHAT NO U2 🙀you speak so highly of their sound quality 🤣🤣🤣

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice box sets. But I keep staring at your dog. 😁

  • @petermorris5540
    @petermorris5540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Michael-First, thank you for this excellent video. Based on your recommendations, I bought the Nick Cave and Faust boxes. I watch all your videos and have a suggestion. It seems that the vast majority of your current collection is made up of high-end reissues. That’s great, but original/early pressings are very important, especially when doing shoot-outs. I’m convinced that some early pressings cannot be topped by any reissue. For example, I have the famous third pressing of Dark Side of the Moon. It’s holographic and fantastic. I’ve done shoot-outs with MoFi and other pressings and they are not nearly as good. Another example is the original Bob Ludwig “hot” pressing of Led Zeppelin II. An amazing sonic assault. I realize that your channel is about audiophile reissues. However, I think you should make some effort to acknowledge that original/early pressings can sometimes be the best. Please let me know your thoughts. Cheers, Peter from LA.

  • @ClausHensingDenmark
    @ClausHensingDenmark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very good idea to make a mediated discussion - thanks Chad.
    Otherwise the difference/disagreement in M and M's opinions and the discussion in the online "Vinyl Community" might have become barren and maybe even hostile.
    Looking forward to watch :)

  • @harleylee6003
    @harleylee6003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Black album was amazing

  • @ladytron4220
    @ladytron4220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fascinating list Michael

  • @StuntrockConfusion
    @StuntrockConfusion 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Faust, german? Hmmm... Only partly, Jean Hervé would object to that ^^
    My top 3 would be the Vanity Records Boxed Set vol.1, the Ariel Kalma Archives vol. 2, and the Autechre /Hafler Trio one. You'll tell me in a year if you still listen to the bonus LPs of the Faust box, or if you really listen to the LAFMS. I'm curious about it, still, but felt it was too much and too scattered. I have to catch up with your video of it

  • @rainbowheart2728
    @rainbowheart2728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Morricone/ Nicolai Dimensioni Sonore 10 LP boxset did not make this list!? Wow.

  • @lauher21
    @lauher21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the Sade box and I think the Black Sabbath boxes are done very well. I also like the Police box even though it’s not your fav lol

  • @gr328
    @gr328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now we know why the pressing plants are so far behind ;-)

  • @fts81
    @fts81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thought I was going to see the Red Garland box in the list ;)

  • @guntherconvens1665
    @guntherconvens1665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great list, Michael. Thank you.

  • @TheChromeTree
    @TheChromeTree 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Michael, I know its a few years old but did you ever pick up a copy of the Tubby Hayes - The Fontana Albums (1961 - 1969) 11 LP Boxset? 180g pressed at Optimal and mastered from the analogue tapes "Mastering Notes: The recordings have been lovingly remastered at Gearbox Records’ Studios, London, directly from the original tapes, using a Studer C37 ¼-inch stereo tape machine. They were then equalised through an all-valve mastering desk built bespoke for Decca studios in the late 1950s, Vintage Lang Pultec EQ, Prism Maselec EQ and Telefunken U73b valve limiters from 1959. The LP lacquers were cut on a beautifully restored Haeco Scully Lathe from 1967 with Westrex (Western Electric) head and cutting amps: the same go-to lathe that Rudy Van Gelder used.". Very nice set if you are into 60s British Jazz
    th-cam.com/video/Cz3uGBBrO4Y/w-d-xo.html

  • @petejp1
    @petejp1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The box sets I have from 2021 are
    1. Beatles let it be
    2. John Lennon plastic ono band
    3. Almost famous soundtrack
    4. CSNY deja vu
    What kind of music is Faust. I never heard of them. I like Frumpy very much from the early 70's too.
    Are they similar?

  • @egotrpn420
    @egotrpn420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you share the link to the electric recording company?

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      links are in the making gimme 5 :-)

  • @jeffbeamer9882
    @jeffbeamer9882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You ... You must drive your wife crazy! But we love you!

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      :-) she is ok with it :-)

  • @R3TR0R4V3
    @R3TR0R4V3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't usually buy boxsets that often, but I did go for The Mars Volta - La Realidad De Los Sueños boxset and I'm glad it did, even though I own all the OG pressings from back in the day. 😎

  • @WolfKreide
    @WolfKreide 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could give Popol Vuh a chance...an interesting side of the German music scene >69...

  • @martinjn2920
    @martinjn2920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top 10 box sets, now there’s an issue, I only have 3 vinyl box sets if a box set is a compilation of different albums from an artist or group of artists.
    3rd - Impulse Records - Music, Message and the Moment
    2nd - Melody Gardot - Live in Europe
    1st - Billy Joel - The Vinyl Collection Vol 1

  • @tjnorrisofficial
    @tjnorrisofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Story Of Tribe Records not released on CD or on streaming, biggest disappointment of 2021.

  • @AudioExplorer
    @AudioExplorer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m new to your channel and really enjoying it. So many great recommendations. I just ordered LAFM box set, it is a departure for me as I seldom know where to find this type of music. Looking forward to this set!

  • @Weisnet1995
    @Weisnet1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great list, very informative! Won't you get the new Fela Kuti Box Set that will come out in a few days? :)

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you cant get them all and i really got most of them Tobias :-)

    • @Weisnet1995
      @Weisnet1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael45RPM So true, was just interested in your opinion on this one ;) Best wishes from Augsburg

  • @whatevahz531
    @whatevahz531 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2022 > Waiting on your reviews from your secret Dolby Atmos cave room! LOL!

  • @pericabenic4413
    @pericabenic4413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite box set for 2021 is Neil Young Way Down in the Rust Bucket.

  • @SliderLe
    @SliderLe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know how any top 10 boxset list can exclude the Beatles Let It Be deluxe edition from slotting at number 1. I see the War boxset is also excluded, despite the incredible library of music included and beautiful colored vinyl, BUT I would NOT include it on any top 10 list because the sonic quality isn't up to par with any of these same albums you can grab from used record stores. I had both versions and ended up selling the War box set as a result of extended comparison listening.

  • @greenebear2267
    @greenebear2267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i disagree with you when it comes to The Electric Recording Co releases ,they are the worse of the worse,see mike s videos the in groove,

  • @JardinagemOrg
    @JardinagemOrg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 10 best… I didn't buy 10, so my total is also my best :) .And none from your list!

  • @cm071678
    @cm071678 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Queen Boxset, Engineered by Bod Ludwig and pressed at Abbey Road Records

  • @dmichaelelkins1
    @dmichaelelkins1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Michael, I would have to include “Feel Flows” by The Beach Boys and “The Vinyl Collection, Vol. 1” by Billy Joel.

  • @georgeholoubek6600
    @georgeholoubek6600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome list, Michael. My favorite of 2021 was George Harrison's, All Things Must Pass. The recording is still the best solo record by a Beatle, in my humble opinion, and I liked the new mix with its toned-down reverb.

  • @tonyharrison2542
    @tonyharrison2542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice Michael. Generally, I avoid box sets because I tend not to listen to them because there is so much. However, I could not resist and immediately purchased the Lee Morgan "The Complete Live At The Lighthouse" and I'm so glad that I did! It was nice to see that it made your end of year Box Set List.

  • @TheHSIHP
    @TheHSIHP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just picked up the Jerry Garcia Band box set. Contender for sure!

  • @mkintaiwan
    @mkintaiwan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me it’s between Complete Lighthouse by Lee Morgan and Dimensioni sonore: Musiche per l'immagine e l'immaginazione
    Album by Bruno Nicolai and Ennio Morricone

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bruno Nicolai and Ennio Morricone is fantastic .....

  • @bronzewound
    @bronzewound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Michael, I own half of those you mentioned and agree but the Liberation in Swing Centennial Collection / Erroll Garner is a beautiful box set both sonically and visually.

  • @MrMurcutio
    @MrMurcutio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I ask where you ordered your RTI Joni from please Michael? I’m in the UK so a bit worried about shipping and import duty.

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got it from Acoustic Sounds Mr.

  • @ricardorick5287
    @ricardorick5287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Parabéns pelo vídeo, infelizmente aqui no Brasil é inviável comprar essas caixas, nossa moeda está muito desvalorizada, mas irei comprar essa caixa do Bowie… grande abraço amigo

  • @willdobson7351
    @willdobson7351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    dear lord, I want that Faust set...300 pounds now :(((

  • @markusberzborn6346
    @markusberzborn6346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know that it is not from this year, but do you also have the ERC box "Mozart in Paris"? If yes, how does it sound? It seems impossible to get one, nobody sells it.

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its also Great but not as good as this one Markus

  • @TheOriginalDrastic
    @TheOriginalDrastic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mozart will always be number one.

  • @martinbroekhoven
    @martinbroekhoven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great list, as always. Did you order the Ornette Coleman Tone Poet box set?

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not yet can you please link it Martin

    • @martinbroekhoven
      @martinbroekhoven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Michael45RPM I pre ordered it through a local shop here, release is somewhere in december…hopefully. 6 records Tone Poet style boxset by Joe Harley, pressed at RTI

  • @jonlevinson3000
    @jonlevinson3000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I picked up the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Bowie Box Sets this year and I'm really looking forward to ordering the 5th (just released) in the New Year. Scratching my head how the Faust box set went from Pre-order to Backordered in an eye blink... 'Let it Be' has moved up in priority as I'm watching the 'Get Back' documentary (in starts and fits - it's very long.) Passed on the Nick Cave box set, but did buy the 2x LP.

  • @mikemjm8705
    @mikemjm8705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lee Morgan Live at the Lighthouse. My favourite

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a fantastic one Rick

    • @mikemjm8705
      @mikemjm8705 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael45RPM I agree. I also picked up Pink Floyd Pulse live box set and sounds very good for a EU pressing

  • @TheNorliss
    @TheNorliss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this list, Michael. Would love that Faust set! As for the ERC: given what they charge for a single LP, I'd imagine you could buy a bloody good turntable for what that set cost you?

  • @counterpointify
    @counterpointify 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice heavy german accent.

  • @terrywho22
    @terrywho22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is a "10+ best albums of 2021" coming out? Would love to see that.

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i plan 5 other best of versions best album is included

    • @terrywho22
      @terrywho22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael45RPM Can't wait. BTW, great video as always!

    • @mercuryscat2703
      @mercuryscat2703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or a best sounding album of 2021 ? (Here’s a spoiler , it won’t feature Miles at Abbey Road 😂)

  • @mikewinburn
    @mikewinburn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite box set I purchased this year : “ count Basie - the complete roulette live recordings” (mosaic)
    Not only did the recordings throw a unusually deep, wide, and precise sound sage, but the 8 disc limited, numbered edition set also included a fabulous historical book on the recording sessions as well as the players and band during that time.

  • @seamuscolgan7654
    @seamuscolgan7654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive 👍
    Q: Aren't you getting the 2nd Popol Vuh boxset?

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i will get it Seamus

    • @seamuscolgan7654
      @seamuscolgan7654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael45RPM I bought Volume 1 a few months ago and it's beautiful 💚
      I'll likely get the second boxset in spring!

    • @markusberzborn6346
      @markusberzborn6346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is there anything in these boxsets that was not on the original LPs? I just ask because I have all the LPs.

    • @seamuscolgan7654
      @seamuscolgan7654 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markusberzborn6346 each record has one additional track. Both boxsets have replica film posters, prints and a booklet.

  • @Chadturner21
    @Chadturner21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only box set I bought this year was Feel Flows by The Beach Boys, which is a very nice set

  • @bradleykay
    @bradleykay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you define “archival”?

  • @martinbench3657
    @martinbench3657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How great is your dog in the background ?

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is a whippet.. a strong one though :-)

    • @martinbench3657
      @martinbench3657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael45RPM beautiful though , just beautiful

    • @martinbench3657
      @martinbench3657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael45RPM Sorry , my family wants to know his name please

  • @raymclaughlin2739
    @raymclaughlin2739 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today is my bday, send me the Bowie!! Hahaha.

  • @albertguffanti8414
    @albertguffanti8414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you going to do an RSD video? I always live those

    • @Michael45RPM
      @Michael45RPM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No Albert not this time sorry :-)

  • @josemorenorahn
    @josemorenorahn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Take a look at that Nirvana UK Boxset, I'm sure it would have made it to the top 3!

  • @Warnerchild
    @Warnerchild 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Boxset party time

  • @Ampersand00
    @Ampersand00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only one of those boxes I own on vinyl is Lee Morgan's (limited to only 2,000 copies, I believe). I was certainly tempted by the Metallica box.
    I could only justify buying the Joni Mitchell box on CD, purely to get the fully remixed Song To A Seagull album.
    I shudder to think what an ERC *box set* must cost... 😱

    • @bronzewound
      @bronzewound 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the only ERC I didn't buy in the last couple of years. $4,000+ US was more than I could justify to my wife :)

  • @sararibeiro4034
    @sararibeiro4034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great choice. Great video. Thanks Michael