Are there any box bargains currently available?

RayB · August 18, 2013

Today I pre-ordered the Coltrane box set 'Heavyweight Champion' from Amazon.uk for the amazing price of £25.39. I understand that it's repackaged in a clamshell box with card sleeves. Release dated quoted as 8th October.

Apparently it's part of a greater reissue programme by Warner Jazz/Rhino from the Warner and Atlantic catalogues which will include Mingus' 6 cd set 'Passions of a man'.

Just in time for Christmas, my wife has been informed!!!

Edited August 18, 2013 by RayB

GA Russell · August 21, 2013

The Brecker Brothers: Complete Arista Albums Collection (8 discs) - $35.09

http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Arista-Albums-Collection/dp/B008CZNTDA/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_5174_b1_77_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=0PPZXVWW1Q0B3N8E8Q4M

Chuck Nessa · August 21, 2013

The Brecker Brothers: Complete Arista Albums Collection (8 discs) - $35.09

http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Arista-Albums-Collection/dp/B008CZNTDA/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_5174_b1_77_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=0PPZXVWW1Q0B3N8E8Q4M

I just had chills and might have trouble sleeping tonight.

felser · August 22, 2013

The Brecker Brothers: Complete Arista Albums Collection (8 discs) - $35.09

http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Arista-Albums-Collection/dp/B008CZNTDA/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_5174_b1_77_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=0PPZXVWW1Q0B3N8E8Q4M

I just had chills and might have trouble sleeping tonight.

Chuck, maybe you can get expedited shipping for a few dollars extra...

Rooster_Ties · August 22, 2013

Chuck, maybe you can get expedited shipping for a few dollars extra...

:rofl:

Stefan Wood · August 22, 2013

Bundle it with the Stanley Clarke box set!

GA Russell · August 24, 2013

Monterey International Pop Festival (4 CDs) - 17.99 GBP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monterey-International-Festival-Various-Artists/dp/B00DSNITGI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=15OXMQC9Z0YS9&coliid=I2HGGIUF0535EA

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The Zombies in Stereo (4 CDs) - 18.99 GBP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/In-Stereo-The-Zombies/dp/B00E9AWCOO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=15OXMQC9Z0YS9&coliid=I3H2XCU8GJ0DB8

GA Russell · August 24, 2013

Henry Mancini: Original Album Classics - 12.82 GBP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Album-Classics-Henry-Mancini/dp/B001DNQSRM/ref=sr_1_12?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1377311660&sr=1-12&keywords=Original+Album+Classics

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Willie Nelson: Original Album Classics - 10.62 GBP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Album-Classics-Willie-Nelson/dp/B00559BSY8/ref=sr_1_28?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1377311765&sr=1-28&keywords=Original+Album+Classics

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Sly & the Family Stone: Original Album Classics - 13.33 GBP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Album-Classics-Family-Stone/dp/B00DX88HY2/ref=sr_1_82?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1377311948&sr=1-82&keywords=Original+Album+Classics

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Miles: Original Album Series - 13.09 GBP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miles-Davis-Original-Album/dp/B008MMFBS4/ref=sr_1_165?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1377312215&sr=1-165&keywords=Original+Album+Classics

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Tony Bennett: Original Album Classics - 14.10 GBP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Album-Classics-Tony-Bennett/dp/B005TOTTUY/ref=sr_1_209?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1377312343&sr=1-209&keywords=Original+Album+Classics

GA Russell · August 30, 2013

I placed an order for five box sets at Amazon UK today - four Original Album Series sets and the Kevin Ayers Harvest set.

The total came to $89.41, including the $11.35 Amazon charged me for transatlantic shipping. (Amazon converted the pound at $1.61.) That's an average of $17.88 per box set, or $3.58 per disc, including shipping.

This is all to say that these 5-disc sets are cheap at Amazon UK right now.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=Original+Album+Series&hasWorkingJavascript=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007FQW7LM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

erwbol · August 30, 2013

I placed an order for five box sets at Amazon UK today - four Original Album Series sets and the Kevin Ayers Harvest set.

The total came to $89.41, including the $11.35 Amazon charged me for transatlantic shipping. (Amazon converted the pound at $1.61.) That's an average of $17.88 per box set, or $3.58 per disc, including shipping.

This is all to say that these 5-disc sets are cheap at Amazon UK right now.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=Original+Album+Series&hasWorkingJavascript=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007FQW7LM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Won't a single shipment incur heavy import duties in the US?

felser · August 30, 2013

The USA doesn't charge any import duties for CD's from the UK, and as far as I know, from anywhere in the world. I've never had to pay it.

bogdan101 · August 31, 2013

The Art Pepper at Ronnie Scott's 7 lp box is a relative bargain at $165 from a seller on amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Pepper-Ronnie-Scotts-1980/dp/B004AGN9LW/

I got one from a seller on amazon.ca for a similar price; highly recommended if you're into vinyl.

sidewinder · September 1, 2013

The Art Pepper at Ronnie Scott's 7 lp box is a relative bargain at $165 from a seller on amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Pepper-Ronnie-Scotts-1980/dp/B004AGN9LW/

I got one from a seller on amazon.ca for a similar price; highly recommended if you're into vinyl.

Thanks for the link - tempting but sadly they don't seem to ship out of the US. Such a huge disparity between the cost of the CD and LP versions of this set though. Is the difference worth it for vinyl-hounds?

bogdan101 · September 1, 2013

The Art Pepper at Ronnie Scott's 7 lp box is a relative bargain at $165 from a seller on amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Pepper-Ronnie-Scotts-1980/dp/B004AGN9LW/

I got one from a seller on amazon.ca for a similar price; highly recommended if you're into vinyl.

Thanks for the link - tempting but sadly they don't seem to ship out of the US. Such a huge disparity between the cost of the CD and LP versions of this set though. Is the difference worth it for vinyl-hounds?

Try amazon.ca, this is where I got mine:

http://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Pepper-Ronnie-Scotts-Vinyl/dp/B004AGN9LW/

I didn't go through the whole box yet, but it sounds phenomenal; can't compare because I don't have the cd version.

sidewinder · September 1, 2013

Thanks for that bogdan. Cheaper to buy over here in '£' by the looks of it at my 'local' vinyl store, must pay them a visit..

Hate paying North American postal premiums.

Edited September 1, 2013 by sidewinder

jazzkrow · September 1, 2013

The Art Pepper set on PurePleasure label (180 gm LP) @ Ronnie Scott's is superb...

sidewinder · September 1, 2013

The Art Pepper set on PurePleasure label (180 gm LP) @ Ronnie Scott's is superb...

Thanks ! I've pencilled it in for the birthday.

Remember the house notice at Ronnie's confirming the gig but didn't make it alas (out of town at the time I think). I have the first Mole release so know what to expect music-wise.

Edited September 1, 2013 by sidewinder

bogdan101 · September 1, 2013

Thanks for that bogdan. Cheaper to buy over here in '£' by the looks of it at my 'local' vinyl store, must pay them a visit..

Hate paying North American postal premiums.

For some reason amazon.co.uk ships very cheaply to Canada, and with that and the VAT deduction there's always stuff in my shopping cart...

GA Russell · September 4, 2013

Charles Mingus: Original Album Series - 9.61 GBP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Album-Series-Charles-Mingus/dp/B005DEVGWO?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&tag=camelproducts-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B005DEVGWO

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Milton Nascimento: Original Album Series - $12.84

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Album-Series-Milton-Nascimento/dp/B00AFZ86B0?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&tag=camelhomealerts-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00AFZ86B0

king ubu · September 4, 2013

Not sure if this re-packed one has been mentioned already:

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Guess it'll contain the same music as the old version, no clue if the very good booklet will be included or not.

http://www.amazon.it/Complete-B-H-Verve-Holiday-Billie/dp/B00CN7YTV4/

Tom 1960 · September 7, 2013

Paul Desmond: Complete RCA Albums Collection - $15.46

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QOT6T6/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

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Woody Shaw: Complete Columbia Albums Collection - $15.51

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Woody-Columbia-Albums-Collection/dp/B005QOR1ZM/ref=pd_sim_m_6

Wow. Incredible prices on those.

I'll bet the shipping charges are high, though. Might double your cost, but it still may be less than other sources...

Shipping on Amazon Marketplace is $3.99 per item ordered, so both still come in under $20.

While the price for the Shaw set has risen somewhat recently, it's still worth the purchase. I bought this set for the above price recently and it's easily one of my better purchases in quite some time. Take the leap. You'll be glad you did! http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005QOR1ZM/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Edited September 8, 2013 by Tom 1960

LWayne · September 8, 2013

Reckless Records has a "near mint" copy of the Getz 53-54 Clef/Norgran Mosaic (4LP) set for $69.99

http://www.reckless.com/index.php?keywords=getz+mosaic&format=&cond=&store=&is_search=true&srch=Search

Picked it up via mailorder. Thanks for the tip!

LWayne