Wishbone Ash, one of Britain's most enduring and best-loved rock acts, are to release a comprehensive deluxe 30 CD box set, The Vintage Years, through Madfish. Loaded with rarities, memorabilia, a new interview and a lavish 156-page hardback book, a third of this new collection features previously unheard & unreleased material. The contents of The Vintage Years box set include: Brand new cover artwork designed by Colin Elgie, the original designer behind the award-winning Live Dates sleeve artwork. All 16 studio albums, featuring bonus material including rare album outtakes, B-sides and 12 previously unreleased studio tracks, presented in mini-gatefold sleeves. Three of the 16 albums are currently out of print on CD from I. R. S. : Nouveau Calls, Here to Hear and Strange Affair. 8 previously unreleased live albums from 1973-1980 on 11 discs. 3 original live albums: Live Dates, Live Dates Volume Two and Live in Tokyo. All music has been remastered from the original multitrack and ¼" tapes, sourced from Martin Turner and Andy Powell's personal collections, and from the Universal Music and Atlantic archives. A 156-page coffee table hardback book written by Classic Rock's Dave Ling, including personal photos, rare posters and flyers and collector's memorabilia. A 36-page poster book, covering the early years through to Here to Hear. 4 reproductions of original posters for: Christmas at the Palace Dec 1973, Live Dates European tour - Hamburg Musikhalle 1974, Europe 1975 tour, and the Front Page News tour - Empire Pool Wembley 1977. A facsimile MCA debut album promo pack. A 7" flexi disc for the single Blind Eye, the first of the 11 Japanese singles series. Individually signed photos of each band member.
J**R
Expensive ... But well worth it for all Wishbone Ash fans
Wishbone Ash has always been my favorite band. I already have all their cd's, dvd's and records. What sold me on this box set was the inclusion of their unreleased live recordings and autographed pictures of the band. I am glad that all the original members of the band could work through their differences to put this set together, and I will continue to support both Andy's and Martin's bands. It's all about the music!! So if you are a lifelong Wishbone Ash fan like I am you need to own this box set!
E**K
It is the holy Grail for Wishbone Ash fans!
If you are a fan of Wishbone Ash (and why wouldn't you be?!) this is the holy grail! It not only has all the original releases from the ere with bonus tracks, but also contains 15 or so previously unreleased live shows, a lengthy hard bound book, a poster book, a reproduction of the record labels press packet, signed photos by the band members and a 45rpm of a Japanese release. It is a dream come true for Wishbone Ash fans!!
N**N
Impressive Boxset - Excellent Remastered Sound
Arrived on time of release date. It's a heavy one. Impressive hardcover book. So far, I have listened to the first disc - Wishbone Ash from 1970 with bonus tracks and am impressed with the remastered sound quality, so far. The outer box is very sturdy, made with thick cardboard and the 27 paper sleeves are well protected inside by dense foam padded compartments. I think this boxset is well worth the price.
P**E
Stunning!
With the POSSIBLE exception of Earth's natural beauty, this box set is THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!PS: "Raw to the Bone" is STILL a putrid record, and "Twin Barrels Burning" ALMOST stinks.
M**O
care for the shipment
Super.I am very happy with this item
D**G
Highly recommended
Fantastic collection - essential
A**.
Packaging and sound is excellent
All I can say is it is,amazing
S**M
No signed photo of Andy Powell in either of 2 sealed sets ordered from Amazon.ca
I have ordered two of these sets from Amazon and both of them come sealed and incomplete:there is no signed photo of Andy Powell in either and in the un-boxing video from the makers of the box set you clearly see his signed photo...anyone else have this?Otherwise the box set gets 5 stars as it is incredible and as an ASH fan you will be blown away by it!
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