Pye Album Collection [Import]

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Album Description
Ten CD set containing all 10 of the Kinks' Pye albums in a styled box set. Castle Music. 2005.

Album Description

Import only 10-cd box set of all their classic Pye albums, including rare sleeves from around the world. All discs are packaged in replica paper sleeves. Castle Music. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Uneven sound spoils otherwise excellent buy.......2006-06-03

When I saw this box I thought, this looks like fun - all 10 original Pye albums by the Kinks in one box with different covers from different countries! Well, the reality is that, yes it is fun and, a really mixed bag in terms of what is inside. Some of the albums sound better than ever - like the 1st. The few exceptions, inexplicably, are 'Arthur', 'Live at Kelvin Hall', 'Kinda Kinks' - these sound like mono mixes. 'Arthur' especially disappoints compared to the 1998 Castle release with bonus tracks. That's another knock - no liner notes, no bonus tracks, no booklet with accurate track listings. In fact, the track listings are at times incomprehensible (see the Japanese back cover for the 1st album!) So, you do get what you pay for after all. Would I recommend this? For the completist, yes. For audiophiles, yes, in part. Otherwise, seek out the superior value in the reissues with good sound, great notes and extra tracks. This box is more a curio than an essential.

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