Out This Week / 14 July 2014

The Beatles / Meet The Beatles: The Japan box

Released in Japan a few weeks ago, this five-disc box set contains the Japanese versions of Meet The Beatles, The Beatles’ Second Album, A Hard Day’s Night, Beatles No. 5 and Help! for the first time ever on CD. Unique artwork and quality mini-LP CDs with OBI strips are all part of the attraction. 

Morrissey / World Peace Is None Of Your Business 

Morrissey’s new album is out today. You can pick-up a deluxe version with bonus tracks or even opt for one of the pricey bundles. 

The Average White Band / All The Pieces (box set)

Mammoth 19CD Average White Band box set from Edsel includes all the studio albums plus two bonus CDs of rarities and a 52-page booklet with extensive liner notes. 

Various Artists / Britpop at the BBC (compilation)

Good value three-CD set from Rhino that includes voted-for-by-the-public Britpop classics as well as a third disc of live BBC Radio One Evening Session performances.

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ABBA / Gold (2LP vinyl reissue)

Universal seem to be issuing versions of ABBA Gold every few months. This week it’s a new Back To Black 2LP 180g vinyl pressing.

• • UK Order: ABBA Gold [Vinyl]
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