Out This Week / 17 November 2014

David Bowie / Nothing Has Changed (greatest hits)

The three-CD version of David Bowie‘s new hits collection remarkably spans 50 years, although the two-CD (pictured) and the double vinyl take slightly narrower view of his back catalogue. 

Bruce Springsteen / The Album Collection, Vol 1 (box set)

The first seven Bruce Springsteen albums remastered and repackaged in CD and LP boxes. We’re hearing great things about the remastering, particularly the early records. 

Depeche Mode / Live in Berlin (5-disc box set)

Superb value for this 2CD+2DVD+blu-ray audio box which as well as audio and video of Depeche Mode Live in Berlin, includes a 5.1 hi-res surround mix of Delta Machine. 

The Jam  / Setting Sons (deluxe and super deluxe)

Unreleased demos, live sets and Peel Sessions are some of the highlights in this Jam reissue of Setting Sons, available as a 2CD deluxe or 4-disc super deluxe.  

Various Artists  / The Art of McCartney (Various Editions)

A-list musicians cover Paul McCartney songs. The super deluxe version is ludicrously over the top (and expensive) and includes a bespoke Hofner bass USB stick. 

Lisa Stansfield / Album reissues & box set

Apparently delayed from last week… Lisa Stansfield‘s Arista albums expanded to deluxe three-disc sets including 1989’s smash hit Affection. A brand new remix anthology is also released and everything can be purchased as part of a smart box set. 

Jimmy Somerville / Dance & Desire: Rarities & Desire (2CD+DVD)

First announced back in July, Edsel’s Jimmy Somerville set is finally out this week. Part rarities mopping up exercise and part video anthology, this three-disc package takes in all the different elements of Somerville’s career (Bronski Beat, Communards, and solo artist) and should be a fine companion to the 2012 deluxe editions. 

Captain Beefheart / Sun Zoom Spark (Box sets)

Early 1970s Captain Beefheart remastered for the first time. Three studio albums and a bonus track of previously unreleased outtakes in either a 4CD of 4LP box set. 

The Stranglers / Here & There: The Epic B-sides Collection

Extensive 40-track two-CD collection of Stranglers B-sides and extra tracks from the band’s eight year period (1983-1991) on the Epic label . 

The Kinks / The Anthology 1964-1971 (new album)

New Kinks Anthology across five CDs that features 25 previously unreleased tracks amongst classic material from the 1960s and ’70s. 

Bryan Ferry / Avonmore (new album)

The 15th solo album from Bryan Ferry  includes collaborations with Nile Rodgers and Johnny Marr and features two cover versions, a rendition of Stephen Sondheim‘s Send In The Clowns and a version of Robert Palmer’s Johnny and Mary.

• • UK Pre-order: Avonmore
• • USA Pre-order: Avonmore

The Rolling Stones / From The Vault: LA Forum Live in 1975

Just two weeks on from the inaugural Rolling Stones From The Vault release (Hampton Coliseum: Live in 1981) the second volume skips back six years to 1975 and the band’s first time on the road with new guitarist Ronnie Wood. 

Henry Mancini / The Classic Soundtrack Collection (box)

This new Henry Mancini box showcases many of his celebrated soundtrack album including Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Pink Panther, and The Party. 9CD set. 

Monty Python / Live at the o2: One Down Five to Go

Monty Python Live (mostly) One Down Five to Go celebrates this summer’s o2 reunion . and contains the DVD, the Blu-ray and exclusive audio of the show on two CDs packaged within a 60-page 12″ square hardback book. 

• • UK Order: One Down Five To Go Deluxe Edition
• • GERMANY: Order: One Down Five To Go Deluxe Edition