Disco de Eagles: “Catalog CD Album Box [Box] [Limited]”

This limited edition box set is a must have for any Eagles fanatic. There's nothing new here musically in the way of outtakes or remastering, but the presentation is amazing. Rhino has recreated the artwork for all the band's original 70's albums (and 1980's Live release) down to the smallest detail. From poster inserts to dust sleeves, each cd is meticulously crafted to mirror its record counterpart. Even the feel of the cd case are authentic from the unusual texture of On The Border to the raised artwork or One Of These Nights. This set is pricey, so casual fans will not be interested. As is the norm, Rhino Records has risen to the occasion with another superb reissue that is well worth the price tag.

I've been an Eagles Fan since I plunked down the five bucks it cost me to purchase their debut album, back in the early '70's. In my opinion, there was never a "bad" Eagles album. Although I now own all the Eagles releases on individual CD's, I purchased this box set for a friend. The packaging is excellent, and the collection includes every album the Eagles have released, except "Hell Freezes Over", which is mysteriously absent from this collection. The sound quality is excellent.

If you don't own any Eagles CD's, and you want the works, purchase this collection, plus the addition of "Hell Freezes Over". That'll give you every Eagle's album released, plus a couple of holiday tunes, and you'll be about thirty bucks ahead of the game, in comparison to purchasing them seperately.

If you already own all the Eagles CD's, there's little here that's worth $103.00.

And here's an observation, for what it's worth: The Eagles have done a remarkable job of keeping the prices of their CD's elevated, even though their debut album CD, which now costs $18.99 new, was released in 1972. It is a bit annoying when I go through Amazons' Eagle's catalog, and I find that the Eagles have no less than EIGHT Greatest Hits collections. This is a band that only released EIGHT albums TOTAL, and that's counting their double live set!

Regardless, this is a great set, and for anyone who wants to obtain the Eagles stuff quickly, this is the way to do it. And it does make a great gift.

This lil' box houses the first six Eagles albums {"Eagles" through to: "The Long Run"} with the two disc: "Eagles Live" and a single: "Please Come Home For Christmas/Funky New Year". It is a limited edition set at 20,000 produced. There are no extras included herein, no outtakes, no demos, no newly discovered live tracks. These are reproduced versions of the albums {and gatefolds} in paper sleeves.

For folks that only own Greatests Hits Collections, this is the proper way to fill in all the gaps between 1972-1980. This set is indeed a bit pricey when compared to buying these CD's separately, but with a bit of shopping knowledge, this can be found for a reasonably price. I purchased mine at a record collectors show, brand new and sparkling in the shrink rap for $60.00.

These CD's sound great, and are packaged as LP reproductions, {mini sleeves} with all the original graphics intact {smaller, wear glasses!} As I have never been a fan of CD hardcases that break so easily, for me this is the way to keep this music together in one spot, and in the correct format.

If you want to take pokes at the band for their music, their dramas, their political beliefs or even their haircuts...That is indeed your business.

But for me, the peak of country-rock and or folk-rock or even California-rock, is all right here on these albums. The Eagles didn't kill the dream that started in 1965 with the first record by The Byrds. This band lived that dream like nobody else could. Just check out history between 1972-1980, so much changed during those years, just about everything changed within that brief time span, as did The Eagles.

Great band, great production, great packaging....great price? Yes, if you shop around.

Four Stars !!!

You're probably already an Eagles fan if you're reading this. This review is about the construction of this boxed set edition, not the music. If amazon allowed half stars I'd give it a 3.5.

It's a good looking collection, with each CD sleeve duplicating the original vinyl album in great detail. The gatefold album covers are well made, but the inner and outer sleeves of the other discs are far too fragile. I'm sure they will start tearing, even though I take immaculate care of my music collection. Also, the textured white cover of _On the Border_ sits in between the dark _Desperado_ and textured dark _One of These Nights_, and the covers are rubbing off on each other.

The other drawback is that the text is mostly illegible because of the small size and the variety of fonts. But that's always an issue with these "vinyl replica" type CD sleeves.

I had put off buying the Eagles on CD for a long time, so since I found this set at a good price I'm glad I finally have it. Just be aware that you'll need to be very careful with it.

(For quality comparison, the Doors box set from 1999 and Queen's The Crown Jewels box set have very nice, well made miniature album sleeves.)

I have had my eye on this box set for a while.

During this time, I have read numerous reviews which have been mixed.

Having been an Eagles fan for 35 years, I decided that how could I go wrong with this purchase, and so I bought it.

To say that I was impressed would be an understatement!

Any Eagles fans, younger or older would have to consider this boxed set an absolute MUST HAVE.

I LOVE IT!

Regards

Phil Western Australia