Vinyl box sets

Vinyl box sets are collectors' editions in which a record label brings together several vinyl records by one artist, from one album or around a shared theme. You'll find complete discographies and studio albums in a single box, greatest hits collections, live recordings, and anniversary and deluxe editions. Most boxes contain 2 to 6 LPs, while larger editions can include 22 records, such as Riverside Recordings by jazz pianist Bill Evans. A box set makes a welcome addition for a fan who wants to keep their band's music on vinyl together in one package.

What do Vinyl box sets contain besides records?

The contents of a box depend on the edition. Some box sets add CDs or Blu-ray and DVD discs with the same music or a concert recording alongside the vinyl, such as the collector's edition of Queen II with 2 LPs and 5 CDs. For anniversary editions, record labels often offer remastered sound and expanded content for the original album. You'll find the exact contents of each box in the product description.

What should you look for when choosing a box set?

• Number of records: a box with 2 to 3 LPs is usually an expanded edition of a single album, while 6 or more LPs generally cover a complete discography or a period in a band's career, such as Fleetwood Mac 1975 To 1987 or ABBA Studio Albums.
• Vinyl weight: records labelled 180 g are thicker and heavier than standard LPs.
• Vinyl colour: some box sets are pressed on coloured or transparent vinyl; you'll find more coloured releases in the Coloured vinyl records category.
• Format: alongside 12" LPs, you'll also find boxes with 7" singles.

Looking for a storage box for your records?

This page features music box sets containing records. If you need an empty box or crate to store your own collection, take a look at the Vinyl record storage boxes category. You'll find individual albums on vinyl in the Vinyl records category.