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This is really two reviews, the seller and the product. First the seller. The box arrived as advertised and the CD's are perfect. I contacted the seller after about a week and asked where the order was because it takes a long time to get the order. They were responsive and really nice to work with. There was a very clear notice that the order might not arrive for over two weeks but I had hoped for better. I reccomend this seller but don't order hoping for quick delivery.
And now the product - which serller has no control over - not as good as I hoped. I like Ry Cooder so I got a big box of his music. He apparently records a CD of anything he performs. The quality is very good on all CD's but most of them I will never play again once I listend to them. Ry Cooder is a rare talent but I reccomend you look for stuff you like and be more specific.
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Ry Cooder CDs * all sounding as good (or better) than ever *
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013
I've listened to the first six studio recordings in this 11CD Box, 'Ry Cooder' (self titled), 'Into The Purple Valley', 'Boomer's Story', 'Paradise and Lunch' 'Chicken Skin Music' and 'Jazz' and five of them sound just as wonderfully detailed as previously released CD versions.The self titled 'Ry Cooder' is the exception. It is just as detailed as the others but for whatever reason Warner have issued this in a different master (or mix) than was used for the original UK pressed Reprise LP and single CD edition that was issued on Reprise/Warner Archives (made in Germany).I've no doubt the other five titles in this box will sound just as well mastered and crystal clear as these six.There are no credits or booklet with this set.You get all the the albums in original artwork mini cardboard sleeves (including the gate-fold 'Into The Purple Valley'), and an attractive box that lists all CDs & their tracks. There are no extra (or bonus) tracks included.Can't figure Warner Bros. and their apparent secrecy over mastering sources, considering that information is critical for certain potential buyers who may already have some, or all, of Ry Cooder's Reprise/Warner albums, either LP or CD.For anyone holding back on purchase, maybe due to already owning a few (or all) of these titles purchase is still worth considering. For anyone with no Ry Cooder albums in their collection this box is an absolute must.* According to Amazon Japan the following Ry Cooder titles were remastered and released in Japan in limited edition cardboard sleeves.2007Ry CooderInto The Purple ValleyParadise and LunchChicken Skin MusicJazzShow TimeBop Till You Drop2008Boomer's Story2009BorderlineThe Slide AreaGet Rhythm
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013
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limner
A tremendous amount of excellent music for your money.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2018
Saltburn Slim
The old 'remaster con trick' once again.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2015
Marcus Delirious
DON'T THINK TWICE; THIS IS MORE THAN ALLRIGHT!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2014
B. Arthur
What's to say? It's the first 11 solo albums of the great Ry Cooder. Replace your vinyl now!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2014
