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title: "The Complete Columbia Album Collection"
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# The Complete Columbia Album Collection

**Brand:** herbie hancock
**Price:** A$926
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- **What is this?** The Complete Columbia Album Collection by herbie hancock
- **How much does it cost?** A$926 with free shipping
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- herbie hancock enthusiasts

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## Description

Gathered here for the first time are all of the recordings Herbie Hancock (b. 1940) made for Columbia Records U.S. and CBS/Sony Records Japan between 1972 and 1988--a stunningly creative, 17-year period, yielding 31 albums. Eight of the titles in this set have never been released outside of Japan. This collection of 34 newly-remastered CDs showcases Herbie's virtuosity in a dazzling display of musical styles. It is a testament to his fearlessness, innovation, and ever-evolving curiosity, as well as his significant commercial success--the platinum certifications of Head Hunters and Future Shock. Herbie's influence on countless musicians and musical styles has been and continues to be enormous. The elegant, highly-stylized 200-page book contains an insightful overview essay, complete discographical data, mini-histories of each album, an electronic instrument glossary, and dozens of striking images. The 17 remarkable years captured here find him at his very peak. Includes 3 albums made for Columbia U.S. which have never been on CD - Sunlight, Magic Windows, and Lite Me Up. Contains the only 2 piano trio recordings ever made by Herbie as a leader (both featuring Ron Carter & Tony Williams) + his only solo piano/solo keyboards sessions ever (The Piano and Dedication).  Other highlights include Herbie's Mwandishi band (Sextant); the platinum-selling Headhunters period (Head Hunters/Thrust/Flood); his enormously popular, MTV-pioneering Rockit band (Future Shock/Sound-System/Perfect Machine); and historical acoustic jazz recordings featuring Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter and Tony Williams among others (the VSOP bands; his duet with Chick Corea; trio recordings with Ron Carter & Tony Williams; and his brilliant solo piano/solo keyboards recordings).ALBUMS 1. Sextant (1973)2. Head Hunters (1973) 3. Dedication (1974)* 4. Thrust (1974) 5. Death Wish /OST (1974) 6. Flood (1975)* 7. Man-Child (1975) 8. Secrets (1976) 9. V.S.O.P. (1976 - 2CDs )10. Herbie Hancock Trio (1977)* 11. V.S.O.P.: The Quintet (1977) 12. V.S.O.P.: Tempest In The Colosseum (1977)* 13. An Evening With Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea (1978 - 2 CDs) 14. Sunlight (1978) 15. Feets Don't Fail Me Now (1978) 16. Direct Step (1978)* 17. The Piano (1978) 18. V.S.O.P.: Live Under The Sky (1979 - 2 CDs) 19. V.S.O.P.: Five Stars (1979)*20. Butterfly w/ Kimiko Kasai (1979)*21. Monster (1980) 22. Mr. Hands (1980) 23. Magic Windows (1981) 24. Herbie Hancock Trio w/ Ron Carter + Tony Williams (1981)*25. Herbie Hancock Quartet (1981) 26. Lite Me Up (1982) 27. Future Shock (1983) 28. Sound-System (1984) 29. Village Life (1984)30. Round Midnight / OST (1985)31. Perfect Machine (1988)* First time on CD outside of Japan.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    WOW !
  

*by B***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013*

Most Herbie Hancock fans, I'm sure, have long-awaited this impressive box set. A few dedicated fans purchased many of the individual Columbia CDs when they were first released. The problem is that, once they were released the first time, many of them were never re-released. As a result, many of these original-release Columbia CDs are available for sale at exhorbitant prices - sometimes $100 or more each, even in used condition.The majority of Herbie's pre-Columbia releases (1962-1971) are still relatively inexpensive to purchase on CD, as are his post-Columbia releases (1994 to the present). Again, the real challenge has been finding many of his Columbia releases (1972-1988). (To my knowledge, he didn't release anything on any label between 1989 and 1993.)To purchase all of his Columbia CDs individually these days could easily cost thousands of dollars, if you can even find some of the really rare ones at all. So, having access to all of them for under $200 in this box set is an incredible bargain.The downside, of course, is that, if you have several of his Columbia releases on CD already, you will end up with some duplicates. Still, this might be a good opportunity to turn some friends onto his music by giving them your duplicates (as I will be doing).Listening to these releases (many of which I haven't heard since I purchased the original LPs 30 to 40 years ago) is a real trip down memory lane.There is only one complaint that I have, and it is a minor one. In Columbia's effort to be "true to the originals," it printed the original LP sleeves on the CD sleeves exactly as everything appeared on the original LP sleeves. The problem, of course, is that the CD sleeves are so small that the majority of the small printing (especially on the backs) is so small that it is completely blurred. You will actually need a magnifying glass to read a lot of what is written on the sleeves. However, not to worry. The 200-page book provides all of the details in terms of song titles, lengths, etc. on all of the CDs.And, even more importantly, the CDs in this box set contain all of the additional tracks that were released on the original CDs, but not on the original LPs. In other words, if you have an original Herbie LP with six tracks and the same CD with ten tracks (the original six tracks plus four bonus tracks), the CD in this box set will also have the same ten tracks.Overall, an impressive, complete and important collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Comprehensive; A Must for Collectors
  

*by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013*

I pre-ordered this from Amazon. This is the golden egg. Yes, it is expensive, but if you can afford it, buy it. It has a lot of recordings only released in Japan. It goes thru various phases of his career. There is straight ahead Jazz & the Funk period, that made him famous to many. It comes in a nice box, booklet. Read the reviews from those better than I am, & who may go into more depth. This is one purchase I am glad I made. The man of course has played with greats, people playing with him have become or were great. A nice collection, a bit pricey, but consider how many discs are included. Something for every Jazz or music mood. Thank You for taking a moment to read this small review

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    complete satisfaction
  

*by R***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2014*

Ease of transaction and complete satisfaction with the product. As a Herbie Hancock fan my expectations were totally exceeded. Package contained songs I had always wanted to purchase but was not able for one reason or another.

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