AND THE TOP 6 BOXED SETS & COMPILATIONS

KIRSTY MACCOLL SEE THAT GIRL 1979-2000

(8 CDs) The whole story of a lovable singer who was cut down in her prime. Her songs still glow with wit and warmth.

BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS CATCH A FIRE

(4 LPs) Expanded version of the album that turned reggae into a global phenomenon.

BILLY BRAGG THE ROARING FORTY 1983-2023

(14 CDs) Four decades of affable activism in a set that could keep you busy till next Christmas.

MOTT THE HOOPLE ALL THE YOUNG DUDES DELUXE EDITION

(5 LPs or 5 CDs) Gallivanting glam-rock, produced by David Bowie.

PET SHOP BOYS SMASH – THE SINGLES 1985-2020

(6 LPs or 3 CDs) Thirty-five years of sharp observation and shimmering electro-pop.

THE BEATLES 1962-1966 AND 1967-1970

(3 LPs or 2 CDs each) Two definitive double albums, now recast as triples. Some of the additions are debatable but 1967-1970 is still the greatest compilation of all time.