Our curated staff picks guide to the most essential and most collector-worthy box sets this year.

Whether you are gifting a lifelong superfan or a brand new collector, 2025 is shaping up to be a major year for deluxe reissues and career-spanning box sets. We have selected 15 standout box-sets from the many available, choosing the ones that make the most sense for both collectors and fans.

Let's dive into our Staff Picks releases: 

1. The Beatles – Anthology Collection (2025 Edition) (12LP Boxset)

Led by the newly updated mix of “Free As A Bird”, this collection brings a fresh emotional clarity to the band’s later years. Highlights include early gems like “Real Love” and fan favourites unearthed from the vaults. This set is essential for anyone who wants to experience The Beatles’ story in its most complete and beautifully restored form.

2. David Bowie – I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002–2016) (18LP Boxset)

Anchored by powerful moments like “Lazarus”, this retrospective captures David Bowie’s final creative era with care and emotional weight. Standout tracks such as “Blackstar” and “Where Are We Now” reveal an artist pushing boundaries even in his last years. A stunning celebration of Bowie’s late period.

3. U2 – How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (20th Anniversary) (8LP Super Deluxe)

Featuring major singles like “Vertigo” and “City of Blinding Lights”, this anniversary edition offers U2 at their most anthemic. Album favourites including “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own” add emotional depth. This super deluxe package is perfect for anyone who wants to rediscover U2’s explosive 2000s sound.

4. Nirvana – Nevermind (30th Anniversary Deluxe Vinyl Boxset)

Driven by iconic tracks such as “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come As You Are” and “Lithium”, this edition brings new clarity to one of the most important albums of the nineties. Deep cuts like “Drain You” stand out even more in Nirvana's remastered presentation. A must-have for anyone exploring the roots of alternative rock.

5. ABBA – The Singles Boxset (Colour Vinyl) (TRH Exclusive)

Packed with timeless classics such as “Dancing Queen”, “Take A Chance On Me” and “Knowing Me Knowing You”, this exclusive colour vinyl set showcases ABBA’s song-writing brilliance. Tracks like “SOS” and "Mamma Mia” shine in their vibrant new formats. A joyful collection for any pop fan.

6. Queen – Queen I (6CD & 1LP Super Deluxe Boxset)

Led by early highlights like “Keep Yourself Alive” and “Liar”, this deluxe edition shines a new light on Queen’s ambitious beginnings. Songs such as “Doing All Right” and “My Fairy King” showcase the band’s theatrical flair. A perfect set for anyone who wants to explore the foundations of Queen’s legacy.

7. Thin Lizzy – 74–75: Night Life / Fighting (7CD Boxset)

Featuring standout moments like “Fighting My Way Back” and “Showdown”, this Thin Lizzy collection celebrates a crucial turning point in the band’s evolution. Tracks such as “Sha La La” and “It’s Only Money” highlight Phil Lynott’s unmistakable storytelling. An essential box for lovers of Irish rock.

8. Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms (40th Anniversary) (5LP Boxset)

Anchored by classics such as “Money For Nothing”, “Walk of Life” and “So Far Away”, this Dire Straits anniversary edition gives new life to a landmark album. The title track “Brothers In Arms” remains one of the band’s most powerful moments. A beautifully expanded set for audiophiles and collectors.

9. JJ Cale – Tulsa Sound (9LP Colour Vinyl + Hardback Book)

Led by fan favourites like “Crazy Mama” and “Cajun Moon”, this collection captures the laid back groove that defined JJ Cale’s signature style. Tracks such as “After Midnight” and “Call Me The Breeze” emphasise his influence on generations of musicians. A warm and atmospheric set for roots and blues fans.

10. Rush – Rush 50 (7LP Boxset)

Showcasing beloved songs like “The Spirit of Radio”, “Tom Sawyer” and “Limelight”, this collection celebrates fifty years of one of rock’s most inventive bands. Deeper cuts such as “Subdivisions” remind listeners of Rush’s emotional and technical range. A must-have for fans old and new.

11. Oasis – (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (7” Singles Boxset)

Featuring era-defining singles such as “Wonderwall”, “Don’t Look Back In Anger” and “Champagne Supernova”, this set brings Oasis’ biggest moments into a beautifully collectible format. Tracks like “Some Might Say” and “Roll With It” round out a true Britpop essential. Perfect for any fan of nineties rock.

12. Black Sabbath – Hand of Doom: 1970–1978 (8LP Picture Disc Boxset)

Powered by heavy hitters like “War Pigs”, “Paranoid” and “Iron Man”, this picture disc collection captures Sabbath at their most iconic. Songs such as “Snowblind” and “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” deepen the journey through the band’s pioneering era. A striking collectible for Black Sabbath and metal fans alike. 

13. Prince – Sign O’ The Times (Super Deluxe Edition)

Showcasing genius-level tracks like “Sign O’ The Times”, “If I Was Your Girlfriend” and “U Got The Look”, this box set highlights Prince at his most experimental and forward-thinking. Rarities such as “Rebirth of the Flesh” reveal the depth of his creative vault. A masterpiece expanded.

14. Eric Clapton – Crossroads (CD Boxset)

Featuring timeless recordings like “Layla” and “Wonderful Tonight”, this collection traces Clapton’s evolution through blues, rock and acoustic moments. Tracks such as “Crossroads” and “Cocaine” highlight his signature guitar style. A definitive overview of his career.

15. The Rolling Stones – Tattoo You (5LP Boxset)

Led by staples like “Start Me Up”, “Waiting On A Friend” and “Little T&A”, this deluxe edition breathes new life into one of the Rolling Stones’ most beloved albums. Deeper cuts such as “Black Limousine” showcase the band’s effortless swagger. A vibrant celebration of a classic.

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Whether you are buying for a collector, an audiophile or someone rediscovering a favourite band, these box sets are the kind of gifts that stay with a person for years. From the Beatles era defining Anthology to the Rush fifty year retrospective, each set tells its own story and each standout track highlights why these artists continue to matter.

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