Gimme 10: Musical Christmas gifts

Don't you know what to ask for from Santa Claus this year? Are your friends music lovers and you have no idea what to get them for Christmas? Or maybe are you my own friend and you want to make me really happy? Gimme 10 has looked for and found the answers for you. Keep reading, getting a hold on your wallets please.






1. The Beatles Remastered In Stereo/The Beatles In Mono – The Beatles
The re-editions of the year, no doubt. The Beatles Remastered In Stereo contains the 13 official Beatles albums in stereo remasters, each with an idfo and rare pictures leaflet, 2 cd with all tracks not contained in the album, plus one dvd with a mini documentary about the creation of each of them. The Beatles In Mono, which is a limited edition and addresses mostly to collectors, contains all albums until White Album in their original monophonic mixes and in exact copies of the original vinyl packs (a total of 14 cd) plus one book wth information and pictures. Simply essential – especially the first one. Indicative prices: €153/188.

2. The Stone Roses-The Collectors Edition – The Stone Roses
This incredible re-edition of the symbolic debut of the Stone Roses contains 3 cd (the album remaster, all singles and quite a few extras), 3 vinyls, 1 dvd with their live performance in Blackpool, 1 lemon shaped usb stick with their entire discography plus extras, 1 46-paged book and 6 art prints. Any comments? Indicative price: €98.

3. Archives Vol.1: 1963-1972 – Neil Young
This release has been rumoured for years and finally the numerous fans of Neil Young can have it (paying the respective price). 10 dvd and 1 book "chart" the route of this significant songwriter since he set off and until the recording of the historical Harvest.  Indicative price: €188.

4. Keep An Eye On The Sky – Big Star
The route of the cult heroes of power pop from 1968 to 1975 through 4 cd. Selections from their official discography, demos, alternative mixes and performances, as well as a 1973 concert in Memphis are just a few of this edition's contents.  Indicative price: €56.

5. Kind Of Blue 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition – Miles Davis
The ultimate edition of the most richly sold jazz album ever, which is also one of the most significant in the entire music history. It contains 1 vinyl, 1 cd with unreleased tracks, 1 dvd, 1 hard cover book, memorabilia and poster. But music remains the most important point, coming from Bill Evans, John Voltrane and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley among others.  Indicative price: €92.

6. 40th Anniversary Editions – Creedence Clearwater Revival
A box with all studio albums (a total of 7) of the Americans, remastered, each in a mini copy of the original vinyl packing. The first 6 also cntain extra material.  Indicative price: €45.

7. In The Court Of The Crimson King Limited Edition Box Set – King Crimson
This classical album's fans, as well as the fans of progressive sound in general, nw have its richest edition. The 6 discs included offer everything - and even more: the original album mix in high definition sound, one new mix, one 5.1 mix, one mono mix, some live tracks and other extras.  Indicative price: €44.

8. Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition – The Rolling Stones
The best live album of the Stones was recorded in 1969, during their live shows in Madison Square Garden, New York. 40 years later, here comes this luxurious edition to help us remember. It contains 3 cd and 1 dvd with everything you would like to hear and see from those historical nights of the rock old wolves.  Indicative price: €38.

9. Oh, By The Way – Pink Floyd
An older release that always remains up to date. All albums by the great Pink Floyd, in exact reproductions of the vinyl packings, in one ultra luxurious box containing a total of 16 cd. I don't think words can describe it.  Indicative price: €108.

10. New York – Frank Sinatra
One of the most significant voices of the last century in a magical city - the ultimate Christmas destination. Here we have all unreleased recordings of Sinatra in various New Yoprk stages, from 1955 to 1990. 4 cd and 1 dvd, lots of texts and photos in a rich edition that stands up to the artist's magnitude.  Indicative price: €61.