The author expresses excitement about an upcoming Spandau Ballet box set featuring their early work from 1978 to 1982, reflecting on their journey from skepticism to fandom. Despite a growing collection of the band’s music, they critique the new hybrid format of the box set, the pricing, and the limited new content. They also question the value of the release for collectors who may already own much of the material.
Insightful question:
Given the nostalgia surrounding such box sets, do you think music fans prioritize collecting physical media over digital access, and how does that impact the music industry’s approach to re-releases?
