Question about BOXED SETS

I see boxed sets of all kinds of mainstream bands. Heck, once a band gets to their 3rd album, they're already releasing a boxed set.

This brings me to Christian music... Rock and Metal in particular. Where are the boxed sets for any Christian bands ?? 

I know I'd be buying some boxed sets for particular bands. I'm really surprised Stryper doesn't have one... or do they ?

Oh great... now this place will be overrun with Stryper topics....

just kidding. I've wondered the same thing and I think there are two issues. First, most "Christian" labels are actually sub-labels of a bigger label. I know Geffen records owns... a Christian label but I don't know who offhand. Most box sets are pricey and most Christian music doesn't sell enough to warrant a box set the first time it gets released. Second, most "contemporary" music is just that - a con that is temporary... by the time an artist could release a box set, they're either not making music, or they've changed styles to stay current.

Now, within the metal/hard rock/punk world, I think the first is the cause.

Interesting. I would've thought money would be the main reason - and it kind of is... but your point is interesting about the fact that they aren't on big enough labels.

I kind of get what you're saying.  I still would think that some artists would be big enough to warrant a box set. I'm rather surprised Michael W Smith doesn't have one (I'm assuming).
And yes, here we go with Stryper-mania   - I'm totally shocked that they don't have a box set for Roxx Regime all the way thru Against the Law. I know there were a couple label switches in there... I wonder how boxed sets even work, as far as having different labels through the years and different lineups etc.

Just thinking out loud on this one..

Maybe bands should do a Kickstarter for the boxed sets

If I'm not mistaken Roxx Records put out an Ultimatum boxed set.

Really ? that's pretty cool. I like Ultimatum but would prefer boxed sets from some of the more melodic metal/ hard rock bands. But that's cool... gonna try to find it just for the heck of it.

Guilty/Forgiven wrote:

Really ? that's pretty cool. I like Ultimatum but would prefer boxed sets from some of the more melodic metal/ hard rock bands. But that's cool... gonna try to find it just for the heck of it.

http://www.roxxproductions.com/20-years-of-ultimatum/

and here

http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/ultimatum_box.html

Seriously, stop with the Stryper. Ugh...

^I'm with Joshua on this one...

There are certainly several christian rock/metal artists with long enough careers to have a god box set (Petra, White Heart, Bloodgood, Rez, Tourniquet etc.) but I think the hard part is finding a market for those sets. I mean when a record label makes a box set for Bruce Springsteen, Led Zep, Iron Maiden, Van Halen etc....they are probably pretty much guaranteed to sell a 1000 or more (assuming they include unreleased material), but do you really think any label would be able to sell even 200 boxed sets of a Barren Cross collection?

For sure.  Box sets are really only for serious collectors or new fans.  If I already have half of their catalog, I'm not going to buy a box set that overlaps with what CDs I already have.  A couple of labels will release two of a band's albums in one package for a discounted price.  That's probably a better way to go since they can more easily draw in new/prospective fans.

Good point guys. Bummer. But good points nonetheless.

Rez has put out a boxed set.

Through The Dark Radio wrote:

Rez has put out a boxed set.

I remember hearing that, I wonder how many of them we they sold.

"we"... ?

Am I the only one that didn't know Staybrite was moonlighting in the band ?

Guilty/Forgiven wrote:

"we"... ?

Am I the only one that didn't know Staybrite was moonlighting in the band ?

I am kind of old....but not old enough to have been in that band.  

To be honest, I don't know of many bands that I would even consider plunking down the kind of cash that a boxed set costs.  If I love the band that much, then I probably have all their albums (or close to it).  There might be some unreleased demos or something I didn't have.  But, with Retroactive Records doing so much to bring a lot of those materials out to the masses, that makes the need for boxed sets to be even less for me.

Well, one of the nice things about boxed sets is, they usually include collector's stuff - ie booklets with all kinds of band history and info, additional out-takes or rare reels, maybe an interview or two... that kind of stuff is cool.

For me, a REZ boxed set would be cool cuz I currently own a few LPs and a couple CDs and the rest are non-legally obtained copies from people generous enough to send me albums with various Kbps - but a boxed set would supply me with a one stop shop of everything in one box  

I think we should start working on a boxed set for the IMMORTAL MO1 !!!!!!!! That would be cool. I'd buy it

I have the REZ box set ..it is VERY cool...packaging sucks though..

it is a combo of cd/dvd and booklet

ishmael81 wrote:

Seriously, stop with the Stryper. Ugh...

Relaaaaaaax Ish  

That wasn't really about Stryper, it was about humor....

Each cd/dvd is in it's own cardboard sleeve..which I hate. That detracts from the set. I wound up putting each disc into it's case. 

It is worth getting..and if you watch, sometimes you can get a steal on Amazon. I got mine for $9.95 used but in perfect condition

http://www.grrrrecords.com/rez-box-set

NICE