CD collections

The ways collectors actually shop: pressing country, packaging, edition and price.

• Japanese CDs

  Japanese pressings are prized for their mastering, packaging and bonus tracks. Where an OBI strip or insert is present, it's noted on the product page.

• Digipaks

  Card-sleeve digipak editions, usually with expanded artwork and booklets.

• Box Sets

  Multi-disc sets, anthologies and deluxe boxes — shelf-defining objects.

• Limited Editions

  Limited runs, numbered copies and one-off special editions.

• Promo CDs

  Promotional pressings sent to press and radio — often distinct artwork, stamps or track listings.

• SACD

  SACD and hybrid discs for anyone chasing the best-sounding pressing.

• Deluxe & Special Editions

  Expanded editions with bonus discs, demos, live sets and extra artwork.

• Double & Multi-Disc

  More than one disc in the case.

• £5 & Under

  Everything here is a fiver or less. The best way to take a punt on something new.