Bon Jovi - The Albums (2017) [Vinyl Rip 16/44 & mp3-320, Limited Edition Box set] Re-up

Released in order to coincide with the kick-off of the band's This House Is Not For Sale Tour in North America, this is Bon Jovi's career-spanning box set, a massive and impressive collectible item. Including all 14 studio albums across 25 vinyl LPs, plus an extra disc exclusive to this release, the box set, also, features Jon Bon Jovi's 2 solo records. Super-comprehensive, then, and exceptionally designed, too. Every vinyl album preserves the original look and sound of the originals, with all LP jackets being exact replicas of the original album covers, inner sleeves, with unique custom labels. This is the first time the band's albums from the 2000s are pressed on vinyl, while others receive their first-ever US pressing, or they are being pressed for the first time in decades. Just like any self-respecting box, it features its contents cut on 180-gram heavyweight wax. Additionally, all songs have been mastered to the band's specifications to ensure exceptional audio quality (fans from the '80s, prepare to be blown away by the refreshed old sound - I know I was, and I do not get easily impressed).

Bon Jovi's discography has been boxed in the past, however, this is the first time their entire catalogue is presented in one, all-inclusive release. I am very pleased with the box overall, yet, there are two things I would improve. Although the matte finish is nice, I would rather have the covers glossy - it looks better and more luxurious. More importantly, what is greatly missing from such a pristine package, is a book to accompany the vinyls, with rare photos, liner notes etc. Similar box sets from smaller artists have one, Bon Jovi's box had to have one. Special mention for my favourite set by them, presented here as a 2LP set, as was originally intended back in the day. It holds the record for the hard rock/glam metal album to spawn the most US Top 10 hits (5), it is certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA, and was the first American album ever released in USSR (the answer in the photos below). With over 130 million albums sold, numerous hits, and nearly 3,000 concerts performed in 50 countries for over 35 million fans, Bon Jovi is simply one of the world's most successful bands ever, and "Bon Jovi-The Albums" is simply a monumental release.

Note: Potential buyers should note this: Prior to release, the box set was available on amazon.com for $331.34, and on amazon.co.uk for £199.81 (=$250). While searching, I found it on amazon.fr for €281 (=$300). At the time of writing, it costs $443.64, so, make sure you check different websites before ordering.

List of contents:

1. Bon Jovi (1984) - single LP
2. 7800° Fahrenheit (1985) - single LP
3. Slippery when wet (1986) - single LP
4. New Jersey (1988) - 2LP gatefold
5. Keep the faith (1992) - 2LP gatefold*
6. These days (1995) - 2LP with 2 bonus tracks previously unavailable*
7. Crush (2000) - 2LP gatefold**
8. Bounce (2002) - single LP**
9. Have a nice day (2005) - 2LP gatefold**
10. Lost highway (2007) - single LP**
11. The circle (2009) - 2LP gatefold**
12. What about now (2013) - 2LP gatefold**
13. Burning bridges (2015) - single LP**
14. This house is not for sale (2016) - single LP gatefold
15. Extras - exclusive 10-track compilation featuring “Always” and international rarities
16. Blaze of glory (Jon Bon Jovi) (1990) - single LP
17. Destination anywhere (Jon Bon Jovi) (1997) - 2LP gatefold**

* first-ever vinyl US pressing
** first time on vinyl

By Scarlet Jupiter, amazon

Tracklist VNL01 - 1984 Bon Jovi:

LP1-A1 –Bon Jovi Runaway
LP1-A2 –Bon Jovi Roulette
LP1-A3 –Bon Jovi She Don't Know Me
LP1-A4 –Bon Jovi Shot Through The Heart
LP1-A5 –Bon Jovi Love Lies
LP1-B1 –Bon Jovi Breakout
LP1-B2 –Bon Jovi Burning For Love
LP1-B3 –Bon Jovi Come Back
LP1-B4 –Bon Jovi Get Ready



Tracklist VNL02 - 1985 7800 Fahrenheit:

LP2-A1 –Bon Jovi In And Out Of Love
LP2-A2 –Bon Jovi Price Of Love
LP2-A3 –Bon Jovi Only Lonely
LP2-A4 –Bon Jovi King Of The Mountain
LP2-A5 –Bon Jovi Silent Night
LP2-B1 –Bon Jovi Tokyo Road
LP2-B2 –Bon Jovi Hardest Part Is The Night
LP2-B3 –Bon Jovi Always Run To You
LP2-B4 –Bon Jovi To The Fire
LP2-B5 –Bon Jovi Secret Dreams



Tracklist VNL03 - 1986 Slippery When Wet:

LP3-A1 –Bon Jovi Let It Rock
LP3-A2 –Bon Jovi You Give Love A Bad Name
LP3-A3 –Bon Jovi Livin' On A Prayer
LP3-A4 –Bon Jovi Social Disease
LP3-A5 –Bon Jovi Wanted Dead Or Alive
LP3-B1 –Bon Jovi Raise Your Hands
LP3-B2 –Bon Jovi Without Love
LP3-B3 –Bon Jovi I'd DIe For You
LP3-B4 –Bon Jovi Never Say Goodbye
LP3-B5 –Bon Jovi Wild In The Streets



Tracklist VNL04 - 1988 New Jersey:

LP4-A1 –Bon Jovi Lay Your Hands On Me
LP4-A2 –Bon Jovi Bad Medicine
LP4-B1 –Bon Jovi Born To Be My Baby
LP4-B2 –Bon Jovi Living In Sin
LP4-B3 –Bon Jovi Blood On Blood
LP4-C1 –Bon Jovi Homebound Train
LP4-C2 –Bon Jovi Wild Is The Wind
LP4-C3 –Bon Jovi Ride Cowboy Ride
LP4-C4 –Bon Jovi Stick To Your Guns
LP4-D1 –Bon Jovi I'll Be There For You
LP4-D2 –Bon Jovi 99 In The Shade
LP4-D3 –Bon Jovi Love For Sale



Tracklist VNL05 - 1990 Keep The Faith:

LP5-A1 –Bon Jovi I Believe
LP5-A2 –Bon Jovi Keep The Faith
LP5-A3 –Bon Jovi I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
LP5-B1 –Bon Jovi In These Arms
LP5-B2 –Bon Jovi Bed Of Roses
LP5-B3 –Bon Jovi If I Was Your Mother
LP5-C1 –Bon Jovi Dry County
LP5-C2 –Bon Jovi Woman In Love
LP5-C3 –Bon Jovi Fear
LP5-D1 –Bon Jovi I Want You
LP5-D2 –Bon Jovi Blame It On The Love Of Rock & Roll



Tracklist VNL06 - 1992 These Days:

LP6-A1 –Bon Jovi Hey God
LP6-A2 –Bon Jovi Something For The Pain
LP6-A3 –Bon Jovi This Ain't A Love Song
LP6-B1 –Bon Jovi These Days
LP6-B2 –Bon Jovi Lie To Me
LP6-B3 –Bon Jovi Damned
LP6-C1 –Bon Jovi My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms
LP6-C2 –Bon Jovi (It's Hard) Letting You Go
LP6-C3 –Bon Jovi Hearts Breaking Even
LP6-C4 –Bon Jovi Something To Believe In
LP6-D1 –Bon Jovi If That's What It Takes
LP6-D2 –Bon Jovi Diamond Ring
LP6-D3 –Bon Jovi All I Want Is Everything
LP6-D4 –Bon Jovi Bitter Wine



Tracklist VNL07 - 1995 Crush:

LP7-A1 –Bon Jovi It's My Life
LP7-A2 –Bon Jovi Say It Isn't So
LP7-A3 –Bon Jovi Thank You For Loving Me
LP7-B1 –Bon Jovi Two Story Town
LP7-B2 –Bon Jovi Next 100 Years
LP7-B3 –Bon Jovi Just Older
LP7-C1 –Bon Jovi Mystery Train
LP7-C2 –Bon Jovi Save The World
LP7-C3 –Bon Jovi Captain Crash & The Beauty Queen From Mars
LP7-D1 –Bon Jovi She's A Mystery
LP7-D2 –Bon Jovi I Got The Girl
LP7-D3 –Bon Jovi One Wild Night



Tracklist VNL08 - 1997 Bounce:

LP8-A1 –Bon Jovi Undivided
LP8-A2 –Bon Jovi Everyday
LP8-A3 –Bon Jovi The Distance
LP8-A4 –Bon Jovi Joey
LP8-A5 –Bon Jovi Misunderstood
LP8-A6 –Bon Jovi All About Lovin' You
LP8-B1 –Bon Jovi Hook Me Up
LP8-B2 –Bon Jovi Right Side Of Wrong
LP8-B3 –Bon Jovi Love Me Back To Life
LP8-B4 –Bon Jovi You Had Me From Hello
LP8-B5 –Bon Jovi Bounce
LP8-B6 –Bon Jovi Open All Night



Tracklist VNL09 - 2000 Have A Nice Day:

LP9-A1 –Bon Jovi Have A Nice Day
LP9-A2 –Bon Jovi I Want To Be Loved
LP9-A3 –Bon Jovi Welcome To Wherever You Are
LP9-B1 –Bon Jovi Who Says You Can't Go Home
LP9-B2 –Bon Jovi Last Man Standing
LP9-B3 –Bon Jovi Bells Of Freedom
LP9-C1 –Bon Jovi Wildflower
LP9-C2 –Bon Jovi Last Cigarette
LP9-C3 –Bon Jovi I Am
LP9-C4 –Bon Jovi Complicated
LP9-D1 –Bon Jovi Novocaine
LP9-D2 –Bon Jovi Story Of My Life
LP9-D3 –Bon Jovi Who Says You Can't Go Home



Tracklist VNL10 - 2002 Lost Highway:

LP10-A1 –Bon Jovi Lost Highway
LP10-A2 –Bon Jovi Summertime
LP10-A3 –Bon Jovi (You Want To) Make A Memory
LP10-A4 –Bon Jovi Whole Lot Of Leavin'
LP10-A5 –Bon Jovi We Got It Goin' On
LP10-A6 –Bon Jovi Any Other Day
LP10-B1 –Bon Jovi Seat Next To You
LP10-B2 –Bon Jovi Everybody's Broken
LP10-B3 –Bon Jovi Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore
LP10-B4 –Bon Jovi The Last Night
LP10-B5 –Bon Jovi One Step Closer
LP10-B6 –Bon Jovi I Love This Town



Tracklist VNL11 - 2005 The Circle:

LP11-A1 –Bon Jovi We Weren't Born To Follow
LP11-A2 –Bon Jovi When We Were Beautiful
LP11-A3 –Bon Jovi Work For The Working Man
LP11-B1 –Bon Jovi Superman Tonight
LP11-B2 –Bon Jovi Bullet
LP11-B3 –Bon Jovi Thorn In My Side
LP11-C1 –Bon Jovi Live Before You Die
LP11-C2 –Bon Jovi Brokenpromiseland
LP11-C3 –Bon Jovi Love's The Only Rule
LP11-D1 –Bon Jovi Fast Cars
LP11-D2 –Bon Jovi Happy Now
LP11-D3 –Bon Jovi Learn To Love



Tracklist VNL12 - 2007 What About Now:

LP12-A1 –Bon Jovi Because We Can
LP12-A2 –Bon Jovi I'm With You
LP12-A3 –Bon Jovi What About Now
LP12-B1 –Bon Jovi Pictures Of You
LP12-B2 –Bon Jovi Amen
LP12-B3 –Bon Jovi That's What The Water Made Me
LP12-C1 –Bon Jovi What's Left For Me
LP12-C2 –Bon Jovi Army Of One
LP12-C3 –Bon Jovi Thick As Thieves
LP12-D1 –Bon Jovi Beautiful World
LP12-D2 –Bon Jovi Room At The End Of The World
LP12-D3 –Bon Jovi The Fighter



Tracklist VNL13 - 2009 Burning Bridges:

LP13-A1 –Bon Jovi A Teardrop To The Sea
LP13-A2 –Bon Jovi We Don't Run
LP13-A3 –Bon Jovi Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning
LP13-A4 –Bon Jovi We All Fall Down
LP13-A5 –Bon Jovi Blind Love
LP13-B1 –Bon Jovi Who Would You Die For
LP13-B2 –Bon Jovi Fingerprints
LP13-B3 –Bon Jovi Life Is Beautiful
LP13-B4 –Bon Jovi I'm Your Man
LP13-B5 –Bon Jovi Burning Bridges



Tracklist VNL14 - 2013 This House Is Not For Sale:

LP14-A1 –Bon Jovi This House Is Not For Sale
LP14-A2 –Bon Jovi Living With The Ghost
LP14-A3 –Bon Jovi Knockout
LP14-A4 –Bon Jovi Labor Of Love
LP14-A5 –Bon Jovi Born Again Tomorrow
LP14-A6 –Bon Jovi Roller Coaster
LP14-B1 –Bon Jovi New Year's Day
LP14-B2 –Bon Jovi The Devil's In The Temple
LP14-B3 –Bon Jovi Scars On This Guitar
LP14-B4 –Bon Jovi God Bless This Mess
LP14-B5 –Bon Jovi Reunion
LP14-B6 –Bon Jovi Come On Up To Our House



Tracklist VNL15 - 2015 Blaze Of Glory/Young Guns II:

LP15-A1 –Jon Bon Jovi Billy Get Your Guns
LP15-A2 –Jon Bon Jovi Miracle
LP15-A3 –Jon Bon Jovi Blaze Of Glory
LP15-A4 –Jon Bon Jovi Blood Money
LP15-A5 –Jon Bon Jovi Santa Fe
LP15-B1 –Jon Bon Jovi Justice In The Barrel
LP15-B2 –Jon Bon Jovi Never Say Die
LP15-B3 –Jon Bon Jovi You Really Got Me Now
LP15-B4 –Jon Bon Jovi Bang A Drum
LP15-B5 –Jon Bon Jovi Dyin' Ain't Much Of A Livin'
LP15-B6 –Jon Bon Jovi Guano City



Tracklist VNL16 - 2016 Destination Anywhere:

LP16-A1 –Jon Bon Jovi Queen Of New Orleans
LP16-A2 –Jon Bon Jovi Janie, Don't Take Your Love To Town
LP16-A3 –Jon Bon Jovi Midnight In Chelsea
LP16-A4 –Jon Bon Jovi Ugly
LP16-B1 –Jon Bon Jovi Staring At Your Window With A Suitcase In My Hand
LP16-B2 –Jon Bon Jovi Every Word Was A Piece Of My Heart
LP16-B3 –Jon Bon Jovi It's Just Me
LP16-C1 –Jon Bon Jovi Destination Anywhere
LP16-C2 –Jon Bon Jovi Learning How To Fall
LP16-C3 –Jon Bon Jovi Naked
LP16-D1 –Jon Bon Jovi Little City
LP16-D2 –Jon Bon Jovi August 7, 4:15
LP16-D3 –Jon Bon Jovi Cold Hard Heart



Tracklist VNL17 - 2017 Extras:

LP17-A1 –Bon Jovi Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
LP17-A2 –Bon Jovi No Apologies
LP17-A3 –Bon Jovi Postcards From The Wasteland
LP17-A4 –Bon Jovi These Open Arms
LP17-A5 –Bon Jovi Walk Like A Man
LP17-B1 –Bon Jovi Neurotica
LP17-B2 –Bon Jovi I Could Make A Living Out Of Loving You
LP17-B3 –Bon Jovi What Do You Got?
LP17-B4 –Bon Jovi Dirty Little Secret
LP17-B5 –Bon Jovi Always