Simply Red – Recollections (4LP Black) Vinyl Record Box Set

£71.99

Available to Pre-Order – Due 6th March

Soulful, Sophisticated, Timeless — Simply Red’s Finest, Given Room to Shine

Recollections gathers the defining moments of Simply Red across a beautifully presented 4LP black vinyl box set.

Spanning decades of soul, pop and blue-eyed R&B, it highlights the band’s gift for melody, groove and emotional restraint. The expanded four-disc format allows generous spacing, improving dynamics and musical flow.

Vocals feel rich and intimate, with basslines carrying natural weight and control. A definitive vinyl overview of one of Britain’s most enduring and elegant bands.

Simply Red – Recollections (4LP Black) Vinyl Record Box Set

Recollections offers a comprehensive, career-spanning portrait of Simply Red, tracing their journey from early chart breakthroughs to later, more reflective work. Built on Mick Hucknall’s unmistakable voice and a deep appreciation of soul, funk and pop traditions, the collection reveals a band defined by consistency, taste and emotional clarity. This 4LP black vinyl box set presents their catalogue in a format that rewards both focused listening and long-term enjoyment.

Spreading the music across four records allows each track the space it deserves. Groove spacing is improved, inner-groove distortion reduced, and dynamics allowed to unfold naturally. On vinyl, Hucknall’s vocals sound warm and expressive, sitting comfortably within the mix rather than dominating it. Horns, strings and rhythm sections gain body and cohesion, reinforcing the band’s smooth but purposeful sound.

From upbeat, rhythm-led favourites to more restrained, soulful ballads, the analogue presentation enhances flow and musical balance. The collection feels less like a playlist and more like a considered body of work, encouraging side-by-side listening and rediscovery of familiar material in a more engaging context.

Housed as a premium box set, Recollections is ideal for collectors and fans who want a complete, high-quality vinyl overview of Simply Red’s career. It’s a reminder that understated songwriting, strong musicianship and emotional honesty never go out of style — especially when given the space and care that vinyl provides.