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For the first time in history, Donna summer's iconic studio albums are presented in one box set. This exquisitely packaged 33CD box set (within 24 individual 'albums'), features 329 tracks and collates all of Donna summer's 17 studio albums, from her debut 'Lady of the night' Up to 2008's 'Crayons'. Also included are 1978's 'live and more', 1980's 'on the radio' And 1999's 'live & More encore!', along with four bonus double-cds of '7" Single versions', '12" Single versions', 'remixes' And 'non-studio album singles & extended mixes', that include one-off recordings, which have been considered rarities over the years. The box set includes the debut official commercial release of 'my life' [Junior Vasquez private collection mix]. the individual re-mastered albums are packaged in mini replica sleeves, with inner wallets. A 40-page 12"x12" Hardback book, includes the album label copy Information, as well as a newly commissioned 25, 000+ word essay by noted us writer, Christian John wikane, which starts with a foreword by long-term friend, collaborator and producer GIORGIO MORORDER. The essay features new interviews with many of donna's collaborators, including GIORGIO moroder's production partner Pete bellotte. Also included are special new personal tributes from twenty-five industry legends, including Nile Rodgers, Philip Bailey, George Benson, Liza minnelli and bootsy Collins. Donna summer gained prominence during the 1970s disco era, propelled by her incessant and creative driving force behind the genre's global popularity, rightly earning the title "Queen Of disco" And becoming one of the most successful recording artists of the entire decade. Her catalogue has sold more than 130 million units worldwide and this special edition proves that she was able to accommodate new musical and production styles. Donna was the first artist to have three consecutive double-albums, reach no. 1 on the US Billboard charts and also became the first artist to achieve four no. 1 singles in a thirteen month period. Donna worked with legendary producers GIORGIO MORORDER, Pete bellotte, Harold faltermeyer, John Barry, Quincy Jones, Richard Perry, stock aitken waterman, Michael omartian and Keith Diamond. Her Records have also been remixed by many of the great club producers, including Tony Moran, Junior Vasquez, Frankie knuckles, Eric kupper, masters at work and Jason nevins amongst others. The most comprehensive collection ever!.