Say I'm Your Number One

For weeks I went back and forth over whether I could really justify paying over £100 for this boxset, but finally caved in after I read positive reviews on the hit factory forum and hit the "add to basket" button...and I am so glad I did.To counter some of the negative reviews on here about the choice of singles, and the sometimes overwhelming amount of mixes included for some tracks, I will say that this boxset is clearly aimed at the PWL/SAW collectors and fanatics, this is not for the casual pop fan who likes the odd SAW produced record.Of course there are going to be singles that one fan will prefer over another, and there are singles that I would have preferred to have been included, there's no Pat & Mick, Delage, Kakko or Austin Howard for example, but there are other singles included that I have never got my hands on until now like Spelt Like This, Michael Davidson and Jeb Million, that really make this worthwhile for the PWL fan. The sticker on the plastic wrap states that this is 'Volume 1'....so there could be some more treats in store on a 2nd volume and singles that some people feel should have been included on this one.The box itself looks really good, and is nice and sturdy, the booklet is full of photos of the artists, pictures of the various covers and limited editions of the singles and the lyrics for each single (in true Smash Hits style...showing my age there!)Tom Parker and the rest of the people behind this boxset have worked absolute wonders, they should be very proud of themselves.So my advice, if you think its too expensive but you are a SAW devotee, then save up...its really is worth it.

A great boxset in general and a fantastic opportunity to get some rare versions and mixes, remastered on cd, but could have been even better. Some of the choices seem a bit random for me and there are much better SAW songs out there that could have been included. I know it is impossible to please everybody all of the time and perhaps there will be a second volume later this year.The intention here is clearly to highlight a song (sometimes two) by a particular artist and give you every version possible. This can lead to overload on a couple of occasions, particularly Sinitta and Princess but completists will appreciate this.As I have said, the fact that this material is even available now, in such beautiful packaging and high quality remastering is fantastic and something that I never thought I would have so I can not really complain. Here's to volume two!

What an incredibly beautiful love letter to SAW and SAW fans alike. The detail that has gone into this box set is immaculate, with the perfect choice of singles showcased. Admittedly a set more for the true SAW fan than the casual listener who thinks of "Love In The First Degree" or "I Should Be So Lucky" when they think of SAW. But for me, I'd have it no other way. The detail in the artwork, booklet, mastering, everything.... it's gorgeous.With SAW fans, they want every mix. Nothing to be left out. You see this to be the case with the many reviews of re-issues from over the years. So on this set, every mix is included as it should be. If you think there are too many mixes on a particular disc, skip the ones you don't like. Problem solved. I've seen some negative comments which I really do not accept. Try appreciating the hard work, love and passion that went into the making of this amazing set.

Exactly as advertised. This singles compilation is exhaustingly complete for the 33 artists' singles that are incorporated here. I doubt if any other versions of these singles can be found anywhere. Original mixes, remixes, dubs, instrumentals, and rare B-sides: they're all here. Keep in mind that at least 20 more of these compilations could be released in order to present all Stock-Aitken-Waterman "singles" in the same resplendent format. This is only Volume One - so if you're a serious SAW collector/completest, better grab them up as they are released.

What a fantastic compilation of some of the great SAW tracks including many remixes and versions of the same tracks.This is probably more for the fan of SAW rather than a casual listener.For those who have moaned about the number of remixes on this box set, my question to you is, why buy it in the first place.Not a cheap price at over £100, but, if you truly like SAW it is a MUST.....

It was than what I expected, a lot of remixes of famous songs and a bunch of unkown songs (at least, for me). When will vol. 2 come out?

Great walk down memory lane with a few bumps on the road.

25 years of fantastic hits of stock aitken waterman who will always go down in history