Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works Volume II

To be frank, I feel both points for and against this box set are valid. For some of us, who simply are casually buying the album don't really get the idea of paying a huge chunk for essentially the same thing, but in a fancier box. However, I can see the appeal for some, since this is crafted and hand made, plus you do get some bonuses like showing how the process went in making SAW II. Honestly it just falls to the type of collector: either the one who just wants the record and that's it, or someone who's willing to shell out a BIT more for something truly special.

To back up some of the other reviews here, I think product is good and it does the album justice in the nice display box. I think the pricing was a bit heavy on this one but hey,thats a different conversation The only thing that truly matters to me is the music. I was lucky enough to be around when this was first released and even at that time I thought this album was next level. Believe it or not SAW II wasn’t really well received back in 1994 as it was too Beatless and extremely dark & minimal.
I collect Aphex twin records and have done since around 1992 and this sits alongside the original black vinyl version, brown vinyl version and the new UHQ Japanese CD box set. Obsession I know, but for a very good reason.
This album has Now has been made accessible to a different generation that seem to love its just as much as I do. It truly is a masterpiece!

I think all negative comments can be taken with a grain of salt if you are someone like myself, who experienced this album at a pivotal moment in life. Listening to it, having a beautiful box set with a handmade copper plate, provides yet another tactile dimension to this masterpiece that was not available previously.
I am very thankful to own a copy and it will go to whomever I leave my estate when I someday. Hopefully not for another 60-80 years, but still, it’s that important to me.

ngl, for £300 this is kind of a dogshit deal. the wooden box and copper plate are very nice indeed, but i expected a little more inside then just the standard vinyl records, stickers i could get off redbubble, a booklet and a very thin paper wallet.

Sides C and D of my set were pretty noisy and had what I think are uncompletely melted vinyl pellets. I emailed Warp, enclosing pictures, and they swiftly sent a replacement disc whitch sounds perfect.

Chipboard and oak veneer for over £1,000? Happy to stick with my original brown vinyl from back in the day :)

The box is jewelry, the pressing is very good except for a few songs on my copy. Although it is a nice detail to include a scan of the illustrated process of this record, the scan itself is not very well done. I would have liked a bit more information about the record and the era, but the inclusion of a personal note from Richard makes up for everything I mentioned before. It is something very unique and I never plan to sell it.

beautiful box set, sounds lovely. Each record is in an LP sleeve with artwork exclusive to the box set. No photos of them yet.

Got mine and will never sell this. It is perfect packing for the perfect album from my childhood.

One of the most pivotal albums in my life. Very happy to have this, display it proudly, gaze at it, and of course, listen to it. Can't take that money with you. Everything about it looks great and sounds great (couple of small pops over the course of 4 ambient LPs ain't bad).