Chris Cornell
1-CD Standard Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
4-CD Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
4CD/1DVD/7LP Super Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
The new Chris Cornell box set celebrates the career of one of the greats of modern rock with a 1-CD distillation, 2-LP, 4-CD, and super deluxe 4-CD/1-DVD/7-LP editions that include classics by Soundgarden, Audioslave, and a number of solo tracks.
The 1-CD and 2-LP configurations collect 17 songs from Cornell's career, including two unreleased tracks. It's presented in a jewel case and features a die-cut slipcases showcasing Seattle forests on the front and a montage of cityscapes from places where Cornell lived on the back. This slipcase is exclusive to the first manufacturing run of the set. The CD will also include a 32-page booklet with unreleased photos and liner notes from Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Tom Morello, Mike McCready, and Brendan O'Brien.
The 4-CD deluxe box set version includes 64 tracks, 11 of which are previously unreleased. Among them are a number of live cover songs, including a version of "Wild World" performed with Yusuf/Cat Stevens. Also featured are live cuts from Temple of the Dog. The set comes with a 54-page booklet with unreleased photos and liner notes. The four discs are presented in individual CD-sized jackets and the box features the familiar die-cut O-card slipcase with trees and cityscapes.
The super deluxe configuration with the four CDs, a bonus DVD of 24 videos (2 of which are unreleased), plus 7 LPs that feature the entire CD program. The limited-edition super deluxe box set includes a 66-page, linen-wrapped hardcover photo book with a red foil signature, 3 artist lithographs, 3 sun-activated photochromatic lithographs, a turntable mat and microfiber cleaning cloth, and a 36"x48" wall poster.