box set

noun

, Theater.

1. a boxlike stage set consisting of flats that form the back wall, side walls, and often the ceiling, painted to represent the interior of a room.

Word History and Origins

Origin of box set¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

"The Beatles’ Second Album," "A Hard Day’s Night," "Something New," "The Beatles’ Story," "Beatles ’65," and "The Early Beatles"—the box set will be accompanied by essays penned by Beatles historian Bruce Spizer. The world’s authority on the band’s record releases, Spizer has authored numerous books about the Beatles’ vinyl history and its numerous permutations over the ensuing decades.

From Salon

In an interview marking the box set’s release, Spizer pointed out that “these albums were the records that Americans heard back in 1964. This was how we were exposed to the wonderful music of the Beatles. Capitol’s decision to reconfigure the Beatles' British albums by adding the Beatles' singles to the lineup was based on its view that hit singles make hit albums. And it worked spectacularly, leading to increased album sales at a time when singles ruled the radio airwaves and record sales.”

From Salon

Cut for vinyl from the original master tapes, the records that comprise "The Beatles: 1964 US Albums in Mono" box set will be a welcome addition for audiophiles, who will revel in the overall dynamics and sound quality inherent in the new pressings.

From Salon

An upcoming box set to be released in November, entitled "The Beatles: 1964 US Albums in Mono," celebrates Beatlemania’s incredible onslaught on American shores.

From Salon

This 27-disc box set documents every professionally recorded show on the tour, including the closing doubleheader he played that Valentine’s Day at the Forum in Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times