--- product_id: 53752050 title: "The Complete Studio Albums (1970 - 1990)" price: "฿4687" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/53752050-the-complete-studio-albums-1970-1990 store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Complete Studio Albums (1970 - 1990) **Price:** ฿4687 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Studio Albums (1970 - 1990) - **How much does it cost?** ฿4687 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/53752050-the-complete-studio-albums-1970-1990) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Contains the albums 'Tres Hombres', 'Tegas', 'El Loco', 'Recycler' and many more. Review: Top drawer collection !!! - For anyone who appreciates great blues-rock, no holds boogie and musicians with a sense of humour, as well as talent, this brilliant box set is just perfect - ZZ Top's first 10 albums, spanning 20 years, in superb replica cardboard sleeves (including a gatefold for Tres Hombres and double gatefold for Tejas) in a clam-shell box: all at a remarkably low price, and sure to appeal to hard-core fans and others alike. There are no bonus tracks included, although arguably this helps to preserve the original listening experience. And although there's no information about remastering, the discs are described as "original mixes" (including ZZ Tops' First Album, Rio Grande Mud and Tejas for the first time). I'm sure that aficionados will be able to analyse the sound quality compared to earlier versions on vinyl and CD. Controversially, "Legs" is not the original album version - it's the single remix which replaced it on subsequent pressings of the vinyl. There can't be much to say about the music that hasn't already been said - from the start it was obvious that the 'Little ol' band from Texas' had something special. Guitarist Billy Gibbons (one of blues-rock's finest exponents) developed a truly unique sense of tone and rhythm which along with Dusty Hill's bass and Frank Beard's drums evolved into a true signature sound. And Hill and Gibbons' vocals suit the songs perfectly. But this collection reveals that the band isn't just a basic guitar, bass & drums line-up, as all three turn their hands to various other instruments, including blues harp, fiddle, keyboards and even a range of saxophones to form their own horn section! Arguably, the band really hit it's groove with Tres Hombres - my favourite Top album - and although some fans baulked at Eliminator with its use of synths and pop-rock emphasis, the massive commercial success which came with the car introduced the band to a wider audience, some of whom will, no doubt, have then explored the delights of ZZ's back catalogue. I reckon each of these albums has something significant to offer and this collection demonstrates how the Texas trio could take a basic blues-rock format to places you wouldn't think possible (I'm not talking Wolverhampton here). Anyone totally new to the band can get a Tex-Mex flavour from one of the compilations (Rancho Texicano being a great introduction and, in effect, a sampler of these 10 albums) but this box set is an absolute belter. 5*. 'scuse me - I'm off to get a Stetson! Review: Absolute bargain, and great to boot - Ok, ZZ Top's first 10 albums in a bargain priced package. The individual cd's are packaged in reproduction cardboard sleeves including two gatefolds which faithfully reproduce the original Vinyl artwork, there's no booklet or liner notes included. Here's the interesting part, it's a tenner cheaper than the digital download, and the CD's contain the original mixes, whereas the autoripped/Digital release contains 2006 remixes of Tres Hombres and Fandango and the 2008 remix of Eliminator, certainly the remixes of the two early albums is inferior to the original mix, imposing the more modern Eliminator sound on the mid seventies releases. The original mixes of Tres Hombres and Fandango hadn't been available on CD prior to this release so it's worth hunting out for this alone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00CQGU9GG | | Best Sellers Rank | 924 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 16 in Blues Rock 109 in Classic British Rock 119 in Box Sets (CDs & Vinyl) | | Country of origin | France | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,403) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | CDRN79664 | | Label | Rhino | | Manufacturer | Rhino | | Number of discs | 10 | | Original Release Date | 2013 | | Product Dimensions | 13.11 x 17.3 x 3.4 cm; 276.12 g | ## Images ![The Complete Studio Albums (1970 - 1990) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-o0RcBt0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top drawer collection !!! *by D***N on 10 June 2013* For anyone who appreciates great blues-rock, no holds boogie and musicians with a sense of humour, as well as talent, this brilliant box set is just perfect - ZZ Top's first 10 albums, spanning 20 years, in superb replica cardboard sleeves (including a gatefold for Tres Hombres and double gatefold for Tejas) in a clam-shell box: all at a remarkably low price, and sure to appeal to hard-core fans and others alike. There are no bonus tracks included, although arguably this helps to preserve the original listening experience. And although there's no information about remastering, the discs are described as "original mixes" (including ZZ Tops' First Album, Rio Grande Mud and Tejas for the first time). I'm sure that aficionados will be able to analyse the sound quality compared to earlier versions on vinyl and CD. Controversially, "Legs" is not the original album version - it's the single remix which replaced it on subsequent pressings of the vinyl. There can't be much to say about the music that hasn't already been said - from the start it was obvious that the 'Little ol' band from Texas' had something special. Guitarist Billy Gibbons (one of blues-rock's finest exponents) developed a truly unique sense of tone and rhythm which along with Dusty Hill's bass and Frank Beard's drums evolved into a true signature sound. And Hill and Gibbons' vocals suit the songs perfectly. But this collection reveals that the band isn't just a basic guitar, bass & drums line-up, as all three turn their hands to various other instruments, including blues harp, fiddle, keyboards and even a range of saxophones to form their own horn section! Arguably, the band really hit it's groove with Tres Hombres - my favourite Top album - and although some fans baulked at Eliminator with its use of synths and pop-rock emphasis, the massive commercial success which came with the car introduced the band to a wider audience, some of whom will, no doubt, have then explored the delights of ZZ's back catalogue. I reckon each of these albums has something significant to offer and this collection demonstrates how the Texas trio could take a basic blues-rock format to places you wouldn't think possible (I'm not talking Wolverhampton here). Anyone totally new to the band can get a Tex-Mex flavour from one of the compilations (Rancho Texicano being a great introduction and, in effect, a sampler of these 10 albums) but this box set is an absolute belter. 5*. 'scuse me - I'm off to get a Stetson! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute bargain, and great to boot *by A***S on 2 August 2021* Ok, ZZ Top's first 10 albums in a bargain priced package. The individual cd's are packaged in reproduction cardboard sleeves including two gatefolds which faithfully reproduce the original Vinyl artwork, there's no booklet or liner notes included. Here's the interesting part, it's a tenner cheaper than the digital download, and the CD's contain the original mixes, whereas the autoripped/Digital release contains 2006 remixes of Tres Hombres and Fandango and the 2008 remix of Eliminator, certainly the remixes of the two early albums is inferior to the original mix, imposing the more modern Eliminator sound on the mid seventies releases. The original mixes of Tres Hombres and Fandango hadn't been available on CD prior to this release so it's worth hunting out for this alone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely superb!! *by S***) on 6 September 2013* This is the best value box set of any band ever. Here we get to hear the original mixes of the first 10 albums by ZZ Top as they were originally put out by the band and mercifully free of the digital triggered drums sound that utterly ruined the first cd versions of these albums. The other great thing about this box set is how it is possible to hear a trio of superb musicians take a strong act with a solid grounding in the blues and rock and mutate it into something altogether greater than anyone could have predicted at the time of recording. The only downside is the dip in song writing quality by the time Afterburner rolls around. It still has some superb songs on it, but also has some stuff which is just plain annoying. Overall an essential purchase for anyone who loves ZZ Top, or rock in general. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/53752050-the-complete-studio-albums-1970-1990](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/53752050-the-complete-studio-albums-1970-1990) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*