The Traveling Wilburys Collection by Traveling Wilburys (CD, Jun-2007, 2 Discs, Rhino Records USA)

For the Fabric 1st Release

In 1988, five titans of rock, whom had always wanted to play together informally, assembled for two studio records. The five: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty. Many of them had worked in tandems before, but never all five together in some blender version of genius stew. The result was a finely toned mixture of folk and rock Americana even though Harrison and Lynne are Brits. Sadly, Orbison died a couple of weeks after the release of the first album. He didn’t get to contribute to the second album, “Volume 3” (don’t ask me why they named their 2nd album: Vol. 3. Makes no sense to me! )

Tom Petty performed ‘Handle With Care, one of two highly charted singles from the first album, live in concert for years. The first release is generally acknowledged as the most memorable of the two. “Tweeter and the Monkey Man” also got airplay as an FM favorite of alternative radio.

In June of 2007, both hard to find and out of print cds/albums were repackaged and put out as 2-cd and 1 DVD boxset. There are four total bonus cuts of previously unreleased Traveling Wilburys tracks. There are two versions of the boxset: The basic version (Suggested Retail $39.99- sells actually for $29 and up new) and the second ‘Deluxe/Limited Numbered Version (Suggested Retail $69.99 – a good price would be $50-60.)

Usually numbered versions of boxsets appreciate in value, especially if they are indeed limited. Both boxset versions have 2 CD’s and 1 DVD. The Limited boxset also includes a larger thicker box, bigger insert booklet with many more photos of the rockers, postcards and a fabric covered box.

The DVD contains two main elements: a 28 minute rockumentary of the band formation; and five different Wilburys videos. Just like the audio performances, there is a reality-check starkness to the video and audio quality of the DVD. I found it enthralling. Where else can you see five superstars of this magnitude, being humble, natural and just enjoying the moment?

Fans have long awaited a remastering of these long out of print (OOP) cds, and they were treated with a double choice of prime beef rock and roll. Highly recommended and an outstanding gift to the rock collector who already has every known album or cd known to man!

update: in late 2007, due to demand, the label DID re-release both versions of the expensive and inexpensive packaging, but differentiated them from the originals. The fabric box will only be in the first release. The only different between the new and old versions were the fabric box, and the specific numbering of the original releases with serial numbers.

We were told that the Traveling Wilburys Collection was really good, but wasn't in stores anymore. My first thought was: I can find it on eBay. And I did. It seemed a little pricy, but WOW is it ever worth it. The music is great, because it's made by the best of the best. The best rock and roll singer, Roy Orbison, the best lyricist, Bob Dylan, and your average guitar players and singers, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff something from ELO. So the music blows you away. Then there's the videos that go along. Great stuff. They even work Orbison's death into "At the End of the Line" by putting his guitar on a rocking chair and his picture on a stand nearby. Gulp! And the setting is on a train--get it, the end of the line?
Then you get to the video that was shot when they were MAKING up the songs. They had 10 days to write enough songs to make an album. Literally a song a day. It is so awesome to watch a song come together so quickly. Plus you get to see how they interact and how each person had so much respect for all the others. This collection is worth getting at ANY price. So glad we got it.

I had a cassette tape of the first album when it came out. I loved it. when I found this collection I had to have one.. It is a must have for music lovers.

I bought the two CD set of the Traveling Wulbury's albums. Great purchase, great price, super fast delivery. It was packed well and arrived in perfect condition. Excellent Seller A+++

Absolutely great, contains everything you need, all Wilbury Songs plus Bonus Tracks and great DVD with short Wilbury Story and most known videos. Highly recommended !!!

Lighting strikes twice for George Harrison - first the Fab Four then the Wilbury's. This is what music is all about - pure and simple.

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The uniquieness of it with the five great artist working together as a new band. Also enjoyed the booklet of info along with the DVD in the making of the band.

There are many fans of The Traveling Wilburys (including myself) who found that once Roy Orbison dies the group fell out of site not only with respect to new music but in the ability to obtain their work at all in new or used form. It was great to see that a noteworthy compilation was put together that not only has all the music we missed but with an explanation of the group and it's roots. So, if you are looking for a great piece of both music and history to add to your collection that is a symbol of "our" generation then buy this set it is worth every penny!

I absolutley loved this item! It was so cheap, it was brand new, the traveling wilburys are my favorite music group of all time!
Ther is not a single thing about this item that I disliked!!

This offered as "new" and it was in the original shrink wrap. The original cost was on the package, and it was a tremendous value.

I've done a little research on trying to find out something about The Traveling Wilburys and it is hard to find. I did find that this was a ONCE IN A LIFETIME kind of group effort by some of the best legends in music - Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne. I adore The Beatles, there will never be another voice like Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan is one of a kind, Tom Petty is amazing, and the music that Jeff Lynne wrote for ELO was fantastic.

Something like this may never happen again. Sadly, Roy and George have both passed away.

After receiving this, I read all the historical things that came with it. And it truly, truly made me so glad that I was able to find this and purchased it.

this is one of those "first albums you ever owne" for me, and it's as good now as the first time i listend to it. it's amazing to hear these titans of rock'n'roll, whose contibutions aree clear from one song to the next working together to make a truly awesome album.

This is the album of a Secret Society of Rock Super Stars who decided to get together when possible to record music under this ridiculous name. I swear, it's true! You've got Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne, all together having fun and recording music.

The untimely death of Roy Orbison prevented this group from creating more music together. I have no idea why The Traveling Wilbury's never caught on like they should have, given that the music is fantastic, and the fans of all these great musicians will love it! Perhaps it's because of the secrecy surrounding the CDs and the scarcity of the Wilbury's work. But don't take that as a poor reflection of the quality of the music! The music stands alone and is great music, but it is even more fun as you listen and try to figure out who is who.

Believe me, this is terrific music from Dylan, Harrison, Orbison, Petty and Lynn, and you will not regret for a second your purchase of this CD.

~ Kathryn

thanks my boyfriend really loves it........will recomended to others awesome quick fast good pricing

A lot of great performers, not the best music. I probably will not listen to it again. Maybe I will give it away...

George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison! The only "super group" I've ever heard where they actually sound like they are having a great time together, but is isnt just great fun, its great music as well. This collection makes the experience even better. If your a fan of any one of these guys, you are in for a treat! And if the music wasnt enough, they have a great DVD in this collection as well with lots of content.

A terrific entertainment value if you are fans of Harrison, Dylan and Orbison ... beautifully produced !

nice packaging, enjoy the tunes, thanxz very much. informative booklet, plus bonus pictures of the band...

The seller here is of the highest quality.i recieved my purchse within 10 days of order.All the way from America.thank you very much.

i am an avid music lover. i bought it because i have been meanining to pick i up and low and behold it was on ebay. i rate this as excellent. thank you

This is A great Collection
containing Both Cds They released
as well as the Dvd Great Music
its just sad that Roy Orbinson Died as thay were just starting to work on the 2nd Cd , this was just the beggining of what they could have done
this material is timeless !!