• Girlawhirl's always been a fan of the ‘man in black,' and she's elated that Johnny Cash's music is enjoying a revival, especially among the younger generations, thanks to the 2005 biopic Walk the Line. So this year she's chosen At San Quentin as her go-to Cash album for uncles and nieces alike. The two-CD set features never before heard tracks from the live concert plus a DVD of the 1969 documentary Johnny Cash in San Quentin and even some interviews with the inmates and guards at the show.

At San Quentin

Johnny Cash

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$31.98

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• Fans of classic Michael Jackson will certainly get a kick out of this collection. With the original audio recordings and video versions of 20 MJ classic singles like “Thriller,” “Rock with You,” and “Don't Stop Till you Get Enough,” Girlawhirl's sure no Michael Jackson fan will ever get enough of this great box set.

Visionary: The Video Singles.

Michael Jackson

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$127.48

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• Anyone with a little nostalgia for the ‘90s will be thrilled with the compilation CD set, Whatever: The ‘90s Pop & Culture Box. With classic hits from the era that spanned grunge, ska and bubble gum pop too, this seven disc set covers a decade of musical evolution with top hits from every year.

Whatever: The ‘90s Pop & Culture Box

Various artists

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$95.38

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• Pure Genius: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1952-1959) is just that, the genius of Ray Charles laid out in an amazing eight-disc box set. The set is full of never before released recordings, along with classic favorites, that showcase the very best of Ray Charles and his ability to fuse genres to create a perfectly personal sound. And the sweet, soulful sounds in this eight disc set are sure to leave every fan “Talkin' ‘bout...” Ray.

Pure Genius: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1952-1959)

Ray Charles

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$134.98

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• The album that took a small town kid from the Stone Pony to the heights of stardom turns 30 this year, and the only way for a true fan to celebrate the Boss's big day has to be with this box set. Nothing has been changed from the original. Only additions have been made. There are two DVDs detailing and documenting the early years of Bruce and the E Street Band as well as a concert recorded at London's Hammersmith Odeon.

Born to Run - 30th Anniversary Edition

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

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$29.98

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• Nirvana made it big creating a sound that defined a generation and sent the whole country to the store to stock up on flannels. But the band's career was cut short after lead singer Kurt Cobain took his own life. Now the box set fans true fans need to have—full of never before released material, home recording, and concert recordings that span their career—is here. And Girlawhirl can think of quite a few friends and relatives who will be elated to be gifted with this detailed look at the music of Nirvana.

With the Lights Out

Nirvana

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$53.98

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• This latest box set release from the Doors features all of the studio recordings of the original lineup and the original six albums led by Jim Morrison. The set is completed with tons of bonus material that includes both studio banter and unreleased songs. For seasoned fans and newbies alike, every rock enthusiast on Girlawhirl's list is sure to appreciate this classic offering.

Perception

The Doors

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$127.48

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• Beatles fans young and old will absolutely love Love! The new release from Capitol Records and longtime Beatle producer George Martin was created at the behest of Cirque du Soleil, which has produced a new show of the same name, set to the Fab Four's music. There are more than two dozen of the group greatest hits with teases and samples of other Beatles songs woven throughout the album. And while this isn't a box set Girlawhirl believes this album should end up in every stocking Christmas morning!

Love

The Beatles

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$17.48

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