Philips Classics is known for great artists, great music, a tremendous Chamber Music catalogue of recordings, and a great pioneering spirit. This collection is exclusive, unique, and unprecedented. It celebrates not only the Philips label, but the recordings that changed classical recorded music.
Each CD is housed in a sleeve with original cover art. Full recording information on each disc is included in the booklet and there are numerous photographs.
A 200-page booklet documents the history of the label with personal reminiscences by key members of staff on both the technical and artistic developments of the label.