Yazoo - Three Pieces Box

The Three Pieces box set is a definitive 3-CD collection that brings together the complete studio output of the synth-pop duo Yazoo (Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet). It features remastered versions of their only two albums, Upstairs at Eric's and You and Me Both, alongside a third disc dedicated to BBC sessions and remixes, including a 2018 rework of "Situation." Presented in a sleek hardback book format with archival photos, it serves as a high-quality, comprehensive retrospective for fans, though some collectors note it largely mirrors the content of the earlier 2008 In Your Room anthology.

The Yazoo – Three Pieces box set (2018) is an essential, high-quality compilation that captures the entire studio output of the short-lived but highly influential synth-pop duo Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet. It serves as the CD counterpart to the Four Pieces vinyl edition and includes remastered versions of their only two studio albums: the groundbreaking 1982 debut Upstairs at Eric's and its 1983 follow-up, You and Me Both. Reviews from Classic Pop Magazine highlight how this set perfectly marries Clarke's "ultrapop" synth arrangements with Moyet’s soul-drenched, bluesy vocals, creating a sonic legacy that still resonates today.

The third disc is a major draw for collectors, featuring a mix of rare b-sides, BBC sessions, and contemporary remixes. Notable inclusions are the previously unreleased Minute Taker remix of "Winter Kills," the Richard X remix of "Situation," and a 2017 orchestral version of "Only You." Fans have praised the inclusion of the complete John Peel and David Jensen BBC sessions, which offer stripped-back or alternative arrangements of classic tracks like "Don't Go" and "Midnight." According to reviewers at Electricity Club, these sessions allow Moyet’s powerhouse vocals to shine in ways that differ from the polished album versions.

In terms of presentation, the set is housed in a premium hardback "mediabook" format. It includes a 32-page booklet filled with archival photos, lyrics, and programme notes from their 1982 tour. This physical packaging has been described by buyers on Amazon UK as a "well-presented slice of synth-pop perfection." While it lacks the posters and art prints found in the larger vinyl box, the compact CD format is widely considered a more affordable and practical way for most fans to own these remasters.

Critically, the sound quality of the "exclusively remastered" tracks is generally regarded as punchy and clear, though some audiophiles on Discogs note that the improvements over the 2008 In Your Room box set are subtle rather than revolutionary. A minor point of contention for completists is the omission of certain tracks like "The Other Side of Love" from the main tracklist, though its b-side "State Farm" is included. Overall, however, the consensus is that Three Pieces is a definitive, value-for-money retrospective that belongs in the collection of any early-80s electronic music fan.

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