--- product_id: 16293006 title: "Original Album Series" price: "£65.85" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16293006-original-album-series store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Original Album Series **Price:** £65.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Original Album Series - **How much does it cost?** £65.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16293006-original-album-series) ## 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 2014 five CD set containing a quartet of albums from '60s legends Manfred Mann and one solo album from the band's original vocalist, Paul Jones. Contains the Manfred Mann albums THE FIVE FACES OF MANFRED MANN, MANN MADE, MANN MADE HITS and SOUL OF MANN plus the Paul Jones album MY WAY. Review: excellent sound; consistent playback volume levels between discs - Manfred Mann were a very underrated British Invasion band which brought a heavy jazz influence to the blues/beat/R&B they played in the early 60s London clubs. If you are a fan of 1963-65 era Rolling Stones or Animals, you need this box set. The Manfreds were more musically proficient, & this incarnation of the group had Paul Jones as vocalist - he was a genuine U.K. rival to Jagger at the time. This very reasonably priced 2014 5-cd European Union release from Warner Music/Rhino features that era Manfred Mann w/their albums #1, 2, 3 & 5, released on the British HMV label (The Five Faces of Manfred Mann, 9/64; Mann Made, 10/65; Mann Made Hits, 9/66; Soul of Mann, 1/67 - missing is the 4th album, 1966's As Is on the Fontana label) plus the throwaway Paul Jones solo album from 1966. Albums 1 & 2, plus Jones' album, are in true stereo, as is most of album 3 (tracks #4, 12, 13 are mono - see back of box desertcart picture for songs). Interestingly, the Soul of Mann album (a collection of mostly instrumental tracks recorded by the original band before their 4th album release - As Is {the group changed members by this 4th album}) is in mono, but 6 of these songs (#'s 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 14) are also (originally) on the first 2 albums where they are in stereo. The Mann Made Hits album is a comp of early hits & B-sides which were not released on the first 2 LPs, & contains their most well known songs for the casual listener. Typical w/the "Original Album Series", each disc slips into a sturdy cardboard front/rear cover replica sleeve of the original British release, which all slip into a slightly larger box, roughly the size of a double cd jewel case. Totally bare bones: no booklet/info or extra tracks. Sound is excellent (I assume re-mastered; no info given on box). What I love is playback level is very even between discs so I can make a consistent level playlist for my portable playback unit (this series is often not too good in this regard). Since it wasn't unusual at that time, singles, B-sides, & 4-song EP releases often did not end up on albums, so an excellent supplement to this box is Ascot/EMI's The Best of Manfred Mann: The Definitive Collection (25 tracks, 14 of which are not on this box) - as an added perk, this Definitive Collection has a playback volume level just a tad lower than the box, so I could make a relatively level sounding chronological playlist. Review: Now I need to find a black turtleneck sweater - I have not listened to all 5-discs yet, but for once I am looking forward to my commute so I can hear some more. I love the packaging, each CD is in a sleeve like an LP with exactly the same art and copy that was on the the original LP sleeve. The audio quality is excellent, so many CD re-releases are remastered into mush, not these, they sound like the original LP, great dynamic range, and each instrument is clear and distinct. I can hardly wait to get to Mann Made Hits so I listen to Jack Bruce play base on Pretty Flamingo. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00KM478P4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #245,382 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #108,502 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (43) | | Date First Available | June 1, 2014 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | PARLOPHONE IMPORT | | Manufacturer | PARLOPHONE IMPORT | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 4.96 x 4.92 x 0.59 inches; 4.59 ounces | ## Images ![Original Album Series - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YpfyT47+L.jpg) ![Original Album Series - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81S9lXwpPUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent sound; consistent playback volume levels between discs *by R***L on November 12, 2014* Manfred Mann were a very underrated British Invasion band which brought a heavy jazz influence to the blues/beat/R&B they played in the early 60s London clubs. If you are a fan of 1963-65 era Rolling Stones or Animals, you need this box set. The Manfreds were more musically proficient, & this incarnation of the group had Paul Jones as vocalist - he was a genuine U.K. rival to Jagger at the time. This very reasonably priced 2014 5-cd European Union release from Warner Music/Rhino features that era Manfred Mann w/their albums #1, 2, 3 & 5, released on the British HMV label (The Five Faces of Manfred Mann, 9/64; Mann Made, 10/65; Mann Made Hits, 9/66; Soul of Mann, 1/67 - missing is the 4th album, 1966's As Is on the Fontana label) plus the throwaway Paul Jones solo album from 1966. Albums 1 & 2, plus Jones' album, are in true stereo, as is most of album 3 (tracks #4, 12, 13 are mono - see back of box Amazon picture for songs). Interestingly, the Soul of Mann album (a collection of mostly instrumental tracks recorded by the original band before their 4th album release - As Is {the group changed members by this 4th album}) is in mono, but 6 of these songs (#'s 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 14) are also (originally) on the first 2 albums where they are in stereo. The Mann Made Hits album is a comp of early hits & B-sides which were not released on the first 2 LPs, & contains their most well known songs for the casual listener. Typical w/the "Original Album Series", each disc slips into a sturdy cardboard front/rear cover replica sleeve of the original British release, which all slip into a slightly larger box, roughly the size of a double cd jewel case. Totally bare bones: no booklet/info or extra tracks. Sound is excellent (I assume re-mastered; no info given on box). What I love is playback level is very even between discs so I can make a consistent level playlist for my portable playback unit (this series is often not too good in this regard). Since it wasn't unusual at that time, singles, B-sides, & 4-song EP releases often did not end up on albums, so an excellent supplement to this box is Ascot/EMI's The Best of Manfred Mann: The Definitive Collection (25 tracks, 14 of which are not on this box) - as an added perk, this Definitive Collection has a playback volume level just a tad lower than the box, so I could make a relatively level sounding chronological playlist. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now I need to find a black turtleneck sweater *by S***E on November 18, 2015* I have not listened to all 5-discs yet, but for once I am looking forward to my commute so I can hear some more. I love the packaging, each CD is in a sleeve like an LP with exactly the same art and copy that was on the the original LP sleeve. The audio quality is excellent, so many CD re-releases are remastered into mush, not these, they sound like the original LP, great dynamic range, and each instrument is clear and distinct. I can hardly wait to get to Mann Made Hits so I listen to Jack Bruce play base on Pretty Flamingo. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this. I am obsessed with the original line-up *by S***S on December 23, 2015* Can't say it enough, I love this. I am obsessed with the original line-up...Paul Jones' voice is just too much. And to top it off he's so damn cute too! Even at 70! still sounds and looks great! --- ## 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.uk/products/16293006-original-album-series](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16293006-original-album-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*