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Leonard
Bernstein: The Original Jacket Collection Price: $100 for the ten-CD set at Tower Records. What: Some of Bernstein’s most renowned recordings with the Phil, from Mahler to Gershwin to—Bernstein. Each CD is wrapped in a reproduction of the original 33-rpm cover art. Perfect for: Everyone who fell in love with classical music watching Bernstein’s Young Peoples’ Concerts on TV. Why we love them: The Maestro’s passion and range are irresistible. 
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Complete Miles Davis at Montreux, 1973–1991, Warner Music Price: $250 at Tower Records. What: Twenty CDs dedicated to the legendary trumpeter’s performances at the equally legendary Montreux Jazz Festival during the time he was crossing over from cool to postmodern jazz. Perfect for: Fusion freaks. Why we love them: When they say this is complete, they mean it: every set Davis played at the festival, most of which have never been available.
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Ring Des Nibelungen, Deutsche Grammophon Price: $115 at Tower Records. What: The Met’s complete Ring cycle on seven DVDs. Perfect for: Ring diehards and Wagner novices alike. Why we love them: Sumptuous singing from some of the biggest names in opera, under James Levine’s baton.
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Disney TreasuresPrice: $32.99 at the Disney Store. What: Two DVDs in each of three editions, packed with classic cartoons and shorts. Perfect for: Kids to watch with their parents. Why we love them: How can you not love something called “The Complete Goofy”?
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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, New Line Home Entertainment
Price: $80 for four DVDs and a pair of Argonath bookends at HMV and the Wiz stores. What: Great packaging includes a couple of adorable statues in the collector’s gift set. Perfect for: Regular fellows who would be warriors. Why we love it: You can listen to one of four commentary tracks while you watch the movie, or watch one of the numerous “making of” featurettes.
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Complete Monterey Pop Festival, The Criterion Collection Price: $80 for three DVDs at www.amazon.com. What: A documentary about the 1967 festival that made Woodstock look like a church dance. Perfect for: Boomers waxing nostalgic for the Summer of Love. Why we love them: Performances by everyone from Jimi to Janis, with outtakes and commentary.
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| Edited by Jeremy Gerard. Photographed by Antonis Achilleos.. | |
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From the November 25, 2002 issue of New York
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