This is an amazing collection of singles! I think it is highly essential for a Blondie fan. The quality of the songs is quite amazing considering all of the songs have been remastered. The best part of the collection is the inclusion of bonus and alternate versions for certain songs. The Disco Version of "Heart Of Glass", the Special Disco Mix of "Rapture", and the Extended Mix of "War Child" make this collection essential. Also, the inclusion of the "Call Me" single makes this set worthwhile too. "Call Me" was only available in it's Long Version on the American Gigolo Soundtrack and the re-release of AutoAmerican.

The only track I wish would have been included was "One Way Or Another". It's kinda funny how that is not on here and that is one of Blondie's big hits. Also, the 1995 remixes of "Heart Of Glass" from Diddy, MK, and Richie Jones would have been good too, considering they had only been available on vinyl, and if they were on CD, they were on two different remix CDs that I was able to locate. Same with the Armand Van Helden and Diddy mixes of "Atomic." Also, I wish the Medley from Blondie's performance at that one awards ceremony would have been nice too. And the come-back single "Maria."

All in all, I think this collection rocks!

With enough music to fit onto 2 full-length CDs, the Blondie Singles Box Set is for fans who want the packaging, love the band and already have the music in some form or another. This isn't a criticism, but an observation, because I'm a fan and I enjoy this package. Each CD single is stored in a cardboard sleeve, which is a replica of the original 45s. This is where the charm of this package lies. The accompanying booklet offers a little, but not enough information for my taste. More photos would have helped as well as more details about release dates, recordings dates, etc. However, this is a minor quibble and does not detract from my overall enjoyment of this cool, little package. Enjoy.

During the 80's classic years of Blondie's success, there were many EP and remixes available only on vinyl, some with B side with songs found on no Blondie album.

Finally, after years of waiting, all of the classic Blondie EPs were released together in CDs. If you have all the Blondie albums, collections, remixes and other CDs there are still tracks in this box set found nowhere else.

The outer box looks and feels great, but the singles themselves come in cardboard sleeves. For over US$3,00 a single, you'd think they'd be in slim jewel cases. Most of these tracks are available elsewhere, so anyone buying this collection is probably doing it for collection purposes. And as noted elsewhere, the omission of "One Way or Another" is quite glaring. For completists only.

Just about anything Blondie is great. Just to let buyers know. Atomic and Heart Of Glass new (Diddy,etc.) mixes ARE available on CD singles. If you search for them here on Amazon you can see the tracklist and maybe find a used copy.