In the sprawling, chaotic discography of Bob Dylan, few releases are as enigmatic or as cherished by audiophiles as the 1978 triple-LP compilation, Masterpieces. Released primarily for the Australian and Japanese markets to capitalize on Dylan’s 1978 world tour, this set has achieved a mythical status among collectors. For those seeking the lossless full experience, "Masterpieces" is not just a "Greatest Hits" package; it is a vital archival document that bridges the gap between his seismic 1960s output and his late-70s renaissance.
However, this era was the crucible for his next transformation. The intensity of these performances, documented in this 3CD set, burned away his past. By the end of the tour, he would convert to Christianity and release Slow Train Coming. bob dylan masterpieces 1978 3cd set lossless full
First CD Issue (1987): A 2CD set released in Australia, which unfortunately omitted four tracks to fit the format. The Lost Canon: An Exhaustive Guide to Bob