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Essential Bob Dylan LP
Bob Dylan

Essential Bob Dylan LP

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$30.32at Best BuyChecked Nov 9

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  • Last seen at $30.32 at Best Buy on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 4 stores.

Our take on the Essential Bob Dylan LP

The Essential Bob Dylan is a two-LP Sony compilation spanning his career, from early protest anthems to later work. It is a broad sampler rather than a deep album reissue, so it suits new listeners and casual fans more than collectors who already own the studio records. Reviewers call it a strong core-hits set, though some note the track count varies by edition and that the sound is remastered rather than audiophile-grade.

Best forNewcomers to Dylan's catalogCasual fans who want the hitsGift buyersVinyl listeners building a starter rock collection
Pros
  • Career-spanning selection of well-known songs
  • Two discs give room for a wide spread of eras
  • Pressed by Sony with a standard, widely available edition
  • Good entry point before buying individual albums
Cons
  • A compilation, not a substitute for the original albums
  • Deep cuts and album tracks are left out
  • Some editions list different track counts, which confuses buyers
  • Sound quality is decent but not an audiophile pressing

Essential Bob Dylan LP prices at every store

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Essential Bob Dylan LP price history

Lowest price we've seen: $26.97 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners describe it as a solid greatest-hits set that covers Dylan's key songs across decades.

What people mention
  • Song selectionPraisedListeners like the spread of hits from early anthems to later songs.
  • Track listingMixedSome note the number of songs varies by edition, which can surprise buyers.
  • DepthCriticisedFans say it skips album cuts and deep tracks in favor of the singles.

From Walmart

  • Limited double vinyl LP pressing
  • 23 classic Bob Dylan songs
  • Career-spanning essential collection
  • Released by Sony
  • Includes 'Blowin' In The Wind,' 'The Times They Are A-Changin',' 'Maggie's Farm,' 'Like A Rolling Stone,' 'Jokerman' and 'Lay Lady Lay'
  • Early songs became anthems for civil rights and anti-war movements
Returns
Free 90-day returns
Shipping
Sold and shipped by Walmart.com; arrives by Wed, Nov 18

About the Essential Bob Dylan LP

Essential Bob Dylan is a two-disc vinyl LP in Sony's The Essential series. It collects songs from across Dylan's career and was originally released in 2016. The music is rock in the singer/songwriter style, sung in English.

The track list includes "Blowin' In The Wind," "The Times They Are A-Changin'," "Maggie's Farm," "Like A Rolling Stone," "Jokerman" and "Lay Lady Lay." Dylan's early songs became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements. Total running time is 1 hour 39 minutes.

Artist
Bob Dylan
Format
Vinyl LP, 2 discs
Genre
Rock, singer/songwriter
Label
Sony
Series
The Essential, number 1
Edition
Standard Edition
Released
2016
Language
English
Running time
1 h 39 min
Advisory label
No parental advisory

What buyers say

Buyers like
  • Great album of all his classics
  • Shipped fast and packaged well
  • Must-have for every Bob Dylan fan
  • Great price
  • Terrific selection of core hits spanning decades and genres

Specifications

Artist
Bob DylanSource
Genre
RockSource
Music genre
Rock
Music subgenre
Singer/Songwriter
Music release type
Vinyl
Media format

Questions and answers

Is this a good first Bob Dylan record?
Yes. It gathers his best-known songs across his career, so it works as an introduction before you pick individual albums.
How many songs are on it?
Listings vary: some describe 15 tracks, others 23. Check the track list on the edition you are buying before ordering.
Is it a single or double LP?
It is a two-disc LP set, so you need to flip and change records during playback.
Does it include the original recordings?
It uses the released versions of the songs, remastered for this compilation, not alternate takes.
Is it a limited edition?
Some listings call it a limited pressing, but it is a standard, widely sold compilation rather than a numbered collector's item.
Where is the Essential Bob Dylan LP cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $30.32, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Essential Bob Dylan LP?
Buyers like: Great album of all his classics; Shipped fast and packaged well; Must-have for every Bob Dylan fan.
Where can I buy the Essential Bob Dylan LP?
4 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Booksamillion.

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