Past Masters, Vols. 1 & 2 (A compilation of non-album singles and B-sides) The iTunes Box Set Exclusives
The intersection of classic rock and the digital music revolution has always been a subject of intense fascination for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. For decades, the discography of The Beatles was fiercely guarded, kept away from digital storefronts and streaming platforms due to complex licensing agreements, trademark disputes, and a desire to preserve the integrity of the original master tapes. When the band’s catalog finally made its historic debut on the iTunes Store on November 16, 2010, it marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new digital standard.
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The filename suggests a comprehensive collection. While Apple never sold a single “Box Set” SKU on iTunes (you bought albums individually or via the “The Beatles Collection” bundle), fan archivists and uploaders often packaged the complete iTunes Plus output into one container file.
: The 2010 reference could indicate the year the files were compiled, released, or ripped. Given that The Beatles' music has been widely available digitally since 2007 (when their entire discography was first made available on iTunes), a 2010 collection could include remastered tracks from their 2009 remastered releases.