Columbia Announces Massive Aretha Franklin Collection

Columbia Records is set to release a 12-disc box set of Aretha Franklin’s recordings. Take A Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia is a complete collection of Franklin’s music that she recorded at Columbia Records before gaining widespread popularity from hits like “Respect” released via Atlantic Records. The 11 CD/one DVD set is coming March 22.

“There were enough moments at Columbia where it’s clear that she came very close to catching the moment, and I think the listener is going to have to make their own judgment to see whether her Columbia years have been unfairly diminished,” said Leo Sacks, producer of the collection, in a statement.

The Queen of Soul recently underwent surgery, but has told talk-show host Wendy Williams that her health is “superb.”

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