Toto: The Collection - 7 Disc Boxset is set for release 17th March, 2008.

This beautifully packaged collection includes Toto's first seven albums plus a fantastic live DVD. These are the albums which shaped their distinctive sound and image, gaining them a loyal legion of die hard fans.

The Grammy award-winning band were founded in 1976 by some of the most popular and experienced session musicians of the era. They were even described by Eddie Van Halen as "collectively the best musicians on the planet". The public obviously agreed - the group has sold over 30 million albums to date.

This collection is perfect for those who want to discover the magic of Toto as well as being a collector's item for established fans.

Album Info:

Toto

This was the self titled debut album that launched Toto into massive commercial success, setting the standard for the band throughout the 1980s when they went on to become one of the biggest selling groups of their era.

The album spawned hit single "Hold The Line" as well as Georgy Porgy and "I'll Supply The Love". The band was nominated for a Grammy award for Best New Artist and shortly thereafter, in early 1979, they embarked on their first American tour in support of the debut album.

Hydra

The successful follow up album to Toto was released in 1979. It featured the hit single "99", which was inspired by George Lucas' cult film THX 1138. This song went on to become one of the band's most popular numbers. Other singles include "St George And The Dragon" and "All Us Boys".

The band also released a promotional video for the album's title track, though the song was never released as a single.

Turn Back

Turn back was probably the most experimental of their albums. It was a new direction for the group and one which prompted strong responses from critics both positive and negative. The record is very guitar heavy and features less keyboards than their previous two records.

Toto IV

Toto were not a band to rest on their laurels. In 1982 they released their most successful albums to date. In fact, Toto IV became one of the most commercially successful records of the entire decade. The massive hit singles massive "Africa" and "Rosanna" are both on this album.

Toto IV dominated the charts throughout the world, bringing the band to new audiences. Africa topped the American charts in February of 1983 and was a constant presence on radios across the globe. However, it was "Rosanna" that earned the band multiple Grammy nominations.

The album was awarded 6 Grammy Awards including Record Of The Year for "Rosanna", Album Of The Year for Toto IV, and Producer Of The Year. In the video for "Rosanna", a young Patrick Swayze can be seen as one of the dancers, and a young Cynthia Rhodes can be seen as the lead dancer.

Isolation

The follow up record to Toto IV was also a commercial success, achieving gold status. This was the first album to feature new lead singer Fergie Frederiksen. Isolation features fantastic singles "Stranger In Town" and "How Does It Feel".

Fahrenheight

This album was recorded with another new singer, Joseph Williams. It featured the popular single "I'll be Over You" with a guest appearance from none other than Miles Davis. It was well known that Miles was a big fan of the group and their music. Also on this album is "Could This Be Love".

Seventh One

1988, Toto released their next album The Seventh One (Quite literally, Toto's 7th album) which featured Jon Anderson of Yes on its single, "Stop Loving You". The record's other single, "Pamela" also became very popular.

The Seventh One, became the band's most successful release since Toto IV.

Greatest Hits Live And More (DVD)

This fantastic DVD, originally released in 2002, features Toto at their best live on stage.

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