To understand the value of this specific release, one must look at the timing. 2012 marked 50 years of Eon Productions’ Bond films. To celebrate, Capitol Records/EMI (and Universal in some territories) released a physical 2-CD set that aimed to be more comprehensive than the skimpy 10-track compilations of the past.

"Best Of Bond... James Bond (50th Anniversary Collection)" is a comprehensive 2-CD compilation released in 2012 to celebrate five decades of the 007 franchise. This expanded edition features

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In 2012, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, a special collection was released, featuring a curated selection of the series' most iconic and beloved soundtrack tracks. The "OST Best of James Bond 50th Anniversary Collection 2 CD 2012" is a comprehensive anthology that spans five decades of Bond music, showcasing the evolution of the franchise's sound over the years.