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Aretha Franklin's multi-octave voice moved millions around the world during an unrivaled reign as the Queen of Soul that spanned six decades and garnered the singer-songwriter every achievement and honor imaginable. Issued shortly before the premiere of 2021 biopic Respect, the 4-CD boxed set ARETHA is the first to span Franklin's entire career. Among the collection’s 81 remastered tracks, 19 make their CD and digital debuts, including alternate versions of classic hits, demos, rarities and live cuts. While the majority of the set is dedicated to her iconic output for Atlantic Records between 1967 and 1979, ARETHA also includes her first single from 1956, highlights from her stints with Columbia and Arista, unreleased recordings for producer Quincy Jones, television appearances and her jaw-dropping live performance of “Nessun Dorma.”