"The Charisma & Virgin Recordings 1971 - 1986" is an extensive 18CD + Blu-Ray box set by Peter Hammill, released by the renowned label Virgin Records. This collection brings together all of Hammill's solo work from his prolific years with Charisma and Virgin, featuring remastered albums, rare tracks, B-sides, and previously unreleased material. The included Blu-Ray offers high-resolution audio versions and exclusive video content for fans seeking a deeper experience. Peter Hammill is celebrated as one of progressive rock?s most innovative singer-songwriters, both as a solo artist and as the frontman of Van der Graaf Generator. His emotionally charged vocals and poetic lyrics have influenced generations of musicians. Over his career spanning more than five decades, Hammill has earned critical acclaim for albums like "The Silent Corner and the Empty Stage," "Over," and "Sitting Targets." Virgin Records stands out in music history for nurturing groundbreaking artists across genres since its founding in 1972.