: To entice die-hard fans who already own the original albums, labels almost always include one or two unreleased songs or new singles.
Music is uniquely tied to memory. A definitive collection acts as an emotional timeline. Hearing an artist's biggest tracks in chronological order allows listeners to revisit specific eras of their own lives, from high school dances to summer road trips. The Entry-Point Phenomenon The Greatest Hits
This release stands as the best-selling album in UK chart history. Its presence in British households is so ubiquitous that it is often joked about as a mandatory piece of civic property. : To entice die-hard fans who already own
: Officially the best-selling album in UK history, this 1981 compilation is a permanent fixture in British music culture, found in millions of households. The Art of Curation and the "New Track" Strategy Hearing an artist's biggest tracks in chronological order