VMP Magazine
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The 10 Best Greatest Hits Albums To Own On Vinyl
Like many vinyl collectors, I tend to view greatest hits albums on vinyl with skepticism. Since listening to a record involves a special participation on the part of the listener, placing the record on the turntable, cueing and dropping the needle, it’s an activity made for digesting original albums as a whole rather than selected hits compiled to fill a record label’s coffers or fulfill an artist’s contractual obligation. But there are some special exceptions.
There exist greatest hits compilations that become as important to a career as the best studio album. They can be the beginner’s gateway to an intimidating discography, the end game for a minor fan who prefers nothing more than a concise overview of the artist, or they can act like the perfect mixtape for a super fan. Below are 10 greatest of the greatest, the cream of the crop. The essence of an artist or a glimpse of greatness, your collection will benefit from any one of these albums.
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Band on Your Mind: Discovering the Greatness of Little River Band
A little over a year ago, I pulled a bright purple double-gate fold record out of a free bin at a media megastore that I frequent. That record wa...
