What is a vinyl compilation?

A vinyl compilation is a record that brings together tracks from different sources: hits by several artists, the best songs of one performer, or a themed selection. Unlike a studio album, the track list is assembled after the fact, usually from singles that were already released.

Do pop compilations sound as good as the original albums?

It depends on the edition. An official compilation cut from good masters, with a sensible number of songs per side, can sound very good. An overcrowded compilation, or one with an unclear audio source, will often sound less dynamic than the original records.

How do I know a compilation has the original versions?

Check the jacket and credits: a "re-recorded" or "new version" note means the song was recorded again later, often decades after the hit. Compilations released by the artist's own record company, with licensing details and original release years, generally use the familiar hit versions.

Where can I find cheap pop compilation records?

New hits compilations vary in price from one store to another, and used copies are often inexpensive. Comparing offers on this page shows you quickly which partner store has the edition you want at the lowest current price, and whether a cheaper version of the same compilation exists.

Pop Compilations

Pop compilations bring together the biggest hits and essential tracks of popular music, offering an eclectic selection accessible to everyone. These vinyl records allow you to rediscover the hits that have made their mark on charts and playlists.

On Vinyles.com, you'll find full access to Pop compilations released for lovers of catchy melodies.

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Pop Compilation Vinyl: Greatest Hits, Decade Collections and Classic Series

What is a pop compilation on vinyl?

A pop compilation on vinyl collects songs that were not recorded as one album: the hits of a decade, an artist's best-known tracks, or a themed selection. Since pop has always been driven by singles, the compilation is a natural format for it. Plenty of well-known songs never appeared on their performer's studio albums at all, or only in a different version.

This page gathers the pop compilations tracked on Vinyles.com, from 60s, 70s and 80s hits to greatest-hits LPs, box sets and themed series. For each record you can compare offers from several partner stores and find the cheapest available edition, whether it is a new pressing or an older compilation.

Hits, best-ofs and series: the main kinds of pop compilations

In the 1970s, TV-advertised hit compilations such as those from K-Tel made the format a mass-market staple. The British series "Now That's What I Call Music!", launched in 1983, then turned the hits compilation into a regular event. Alongside those mainstream records, reissue specialists like Rhino and Ace Records built more focused collections around a scene, a producer or a forgotten style.

Decade hits: 60s, 70s or 80s
Artist greatest hits: the singles on one or two LPs
Mainstream series: "Now That's What I Call Music!"
Collector compilations: Rhino, Ace Records

What to check before buying a pop compilation LP

Read the track list closely: single edits, album versions, remixes and radio edits all sound different. Some budget compilations include later re-recordings by the artist instead of the original hits, so a "re-recorded" note on the jacket is a warning sign. Also look at how many songs sit on each side: the longer a side runs, the more level and bass the cutting engineer has to give up, and an overcrowded single LP can suffer for it.

Favor editions from an identifiable record company, with credits, original release years and licensing information. A compilation with no credits at all on the back of the jacket is rarely a good sign. For a used vintage compilation, the condition of the vinyl and jacket remains the first thing to check, ahead of the pressing year.

Choosing the right pop compilation

For a party or a first turntable, a decade hits compilation gives you plenty of songs for the price. To get to know one artist, an official greatest-hits LP is a safer bet than a various-artists set. Collectors tend to go for the themed selections from reissue labels, which bring back tracks that are hard to find any other way. Either way, comparing offers helps you find an affordable pop compilation without settling for a poor edition.