Compilation album

A compilation album is a musical album featuring songs or tunes with some common characteristics. They may all be by the same artist, or by several (often credited to "Various Artists"). Some common types of compilation are

Famous compilation series (UK)

• The Best Album in the World... Ever! (Virgin Records, 1993-present)- genre & themed (e.g. The Best Christmas...)
• Café del Mar (Manifesto, 1994-present) - genre (dance/ambient)
• The Greatest Hits Of (Telstar, 1985-present), annual hits compilation
• The Hits Album (CBS/WEA, 1984-1989 and Telstar/Global TV, 1993-present) - recent hits
• Motown Chartbusters (Motown, 1967-1974), label samplers
• Now That's What I Call Music! (Polygram/EMI, 1983-present) - recent hit singles
• Nuggets Elektra, 1972, collection of obscure 1960s garage rock