Great "Greatest Hits" Albums Volume 2

A Listmania! list by G. McAdam "garymcadam" (North Yorkshire, UK)
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1.  1 by The Beatles
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  "By no means an exhaustive compilation, but this is as good an introduction as any to the Fab Four's music.  And every one did reach the top of the charts...."
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It's Madness Vol. 1
2.  It's Madness Vol. 1 by Madness
The list author says:
  "The Nutty Boys at their madcap best.  This and the accompanying Vol 2 are essential buys for 80s fans."
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The Very Best Of Bananarama
3.  The Very Best Of Bananarama by Bananarama
The list author says:
  "Proved (with a little help from S,A & W) that girl groups could succeed in the New Romantic/New Wave era.  Focusses mainly on their 80s heyday, and that's no bad thing."
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The Definitive Singles Collection: 1984-2004
4.  The Definitive Singles Collection: 1984-2004 by a-ha
The list author says:
  "Twenty years-worth of classic music (e.g "I've Been Losing You") - and they can still cut it even now."
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The Best of a Flock of Seagulls
5.  The Best of a Flock of Seagulls by Flock Of Seagulls
The list author says:
  "Forget about Mike Score's tragic haircut, and just enjoy these classic electropop tunes....."
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A Life of Surprises
6.  A Life of Surprises by Prefab Sprout
The list author says:
  "I still can't quite work out how they came up with their name, or some of their lyrics.  But I do know their songs are wonderful."
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Through a Big Country: The Greatest Hits
7.  Through a Big Country: The Greatest Hits by Big Country
The list author says:
  "A fine testement to the song-writing talents of the late Stewart Adamson......"
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Essential
8.  Essential by Nik Kershaw
The list author says:
  "Another talented tunesmith who made his name in the 80s - if you like your synthpop, then you should buy this."
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The Essential Billy Joel (2CD)
9.  The Essential Billy Joel (2CD) by Billy Joel
The list author says:
  "The Piano Man's been around a long time, so finding a single compilation containing all his good stuff is all but impossible.  This is a pretty good attempt though."
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So Far So Good
10.  So Far So Good by Bryan Adams
The list author says:
  "Adams is another artist with staying power - if like me you prefer his earlier 80s work, then this is the album to go for."
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In a Lifetime - The Best of Clannad
11.  In a Lifetime - The Best of Clannad by Clannad
The list author says:
  "A fine introduction to Clannad's wonderful, atmospheric sound.  Perfect to relax to."
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The Best of the Corrs
12.  The Best of the Corrs by The Corrs
The list author says:
  "Those girls look great, and sound wonderful.  Jim can play a bit too......"
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The Very Best Of
13.  The Very Best Of by Soft Cell
The list author says:
  "Sleazy but superb synthpop from the Leeds duo - no 80s fan should be without this."
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The Best of Omd
14.  The Best of Omd by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
The list author says:
  "Yet another collection of classic 80s electropop - some slow & atmospheric, others catchy & cheerful."
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Evolution: the Hits
15.  Evolution: the Hits by Dead Or Alive
The list author says:
  "Pete Burns is one seriously weird dude, but he sure knows how to sing.  Some real dance floor stompers to be found here."
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Best Of
16.  Best Of by Def Leppard
The list author says:
  "Yorkshire's premier hard rock band have turned out some good stuff down the years, and much of it's on here."
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Ultimate Collection
17.  Ultimate Collection by Eurythmics
The list author says:
  "Oh look - another 80s synthpop act (see a trend here?).  And rather good they were/are too."
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Reasons to Be Cheerful: the Best of Ian Dury
18.  Reasons to Be Cheerful: the Best of Ian Dury by Ian Dury & The Blockheads
The list author says:
  "One of the most unlikely pop stars ever, and an absolute genius.  All his best stuff's present here, and it's less than six quid.  Bargain!"
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Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox
19.  Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox by Ultravox
The list author says:
  "Ah the nostalgia....  It still rankles me that "Vienna" was kept off the top of the single charts by Joe Dolce!  It's here, along with most of their other classics."
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Turn It on Again: the Hits
20.  Turn It on Again: the Hits by Genesis
The list author says:
  "By no means definitive, but it does give a good overview of their biggest hits and as such is a good place to start if you want to get into their music."
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The Immaculate Collection
21.  The Immaculate Collection by Madonna
The list author says:
  "You can't have a definitive Greatest Hits list without a Madge compilation in it.  So here it is....."
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The Very Best of Kim Wilde
22.  The Very Best of Kim Wilde by Kim Wilde
The list author says:
  "Forget the the naff Holland & Barrett ads - back in her heyday Kim Wilde was one of the best female vocalists going.  If you don't believe me, check this out and be pleasantly surprised."
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A Slight Case of Overbombing: Greatest Hits Vol.1
23.  A Slight Case of Overbombing: Greatest Hits Vol.1 by The Sisters Of Mercy
The list author says:
  "And now for something completely different! - mean, moody & magnificent goth-rock."
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Modern Art: The Best of John Foxx
24.  Modern Art: The Best of John Foxx by John Foxx
The list author says:
  "Classic 80's electronica from the former Ultravox frontman."
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The Very Best Of Howard Jones
25.  The Very Best Of Howard Jones by Howard Jones
The list author says:
  "Yet another artist to make his name in the 80s, he's still going strong - as you'll see if you pick this up."
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