musical compilations

Gathered recorded tracks

Musical compilations are collections of songs or recordings gathered into a single album or release.

A compilation might feature greatest hits from one artist, various artists united by theme or era, or tracks licensed from multiple sources: The soundtrack was a compilation of 1980s hits.

Compilations differ from studio albums in that the material typically existed before being assembled together.

playlistArranged media collection
tribute albumCovers dedicated to artist
box setBundled media collection
deluxe editionEnhanced version with extras
limited editionSmall intentional production run

bonus material · album · anthology · track · track listing · liner notes · curation · mix · sampler · cover · mixtape · collection · single · record · licensing · retrospective · deep cuts · rare tracks

Opposites

artist composition

musical compilationssolo album

Single-artist musical release

studio album · debut album · self-titled album · concept album

content originality

musical compilationsstudio album

Professionally recorded music collection

unreleased tracks · new music · original works

curation method

musical compilationscomplete works

Entire literary output

Family

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