Compilation album facts for kids

A compilation album is a special kind of music album. It's like a collection of songs put together on one album. These songs can be from different artists or even from the same artist but recorded at different times.

What is a Compilation Album?

Compilation albums are often made to bring together popular or interesting songs. Imagine a playlist, but on a physical album! They are different from regular albums where all songs are usually new and by the same artist.

Types of Compilation Albums

There are many kinds of compilation albums:

• Greatest Hits: These albums feature the most popular songs, or "hit records," by a single artist or band. It's a way to hear all their big songs in one place.
• Best-Ofs or Anthologies: Similar to greatest hits, but these might include songs that are personal favorites of the people who chose them. They can also include songs that are important to an artist's career.
• Themed Compilations: These albums collect songs that fit a certain genre (like rock or pop), a specific era (like music from the 1980s), or even songs about a particular topic.
• Rare Tracks: Some compilations include songs that are hard to find. This could be "B-sides" (songs originally on the flip side of a single record) or songs that were never officially released before.

Why are Compilation Albums Made?

Compilation albums are made for several reasons:

• They let fans easily find an artist's most famous songs.
• They can introduce listeners to different artists within a certain music style.
• They help preserve songs that might otherwise be forgotten, like rare B-sides.
• They can celebrate a specific time in music history or a popular trend.

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See also

• In Spanish: Álbum recopilatorio para niños