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The Very Best of the Eagles

by Eagles

Released: July 11, 1994

Rock

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"The Very Best of the Eagles" is the fifth compilation album by the Eagles, initially released on July 11, 1994, by Elektra Records in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The album features a collection of the band's greatest hits and was reissued in May 2001 with the same track list but in a different order after remastering.

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In Australia, it was also available as a limited edition Gold CD tied to an Australian tour. Although not released in the United States, the compilation was successful internationally, reaching the top 10 on album charts in nine countries. It achieved gold certification in seven countries and platinum status in three, reflecting its popularity and enduring appeal outside the US.

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"The Very Best of the Eagles" is the fifth compilation album by the Eagles, initially released on July 11, 1994, by Elektra Records in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In Australia, it was also available as a limited edition Gold CD tied to an Australian tour. The album features a collection of the band's greatest hits and was reissued in May 2001 with the same track list but in a different order after remastering.

Although not released in the United States, the compilation was successful internationally, reaching the top 10 on album charts in nine countries. It achieved gold certification in seven countries and platinum status in three, reflecting its popularity and enduring appeal outside the US.