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Greatest Hits

by Roxy Music

Released: November 17, 1977

Art rock, glam rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

"Roxy Music: Greatest Hits" is a compilation album released in 1977 during the band's hiatus. It features a selection of Roxy Music's popular tracks up to that point in their career. Notably, the compilation includes unique versions of some songs: "The Thrill of It All" is presented in an edited form exclusive to this release, while "Mother of Pearl" is edited differently compared to its appearance on the 1973 album "Stranded," omitting the crossfade into the next track.

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Additionally, "Pyjamarama" on this compilation is a remix…

Additionally, "Pyjamarama" on this compilation is a remix of the original 1973 single version.

"Roxy Music: Greatest Hits" serves as a retrospective…

"Roxy Music: Greatest Hits" serves as a retrospective of the band's early career successes, capturing their blend of art rock, glam rock, and avant-garde influences that influenced the music scene of the 1970s.

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Essential Tracks

Virginia Plain

The album includes the re-released hit single "Virginia Plain," which originally peaked at number 4 in 1972 and reached number 11 upon its reissue.

Pyjamarama

Additionally, "Pyjamarama" on this compilation is a remix of the original 1973 single version.

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The album includes the re-released hit single "Virginia Plain," which originally peaked at number 4 in 1972 and reached number 11 upon its reissue.

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"Roxy Music: Greatest Hits" is a compilation album released in 1977 during the band's hiatus. It features a selection of Roxy Music's popular tracks up to that point in their career.

The album includes the re-released hit single "Virginia Plain," which originally peaked at number 4 in 1972 and reached number 11 upon its reissue. Notably, the compilation includes unique versions of some songs: "The Thrill of It All" is presented in an edited form exclusive to this release, while "Mother of Pearl" is edited differently compared to its appearance on the 1973 album "Stranded," omitting the crossfade into the next track. Additionally, "Pyjamarama" on this compilation is a remix of the original 1973 single version.