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The Ultimate Collection

by Roxy Music

Released: November 07, 1988

Glam rock, art rock, pop rock, new wave

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

One of the key features of The Ultimate Collection is the inclusion of the previously unreleased track "He'll Have to Go," which was recorded during the 1977 sessions for The Bride Stripped Bare. "The Ultimate Collection" is a greatest hits album by Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music, released on 7 November 1988 by E'G Records. This compilation differs from the 1986 album Street Life, which was primarily made up of Roxy Music's material, as it focuses more on Bryan Ferry's solo career.

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The album includes several of his solo hits…

The album includes several of his solo hits, as well as notable tracks from Roxy Music's catalog.

This track was also released as a single…

This track was also released as a single in 1989.

Another notable addition to the compilation is the…

Another notable addition to the compilation is the track "Help Me," which had been released as a single in the U.S. in 1986 but had not previously been available in the UK until this album.

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Essential Tracks

He'll Have To Go

One of the key features of The Ultimate Collection is the inclusion of the previously unreleased track "He'll Have to Go," which was recorded during the 1977 sessions for The Bride Stripped Bare.

Help Me

Another notable addition to the compilation is the track "Help Me," which had been released as a single in the U.S. in 1986 but had not previously been available in the UK until this album.

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Reception

The Ultimate Collection proved to be successful commercially, peaking at number six on the UK Albums Chart. It was well-received and has been certified triple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), reflecting its strong sales and popularity.

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The Complete Album Story

"The Ultimate Collection" is a greatest hits album by Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music, released on 7 November 1988 by E'G Records. This compilation differs from the 1986 album Street Life, which was primarily made up of Roxy Music's material, as it focuses more on Bryan Ferry's solo career. The album includes several of his solo hits, as well as notable tracks from Roxy Music's catalog.

One of the key features of The Ultimate Collection is the inclusion of the previously unreleased track "He'll Have to Go," which was recorded during the 1977 sessions for The Bride Stripped Bare. This track was also released as a single in 1989. Another notable addition to the compilation is the track "Help Me," which had been released as a single in the U.S. in 1986 but had not previously been available in the UK until this album.