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The Singles

by The Pretenders

Released: October 26, 1987

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

The album features all of the band's UK single hits up until that point, along with the inclusion of "I Got You Babe," a track Chrissie Hynde had recorded with UB40 in 1985. "The Singles" is a compilation album by The Pretenders, released in 1987. The collection serves as a definitive overview of the band's early hits, capturing their blend of new wave, punk, and pop influences.

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Reception

The compilation reached #69 on the US album chart and #6 on the UK Albums Chart.

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"The Singles" is a compilation album by The Pretenders, released in 1987. The album features all of the band's UK single hits up until that point, along with the inclusion of "I Got You Babe," a track Chrissie Hynde had recorded with UB40 in 1985. The compilation reached #69 on the US album chart and #6 on the UK Albums Chart. The collection serves as a definitive overview of the band's early hits, capturing their blend of new wave, punk, and pop influences.