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Best of year collections

The best-of-year albums were essentially compiled from the main series at the close of each year (although the 1984 album was compiled from elsewhere). Occasionally these LPs contained recordings not included in the main series (see bottom of page).

Note on releases dates: These albums were usually issued in December of the year under review, but three (the collections relating to 1972, 1973 and 1976) were issued in January of the following years.

Click each album cover for more details

1969

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1970

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1971

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1972

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1973

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1974

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1975

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1976

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1977

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1978

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1979

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1980

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1981

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1984

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Original tracks

The albums above contain 21 recordings not featured in the main album series:

In the Ghetto: Best of 1969 - New version
Amazing Grace: Best of 1972 - Originally a hit for The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Cars: Best of 1979 - Originally a hit for Gary Numan
Ring My Bell: Best of 1979 - Originally a hit for Anita Ward
Heart of Glass: Best of 1979 - Originally a hit for Blondie
Another Brick in the Wall: Best of 1980 - Originally a hit for Pink Floyd
Jealous Guy: Best of 1981 - Originally a hit for Roxy Music
Shaddup Your Face: Best of 1981 - Originally a hit for Joe Dolce
Japanese Boy: Best of 1981 - Originally a hit for Aneka

...and all 12 tracks from Best of 1984.

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