What is the best pop greatest hits compilation album?

Greatest hits albums distill a career into one perfect playlist — which pop compilation is the ultimate collection?

1

ABBA Gold

ABBA's 1992 greatest hits collection, one of the best-selling compilations of all time.

2

The Immaculate Collection

Madonna's 1990 best-of that remains the best-selling greatest hits album by a female artist.

3

1 (Beatles)

The Beatles' 2000 compilation of all their No. 1 hits, selling 31 million copies in a month.

4

Number Ones (Michael Jackson)

Michael Jackson's 2003 comprehensive greatest hits collection covering his solo career.

5

Design of a Decade

Janet Jackson's 1995 collection of her greatest hits from 1986–1996.

6

My Love Is Your Love

Whitney Houston's 1998 album released alongside original material and her finest ballads.

7

Greatest Hits (Elton John)

Elton John's 1974 compilation, the first greatest-hits album to debut at No. 1 in the US.

8

Greatest Hits Vol. I & II (Billy Joel)

Billy Joel's 1985 double-disc career retrospective, one of the best-selling compilations ever.

9

Robbie Williams Greatest Hits

Robbie Williams' 2004 collection capturing his reign as Britain's biggest solo pop star.

10

Legend (Bob Marley)

Bob Marley's 1984 greatest hits, the best-selling reggae album ever and a gateway for millions.

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Hits (Phil Collins)

Phil Collins' 1998 career-spanning greatest hits from one of 80s pop's biggest artists.

12

The Very Best of Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper's definitive collection from one of 80s pop's most distinctive voices.

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#1s (Mariah Carey)

Mariah Carey's 1998 collection of all her Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits.