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Supertramp - The Very Best of Supertramp (Compilation) (1990)
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The Very Best of Supertramp (1990) – Compilation Album by Supertramp
Introduction
Released in 1990, The Very Best of Supertramp is a career-spanning compilation album highlighting the band’s most iconic hits from the 1970s and 1980s. This release aimed to introduce new listeners to the band while providing longtime fans with a curated collection of their greatest tracks.
The album includes selections from classic albums such as Crime of the Century, Breakfast in America, and …Famous Last Words…, making it one of the definitive compilations of Supertramp’s work up to that point.
Album Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | Supertramp |
| Album | The Very Best of Supertramp |
| Release Date | 1990 |
| Genre | Progressive Rock, Pop Rock |
| Label | A&M Records |
| Producers | Various (original studio recordings) |
| Length | 76:18 |
Tracklist
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The Logical Song
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Goodbye Stranger
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Breakfast in America
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Take the Long Way Home
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Dreamer
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Bloody Well Right
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Give a Little Bit
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It's Raining Again
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Cannonball
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Brother Where You Bound
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School
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Crime of the Century
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Just Another Nervous Wreck
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Child of Vision
Note: Track listings may vary slightly in international editions, but all include the band’s signature hits from both the Hodgson and post-Hodgson eras.
Album Credits
Since this is a compilation, credits reflect the original studio recordings:
Key Members Across Tracks
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Rick Davies – Keyboards, Vocals
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Roger Hodgson – Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (tracks prior to 1983)
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John Helliwell – Saxophone, Clarinet, Backing Vocals
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Dougie Thomson – Bass Guitar
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Bob Siebenberg – Drums, Percussion
Guest Musicians
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David Gilmour – Guitar solo on Brother Where You Bound
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Additional session musicians contributed to tracks from the post-Hodgson era.
Cover Art
The album cover features a clean montage of images representing Supertramp’s most iconic albums, including references to Breakfast in America and Crime of the Century.
The design emphasizes nostalgia and legacy, making it visually clear that this compilation is a “greatest hits” collection spanning the band’s career.
Musical Style
The Very Best of Supertramp highlights the band’s signature sound evolution:
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Progressive rock roots – complex arrangements and instrumentals from the 1970s
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Melodic pop rock – hits from the late 1970s and early 1980s
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Post-Hodgson adaptations – selections from albums like Brother Where You Bound
Listeners experience both the classic melodic hits and the more ambitious, epic compositions, making it a complete overview of Supertramp’s career.
Fun Facts
🎹 Comprehensive Career Overview
This compilation brings together both the Hodgson and post-Hodgson eras, giving a full picture of the band’s musical journey.
🎹 Chart Success
The album charted well in Europe, especially in the UK and Germany.
🎹 Fan Favorite Tracks
Many fans consider this compilation the definitive introduction to Supertramp’s catalog.
Trivia
• Several tracks were remastered for the compilation, improving sound quality compared to original album versions.
• The compilation was released to capitalize on the renewed interest in classic rock in the early 1990s.
• It is considered one of the most accessible Supertramp albums for new listeners, providing a complete “hits package.”
• The tracklist was curated to balance progressive epics with radio-friendly singles.
Did You Know?
💡 The album title, The Very Best of Supertramp, reflects the band’s intention to provide a definitive collection of hits up to that point.
💡 Many tracks like The Logical Song and Breakfast in America are now considered classic rock staples worldwide.
💡 This compilation helped introduce the band to a new generation of listeners in the 1990s, many of whom were too young to experience the 1970s peak firsthand.
💡 It includes material from albums spanning nearly 15 years, from Crime of the Century (1974) to Brother Where You Bound (1985).
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More Albums:
Supertramp - Supertramp (1970)
Supertramp - Indelibly Stamped (1971)
Supertramp - Crime of the Century (1974)
Supertramp - Crisis? What Crisis? (1975)
Supertramp - Even in the Quietest Moments (1977)
Supertramp - Breakfast in America (1979)
Supertramp - Some Things Never Change (1997)
