The Immaculate Collection
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The Immaculate Collection is American pop superstar Madonna's first greatest hits album, released by Sire Records in 1990. The album was certified Diamond for selling more than 10 milllion copies in the United States alone, the highest possible ranking.
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About
Though The Immaculate Collection is a compilation of Madonna's big hits, some of her early hits were not included. The remixed versions of the tracks turned out perfectly well that it has received numerous certifications all over the world. It managed to become the highest greatest hit studio album in the world.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Holiday" | 4:05 |
| 2 | "Lucky Star" | 3:37 |
| 3 | "Borderline" | 4:00 |
| 4 | "Like a Virgin" | 3:11 |
| 5 | "Material Girl" | 3:53 |
| 6 | "Crazy for You" | 3:45 |
| 7 | "Into the Groove" | 4:09 |
| 8 | "Live to Tell" | 5:18 |
| 9 | "Papa Don't Preach" | 4:09 |
| 10 | "Open Your Heart" | 3:51 |
| 11 | "La Isla Bonita" | 3:47 |
| 12 | "Like a Prayer" | 5:51 |
| 13 | "Express Yourself" | 4:04 |
| 14 | "Cherish" | 3:52 |
| 15 | "Vogue" | 5:18 |
| 16 | "Justify My Love" | 5:00 |
| 17 | "Rescue Me" | 5:31 |
Awards Won
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TV Video Awards | Best Long Form Video - "The Immaculate Collection" |
| 1991 | Rolling Stone Critics Awards | Best Video, "Justify My Love"; Hype of the Year |
| 1991 | Juno Award (Canada) | Best International Single, "Vogue" |
Certifications
| Country | Certification |
|---|---|
| Australia | 11x Platinum |
| Austria | Platinum |
| Belgium | 3x Platinum |
| Brazil | Diamond |
| Canada | 7x Platinum |
| Finland | 3x Platinum |
| France | Diamond |
| Germany | 3x Gold |
| Ireland | 2x Platinum |
| Italy | 5x Platinum |
| Japan | 2x Platinum |
| Mexico | Diamond |
| Nederlands | 3x Platinum |
| Poland | 2x Platinum |
| Singapore | 8x Platinum |
| South Africa | Platinum |
| Spain | 3x Platinum |
| Switzerland | Platinum |
| UK | 12x Platinum |
| U.S. | Diamond |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Song | US | UK | EU | CAN | JAP | AUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Crazy for You" (remix) | ~ | #2 | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| 1990 | "Justify My Love" | #1 | #2 | #3 | #2 | #2 | #4 |
| 1991 | "Rescue Me" | #9 | #3 | #3 | #4 | #11 | #15 |
| 1991 | "Holiday" (re-release) | ~ | #5 | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
Credits
Performance Credits
Madonna Primary Artist, Vocals, Background Vocals
Lenny KravitzBackground Vocals
Catherine Russell Background Vocals
Dian SorelBackground Vocals
Lillias WhiteBackground Vocals
Peter "Ski" SchwartzKeyboards
Technical Credits
Jellybean Producer, Producer
Lenny KravitzProducer
Rob MounseyArranger
Nile RodgersProducer
Reggie LucasProducer
John BenÃtezProducer
Andre BettsProducer
Stephen Bray Producer
Andy Cardenas Engineer
Madonna Producer
David Domanich Engineer
Henry Hirsch Engineer
Ted Jensen Mastering
Patrick Leonard Producer
P. Dennis Mitchell Engineer
Joe Moskowitz Programming
Shep Pettibone Producer
Freddy Demann Management
Gene Sculatti Liner Notes
Jeri HeidenArt Direction
Peter "Ski" Schwartz Programming
Craig Kostich Executive Producer
Josh Cuervokas Engineer
Trivia
- The dedication of this album for The Pope, (referring to Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone), was mistakenly believed as Pope John Paul II.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Reviews
A compilation of Madonna's hits from the early 80's to the 90's, The Immaculate Collection is a definite must-haves for pop fanatics. The tracks in this album though it was from her early recordings, continued to live on and still has strong impact on today's era. This album is a chronicle of her rise to stardom. --Raine 18:12, 23 July 2007 (PDT)
External Links
Categories: Album | Pop
