
The Immaculate Collection is the first greatest hits album by American singer Madonna, released on November 13, 1990, by Sire Records. It contains fifteen of her hit singles recorded throughout the 1980s, as well as two brand new tracks, "Justify My Love" and "Rescue Me". All the previously released material were reworked through the QSound audio technology, becoming the first ever album to use it. Meanwhile, the new material saw Madonna working with Lenny Kravitz and Shep Pettibone. The album's title is a pun on the Immaculate Conception, a Marian dogma of the Catholic Church.
The Immaculate Collection was a critical and commercial success, topping the charts in over 30 countries and selling over 30 million copies worldwide. It is the best-selling greatest hits album by a female artist of all time, and the third best-selling greatest hits album of all time. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video for the "The Immaculate Collection" VHS release.
The album's lead single, "Justify My Love", was a controversial release due to its sexually explicit content. The music video was banned by MTV and other music video channels, but it became a huge hit on home video. The second single, "Rescue Me", was a more conventional pop song, and it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Immaculate Collection is a landmark album in Madonna's career. It helped to cement her status as a global superstar, and it introduced her to a new generation of fans. The album is a celebration of Madonna's first decade as a recording artist, and it is a testament to her enduring popularity.
Original Release: 1990. |
Catalog No: RB126440. |
Size: 12" Double Vinyl Record. |
Color: Black. |