20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection

"20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection" is a series of budget-priced compilation CDs published by the Universal Music Group. Releases in the series represent artists, genres and labels of all types; the first release was in 1999 [ [http://umusic.ca/twentiethcenturymasters/ 20th Century Masters :: home] . Universal Music Canada. Accessed 2008-04-27. "Since its launch in 1999.."] .

Most of the CDs contain between 10 and 15 tracks. Some subjects, including prolific recording artists such as James Brown, Cher and KISS, have more than one volume in the series.

In October 2006 Universal Music Enterprises announced a move away from jewel boxes to a new type packaging that is completely green [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200610/ai_n16796946/pg_1 UMe Goes Green With Completely Paper-Recyclable Standard CD Packaging -- Sleeve and Tray -- for the First Time in the Music Industry] . October 2006. Universal Music Enterprises. Accessed 2008-04-27.] The sleeves are now made out of recyable paperboard; the tray is now made out of a recyclable and biodegradable material called PaperFoam. There are no liner notes included [http://www.amazon.com/20th-Century-Masters-Millennium-Eco-Friendly/dp/B000NA1ZTM 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection - Reba McEntire (Eco-Friendly Packaging)] . Amazon.com. Accessed 2008-04-27. "To further reduce the amount of paper in the Eco-Pack, the CD booklet will no longer be offered. Official liner notes are easily accessible on the Internet at http://www.ilovethatsong.com/green."] ; they can be downloaded at a special website for the series [ [http://www.ilovethatsong.com/green/ Green] . Universal Music Enterprises. Accessed 2008-04-27.] Albums with the new packaging were first available at Wal-Mart for the first three months and then were made available to other stores after that period. Rob Zombie was the first artist whose album was released in the new packaging.

Releases in the series

"Albums marked with † were released only in Canada"
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of .38 Special
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of ABBA
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of ABC
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Aerosmith
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Alien Ant Farm
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tom Allen
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Allman Brothers Band
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Andrews Sisters
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Louis Armstrong
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Asia
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Atlanta Rhythm Section
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eric B. & Rakim
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Big Country
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Best of Cher
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Best of Cher, Volume 2
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Cinderella
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eric Clapton
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Joe Cocker
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rita Coolidge
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Cranberries
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Sammy Davis Jr.
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Deep Purple
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bo Diddley
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Extreme
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Fixx
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Flying Burrito Brothers
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Peter Frampton
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Free
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Glenn Frey
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Judy Garland
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Marvin Gaye: Volume 2 - The 70s
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* 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Vince Gill
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lee Greenwood
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Guy
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Keith Hampshire†
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of John Hiatt
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Dru Hill
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Buddy Holly
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*20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Michael Jackson
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Jackson 5
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jackyl
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of B.B. King
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Kingdom Come
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Yngwie Malmsteen
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Mamas and the Papas
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Max Webster†
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Don Messer†
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Liza Minelli
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Charles Mingus
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Moody Blues
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Chanté Moore
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Nelson
*20th Cenutry Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of New York Dolls
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Night Ranger
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Parliament
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lee "Scratch" Perry
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Billy Preston
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Public Enemy
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rare Earth
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Ready for the World
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rossington Collins Band
*20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection: The Best of The Runaways
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Semisonic
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Shangri-Las
*20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection: The Best of Smooth Jazz Christmas
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Sisqo
*20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection: The Best of Ringo Starr
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rod Stewart
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Styx
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Donna Summer
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears For Fears
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tesla
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Muddy Waters
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Mary Wells
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Whitesnake
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*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Vanessa Williams
*20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Steve Winwood
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ee also

*Gold (album series)
*The Essential
*16 Biggest Hits
*Super Hits
*RCA Country Legends

References

External links

* [http://www.twentiethcenturymasters.com/ 20th Century Masters American Official Site]
* [http://www.umusic.ca/twentiethcenturymasters/ 20th Century Masters Canadian Official Site]
* [http://www.umeportal.com/ Universal Music Enterprises official site]