Greatest Hits (Debbie Gibson album)

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ReleasedSeptember 1, 1995 (1995-09-01)
Recorded1986–1993
Length54:35
Label Atlantic
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Debbie Gibson chronology
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Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson. Released on September 1, 1995, the album compiles her Atlantic Records singles from 1987 to 1993. [1]

Contents

As of December 1995, the album has sold more than 30,000 units. [2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Deborah Gibson, except where indicated.

CD
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Only in My Dreams" (LP Version)  Out of the Blue (1987)3:55
2."Electric Youth"  Electric Youth (1989)4:55
3."Foolish Beat" Out of the Blue4:25
4."Anything Is Possible" Anything Is Possible (1990)3:44
5."Staying Together" Out of the Blue4:07
6."Lost in Your Eyes" Electric Youth3:34
7."Shake Your Love" Out of the Blue3:44
8."No More Rhyme" Electric Youth4:13
9."Out of the Blue" Out of the Blue3:55
10."Only in My Dreams" (Extended Club Mix) "Only in My Dreams" 12" single (1986)5:50
11."Shake Your Love" (Vocal/Club Mix) "Shake Your Love" 12" single (1987)5:56
12."Losin' Myself" (12" Masters at Work Version) Body, Mind, Soul (1993)5:47
Total length:54:35
Japan bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
13."Without You"Non-album single (1990)4:20
14."Eyes of the Child" Non-album single (1993)2:21

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References

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  2. "Entertainment: Packaging Old Hits to Produce New Hits". AP NEWS. 1995-12-11. Retrieved 2022-09-30.