| Greatest Hits | ||||
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| Released | May 6, 2008 | |||
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| Length | 1:07:27 | |||
| Label | Rap-A-Lot Records | |||
| Producer | J. Prince (exec.) | |||
| Pimp C chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Greatest Hits is the first compilation album by American rapper Pimp C. It was released on May 6, 2008 through Rap-A-Lot Records.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Knockin Doors Down" (Intro) | 0:24 |
| 2. | "Knockin Doors Down" (featuring P.O.P. & Lil' Keke) | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Pop It 4 Pimp" (featuring Juvenile & Webbie) | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Hogg in the Game" (Skit) | 0:06 |
| 5. | "Hogg in the Game" | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Is a Playa" (Skit) | 0:27 |
| 7. | "Is a Playa" (featuring Z-Ro, Bun B & Twista) | 4:36 |
| 8. | "The Honey" (Skit) | 0:31 |
| 9. | "The Honey" (featuring Jazze Pha, Jody Breeze & Tela) | 4:33 |
| 10. | "Wood Wheel" (Skit) | 0:30 |
| 11. | "Wood Wheel" | 4:57 |
| 12. | "Pourin' Up" (featuring Mike Jones & Bun B) | 4:48 |
| 13. | "My Angel" | 3:50 |
| 14. | "Swang Down" | 2:28 |
| 15. | "16.5" (Skit) | 0:18 |
| 16. | "16.5" | 2:01 |
| 17. | "Free" | 3:59 |
| 18. | "Comin' Up" (featuring Z-Ro & Lil' Flip) | 4:57 |
| 19. | "Bobby & Whitney" (Skit) | 0:15 |
| 20. | "Bobby and Whitney" (featuring 8Ball & MJG) | 3:43 |
| 21. | "Ima Hustler" | 4:19 |
| 22. | "Gitcha Mind Right" (featuring Cory Mo) | 3:38 |
| 23. | "Mom and Bun" (Skit) | 0:39 |
| 24. | "I Miss You" (featuring Z-Ro) | 5:26 |
| Total length: | 1:07:27 | |
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [2] | 24 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) [3] | 8 |
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