The Immaculate Collection

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The naughtily titled Immaculate Collection culls 15 of Madonna's Top 10 singles from 1984 to mid-'90, plus 2 new ones that continued the run (the dirty, trunk-bumping funk of "Justify My Love"--a Lenny Kravitz production that justifies his entire career--and the danceable desperation of "Rescue Me"). Rooted in disco and classic AM pop from girl groups and ABBA to Strawberry Alarm Clock, Madonna made savvy, touching music throughout her first golden era. These tracks retain their sonic and historical significance while, like "She Loves You" or "Rocket Man," still brightening any space they're being played in. Far more than just a wise, irreverent image-maker--like the Beatles or Elton, come to think of it--Madonna during these years was the gift that kept on giving, forever fresh, sexy, hooky, and joyously sharp. --Rickey Wright

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Average customer rating: Major Madonna Mine Good, but not without flaws "You put this in me, so now what, so now what...?" Absolutely Awesome and a must have album for Madonna fans and casual fans The Immaculate Collection.

The Immaculate Collection Madonna Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Madonna: GHV2 (Greatest Hits Volume 2) Something to Remember Confessions on a Dance Floor Ray of Light Like a Prayer ASIN: B000002LND Release Date: 1990-12-08

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Lucky Star
3. Borderline
4. Like A Virgin
5. Material Girl
6. Crazy For You
7. Into The Groove
8. Live To Tell
9. Papa Don't Preach
10. Open Your Heart
11. La Isla Bonita
12. Like A Prayer
13. Express Yourself
14. Cherish
15. Vogue
16. Justify My Love
17. Rescue Me

Amazon.com essential recording

The naughtily titled Immaculate Collection culls 15 of Madonna's Top 10 singles from 1984 to mid-'90, plus 2 new ones that continued the run (the dirty, trunk-bumping funk of "Justify My Love"--a Lenny Kravitz production that justifies his entire career--and the danceable desperation of "Rescue Me"). Rooted in disco and classic AM pop from girl groups and ABBA to Strawberry Alarm Clock, Madonna made savvy, touching music throughout her first golden era. These tracks retain their sonic and historical significance while, like "She Loves You" or "Rocket Man," still brightening any space they're being played in. Far more than just a wise, irreverent image-maker--like the Beatles or Elton, come to think of it--Madonna during these years was the gift that kept on giving, forever fresh, sexy, hooky, and joyously sharp. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Major Madonna Mine.......2007-07-09

This album has all the big hits and best stuff from Madonna from 84 thru 90. Great compilation of the stuff from the first phase of Madonna's career. Gotta have this if you're a fan of the 80s.

Good, but not without flaws.......2007-05-27

While I'm reluctant to speak at all negatively about an otherwise fabulous compilation, I do have to concede to being a bit dismayed by the extent to which certain songs on it have been changed - the opening track of Holiday in particular (for which, sadly in my opinion, the Immaculate version seems to have pretty much become the default version - i.e. the one most likely to be heard when Holiday is played somewhere). If the original versions of this and Lucky Star were felt to be too long for such a collection, why couldn't their 7" Edits have been used instead?

Having said that, I certainly think its remix of Material Girl is an improvement and I like its slightly more tropical-sounding (to me) version of La Isla Bonita at least as much as the original as well; but in addition to my criticisms of Holiday and Lucky Star (and I'm not as keen on the Papa Don't Preach present on here either), I should perhaps mention that Like a Prayer has likewise undergone a little too much remixing for my liking, since it has given the song what I'd describe as a less haunting feel. Not that this means I consider it to be a poor remix though - on the contrary, I think it's rather good as far as radical remixes go. But I do still question whether it's appropriate for a hits album in view of how different it is from the version of Like a Prayer that was actually released as a single and which made this song so famous.

It would've been nice too if a few of Madonna's other pre-1991 hits (e.g. True Blue and Who's That Girl?) had been included, but I can understand why they weren't given the time constraint likely in place. Nevertheless, if at some point (maybe at the end of her official singing career) an even bigger collection of her hits is produced (a two- or three-part one no doubt), I do hope that the needless shortcomings of this one will not be replicated and that the 7" versions of Holiday and Lucky Star (or at least versions very similar to them) will be the ones it contains (though I do as I said prefer the Immaculate version of Material Girl and would be quite happy therefore for that one to appear again).

"You put this in me, so now what, so now what...?".......2007-03-16

The Immaculate Collection spans Madonna's '80s and early '90s tracks. Conceived as a greatest hits collection, this album also contained two new tracks, the ever-so-naughty, Justify My Love and the vocally powerful, Rescue Me. Some of my favorite songs include: Vogue, Cherish, Lucky Star, Material Girl, La Isla Bonita, and Live to Tell. Every song is a classic, no duds here. Madonna just keeps on getting better and better, one of the most important, influential, and provactive woman entertainers of our generation. I also recommend her best album to date, Ray of Light as well. Enjoy this non-stop party from our girl, Madge.

Absolutely Awesome and a must have album for Madonna fans and casual fans.......2007-03-08

This is a five star album and the only Madonna album or collection of hits you need. The album is all that and a bag of chips. In fact the 17 hits on this album show why Madonna is the queen of pop music and why she has been such a big star since the 80's. I do not think Madonna can top or produce better dance/pop music than she did in the 80's and early 90's, so she will always be remembered for these hits in my opinion. This album never gets old and stands its time. The music on this album is completely ageless and feel good music.

The Immaculate Collection........2007-02-16

Sensational cd.
The only down side is that several of her hits are missing, including 2 of my favorites, True Blue and Who's that girl.
A great trip back in time, and really well done.
A fantastic buy for anyone.

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The Immaculate Collection Madonna Manufacturer: Warner Brother Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music ASIN: B000KCU44A

Product Description

Special DIGIPAK CD release is in cloth bound book cover. 1. Holiday 2. Lucky Star 3. Borderline 4. Like A Virgin 5. Material Girl 6. Crazy For You 7. Into The Grove 8. Live To Tell 9. Papa Don't Preach 10. Open Your Heart 11. La Isla Bonita 12. Like A Prayer 13. Express Yourself 14. Cherish 15. Vogue 16. Justify My Love 17. Rescue Me

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Immaculate Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000GW88Q0 Release Date: 2006-08-29

Album Description

Japanese Limited Edition of The Queen Of Pop's 1990 Best Of collection. One of the best selling Catalog albums by a female artist ever, this compilation is a must have for any music buyer. Features 8 US #1 singles and many of her top 10 classics, including Holiday, Like A Virgin, Open Your Heart, Like A Prayer, Vogue and Justify My Love. Sire/Warner Bros.

Average customer rating: Not immaculate, but a solid compilation nonetheless

Immaculate Collection Madonna Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008G483 Release Date: 1999-05-25

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Lucky Star
3. Borderline
4. Like A Virgin
5. Material Girl
6. Crazy For You
7. Into The Groove
8. Live To Tell
9. Papa Don't Preach
10. Open Your Heart
11. La Isla Bonita
12. Like A Prayer
13. Express Yourself
14. Cherish
15. Vogue
16. Justify My Love
17. Rescue Me

Album Description

2-on-1 CD debut for two 1970 albums. Self-titledalbum features Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Ashley Hutch-ings, etc. 21 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Not immaculate, but a solid compilation nonetheless.......2004-05-27

In the eighties, pop music reached a high point it would never reach again. And one of the finest pop musicians of the era was Madonna. I have never been too crazy about female musical artists, but Madonna is a huge exception. For two decades she has been dishing out pop music that stands the test of time. And, like any popular artist, she released a hits compilation. How does the so-called Immaculate Collection measure up? Read on and find out.

PROS:
-Let's say you're one of those people who listens to your local eighties music station, and you've heard a number of Madonna songs you like, but you don't want to shell out cash for all of her albums. The Immaculate Collection is a great alternative! Just about all of her big eighties solo hits (Like A Prayer, Material Girl, Vogue, La Isla Bonita, and many others) can be found here.
-You also get a number of underrated masterpieces that were never hits - but should have been.
-This compilation is readily available in a number of stores.
-This compilation is a good value. It's relatively inexpensive, and you get seventeen songs on one disc!

CONS:
-Many of the songs are EDITED! WHY!? Many artists put edited/altered versions of their big hits on their hits compilations, and sadly Madonna has proven to be no exception.
-Where's True Blue? IT WAS A HUGE HIT!
-This only covers Madonna's eighties stuff, so you don't get any of her modern hits like Music (there's a Greatest Hits Volume Two, but THIS is the better compilation by far, in terms of the quality of the material present.)

OVERALL:
If you're a casual fan of Madonna's eighties material, The Immaculate Collection is just what you need. It's not an immaculate compilation, but it's still a good one nonetheless, and recommended to all casual Madonna fans. And if you only get ONE Madonna hits compilation, make it THIS one, and not Greatest Hits Volume Two - the new one just doesn't capture her in her prime the way this one does.

Average customer rating: Every Madonna fan should have this double cd. Great CD's!

Immaculate Collection/Something to Remember Madonna Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004WZPC Release Date: 2001-07-03

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Lucky Star
3. Borderline
4. Like a Virgin
5. Material Girl
6. Crazy for You
7. Into the Groove
8. Live to Tell
9. Papa Don't Preach
10. Open Your Heart
11. Isla Bonita
12. Like a Prayer
13. Express Yourself
14. Cherish
15. Vogue
16. Justify My Love
17. Rescue Me

Tracks:

1. I Want You - Madonna, Massive Attack
2. I'll Remember (Theme from With Honors)
3. Take a Bow
4. You'll See
5. Crazy for You
6. This Used to Be My Playground
7. Live to Tell
8. Love Don't Live Here Anymore [Remix]
9. Something to Remember
10. Forbidden Love
11. One More Chance
12. Rain
13. Oh Father
14. I Want You [Orchestral] - Madonna, Massive Attack

Album Description

Aussie exclusive 2 CD box couples her two 'Best Of' collections, 'Something To Remember' & the 'Immaculate Collection'. They list domestically for $17.99 & $18.99 respectively. Two standard jewel cases housed in a slipcase. 31 tracks in all. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews:

Every Madonna fan should have this double cd........2000-09-26

If your a Madonna lover you should buy this double cd immaculate collection and something to remember import,even if you`r not a Madonna fan you should buy this double cd import,you`ll get your money`s worth,31 tracks in all,to listen to,you wont be disapointed.Madonna is the Queen of Music.

Great CD's!.......2000-09-25

The Immaculate Collection" has all of Madonna's great songs from the 80s. All of them from great ballads ("Crazy For You" and "Open Your Heart"), to classic Madonna songs ("Material Girl" and "Like A Virgin") are here on this album. What makes the songs so good is, although she doesn't get credit for it that much, she has a great singing voice.

The songs on Something to Remember are classics! Unlike The Immaculate Collection, these songs are more ballads than rock. Songs like, "I'll Remember" and the title track, "Something to Remember" are some of the most beautiful songs! I like "You'll See" because I think if you are going to write a break up song it should be done in a classy manner...this song tells off whoever she was mad at in a way that she is not trashing anyone! There are some other great songs. Take for instance "Rain" and "This Used to Be My Playground".

These two CD's are great together! Get this CD a.s.a.p!

Average customer rating: A good compilation overall This MADONNA CD is AMAZING!

The Immaculate Collection Madonna Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000055QME Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Lucky Star
3. Borderline
4. Like a Virgin
5. Material Girl
6. Crazy for You
7. Into the Groove
8. Live to Tell
9. Papa Don't Preach
10. Open Your Heart
11. Isla Bonita
12. Like a Prayer
13. Express Yourself
14. Cherish
15. Vogue
16. Justify My Love
17. Rescue Me

Album Description

Japanese exclusive limited edition re-press featuring a bon us 36 page booklet that contains comments in Japanese , lyrics in English & Japanese along with an album discography. This version is limited to the intial pressing only. One shot at ordering! 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Reissue Collection with a 36page Deluxe Booklet with Lyrics and Additional Photos.

Customer Reviews:

A good compilation overall.......2004-02-04

In the eighties, pop music reached a high point it would never reach again. And one of the finest pop musicians of the era was Madonna. I have never been too crazy about female musical artists, but Madonna is a huge exception. For two decades she has been dishing out pop music that stands the test of time. And, like any popular artist, she released a hits compilation. How does the so-called Immaculate Collection measure up? Read on and find out.

PROS:
-Let's say you're one of those people who listens to your local eighties music station, and you've heard a number of Madonna songs you like, but you don't want to shell out cash for all of her albums. The Immaculate Collection is a great alternative! Just about all of her big eighties solo hits (Like A Prayer, Material Girl, Vogue, La Isla Bonita, and many others) can be found here.
-You also get a number of underrated masterpieces that were never hits - but should have been.
-This compilation is readily available in a number of stores.
-This compilation is a good value. It's relatively inexpensive, and you get seventeen songs on one disc!

CONS:
-Many of the songs are EDITED! WHY!? Many artists put edited/altered versions of their big hits on their hits compilations, and sadly Madonna has proven to be no exception.
-Where's True Blue? IT WAS A HUGE HIT!
-This only covers Madonna's eighties stuff, so you don't get any of her modern hits like Music (there's a Greatest Hits Volume Two, but THIS is the better compilation by far, in terms of the quality of the material present.)

OVERALL:
If you're a casual fan of Madonna's eighties material, The Immaculate Collection is just what you need. It's not an immaculate compilation, but it's still a good one nonetheless, and recommended to all casual Madonna fans. And if you only get ONE Madonna hits compilation, make it THIS one, and not Greatest Hits Volume Two - the new one just doesn't capture her in her prime the way this one does.

This MADONNA CD is AMAZING!.......2001-03-29

I purchased this MADONNA Immaculate Collection cd and want to say it is amazing. From the days of "Holiday" and "Like A Virgin" to "Vogue" and "Justify My Love" all of her hits are here. Including the beautiful ballad "Crazy For You" and "Live To Tell." This limited edition has extra pictures and a unique cover that the original 1991 release never had. If your a MADONNA fan or just want to bring back those care free days of the eighties buy this CD. If your a huge MADONNA fan get this Limited Edition Import here!

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The Immaculate Collection [Japan Import] Madonna ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NYMGUA

Product Description

1990, Warner Pioneer records Japan. Out of print first pressing from Japan. 17 tracks in total.

Average customer rating:

Immaculate Collection/Something to Remember Madonna Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BRHT4W Release Date: 2000-11-27

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Lucky Star
3. Borderline
4. Like a Virgin
5. Material Girl
6. Crazy for You
7. Into the Groove
8. Live to Tell
9. Papa Don't Preach
10. Open Your Heart
11. Isla Bonita
12. Like a Prayer
13. Express Yourself
14. Cherish
15. Vogue
16. Justify My Love
17. Rescue Me

Tracks:

1. I Want You - Madonna, Massive Attack
2. I'll Remember (Theme from With Honors)
3. Take a Bow
4. You'll See
5. Crazy for You
6. This Used to Be My Playground
7. Live to Tell
8. Love Don't Live Here Anymore [Remix]
9. Something to Remember
10. Forbidden Love
11. One More Chance
12. Rain
13. Oh Father
14. I Want You [Orchestral] - Madonna, Massive Attack

Average customer rating:

Immaculate Collection/Something to Remember Madonna Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005Y7MP Release Date: 2001-07-17

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Lucky Star
3. Borderline
4. Like a Virgin
5. Material Girl
6. Crazy for You
7. Into the Groove
8. Live to Tell
9. Papa Don't Preach
10. Open Your Heart
11. Isla Bonita
12. Like a Prayer
13. Express Yourself
14. Cherish
15. Vogue
16. Justify My Love
17. Rescue Me

Tracks:

1. I Want You - Madonna, Massive Attack
2. I'll Remember (Theme from With Honors)
3. Take a Bow
4. You'll See
5. Crazy for You
6. This Used to Be My Playground
7. Live to Tell
8. Love Don't Live Here Anymore [Remix]
9. Something to Remember
10. Forbidden Love
11. One More Chance
12. Rain
13. Oh Father
14. I Want You [Orchestral] - Madonna, Massive Attack

Average customer rating:

Immaculate Collection Madonna Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BRHVRW Release Date: 2000-11-21

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