Released on November 2, 2001, was unique as the first official compilation to include all UK single releases. Unlike the massive-selling ABBA Gold , this collection prioritized historical completeness, including several "unofficial" singles—tracks not originally released as singles by their Scandinavian label, Polar Music , but issued as such in other territories. Key highlights of this 2001 edition include:
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: Covers the years 1972 to 1979, starting with "People Need Love" and ending with "Does Your Mother Know". Released on November 2, 2001, was unique as
Released in 2001, The Definitive Collection was an ambitious project. It wasn't just a single CD; in many regions, it was a sprawling double-disc set that aimed to chronologically map the band's journey. It was released alongside the similarly titled DVD, but the audio collection served a different purpose. It was an attempt to organize the chaos of a band that had released albums in different configurations across different territories (particularly the differences between Swedish and international releases). Released in 2001, The Definitive Collection was an