Some variations might use 88.2 kHz with 24-bit depth, offering a theoretical dynamic range of 144 dB—far exceeding CD’s 96 dB.

: Critics note that the compilation entirely skips their debut album, In the Garden , focusing instead on their commercial peak in the mid-1980s. Review Consensus

With a of the Ultimate Collection , you can expect:

This specific collection is often sought after because it compiles their most essential tracks into a single, coherent narrative. It features the iconic duet with Aretha Franklin, "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves," and the haunting "Here Comes the Rain Again." For the digital archivist, finding this specific 2005 pressing is the gold standard—it represents the definitive audio version before the loudness wars peaked again in the late 2000s.