''Greatest Hits'' is a compilation album by the English band

Roxy Music Roxy Music are an English rock music, rock band formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry—who became the band's lead vocalist and principal songwriter—and bassist Graham Simpson (musician), Graham Simpson. The other longtime members are Phil Manzanera ...

. It was released in 1977, when the band were on hiatus. The band's first hit, "

Virginia Plain "Virginia Plain" is a song by English rock band Roxy Music, released as their debut single in August 1972. Written by Roxy frontman Bryan Ferry, the song was recorded by the band in July 1972 at London's Command Studios. Backed with "The Numberer" ...

", was re-released ahead of the album, peaking at number 11 in the UK (the original 1972 release had peaked at number 4). The edited version of "The Thrill of It All" is unique to this release, while the released single version (3:20) is available the 2012 boxed set ''Roxy Music: The Complete Studio Recordings''. "Mother of Pearl" is an edit in that it does not crossfade into the next song, as it does on the 1973 album '' Stranded''. The version of "Pyjamarama" on this collection is a remix of the original 1973 single which is also available on ''The Complete Studio Recordings'', as well as the 1977 Polydor reissue of the "

" single.

Track listing

All songs written by

Bryan Ferry Bryan Ferry Order of the British Empire, CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter. His voice has been described as an "elegant, seductive croon". He also established a distinctive image and sartorial style: according to ' ...

except as noted.

Personnel

– vocals, keyboards, guitar * Andy Mackay – oboe, saxophone *

Phil Manzanera Phillip Geoffrey Targett-Adams (born 31 January 1951), known professionally as Phil Manzanera, is an English guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is the lead guitarist with Roxy Music, and was the lead guitarist with 801, and Quiet Sun. ...

– electric guitar * Paul Thompson – drums, percussion *

Brian Eno Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno (; born Brian Peter George Eno, 15 May 1948) is a British musician, composer, record producer and visual artist best known for his contributions to ambient music and work in rock, pop an ...

– keyboards (tracks 1-2 and 5-6 on side one) * Rik Kenton – bass (track 1 on side one) *

John Porter John Porter may refer to: Politicians * John Porter (portreeve), 1390–94, Member of Parliament (MP) for Taunton * John Porter (Illinois politician) (1935–2022), Illinois politician, U.S. Representative * John Porter (MP for Bramber) (died 1599 ...

- bass (tracks 2 and 5-6 on side one) *

Eddie Jobson Edwin "Eddie" Jobson (born 28 April 1955) is an English musician noted for his use of synthesizers. He has been a member of several progressive rock bands, including Curved Air, Roxy Music, U.K. and Jethro Tull. He was also part of Frank Zap ...

– keyboards, violin (tracks 3-4 on side one, all tracks on side two) * John Gustafson – bass (tracks 3-4 on side one, all tracks except 5 on side two) * Chris Thomas – bass (track 5 on side two)

Charts

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Certifications

References

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