Greatest Hits (Gloria Estefan album)

Greatest Hits
Greatest hits album by Gloria Estefan
Released October 30, 1992
(See release history)
Recorded 1984-1991
Genre Pop, adult contemporary, dance, Latin pop
Length 55:06
Label Epic
EK-53046
Producer Emilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald
Gloria Estefan chronology

Into the Light
(1991)		 Greatest Hits
(1992)		 Mi Tierra
(1993)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Entertainment Weekly B[1]
Robert Christgau [2]
Allmusic [3]

Greatest Hits is a 1992 compilation album by the Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan. Musically, it includes songs with adult contemporary and soft rock influenced sounds as well as more upbeat Latin pop works inspired by dance music. The tracks were gathered from various releases over the 1985 to 1992 period.[4]

As well as serving as a collection of her greatest hits both as a solo artist and with Miami Sound Machine, the album also contained four new (at the time) songs. Although credited solely to Estefan on the front cover, several tracks include the full band Miami Sound Machine (which would later became her backing group). The most well-known, U.S. and Canadian album release has some differences from alternate releases in different regions. Many international releases of the album included the songs "Dr. Beat" and "Bad Boy", though the Australian and New Zealand release replaced "Bad Boy" with "Cuts Both Ways". A limited edition Australian double CD set later came out featuring a special "Megamix" - a medley of Estefan's early dance hits. In 2013, the album was re-released in Brazil under the name Seleção Essencial with a new cover, though the track-listing remained the same.

Track listing

U.S., Canada & Mexican Track Listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer (s) Length
1. "Conga"  Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr. 4:15
2. "Words Get in the Way"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr. 3:28
3. "Can't Stay Away from You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio & The Jerks 3:56
4. "1-2-3 (Remix)"  Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr. 3:34
5. "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"  Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio & The Jerks 3:56
6. "Anything for You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr. 4:02
7. "Here We Are"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Clay Ostwald, Jorge Casas 4:49
8. "Get on Your Feet"  John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay OstwaldEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 3:38
9. "Don't Wanna Lose You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:09
10. "Coming Out of the Dark"  Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jr, Jon SecadaEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:03
11. "Christmas Through Your Eyes" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria Estefan, Diane WarrenEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:52
12. "I See Your Smile" (Previously Unreleased)Jon Secada, Miguel MorejonEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:58
13. "Go Away" (Previously Unreleased)Lawrence Dermer, Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:17
14. "Always Tomorrow" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:51

European/UK, South Africa, Latin America, Asia & Japan Track Listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer (s) Length
1. "Dr. Beat"  Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr. 4:23
2. "Conga"  Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr. 4:15
3. "Words Get In The Way"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr. 3:28
4. "Can't Stay Away From You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio & The Jerks 3:56
5. "Bad Boy (Remix)"  Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael VigilEmilio & The Jerks 3:45
6. "1-2-3 (Remix)"  Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr. 3:34
7. "Anything For You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr. 4:02
8. "Here We Are"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:49
9. "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"  Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio & The Jerks 3:56
10. "Get On Your Feet"  John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay OstwaldEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 3:38
11. "Don't Wanna Lose You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:09
12. "Coming Out Of The Dark"  Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jr, Jon SecadaEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:03
13. "Christmas Through Your Eyes" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria Estefan, Diane WarrenEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:52
14. "I See Your Smile" (Previously Unreleased)Jon Secada, Miguel MorejonEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:58
15. "Go Away" (Previously Unreleased)Lawrence Dermer, Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:17
16. "Always Tomorrow" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:51

Australia/New Zealand Track Listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer (s) Length
1. "Dr. Beat"  Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr. 4:23
2. "Conga"  Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr. 4:15
3. "Words Get In The Way"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr. 3:28
4. "Can't Stay Away From You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio & The Jerks 3:56
5. "1-2-3 (Remix)"  Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr. 3:34
6. "Anything For You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr. 4:02
7. "Here We Are"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:49
8. "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"  Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio & The Jerks 3:56
9. "Get On Your Feet"  John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay OstwaldEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 3:38
10. "Don't Wanna Lose You"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:09
11. "Cuts Both Ways"  Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 3:16
12. "Coming Out Of The Dark"  Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jr, Jon SecadaEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:03
13. "Christmas Through Your Eyes" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria Estefan, Diane WarrenEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:52
14. "I See Your Smile" (Previously Unreleased)Jon Secada, Miguel MorejonEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:58
15. "Go Away" (Previously Unreleased)Lawrence Dermer, Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:17
16. "Always Tomorrow" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald 4:51

Australian Limited Edition Bonus CD/Cassette

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer (s) Length
1. "Megamix" (Dr. Beat/Conga/Rhythm Is Gonna Get You/1-2-3/Get On Your Feet)Enrique E. García, Gloria Estefan, John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay OstwaldPablo Flores & Javier Garza 5:20

Credits

Design

Singles

The first new single released from the album was "Always Tomorrow". It only reached #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 but reached #5 on the Adult Contemporary Chart and the Top 30 in the UK. The second single, "I See Your Smile" charted higher and reached #48 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and #3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. It also reached #49 in the UK. "Go Away" failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart but reached #15 on the Billboard Dance Chart and was a UK Top 20 hit (#13).

The "Megamix" or "Miami Hit Mix" as a double A-side with "Christmas Through Your Eyes" was released internationally and reached #8 in Colombia and the UK. Music videos were made for all the above singles.

"Christmas Through Your Eyes"/ "Miami Hitmix" was released as a double A-side in some countries.[5]

Release history

Country Release date
Europe November 2, 1992
Australia November 2, 1992
United States November 3, 1992
Canada November 2, 1992
Japan November 19, 1992

Charts and certifications

Chart performance

Chart (1992) Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart 21[6]
Austria Albums Chart 39[7]
Canada Albums Chart 53[8]
Dutch Albums Chart 10[9]
Germany Albums Chart 28[10]
New Zealand Albums Chart 9[11]
Swiss Albums Chart 24[12]
UK Albums Chart 2[13]
US Billboard 200[14] 15
U.S. The Billboard 200 (Year-End 1993) 42
U.S. Billboard Top Pop Catalog 8

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
Australia (ARIA) 2× Platinum 140,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Gold 50,000^
Netherlands (NVPI)[16] Platinum 100,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[17] 3× Platinum 900,000^
United States (RIAA)[18] 4× Platinum 4,000,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

  1. ↑ Browne, David (1992-11-27). "Reviews for the "Greatest Hits" of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The 2 Live Crew, Randy Travis and Gloria Estefan; Julian Cope's Floored Genius, and Siouxsie and the Banshees' Twice Upon a Time/The Singles". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
  2. ↑ Christgau, Robert. "CG: Gloria Estefan". RobertChristgau.com. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
  3. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hits-vol-ii-mw0000115220
  4. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hits-mw0000605564
  5. ↑ "Gloria Heaven". Gloria Heaven. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  6. ↑ http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Gloria+Estefan&titel=Greatest+Hits&cat=a. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ http://austriancharts.at/showitem.asp?interpret=Gloria+Estefan&titel=Greatest+Hits&cat=a. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ↑ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  9. ↑ http://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Gloria+Estefan&titel=Greatest+Hits&cat=a. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ↑ http://www.officialcharts.de/album.asp?artist=Gloria+Estefan&title=Greatest+Hits&cat=a&country=de. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ http://charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Gloria+Estefan&titel=Greatest+Hits&cat=a. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ↑ http://hitparade.ch/album/Gloria-Estefan/Greatest-Hits-1541. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ↑ http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/gloria%20estefan/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ↑ "Gloria Estefan Album & Song Chart History" Billboard 200 for Gloria Estefan. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
  15. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits". Music Canada.
  16. ↑ "Dutch album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers.
  17. ↑ "British album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Greatest Hits in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Select Platinum in the field By Award. Click Search
  18. ↑ "American album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH

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