album · July 23, 2012

The Collection

Vangelis

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This 2012 compilation, "The Collection," gathers Vangelis's most recognizable synth-pop tracks from the early 1980s. It serves as a concise introduction to his distinctive electronic soundscapes.

• The album was released on July 23, 2012, by Rhino Records.
• It features Vangelis's most commercially successful songs from his era with Polydor Records.
• The compilation primarily draws from his albums "China" (1979), "Soil Festivities" (1984), and "Mask" (1985).

Vangelis was a Greek composer and multi-instrumentalist known for his pioneering work in electronic music. He achieved international fame in the 1980s with film scores and ambitious concept albums.