The Essential Electric Light Orchestra
Template:Short description Template:EngvarB Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox". Template:Album reviews The Essential Electric Light Orchestra is a 15-track, single-CD, US-only compilation album by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), released in 2003. It is part of Sony Music's The Essential series.
On 2 September 2008, an eco-friendly repackaging of the album, retitled Playlist: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra, was released. This edition includes a multimedia section on the CD that features photos, credits, and two wallpapers.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
A third edition of the album was released in 2011. This version features 37 tracks on two discs, arranged in chronological order.[1] It was the third ELO compilation to present the songs in chronological order, preceded by the US releases Olé ELO in 1976 and Strange Magic: The Best of Electric Light Orchestra in 1995.
Each edition of the album features a different cover.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Jeff Lynne, except "Roll Over Beethoven", which was written by Chuck Berry.
Original Edition
2011 edition
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Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Switzerland Swiss Hitparade[2] | 58 |
Certifications
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