| The George Benson Collection | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1968-1981 | |||
| Genre | Jazz R&B | |||
| Length | 78:54 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Creed Taylor, Tommy LiPuma, Quincy Jones, Arif Mardin, Jay Graydon, Michael Masser | |||
| George Benson chronology | ||||
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The George Benson Collection is a compilation album by George Benson, released in 1981. Originally a two-LP set, it was reissued as one compact disc. In addition to previously released material from Benson's tenures with A&M Records, CTI Records, and his then-current label, Warner Bros. Records, the album features two new songs, including Benson's #1 R&B hit "Turn Your Love Around." The George Benson Collection was certified gold by the RIAA.[1]
Track listing
All tracks originally performed by Benson, except where indicated.
NOTE: "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" was omitted from the album's CD release due to the 74-minute storage capacity of CDs at the time.
Charts
Weekly Charts
| Chart (1981-1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums | 33 |
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
| Australian (ARIA Charts)[2] | 73 |
Year End Charts
| Year End Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[3] | 30 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 71 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 30 |
| U.S. Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums | 4 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | Gold | 20,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[5] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[1] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b "American album certifications – George Benson – The George Benson Collection". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 29.
- ^ "Top Selling Albums of 1982 — The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Recorded Music New Zealand. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Kent Music Report No 453 – 28 February 1983 > Platinum Albums 1982 (Continued)". Retrieved 26 December 2022 – via Imgur.com.
- ^ "British album certifications – George Benson – The George Benson Collection". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
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