Greatest Hits (N-Dubz album)

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Greatest Hits
Compilation album by
Released28 November 2011 (2011-11-28)
Length52:03
Label
Producer
N-Dubz chronology
Love.Live.Life
(2010)
Greatest Hits
(2011)
Timeless
(2023)

Greatest Hits is the first compilation album released by British trio N-Dubz, released following the announcement of the group's plans to go on a two-year hiatus. It was released in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2011 by Island Records. The album contains tracks from the band's three studio albums "Uncle B" (2008), "Against All Odds" (2009) and "Love.Live.Life" (2010). It includes fourteen of the group's singles, (excluding "Feva Las Vegas" and "We Dance On"), one album track, two live lounge covers and the original N-Dubz version of Dappy's first solo single, "No Regrets".[1] The album's release comes after the group announced an indefinite hiatus to focus on solo careers.[2]

Following the announcement of their Reformation Tour in May 2022, the album saw a resurgence in popularity, surpassing the peak of 38 upon the album's original release, entering the top 10 at number 10 on 27 May 2022.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

Jon O'Brien From AllMusic gave the album a mixed review and felt that their "Greatest Hits feels like a cynical cash-in that's appeared way too early in the band's career to make any impact."[3] as well as criticizing the fact there are no new songs and that it did not include the song "We Dance On" which was a top 10 hit on the UK Singles Charts.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."
Costadinos Contostavlos
  • Ayak Thiik
  • TMS
  • TMS3:49

    Charts

    Chart (2011) Peak
    position
    Irish Albums Chart[4] 99
    UK Albums Chart[5] 38
    Chart (2022) Peak
    position
    UK Albums Chart[6] 10

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    United Kingdom (BPI)[7] Platinum 300,000

    Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    Release history

    Region Date Format Label
    United Kingdom 28 November 2011 Digital Download, CD

    References

    1. ^ "N-DUBZ - Greatest Hits (out November 28th)". Universal Records. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
    2. ^ N-Dubz star on plans for popular band to take two-year break to focus on solo projects Dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved on 26 November 2011.
    3. ^
      AllMusic
    4. ^ "IRMA – Irish Recorded Music Association". irma.ie. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012.
    5. ^ "Official UK Albums Top 100 - 28th January 2012 | the UK Charts | Top 40 | Official Charts Company". Archived from the original on 26 January 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
    6. ^ "Harry Styles boasts fastest-selling album of the year to date with Harry's House". Official Charts. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
    7. ^ "British album certifications – N-Dubz – Greatest Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 June 2024.