The Singles Collection 1981–1993


The Singles Collection 1981–1993 is a greatest hits album by English pop singer Kim Wilde, released on 6 September 1993.

Content

The album contains fifteen Top 20 hits from the UK and German charts, but omits hits such as "Hey Mr. Heartache" and "It's Here". Wilde recorded two new songs for the album—"In My Life" and the dancefloor-influenced single "If I Can't Have You", which became her last UK Top 20 hit to date; in Australia it was one of the biggest hits of her career, reaching number three.

Commercial performance

The album was certified Gold in the UK, Germany and Australia. It was also released in the United States and has, according to SoundScan, sold 36,000 copies there.

Track listing

  1. "Kids in America" – 3:25 from Kim Wilde
  2. "Chequered Love" – 3:20 from Kim Wilde
  3. "Water on Glass" – 3:35 from Kim Wilde
  4. "Cambodia" – 3:56 from Select
  5. "View from a Bridge" – 3:29 from Select
  6. "Child Come Away" – 4:04 Non-album single
  7. "Love Blonde" – 3:31 from Catch as Catch Can
  8. "The Second Time" – 3:52 from Teases & Dares
  9. "Rage to Love" – 4:17 from Teases & Dares
  10. "You Keep Me Hangin' On" – 4:14 from Another Step
  11. "Another Step " – 3:30 from Another Step
  12. "You Came" – 3:29 from Close
  13. "Never Trust a Stranger" – 4:04 from Close
  14. "Four Letter Word" – 4:02 from Close
  15. "Love Is Holy" – 4:01 from Love Is
  16. "If I Can't Have You" – 3:26 Previously unreleased
  17. "In My Life" – 3:44 Previously unreleased

    Video album

A collection featuring twelve of Wilde's music videos was also made available. It was released on 1 December 1993 on VHS format.

Track listing

  1. "Kids in America"
  2. "Chequered Love"
  3. "Cambodia"
  4. "View from a Bridge"
  5. "You Keep Me Hangin' On"
  6. "Another Step "
  7. "You Came"
  8. "Never Trust a Stranger"
  9. "Four Letter Word"
  10. "Love Is Holy"
  11. "If I Can't Have You"
  12. "Say You Really Want Me"

    Charts

Certifications and sales