Songbook Vol. 1 | |
Type: | Greatest Hits |
Artist: | Mika |
Cover: | Mikasongbook.jpg |
Released: | 18 November 2013 |
Recorded: | 2006–2013 |
Length: | 52:08 |
Prev Title: | The Origin of Love |
Prev Year: | 2012 |
Next Title: | No Place in Heaven |
Next Year: | 2015 |
Songbook Vol. 1 (full title Songbook Vol. 1 – I più grandi successi) is the first greatest hits compilation released by British singer-songwriter Mika. The album was released on 18 November 2013 in Italy, following Mika's appointment as a judge on the Italian version of The X Factor, and his number one single in the country, "Stardust", featuring Chiara.[1] The new version of "Stardust", "Live Your Life" and a pop edited version of his ballad-oriented hit "Happy Ending" are exclusive to this release, and do not appear on any of Mika's other albums.[2]
After debuting at number four on the Italian Albums Chart, Songbook Vol. 1 peaked at number three in Italy during its second week.[3] The album was later certified double platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry, denoting sales in excess of 120,000 units in Italy.[4]