Platinum Collection (Steps album) explained

Platinum Collection
Type:greatest
Artist:Steps
Cover:Steps Platinum Collection.jpeg
Released:19 August 2022
Recorded:1997–2022
Genre:Pop
Label:Sony
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Platinum Collection is the third greatest hits album released by pop group Steps. The album was released on 19 August 2022 through Sony Music Entertainment.[1] [2] The album is to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the group's formation back in 1997.[3] The album features Steps' greatest hits along with two brand new songs; "Hard 2 Forget, and "The Runner".

Background and promotion

On June 1, 2022, Steps announced they would be releasing their third greatest hits album “Platinum Collection” to celebrate 25 years in the music industry and since their formation in 1997.[4] Following the announcement of the upcoming release, group members Lisa Scott-Lee, and Faye Tozer, were interviewed with Official Charts Company. Both Scott-Lee and Tozer expressed their happiness with the 25th anniversary of the group, stating “It’s nice for us to spread a little happiness. I think Steps add a certain sparkle to the world.” Also stating “This anniversary marks the perfect moment to take a look back at everything we’ve achieved as a band. We realised that we’ve released a full 3 new studio albums since our last Greatest Hits so it felt like time to combine all our hits on one package. We’ve recorded two brand-new tracks for the album and hay presto, the Platinum Collection was born. It was such good fun listening back at 25 years of our songs and we hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane as much we did.”[4]

Singles

The group appeared on BBC1's The One Show on the same day to promote the release of the album and the "Platinum Megamix" single that was released on the same day of the announcement.[5]

On 7 July 2022, Steps released the first official single from the compilation, "Hard 2 Forget", a cover of the 2020 Vincint song.[6] [7] [8] The official music video premiered at 2pm BST on the same day.[9] After less than 24 hours of release, the single debuted at 21 on the UK Official Singles Downloads Top 100 Chart on 8 July 2022.[10]

Chart performance

On 26 August, the album entered the UK Album Chart at number one with sales of 24,132 copies.[11] [12]

Track listing

Pre Party Edition[13]
  1. "5, 6, 7, 8"
  2. "Better Best Forgotten"
  3. "Better the Devil You Know"
  4. "Chain Reaction"
  5. "Deeper Shade of Blue" (Radio Edit)
  6. "Hard 2 Forget"
  7. "Heartbeat"
  8. "It's the Way You Make Me Feel"
  9. "Last Thing on My Mind"
  10. "Love's Got a Hold on My Heart"
  11. "One for Sorrow"
  12. "Stomp"
  13. "Summer of Love"
  14. "The Runner" (Steps Platinum Version)
  15. "Tragedy"
  16. "Something in Your Eyes"
  17. "What the Future Holds" (Single Mix)
  18. "Heartbreak in This City" (Single Mix)
  19. "Neon Blue"
  20. "Scared of the Dark"
  21. "Story of a Heart"
  22. "Deeper Shade of Blue" (Steps 25 Revisited Mix)
  23. "It’s The Way You Make Me Feel" (Demo)
  24. "Here And Now" (FAF Radio Mix)
  25. "Tragedy" (WIP Extended Mix)
  26. "Heartbeat (Steps 25 Revisited Mix)
  27. "Better The Devil You Know" (JRMX Radio Mix)
  28. "Only In My Dreams" (Alternate Demo)
  29. "A Hundred Years Of Winter" (7th Heaven Radio Mix)
  30. "Never Get Over You" (Wembley Tour Mix)
  31. "Summer Of Love" (Steps 25 Revisited Mix)
Party Edition[14]
  1. "5, 6, 7, 8"
  2. "Better Best Forgotten"
  3. "Better the Devil You Know"
  4. "Chain Reaction"
  5. "Deeper Shade of Blue" (Radio Edit)
  6. "Hard 2 Forget"
  7. "Heartbeat"
  8. "It's the Way You Make Me Feel"
  9. "Last Thing on My Mind"
  10. "Love's Got a Hold on My Heart"
  11. "One for Sorrow"
  12. "Stomp"
  13. "Summer of Love"
  14. "The Runner" (Steps Platinum Version)
  15. "Tragedy"
  16. "Something in Your Eyes"
  17. "What the Future Holds" (Single Mix)
  18. "Heartbreak in This City" (Single Mix)
  19. "Neon Blue"
  20. "Scared of the Dark"
  21. "Story of a Heart"
  22. "One For Sorrow" (JRMX Club Mix)
  23. "Scared Of The Dark" (SoundFactory Paradise Anthem)
  24. "It’s The Way You Make Me Feel" (Shortland Remix)
  25. "Something In Your Eyes" (SoundFactory Paradise Anthem)
  26. "Better Best Forgotten" (Shortland Remix)
  27. "Chain Reaction" (Almighty Mix Radio Edit)
  28. "A Hundred Years Of Winter" (7th Heaven Club Mix)
  29. "Better The Devil You Know" (JRMX Remix)
  30. "Stomp" (Stomp'n Remix)
  31. "The Runner" (7th Heaven Extended Mix)

Notes

Charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] 78

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatsLabels
Various19 August 2022Sony Music Entertainment

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Platinum Collection by Steps. Steps Official Store .
  2. News: Steps announce 'Platinum Collection' greatest hits album as part of 25th anniversary celebrations. Retro Pop Magazine. 2022-05-31. 2022-06-18.
  3. Web site: Steps – Platinum Collection. Retro Pop Magazine. 17 August 2022. 22 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Steps announce Platinum Collection greatest hits album tracklisting, artwork, megamix and formats: "We have no plans to stop!" . Official Charts Company . 1 June 2022 .
  5. Web site: The One Show 01/06/2022 Episode . BBC iPlayer . 1 June 2022.
  6. Web site: Steps - Hard 2 Forget (single). Apple Music. 7 July 2022. 7 July 2022.
  7. Web site: Steps are back with new 25th anniversary single ‘Hard 2 Forget’. Retro Pop. 7 July 2022. 7 July 2022.
  8. Web site: Hard 2 Forget. YouTube. 7 July 2022. 7 July 2022.
  9. Web site: Hard 2 Forget Tomorrow 14:00PM BST We’ll be chatting in the comments from 13:30PM BST and we just might answer your question!. Twitter. 6 July 2022. 7 July 2022.
  10. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 - 08 July 2022 - 14 July 2022. Official Charts. 8 July 2022. 8 July 2022.
  11. Web site: Official Albums Chart Update Top 100 - 22 August 2022 - 28 August 2022. Official Charts Company. 22 August 2022. 22 August 2022.
  12. Web site: Steps' Platinum Collection, Madonna's Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones and Aitch's Close to Home battle it out for Official Albums Chart Number 1. Official Charts Company. Smith. Carl. 22 August 2022. 22 August 2022.
  13. Web site: Pre Party Edition. Steps Store (UK).
  14. Web site: Party Edition. Steps Store (UK).
  15. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 August 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1695. 6. 29 August 2022.

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