| The Best of What's Around Vol. 1 | |
| Type: | greatest |
| Artist: | Dave Matthews Band |
| Cover: | BOWA.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | November 7, 2006 |
| Recorded: | 1994–2006 |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Length: | 127:42 |
| Label: | RCA Bama Rags |
| Producer: | John Alagía, Steve Lillywhite, Glen Ballard, Stephen Harris, Mark Batson |
| Prev Title: | Weekend on the Rocks |
| Prev Year: | 2005 |
| Next Title: | Live at Piedmont Park |
| Next Year: | 2007 |
The Best of What's Around Vol. 1 is a compilation album by Dave Matthews Band. It was released on November 7, 2006 through RCA Records. Despite its title, it is the only greatest hits album by the group. The first disc consists of tracks from the band's first six studio albums, while the second disc consists of previously unreleased live recordings. The album sold 65,000 copies in its first week, earning the number 10 spot on the Billboard 200. It was certified Gold on February 1, 2007.[1]
In July 2006, an email was sent out to members of the Dave Matthews Band's mailing list, informing fans that a compilation was to be released in September, and they were asked to choose 10 of their favorite live songs (and their specific dates). The 10 most popular live songs were to be featured on the second disc of the compilation; however, only eight tracks are featured on disc two. With the rising popularity of the band's latest live release, Live Trax Vol. 6, the compilation's release date was pushed back to November 7, 2006. Inside the CD case of Live Trax Vol. 6 an advertisement for The Best of What's Around Vol. 1 was featured, incorrectly claiming that "Where Are You Going" was to be among the studio tracks appearing on disc one, and that the album was to be released on November 6, not November 7. Sony BMG Music Entertainment released an advanced billing of the album, also incorrectly claiming that it was to feature a live version of "The Dreaming Tree."[2] A third disc (entitled the "Encore CD") featuring four additional live performances was made available to fans who pre-ordered the album, and later received a wider release for an additional cost.
The album's cover art, designed to look like a concert ticket, features several hidden references:
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