The George Benson Collection Explained

The George Benson Collection
Type:compilation
Artist:George Benson
Cover:The George Benson Collection.jpg
Released:1981
Recorded:1968–1981
Genre:
Length:78:54
Label:Warner Bros.
Producer:
Prev Title:Give Me the Night
Prev Year:1980
Next Title:In Your Eyes
Next Year:1983

The George Benson Collection is a compilation album by George Benson, released in 1981. Originally a two-LP set, it was reissued as one compact disc. In addition to previously released material from Benson's tenures with A&M Records, CTI Records, and his then-current label, Warner Bros. Records, the album features two new songs, including Benson's #1 R&B hit "Turn Your Love Around." The George Benson Collection was certified gold by the RIAA.

Track listing

All tracks originally performed by Benson, except where indicated.

NOTE: "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" was omitted from the album's CD release due to the 74-minute storage capacity of CDs at the time.

Charts

Weekly Charts

Chart (1981-1982)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 20014
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums5
U.S. Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums33
Chart (1997)Peak
position
Australian (ARIA Charts)[1] 73

Year End Charts

Year End Chart (1982)Peak
position
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[2] 30
U.S. Billboard 20071
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums30
U.S. Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums4

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ryan, Gavin. Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. 2011. Moonlight Publishing. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia. PDF. 29.
  2. Web site: Top Selling Albums of 1982 — The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Recorded Music New Zealand. 1 February 2022.