A compilation album is a collection of songs from various artists, typically released by a record label or music publisher.

Compilation albums are often used to showcase a specific genre or theme, such as a particular era of music, a specific style, or a collection of songs from a particular region.

The Now That's What I Call Music! series is a compilation album series that features songs from various artists across different genres.

A compilation album that features songs from a particular artist or band is often referred to as a Greatest Hits album.

The Ministry of Sound compilation album series is known for featuring songs from various artists in the electronic dance music genre.

A compilation album that features songs from a particular film or television show is often referred to as a Soundtrack Album.

The Def Jam Recordings compilation album series is known for featuring songs from various artists in the hip hop genre.

A compilation album that features songs from a particular decade or era is often referred to as a Decade Album.

The Woodstock compilation album series is known for featuring songs from various artists in the rock genre.

A compilation album that features songs from a particular country or region is often referred to as a Regional Music Album.

The Blue Note Records compilation album series is known for featuring songs from various artists in the jazz genre.

A compilation album that features songs from a particular record label is often referred to as a Label Compilation.

The Judds compilation album series is known for featuring songs from various artists in the country music genre.

A compilation album that features songs from a particular musical genre is often referred to as a Genre Compilation.

The Motown Records compilation album series is known for featuring songs from various artists in the R&B genre.