A mixtape is a compilation album created by an individual, typically featuring songs from various artists, often with a common theme or genre.

An anthology is a compilation album that features songs from a specific artist or band, typically spanning their entire career and showcasing their musical evolution.

A tribute album is a compilation album that features songs from different artists, typically covering or reinterpreting the songs of a particular artist or band, as a form of homage.

A charity album is a compilation album that features songs from various artists, typically released to raise funds for a specific cause or charity.

A nuggets compilation album typically includes songs from a specific genre or era, often featuring lesser-known or obscure artists, and aims to showcase hidden gems or forgotten tracks.

A soundtrack is a compilation album that features songs from a specific film, television show, or other media, and is typically released alongside the media's release.

A label compilation is a compilation album that typically includes songs from a specific record label or music publisher, showcasing the label's roster of artists and their music.

A promotional album is a compilation album that typically features songs from various artists, released as a promotional tool for a specific product or brand, often distributed for free or at a discounted price.

A posthumous album is a compilation album that typically includes songs from a specific artist or band, released after their disbandment or death, often featuring unreleased or rare material.

A sampler album is a compilation album that typically features songs from various artists, released to showcase the latest trends or popular music, often featuring excerpts or shortened versions of the songs.

A genre compilation is a compilation album that typically includes songs from a specific genre or subgenre, often featuring influential or iconic tracks that have shaped the genre's development.

An anniversary album is a compilation album that typically features songs from various artists, released to celebrate a specific anniversary or milestone, such as a record label's anniversary or a band's formation anniversary.

A limited edition album is a compilation album that typically includes songs from a specific artist or band, released as a limited quantity or for a limited time, often featuring exclusive or rare material.

A regional compilation is a compilation album that typically features songs from various artists, released to showcase the music of a specific region or country, highlighting local talent and musical traditions.

A live album is a compilation album that typically includes songs from a specific artist or band, released as a live album or concert recording, capturing the energy and atmosphere of a live performance.