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Greatest Hits by Pat Benatar [Original recording remastered]

Pat BenatarAudio CD
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listen  5. Treat Me Right (Single Version) (2005 Digital Remaster) 3:14$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  6. You Better Run (2002 Digital Remaster) 3:04$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Fire And Ice (2005 Digital Remaster) 3:19$1.29  Buy MP3 
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listen11. Little Too Late (Edit) (2005 Digital Remaster) 3:26$1.29  Buy MP3 
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listen13. Love Is A Battlefield (Edit) (2005 Digital Remaster) 4:10$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen14. We Belong (2002 - Remaster) 3:42$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen15. Ooh Ooh Song (2005 Digital Remaster) 4:09$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen16. Invincible (Vocal Edit) (2005 Digital Remaster) 4:09$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen17. Sex As A Weapon (2002 Digital Remaster) 4:20$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen18. Le Bel Age (Edit) (2005 Digital Remaster) 4:19$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen19. All Fired Up (Single Version) (2005 Digital Remaster) 4:11$1.29  Buy MP3 
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In 1979, Pat Benatar debuted with In The Heat Of The Night, and both "Heartbreaker" and "We Live For Love" charted in the Top 40, driving the album to Platinum.

In 1980, Benatar’s sophomore album, Crimes Of Passion, rocketed to #2, sold more than four million copies in the U.S. alone, and included "You Better Run” and her first Top 10 hit, the ... Read more in Amazon's Pat Benatar Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (June 7, 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B00094AT4O
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Punk legend Pat Benatar has no shortage of hits. And here they are collected, in a remastered set from Capitol Records. Compiling classics like, 'Love Is a Battlefield,' 'We Belong,' 'Hit me with Your Best shot' and her breakout single, 'Heartbreaker,' Greatest Hits is a definitive collection of Benatar's best songs. Expertly remastered by Evren Goknar at Capitol Records, Benatar's hits sound better than ever, with greater range and depth, displaying the punk rocker's true sound. For new and old fans alike, Pat Benatar's Greatest Hits is a sure bet.

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This is a very good album, with lots of songs - some I recognize, and some I never heard before. Kurt A. Johnson  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
The remastering here is superb! Jason W. Bellenger  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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127 of 130 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pat Finally Gets A Superb Remastering! June 7, 2005
Format:Audio CD
It's about time! Previous Benatar remasters have been fair to poor, sounding like they were pulled from any random source rather than the original master tapes. The 1999 'Synchronistic Wanderings' anthology, although an excellent collection of hits and rarities, was simply lacking with the remastering. "Love Is A Battlefield", for example, sounded rather flat for a so-called remaster. The same could be said for "We Belong" and most of the other tracks. Then there was the 2002 'Classic Masters' release. Finally I thought Capitol got it right since I had bought other 'Classic Masters' releases from other acts and was greatly impressed. Again, Capitol failed to impress with it's rather flat mastering treatment.

'Greatest Hits' has been digitally remastered by Evren Goknar @ Capitol Mastering, Hollywood. Oddly enough, Evren also remastered 1999's 'Synchronstic Wanderings' anthology. However, Evren has done a much better job on this 2005 release! The differences on some tracks are striking. The audio is rich, full, clear, and sharp -- a depth unheard of in any previous releases.

FINALLY, Capitol got it right with this release! While many Benatar fans may be reluctant to pick up yet another "hits" release from the rocker the audio quality alone should hopefully be enough to entice a few of the audiophiles.

I popped this disc into my player hoping I wouldn't be let down. From hearing the beginning heavy drum beats of "Heartbreaker" I knew I was in for a real treat! The remastering here is superb! Finally we get "Love Is A Battlefield" and "We Belong" with depth and range! "Shadows Of The Night" has never sounded so heavy! It's nice to have here in it's better single version. "Invincible" actually has a punchy intro.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 20 Timeless Classics... June 11, 2005
By Matthew
Format:Audio CD
To say Pat Benatar's first state-side greatest hits CD was a disappointment would be an overwhelming understatement.

Best Shots was issued on Halloween of 1989, ushered in by a week-long prime time co-hosting stint on MTV, and the release of "One Love" as a single (borrowed from her previous studio offering, 1988s Wide Awake In Dreamland), but anyone scanning the tracklisting was left scratching their head as to why half of her hits were missing.

In what seemed like an effort to showcase the more "schlock-rock"-ish selections from her back catalag (a genre then enjoying it's last bursts of chart domination), Chrysalis Records and possibly Benatar herself ignored some of her strongest singles and sucked the fun right out of that decade-spanning retrospective. Still, being the only official, single disc Benatar collection, it went on to be a platinum seller.

Cut ahead nearly 16 years. The worldwide market has been flooded with no fewer than 30 generic "EMI Special Markets" compilations, a result of Chrysalis Records having folded in the early 90s, leaving their entire back catalog vulernable to being, er, whored-out. All such releases notoriously feature hideous, cheap inserts, random track selection and poor sound quality recycled from old analog transfers. They've certainly cooled many peoples desire for "yet another" greatest hits disc (most of all, probably her fans), but Capitol Records has now finally issued the DEFINITIVE Pat Benatar compilation.

You need this CD.

Pat Benatar: Greatest Hits is her first official single disc collection since Best Shots.
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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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Finally-a one disc Greatest Hits by Pat Benatar that not only has all her Top 40 hits, but the one I was looking for-"Le Bel Age," which while not Top 40-it peaked at #54-was the song on MTV that finally got my interest. Lighter than most of her earlier hits, it was nevertheless peppered with the guitar-driven music that made her one of the 80's most formidable women. Or should I say Invincible?

Her debut single "Heartbreaker" with its racing guitar line, makes that song almost like a punk "Paranoid." This song features her distinctive vocal styles, nice and rough, and a higher pitched disco voice. #23 for this song? No way! Higher? Way! That was followed by "We Live For Love," which like some of her other songs, sounded like what Blondie would've been like if they'd been hard rock, or Berlin when they had their hard edge in Count Three And Pray. Such ferocity, including some awesome guitar work by Neil Girardo, her producer/guitarist whom she ended up marrying, is also present in "Promises In The Dark," which only peaked at #38.

Then came her first Top Ten hit, and the one she's usually associated with. No, not an anthem for death row inmates on firing squad, but "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" had the right sound, distinctive crunchy hard guitar chords, pop hooks, Pat's gritty voice, and a catchy chorus that took it to #9 and gold sales.

Before Suzanne Vega's "Luka," Benatar did her own sobering story of child abuse in "Hell Is For Children." She is stronger and blunter: "you shouldn't have to pay with your bones and your flesh," "Be daddy's girl and don't tell me Mommy a thing." compared to Vega's lyricism. "You Better Run," a cover of the Rascals song, has fiercer guitar crunching than "Best Shot" in this angry song against a partner who's no good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I can't stop listening to this CD I think I will wear it out. She's great!
Definitely recommend it if you love Pat Benatar.
Published 11 days ago by mary myers
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Pat
Pat Benatar. What can you say but Super!!! I loved her when I was a teen and still love her songs.
Published 20 days ago by Roxiw
5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest!
Just saw her in concert and she is still kickin! Ordered the greatest hits album the next day. It's great to have all her best in one package!
Published 1 month ago by G. Morano
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
This CD has the 'meat & potatoes' of this lady's awesome career! For someone that enjoyed hearing her new records on the radio in the late '70's to the mid '90's - this is a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nozama
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly is the best of Pat!
If you like the big hits that Pat Benatar did, you will love this album. Saw her perform at ACL in Austin last night and she can still sing 'em!
Published 2 months ago by Stote
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this music
This is a great collection of Pat Benatar songs. I liked her music when it came out, but I never purchased any until now. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pyro
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Her Greatest Hits Cd
Pat Benatar an icon in her own right.
This cd complements most of her famous songs and is a must for any fan.
Highly recommend it.
Published 2 months ago by Discerning King
5.0 out of 5 stars rating
Satisfied completely,brought back many memories. Easy and fast purchase, better than driving to the store.Will order more in the near future.
Published 2 months ago by robert
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!!!!!!
Always loved Pat Benetar.. Got her CD just prior to seeing her in concert.. So glad I did.. She is an amazing performer and still has full vocal range..
Published 2 months ago by GINNYJAY
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD
Pat Benatar, was one of the baddest woman in music. I miss her hard edge. May buy more in the future.
Published 3 months ago by clear1
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