Tracks is the first compilation album by Italian singer-songwriter Vasco Rossi, released by EMI Records on 22 November 2002.[1][2] Tracks was released as a double album featuring 24 songs, including hits released by Vasco Rossi at the beginning of his career, such as "Splendida giornata", as well as more recent singles.[3] It was preceded by the single "Generale", a previously unreleased live cover of the song originally written and recorded by Francesco De Gregori. The single was recorded live on 7 July 1995 at the San Siro stadium in Milan.[4]
| Tracks | |
|---|---|
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| Compilation album by | |
| Released | 22 November 2002 |
| Genre | Pop rock |
| Length | 113:22 |
| Label | EMI Records |
The album was the best-selling record of 2002 in Italy. According to EMI Record, it had sold more than 650,000 units by the end of the year, despite being released in late November.[5][6] Tracks also received a nomination for Best Italian Album at the Italian Music Awards 2003.[7]
Track listing
edit- Disc 1[8]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Albachiara" (live) | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Generale" (live at San Siro, 1995) | 4:30 |
| 3. | "Guarda dove vai" | 5:35 |
| 4. | "Io no" | 5:16 |
| 5. | "Stupendo" | 6:32 |
| 6. | "C'è chi dice no" (live) | 4:41 |
| 7. | "Gli spari sopra" | 3:29 |
| 8. | "Mi si escludeva" | 4:48 |
| 9. | "Liberi liberi" | 6:15 |
| 10. | "Gli angeli" | 5:25 |
| 11. | "Vivere" | 5:26 |
| 12. | "La fine del millennio" | 4:24 |
- Disc 2[8]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ogni volta" (2002 version) | 4:13 |
| 2. | "Splendida giornata" | 4:16 |
| 3. | "Rewind" (radio edit) | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Quanti anni hai" | 4:43 |
| 5. | "Gabri" | 4:30 |
| 6. | "Benvenuto" | 5:25 |
| 7. | "Sally" | 4:43 |
| 8. | "Una canzone per te" (live) | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Senza parole" | 4:43 |
| 10. | "Toffee" | 5:12 |
| 11. | "Se è vero o no" | 3:48 |
| 12. | "Siamo soli" | 4:01 |
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italian Albums (FIMI)[9] | 1 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 13 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[5] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[11] Since 2009 |
Gold | 25,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Rita Celi (25 October 2002). "Il Generale di Vasco Rossi rende omaggio a De Gregori". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Vasco Rossi Tracks" (in Italian). Rockol.it. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Vasco Rossi Tracks" (in Italian). Festivalbar. 29 November 2002. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Si intitola 'Vasco Rossi tracks' l'imminente doppio greatest hits del rocker di Zocca" (in Italian). Rockol.it. 23 October 2002. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ a b Andrea Laffranchi (9 January 2003). "Dischi: trionfa Vasco, solo 27° Springsteen". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Classifiche Nielsen: è 'Tracks' di Vasco Rossi il best seller dell'anno" (in Italian). Rockol.it. 10 January 2003. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Comunicato Stampa: 'Italian Music Awads', le nomination" (in Italian). Rockol.it. 20 October 2003. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Vasco Rossi Tracks" (in Italian). Universal Music Group. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – Vasco Rossi – Tracks". Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Vasco Rossi – Tracks". Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Italian album certifications – Vasco Rossi – Tracks" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 5 January 2021. Select "2019" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Tracks" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Album e Compilation" under "Sezione".