Superlatives are attached to compilations with an alarming frequency, but Sanctuary's Ultimate Collection comes quite close to deserving the adjective in the title. While most Small Faces wrap-ups ignore either of the band's major phases (their early amphetamine-fueled R&B on Deram and their later acid-soaked British psychedelia for Immediate) or give short shrift to both, Ultimate Collection compiles 25 tracks from each and makes great selections. Among the highlights: from the first disc, "What'cha Gonna Do About It?" and "Sha-La-La-La-Lee," while the second boasts every one of their best from post-1967, including "My Way of Giving," "Green Circles," "Itchycoo Park," "Tin Soldier," and "Lazy Sunday." ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
Ultimate Collection (Sanctuary)
05/27/2003 | Sanctuary Uk
All Music Guide Review
Track Listing
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Credits
- John Reed
- Compilation, Concept
- Roger Semon
- Liner Notes, Executive Director
- Paolo Hewitt
- Liner Notes
- Paul Bevoir
- Artwork, Design
- Nick Watson
- Remastering
- Antony Amos
- Product Manager
- Steve Hammonds
- Product Manager
- Brian Berg
- Executive Director
- Mike Mastrangleo
- Tape Research
- The Small Faces
- Main Performer














