Rick James - Collected - Vinyl LP Record

Rick James – Collected is a greatest-hits compilation that celebrates the flamboyant, funk-fuelled legacy of Rick James, one of the most influential figures in 1970s and 1980s funk and soul music. The album brings together many of James’s most memorable tracks, showcasing his bold personality, signature basslines, and a sound that fused raw funk energy with pop accessibility and swaggering attitude.

Throughout the record, you’ll hear infectious grooves, spirited horn arrangements, and lyrics that range from playful and hedonistic to smooth and soulful. James’s expressive vocals and confident stage persona made him a defining voice in funk, and this collection highlights that range—from dancefloor anthems to sensual slow burners.

Pressed on vinyl, Collected delivers the warm analog character that complements Rick James’s rich production and rhythmic intensity. The compilation is perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, offering a definitive look at the music that made him a funk icon.

Track list: 

Disc 1
1: You and I
2: Mary Jane
3: High On Your Love Suite
4: Bustin' Out (On Funk)
5: Love Gun
6: Come Into My Life - Part 1
7: Big Time
8: Give It to Me Baby
9: Super Freak
10: Ghetto Life
11: Dance Wit Me - Part 1
12: She Blew My Mind (69 Times)
13: Hard to Get

Disc 2
1: Standing On the Top (Feat. The Temptations)
2: Cold Blooded
3: U Bring the Freak Out
4: Ebony Eyes (Feat. Smokey Robinson)
5: 17
6: You Turn Me On
7: Glow
8: Can't Stop
9: Spend the Night With Me
10: Sweet and Sexy Thing
11: Loosey's Rap (Feat. Roxanne Shanté)
12: In the Ghetto (Feat. Rick James)