Complete Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by American rock band the Cars, released on February 19, 2002, by Elektra Records and Rhino Records. It contains 20 singles and notable album tracks in chronological order of their original release. Sales of the album reignited following Ric Ocasek's death in September 15, 2019.
The album was also released with different artwork entitled "The Very Best of the Cars". In Europe the album was issued as "The Definitive". The track selection was the same although the running order was altered.
Track listing
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes.
The Cars
Ric Ocasek – vocals, rhythm guitar
Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals
Greg Hawkes – keyboards, percussion, sax, backing vocals
Benjamin Orr – vocals, bass guitar
David Robinson – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Technical
Roy Thomas Baker – production
Robert John "Mutt" Lange – production
The Cars – production ; compilation production
Mike Shipley – production
Ric Ocasek – production
Greg Hawkes – production
David McLees – compilation production
Bill Inglot – sound production
Dan Hersch – remastering
Artwork
Brett Milano – liner notes
Leigh Hall – liner note coordination
Greg Allen – art direction, design
David Robinson – Polaroid photography
Ebet Roberts – booklet photography
B.C. Kagan – booklet photography
Brian McLaughlin – photography (page 15)