The Best of the Alan Parsons Project (1983 album)

The Best of The Alan Parsons Project is a compilation album by the British progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1983. It features a selection of tracks from their first six studio albums, showcasing their most commercially successful and well-regarded songs up to that point. The album served as an introduction to the band's music for new listeners and provided a convenient collection of hits for existing fans.

The tracklist generally includes popular songs such as "Eye in the Sky," "Don't Answer Me," "Games People Play," "Damned If I Do," "Time," and "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You," although specific track listings can vary slightly depending on the region and version of the album. The Best of The Alan Parsons Project was a commercial success, contributing to the band's continued popularity throughout the 1980s. It represents a snapshot of their signature sound, characterized by intricate arrangements, layered instrumentation, and philosophical lyrical themes. Later best-of compilations were released with updated song selections covering their entire career.