Various (album)

An album titled "Various" or similar titles (e.g., "Various Artists," "Various Tracks") typically refers to a compilation album featuring tracks by multiple artists. These albums are often released under several circumstances:

• Soundtracks: Film, television, and video game soundtracks frequently showcase a variety of artists whose music is featured in the respective media. These are often commercially released.

• Tribute Albums: These albums consist of covers of songs originally performed by a specific artist or band, with different artists contributing their own interpretations.

• Benefit Albums: Released to raise money for a specific cause, these albums often feature tracks donated by various artists.

• Genre Compilations: Aimed at showcasing a specific genre of music, these compilations feature tracks from different artists within that genre.

• Record Label Samplers: Record labels may release compilation albums featuring tracks from their roster of artists to promote their talent.

• "Best Of" Compilations: While usually associated with a single artist, "Best Of" albums might occasionally include collaborations with other artists, leading to the "Various" designation on tracks featuring someone other than the album's primary artist.

Albums titled "Various Artists" are generally credited to "Various Artists" or "Various" in album listings to distinguish them from albums by single artists. The specific artists for each track are then usually listed individually on the track listing.