America's Greatest Hits 1941: 4-CD Set
America's Greatest Hits 1941 is an Acrobat four-CD collection built around recordings that appeared in the Billboard Best Sellers chart's Top 10 during the year. Its 91 tracks and included booklet make it a substantial year-by-year snapshot for listeners interested in early-1940s popular music and swing-era performers.
At a glance
- The listing describes 91 tracks across four CDs, covering records that reached the Best Sellers Top 10 during 1941.
- Artists named include Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Bing Crosby, and Dinah Shore.
- A 10,000-word booklet is described as containing commentary on every record along with discographical and chart information.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The year-specific chart focus provides a defined listening and collecting scope rather than an artist-only compilation.
- The extensive booklet is presented as adding track-by-track context and chart details.
Technical specifications
5 specifications| Brand | Acrobat |
|---|---|
| Number of discs | 4 |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions and weight listed | 5.71 x 4.96 x 1.02 inches; 7.55 ounces |
|---|
What to know before buying
- The track count, chart selection, and booklet contents are listing claims. Confirm the selected edition's details if these are essential to your purchase.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners exploring 1941 popular music and swing-era chart recordings.
- Collectors seeking a year-focused multi-disc compilation with accompanying historical notes.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a single-artist collection or music from a different era.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied aggregate ratings are strongly favorable, but the rating evidence does not explain what listeners liked or disliked. Treat it as a limited signal rather than confirmation of sound quality, track selection, or booklet contents. The collection's stated four-disc, 91-track format is most relevant to buyers seeking broad coverage of 1941 chart music.
Frequently asked questions
How many discs and tracks are listed?
The listing describes a four-CD set with 91 tracks.
What music does the collection cover?
It is described as recordings that appeared in the Billboard Best Sellers chart's Top 10 during 1941.
Does it include a booklet?
The description says it includes a 10,000-word booklet with commentary on every record and discographical and chart information.
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