The Definitive Collection is a greatest hits album by American pop musician Lionel Richie. The album was initially released in the US as a one-disc compilation in February 2003. A limited edition release of the US version included a bonus disc with rare extra tracks. A two-disc edition was released for the International market which collects 38 songs over 20 years. A special edition of the album was released later which includes a DVD selecting highlights throughout this period of Richie's career. The DVD also includes a live performance from Amsterdam and the making of Dancing on the Ceiling (as a hidden extra). The album was unusual in that it hit the number-one spot on the UK Albums Chart twelve years after it was first released, following a live performance by Richie described as "triumphant" at Glastonbury Festival 2015. It became his first UK number one in 23 years.

Track listing

All songs written by Lionel Richie, except where noted.

US bonus disc

International version

Disc 1

Disc 2

DVD

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications