In the early '80's, record labels would repackage their albums into cds with the identical covers and song selections. Castle Communications and Kitty Records did the same with Gilbert's releases. Japan, naturally has released the most CD compilations to date. Until 2004 Japan continued to repackage Gilbert's MAM Catalog. The last one being the Big Hits and Rarties collection. Some compilations are worth seeking out! The original Rhino Collection has a few songs which were remove from the re-release and the graphics were altered too. The first German "Repertoire" release had great graphics and liner notes. If you want all the live songs from the 1993 Japan Concert then you will have buy the British, Dutch and Japanese versions. Also here, are soundtracks in which an O'Sullivan composition was used. Navigation Hint: Click on each entry for a photo view. Photos can be moved anywhere on the page by clicking the blue area of the photo.

YR	CNTRY	COMPACT DISC TITLE	LABEL	RECORD #	SONGS	NOTES
1986		Alone Again	Kitty	H30K 20022	14	The first CD available of Gilbert's music. Released also on LP
1987		Unforgettable - 16 Golden Classics	Castle	UNCD4	16	Also released on LP
1988		Another Side	Kitty	Hook 20162	14	Second Japanese CD collection
1989		His 20 Most Beautiful Songs	Teldec	2292-46475-2 ZP	20	Includes We Will '87 and Get Down'90 remix
1989		Music Shake Vol 2.	Kitty	H30U20009	1	Maison Ikkoku animated TV series - "Alone Again (Naturally)" as closing theme.
198?		Clair	Rainbow	RCD 242	12
198?		The Very Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Rainbow	2RCD 027/028	24	2 CD set
199?		Greatest Hits	BR MUSIC	BRCD 46	18	Cd says made in Sweden but the address is Holland???
1990		Original Collection 1971-1977	Kitty	KTCM 9001-5	64	5 cds/booklet/cd single. Beautiful collection long OOP.
1991		Sounds Of The Loop	Toshiba	TOCP 6897	11	Can't Think Straight is the Japanese Version
1991		The Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Rhino	R2 70560	20	A Very Extraordinary Sort Of Girl, Christmas Song previously unavailable on CD in the US.
1991		Nothing But The Best	Castle	CTVCD 107	18
1992		Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Karussell	519 155-2	14
1992		The Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan	FNAC	165.9000.20	15	Graphics includes a young boy dressed as the Bisto Kid
1992		Rare Tracks	Kitty	KTCR-1152	15	Piano Drawing on Cover - b sides, 2 unreleased songs and different mixes
1992		Tomorrow, Today / Best of Best	Kitty	KTCR-1173	16	Beautiful cover
1992		Greatest Hits	Repertoire	REP 4260-WG	20	2 different songs & booklet from re-release
1993		A Woman's Place	Rondo	CD 22204	27	"Stranger" & "Southpaw" with different cover
1993		No Telling Why	Rondo	CD 22205	12	"Southpaw" with different cover
1993		Sounds Of The Loop	BCN	UN 22 0451F	12	Different cover. Spanish version of "Can't Think Straight"
1993		Sounds Of The Loop	Scandinavian Records	966 005 2	12	Different cover. Danish version of "Can't Think Straight" and "What a Way (To Show I Love You)"
1993		Tomorrow, Today - Live In Japan '93	Toshiba EMI	TOCP 7843	19	few different songs from NL & UK w/Anytime as bonus
1993		Happiness Is Me And You	Ariola Express	74321 14052 2	16
1993		Tomorrow, Today - Live In Japan '93	BR Music	BX 423-2	21	few different songs from Japan & UK
1994		Nothing But The Best	Nota Blu	9409289	18	Same as Castle Comm
1993		Clair	laserlight	12 213	16
1994		Diamond Star Collection	Arcade	88 0023 4	17
1994		Gilbert O'Sullivan	Rondo	DCD44011	27	2 CD set Stranger and Southpaw w/awful cover
1995		The Very Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Pan	00.1101PM	18
1995		The Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan - Live In Japan	Hit Record	ROJOC 1024	20	few different songs from Japan & NL
1995		Alone Again - Gilbert O'Sullivan Super Best	Kitty	KTCM-1015	21	Are You Happy? Alternate, "At the Very Mention" - produced by D. Foster
1995		The Very Best Of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Arcade	01.9080.6	19
1995		The Best Christmas Ever!	Virgin	7243 8407728	1	double CD w/ the Christmas Song
1996		The Very Best Of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Star/Scana	2000-2	18
1996		Live In Japan	Scana	95085	21
1996		Greatest Hits	Repertoire	REP 4260-WZ	20	2 different songs & booklet from 1st release
1997		The Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Rhino	R2-70560	20	1st pressing contained Danish version of "Can't Think Straight" GOS was pissed....Rhino scrambled!
1997		Original Soundtrack: Air Bud	EMPEROR NORTONCD		1	Clair
1998		The Greatest Hits	Kitty	KTCM-1098	18	Heaven's Above (UK Ver.). IWICC (NL single Ver) I Have My Coat To Keep Me Warm - New Song! Still only in Japan.
1998		Love Songs	Kitty	KTCM-1132	20	Can't Think Straight w/ Takao Sisugi plus "Anytime" from Bonus "Live In Japan" cd
2000		Original Soundtrack: Virgin Suicides	EMPEROR NORTON		1	Alone Again (Naturally)
2000		Survivor - Official Party Survival Kit	TVT	6920-2	1	Alone Again (Naturally)
2001		The Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Victor	VICP-61358	21	Take A Chance On Love - New Song used in a Brau Beer Japanese commercial plus 20 hits.
2001		Gilbert O'Sullivan One [1971-1993]	Delta MM Corp.	CDROM	120+	Russian CDROM with 8 hours of MP3s. Unauthorized use of lyrics and photos from this site!
2001		Gilbert O'Sullivan Two [1994-2000]	Delta MM Corp.	CDROM	120+	Russian CDROM with 8 hours of MP3s. Unauthorized use of lyrics and photos from this site!
2002		Twin Best -- Gilbert O'Sullivan	Victor	VICP-41173/4	36	Includes Take A Chance On Love and most of Gilbert's A side singles
2002		Original Soundtrack: Stuart Little 2	SONY		1	Includes "Alone Again [Naturally]"
2002		Love Songs	Music Wave	MW031	18	Not the same as the Japanese collection
2002		Original Soundtrack: Anita And Me	Silva Screen	FILMCD364	1	Includes "Nothing Rhymed"
2003		Himself	Victor	VICP 62327	14	JVC released the MAM collection in a mini-lp sized carboard covers. Includes original gatefold cover with Japanese booklet.
2003		Back To Front	Victor	VICP 62328	12	JVC released the MAM collection in a mini-lp sized carboard artwork. Includes original lyric sheet, poster and Japanese booklet.
2003		I'm A Writer Not A Fighter	Victor	VICP 62329	10	JVC released the MAM collection in a mini-lp sized carboard artwork. Includes original lyric sheet and Japanese booklet.
2003		A Stranger In My Own Back Yard	Victor	VICP 62330	15	JVC released the MAM collection in a mini-lp sized carboard artwork. Includes original die-cut photo album pages and Japanese booklet.
2003		SouthPaw	Victor	VICP 62331	12	JVC released the MAM collection in a mini-lp sized artwork. Includes original cardbaord inner sleeve with lyrics and Japanese booklet.
2004		Caricature: The Box	Rhinohandmade	RHM2 7849	73	This three-disc boxed set is the first in-depth survey of Gilbert lengthy(67'-'01). It contains numerous singles, B-sides, and cuts from 16 of his albums. All recordings have been remastered from original source materials. Slipcase houses three digipak sleeves and a 28-page booklet with liner notes and rare photos.
2004		The Other Sides of Gilbert O'Sullivan	Victor	VICP-62613	20	A collection of B sides never before available on cd!
2004		The Berry Vest Of Gilbert O'Sullivan	EMI	5986722	21	The first comprehensive Greatest Hits package released in the United Kingdom. It reached the UK Top 20!
2004		Best Hits & Rarities	Victor	VICP-62766	22	A collection A & B sides and a few never before available on cd! This CD includes the video "What's It All Supposed To Mean" and is housed in a slipcase with a 38 page booklet.
2005		Live At Duo Exchange	Victor	DVBD-10001	17	A live DVD/CD set filmed & recorded at the live house "Duo Music Exchange" in Shibuya, Tokyo. Comes housed in a deluxe box with an 8-page booklet.
2005		Gilbert O'Sullivan	BMG	BMG PUB063	17	A promo cd of 17 songs which includes the unreleased version of Alone Again (Naturally) by the Pet Shop Boys and Elton John.
2007		Margot At The Wedding	Lakeshore Records	33947	17	Original film soundtrack featuring "Clair".

Updated June 24, 2008.