Suzi Quatro (June 11, 1990) The Wild One The Greatest Hits CD
Updated: Jul 11
Suzi Quatro’s 1990 compilation The Wild One – The Greatest Hits, released in Australia on June 11, 1990, gathers her biggest glam and rock anthems from the 1970s, showcasing her pioneering role as a female rock star with hits like “Can The Can,” “48 Crash,” and “Devil Gate Drive.”
Artist: Suzi Quatro
Title: The Wild One The Greatest Hits Date: June 11, 1990 (Australia) Label: EMI Format / Type: CD Album (Compilation)
Country: Australia / International Catalogue: CDP 7 93986 2 / CZ 281
TRACK LIST
Can The Can
48 Crash
Daytona Demon
Devil Gate Drive
Too Big
The Wild One
Your Mamma Won't Like Me
I Bit Off More Than I Could Chew
I May Be Too Young
Tear Me Apart
Roxy Roller
If You Can't Give Me Love
The Race Is On
She's In Love With You
Mama's Boy
I've Never Been In Love
Rolling Stone
All Shook Up
Keep A Knockin'
Wake Up Little Susie
THE STORY
This compilation brings together Suzi Quatro’s most successful singles and key album tracks from her glam-rock heyday, produced largely by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. It serves as an excellent overview of her powerful, leather-clad rock persona and chart dominance in the 1970s.
CONTEXT & NOTES
Released in Australia on June 11, 1990, The Wild One celebrates Quatro’s enduring influence as one of rock’s first major female icons. The album includes many of her signature hits and was popular in both the UK and Australia. It remains a staple for fans of 1970s glam and hard rock.
PERSONNEL
Varies by track — core contributors include Suzi Quatro (vocals, bass), with Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman as main producers for the hit singles.
PRODUCTION
Produced by: Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman (majority of tracks)
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Dramatic cover image of Quatro in a powerful pose with the large “Q” logo
Bold “The Wild One – The Greatest Hits” title treatment
Comprehensive 20-track selection
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS
The front cover features Suzi Quatro standing dominantly with a chain, wearing black leather, against a dark background with the large yellow “Q” logo. The back cover includes the full track listing and credits.
RELATED MATERIAL
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SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, EMI Records, Platterlog
All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
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