🔘 The Definitive Alice Cooper – Compilation Album: Mar. 2001

Released in March 2001, The Definitive Alice Cooper served as a widescreen, career‑spanning introduction to Cooper’s most iconic eras — from early shock‑rock breakthroughs to late‑’80s MTV dominance. Curated for maximum impact, the compilation threads together the theatrical, the abrasive, and the radio‑ready, presenting a distilled portrait of an artist whose influence stretches across generations. Positioned at the dawn of the 2000s, it reaffirmed Cooper’s legacy for new listeners while giving long‑time fans a sharp, era‑bridging retrospective. CD — Rhino 8122 73534‑2

Released: March 10, 2001 (Europe)

A career‑spanning shock‑rock chronicle capturing three decades of an icon’s most enduring anthems.

Released in early 2001, The Definitive Alice Cooper arrived as a comprehensive, cross‑era anthology designed to reintroduce Alice Cooper’s catalogue to a new generation while giving long‑time fans a clean, remastered overview of his most essential work. Issued by Rhino, the compilation spans the original Alice Cooper Group classics, the mid‑’70s solo theatrics, and the late‑’80s comeback era — a rare release that bridges all phases of Cooper’s evolving persona.

The album’s arrival coincided with a renewed cultural interest in classic rock and theatrical performance, positioning Cooper as a foundational figure whose influence stretched far beyond glam, metal, or shock‑rock labels. Its chart performance in the UK — five weeks on the Albums Chart, peaking at No. 33 — reflected both nostalgia and the enduring power of songs like “School’s Out,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” and “Poison.”

As a curated narrative, The Definitive Alice Cooper functions as both a gateway and a summation: a single‑disc mythology of the man who blurred the line between horror, humour, and hard rock.

🔘 Track List

I’m Eighteen

Desperado

Under My Wheels

Halo of Flies

School’s Out

Elected

Hello Hooray

Generation Landslide

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Billion Dollar Babies

Teenage Lament ’74

Muscle of Love

Only Women Bleed

Department of Youth

Welcome to My Nightmare

I Never Cry

You and Me

How You Gonna See Me Now

From the Inside

Poison

Hey Stoopid

🔘 Variants

CD – Europe (2001)

• Label: Rhino

• Catalogue: 8122 73534‑2

• Barcode: 081227353421

• Notes: Standard jewel case; booklet includes liner notes and full credits.

CD – Australia (2001)

• Label: Warner Music Australia

• Catalogue: 8122735342

• Notes: Identical tracklist; regional manufacturing.

CD – Japan (2001)

• Label: Warner Music Japan

• Notes: Includes Japanese‑language insert; OBI strip.

🔘 Chart Performance

UK Albums Chart

• Peak: #33

• Weeks on chart: 5

• Entry date: March 10, 2001

Europe

• Strong catalogue sales across HMV and major retailers.

🔘 Context & Notes

• Compiled by Rhino as part of their early‑2000s “Definitive” series.

• Covers 1970–1991, spanning the Alice Cooper Group, the mid‑’70s solo era, and the late‑’80s metal resurgence.

• Tracks sourced from Warner Bros., Atlantic, and Epic eras.

• “Halo of Flies” inclusion highlights Cooper’s progressive, theatrical side.

• “Poison” and “Hey Stoopid” anchor the compilation’s modern edge.

• Designed as a single‑disc alternative to the multi‑disc Box of Alice and Mascara & Monsters releases.

🔘 Visual Archive

Description:

A dark, theatrical promotional poster featuring Alice Cooper with arms outstretched, heavy makeup, and dramatic lighting. Bold red and white text lists key tracks from the compilation, with “OUT NOW” and retailer logos at the bottom.

Alice Cooper — The Definitive Alice Cooper (2001), promotional artwork.

🔘 Related Material

• Mascara & Monsters: The Best of Alice Cooper (2001)

• The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper (1999)

• The Essentials: Alice Cooper (2002)

🔘 Discography

• Love It to Death (1971)

• School’s Out (1972)

• Billion Dollar Babies (1973)

• Welcome to My Nightmare (1975)

• Trash (1989)

• Hey Stoopid (1991)

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

• 1970–1991: Tracks recorded across two decades

• March 10, 2001: Compilation enters UK Albums Chart (#33)

• 2001: International CD variants released

• 2000s: Becomes a staple catalogue title in HMV and European retailers

🔘 Glam Flashback

A single disc that captures the full arc of Alice Cooper’s transformation — from Detroit shock‑rock insurgent to theatrical ringmaster to late‑’80s MTV icon.

🔘 Closing Notes

The Definitive Alice Cooper remains one of the strongest single‑disc introductions to Cooper’s world — a curated mythology of rebellion, theatre, and reinvention that continues to define his legacy for new listeners.

🔘 Sources & Copyright

• UK Albums Chart archives

• Rhino Records catalogue

• Retail promotional materials

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