The Best of Armin Only is a compilation album by Dutch DJ and record producer Armin van Buuren. It was released on 13 May 2017 by Armada Music. The album was issued in connection with van Buuren's The Best of Armin Only concerts at the Amsterdam Arena, which marked twenty years of his solo career.
The album includes previously released tracks, new versions and exclusive recordings connected to the Armin Only concert series. Its official anthem, "My Symphony", was released ahead of the album. The Best of Armin Only peaked at number three on the Dutch Album Top 100, number 102 on the Belgian Ultratop Flanders albums chart, and number 19 on the UK Official Dance Albums Chart.
Background and release
In November 2016, van Buuren announced The Best of Armin Only as a large-scale solo show in the Netherlands to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of his solo career. The concerts were held at the Amsterdam Arena on 12 and 13 May 2017. The album was promoted as a two-disc release containing both classic material and exclusive records, and was also made available physically as part of The Best of Armin Only Special Box.
Track listing
Track listing adapted from Discogs. Apple Music lists the album as 30 songs by grouping the five "Overture" movements into one track.
Charts
+ Chart performance for The Best of Armin Only Chart (2017) Peak position Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) 3 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 102 UK Dance Albums (Official Charts Company) 19
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