Ultimate Collection is a compilation album by the American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, released on September 12, 2000, by Hip-O. It mostly comprises tracks from Mann's first two solo albums, Whatever (1993) and I'm with Stupid (1995), and her work with the band 'Til Tuesday.
Lawsuit Mann did not approve the release of Ultimate Collection. In a statement on her website, she said that the record company, Universal Music, had refused her offer to choose tracks and provide artwork. Instead, the compilation includes songs Mann considered substandard, such as a rough mix, a live radio performance, and a song recorded for the 1987 film Back to the Beach as a favor for a producer friend. It excludes most of her later work, such as her 1999 Academy Award-nominated song "Save Me".
In 2001, Mann sued Universal Music, saying the release breached an stipulation in her contract that Universal could not release a compilation without her consent. She also said the packaging and liner notes falsely suggested Mann had endorsed the compilation. She sought more than $2 million in damages.
Track listing All tracks written by Aimee Mann unless otherwise noted.
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