described it as the "definitive collection" that deservedly celebrated one of the nation's most successful singers. Why It Still Matters
: The standard CD edition features 25 tracks, spanning his most successful years at Epic Records. Shakin' Stevens - The Collection (Remastered) [...
Upon its release, the album was a major success, returning Stevens to the UK Top 5 and earning status in territories like Denmark. described it as the "definitive collection" that deservedly
Shakin' Stevens: The Collection (Remastered) – A Definitive Retrospective the album was a major success
Thom Jurek called it a "dynamite find," praising it as one of the most extensive and pervasive overviews of his career available at the time.
This compilation is particularly notable for its , giving a fresh, high-fidelity sheen to hits that defined an era.