Hits is a 1996 greatest hits compilation by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. As of December 2007[update], it has sold 488,000 copies in the United States,[4] and was certified Gold in the United Kingdom in 2013 for 100,000 copies sold.[5] A counterpart album, Misses, was released on the same day as Hits. It consists of Mitchell's lesser known songs that she considers personal favorites.
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Greatest hits album by | ||||
Released | October 29, 1996 | |||
Recorded | 1969–1991 | |||
Genre | Folk | |||
Length | 60:34 | |||
Label | Reprise | |||
Producer | Joni Mitchell | |||
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Rolling Stone | (mixed)[3] |
All songs were written by Joni Mitchell, except "Unchained Melody" by Alex North and Hy Zaret.
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[6] | 161 |
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Australia (ARIA)[7] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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Singles | |||||||
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