Various Artist Corp.

Various Artist is a designation used for compilation albums that gather musical tracks from multiple sources. These collections may feature works from a single performer or several artists united by a common theme, genre, or time period. Compilation albums often combine previously released material with unreleased recordings, organized to create a cohesive listening experience. When drawn from one artist's catalog, such releases are frequently called greatest hits albums, anthologies, or retrospectives, presenting selections that were not originally intended for release together. Compilations featuring multiple artists may take the form of tribute albums or thematic collections, while those from a single source serve to showcase an artist's body of work across different recording sessions and periods.