Vinyl Record

Bill Withers - Bill Withers' Greatest Hits

Buy Bill Withers’ Greatest Hits on LP at Kilmorna near Listowel—classic soul staples like “Lean On Me” and “Ain’t No Sunshine” in one essential record.

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Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Bill Withers’ Greatest Hits gathers the songs that made him a quiet giant of American soul: plain-spoken, deeply human, and impossible not to sing along to. From the intimate ache of “Ain’t No Sunshine” to the open-armed reassurance of “Lean On Me,” these tracks balance grit and grace with a songwriter’s economy—nothing wasted, every line landing. It’s also a brilliant snapshot of Withers’ range. You get the wiry funk and conversational swagger of “Use Me,” the sunlit lift of “Lovely Day,” and the sophisticated glide of “Just The Two Of Us,” all delivered with that unmistakable, grounded voice. As a single LP, it plays like a perfectly paced set—ideal for a first dive, and just as satisfying when you already know the albums. For a shop turntable, a family living room, or a late-night listen, this is the kind of compilation that feels less like a highlights reel and more like a complete statement: songs built to last, pressed into an easy-to-reach record you’ll keep returning to.

Some “greatest hits” records feel like a label exercise—this one feels like a portrait. Withers’ writing is direct but never simple, and these songs have become shared language across generations. It’s an accessible entry point that still carries real weight for longtime listeners.

This title is frequently reissued, and editions can vary in mastering, sleeve print, and label details. If you’re chasing a specific cut or country of manufacture, check the deadwax and jacket notes. Either way, it’s a dependable, high-rotation LP that holds its value in any soul section.

Warm, vocal-forward soul with tight rhythm sections: deep-but-controlled bass, crisp drums, and clean guitar/keys. Big hooks, dynamic choruses, and plenty of space around the voice—great at moderate volume, even better turned up.

Recommended for: Anyone building a classic soul essentials shelf; Fans of Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, and Stevie Wonder; Listeners who want an easy, no-skips LP for the house; Gifts for new vinyl buyers who want familiar songs done right.

Is this a studio album or a compilation? It’s a compilation LP collecting key songs from across Bill Withers’ catalog, sequenced for a smooth, front-to-back listen. What kind of music is it—more soul or more funk? Both, leaning soul: you’ll hear tender ballads and uplifting anthems alongside tighter, groovier cuts like “Use Me.” Is the year known for this LP? This is a reissued compilation that appears in multiple editions; the exact year depends on the pressing. If you need a specific release year, we can confirm from the copy in hand.