Vinyl Record

Leonard Cohen - Greatest Hits

Leonard Cohen – Greatest Hits on LP: a timeless singer-songwriter comp for your shelf. Buy in Kilmorna or Listowel for an essential listen.

LP · 2018

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2018 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

For anyone who’s ever wanted a single Leonard Cohen record that sketches the full outline of his early, defining years, this Greatest Hits LP is the neat answer. It gathers the songs that turned Cohen into a quiet giant: intimate confessionals, wry observations, and those lines that land like poetry you didn’t know you’d memorised. From the hushed pull of “Suzanne” to the aching clarity of “Famous Blue Raincoat,” it’s a set that plays like a slim, perfectly chosen book. The tracklist moves with real pacing rather than just ticking boxes—tender ballads sit beside darker moral fables and travel songs, with Cohen’s voice and phrasing leading the way. If you’re new to him, it’s a welcoming doorway; if you’re already deep in the catalogue, it’s a satisfying single-sleeve companion that still hits hard. On vinyl, these performances feel especially close: guitar, voice, and atmosphere given room to breathe. It’s a record that suits late nights, rainy afternoons, and any moment you want songwriting that trusts silence as much as melody.

Cohen’s songs have a way of becoming part of people’s lives—quoted, hummed, and returned to for decades. This compilation focuses on the era where his writing, restraint, and emotional precision set the template for generations of singer-songwriters that followed.

This is a modern reissue compilation on LP, ideal if you want a solid, no-fuss Cohen overview without hunting multiple originals. Exact mastering and pressing details can vary by run, but the appeal is consistent: a carefully curated selection that fits comfortably on one record.

Warm, intimate, and lyric-forward. Expect close-mic vocals, acoustic textures, and a calm, steady dynamic—more atmosphere than bombast, built for focused listening at home.

Is this a studio album or a compilation? It’s a compilation, pulling together key tracks from Cohen’s earlier catalogue into one LP. What kind of Leonard Cohen material is featured here? Primarily his classic, stripped-back singer-songwriter side—iconic songs like “Suzanne,” “So Long, Marianne,” and “Famous Blue Raincoat.” Is this a good starting point if I’ve never owned a Leonard Cohen record? Yes—this is one of the simplest ways to get a strong overview before exploring the full albums.