Der Blonde Engel – Die Retrospektive
| Der Blonde Engel – Die Retrospektive | ||||
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| Released | 12 July 2001 | |||
| Recorded | February 6, 1928–1978 | |||
| Genre | Traditional pop | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Marlene Dietrich chronology | ||||
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Der Blonde Engel – Die Retrospektive is a box set compilation album by German-American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, released in 2001 by EMI to commemorate the 100th anniversary of her birth on December 27, 1901. Spanning four discs, it covers recordings made between 1928 and 1978, including studio tracks, singles, rarities, and live performances in multiple languages. The set was issued with remastered sound and a booklet containing photographs and historical notes.
The release received positive critical reception, with reviewers praising its completeness and archival value. A condensed single-disc edition, Der Blonde Engel – 25 Lieder, was also issued in 2001 and entered the German albums chart in January 2002, peaking at number 98 for one week.