The Ultimate Collection (Marlene Dietrich album)

The Ultimate Collection is a compilation album by German–American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, released in November 27, 2015 by Universal Music. The double compact disc (CD) set presents a comprehensive anthology of Dietrich’s musical career, covering five decades of studio and live recordings from 1928 to 1978. The compilation traces her artistic evolution from her early Berlin revue performances and her work in The Blue Angel (1930) to her later concert tours and international recordings.

Issued in chronological order, the set gathers material originally released in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, illustrating the cosmopolitan scope of Dietrich’s repertoire and the transitions between her European and Hollywood phases. The collection was produced from restored sources and newly remastered masters, and includes a 32-page booklet featuring rare photographs and detailed liner notes. Additionally, it includes 14 previously unreleased songs.

Praised for its historical value and sound restoration, The Ultimate Collection has been noted by critics and film historians as one of the most complete overviews of Dietrich’s recording legacy, offering listeners an in-depth perspective on her distinctive vocal style and artistic transformation throughout the 20th century.