''Verve Remixed'' is a series of albums released by

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centered on the concept of classic Verve tracks,

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ed by contemporary

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music producers and DJs. The series has proven to be very popular, both with fans of the original recordings and with younger generations of music listeners, many of whom are exposed to the classic

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and

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artists for the first time. In addition to the albums that include the remixes, each volume of the series has a companion album titled ''Verve Unmixed'', containing all of the music in its original form. The three original ''Verve Remixed'' albums are also available as a boxed set, ''The Complete Verve Remixed Deluxe Box'', along with a bonus album, ''Verve Remixed Plus''. A

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edition of the series was released in late 2008.

Track listings

''Verve Remixed'' (2002)

''Verve Remixed 2'' (2003)

''Verve Remixed 2 - Extended Mixes EP'' (2003)

''Verve Remixed 3'' (2005)

''Verve Remixed Plus'' (2005)

''Verve Remixed 4'' (2008)

''Verve Remixed Christmas'' (2008)

''Verve Remixed: L.A. Noire'' (2011)

''Verve Remixed: The First Ladies'' (2013)

References

External links

The Official Verve Remixed Website
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