The Very Best of the Imperials

The Very Best of the Imperials
Compilation album by
Released1981
Recorded1976–1980
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Length40:36
LabelDaySpring/Word Records
ProducerMichael Omartian, Chris Christian, Gary S. Paxton
The Imperials chronology
Priority
(1980)
The Very Best of the Imperials
(1981)
Stand by the Power
(1982)
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The Very Best of the Imperials is a compilation album by American Christian music group the Imperials, released in late 1981 on DaySpring Records. It is a collection of the Imperials' best songs from the Russ Taff years 1976–1980, covering their four albums Sail On, Heed the Call, One More Song for You and Priority. The album also contains a never-before-released track "Same Old Fashioned Way" written and performed by baritone singer David Will recorded in 1976. It would later be featured on The Lost Album in 2006. The track is produced by recording artist-producer Gary S. Paxton. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart.