Wave of Mutilation: Best of Pixies
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This album replaces 1997's compilation Death to the Pixies in 4AD's catalog, which previously served as the label's "greatest hits" collection for Pixies.
As of 2015, sales in the United States have exceeded 316,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.<ref name="nielsen">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2006 the album received a diamond certification for 250,000 copies sold in Europe by Independent Music Companies Association.<ref name="impala">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Track listing
Personnel
Pixies
- Black Francis – vocals, guitar
- Kim Deal – bass guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Gigantic"
- Dave Lovering – drums
- Joey Santiago – lead guitar
Production
- Steve Albini – tracks 1, 5, 7, 15
- Gary Smith – tracks 2–4, 16, 23
- Gil Norton – tracks 6, 8–14, 17–22
Charts
| Chart (2004–2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)<ref>Template:Cite Ryan</ref> | 64 |
Certifications
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