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The literal series is The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever!, issued in numbered volumes and later expanded with a best-of set. Those exact releases lead this list. The second tier is clearly marked as related guitar-compilation listening, not as another volume in the Air Guitar series.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever! — Volume 1 — Various Artists | $9.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever! — Volume 2 — Various Artists | $3.03 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever! — Volume III — Various Artists | $12.65 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | The Best of the Best Air Guitar Albums in the World…Ever! — Various Artists | $4.86 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever! Volumes I & II — Various Artists | $20 to $50 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Black Top Guitar Greats — Various Artists | $24.98 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Rock’n’Roll Guitar Greats — Various Artists | $12.49 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco Volume II — Various Artists | $10.85 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Guitar Greats — Various Artists | $19.06 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever! — Volume 1 — Various Artists
Literal-series pick: the original two-CD compilation includes Queen, Deep Purple, Blur, Run-D.M.C., Hendrix, and other rock staples.
- 2-CD compilation
- 41 tracks
- First series volume
- Wide classic-rock track list
- Older compilation
- Marketplace stock varies
The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever! — Volume 2 — Various Artists
Literal-series pick: the second two-CD volume adds Queen, Bryan Adams, Def Leppard, Billy Idol, and other arena-rock material.
- 2-CD compilation
- EMI edition
- Exact numbered sequel
- Two-disc format
- Older import listing
- Regional availability varies
The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever! — Volume III — Various Artists
Literal-series pick: the third two-CD volume includes Queen, Bryan Adams, Cream, Status Quo, and the Foo Fighters with Brian May recording of Have a Cigar.
- 2-CD compilation
- Volume III
- Exact series volume
- Rock-focused selection
- Older physical release
- Seller condition matters
The Best of the Best Air Guitar Albums in the World…Ever! — Various Artists
Literal-series pick: the 2005 three-CD best-of revisits the earlier sets and adds tracks such as The Darkness and Queen plus Paul Rodgers.
- 3-CD compilation
- 2005 Virgin release
- Largest literal-series package
- 52-track three-disc set
- Overlap with earlier volumes
- Used copies are common
The Best Air Guitar Album in the World…Ever! Volumes I & II — Various Artists
Literal-series edition: a slipcased box set pairing the first two original CD sets, not a new playlist or a format-color variant.
- 4-CD box set
- Volumes I and II
- Two full original volumes
- Collectible slipcase
- Substantial track overlap with individual volumes
- Used availability varies
Black Top Guitar Greats — Various Artists
Related guitar-compilation tier: a P-Vine import CD of rock material, sold as a Various Artists compilation rather than an Air Guitar-series volume.
- CD compilation
- P-Vine import
- New CD listing
- Dedicated guitar-compilation title
- Not part of the literal Air Guitar series
- Import pricing
Rock’n’Roll Guitar Greats — Various Artists
Related guitar-compilation tier: a two-CD set built around Dick Dale, Duane Eddy, Chuck Berry, Link Wray, Les Paul, and other foundational guitarists.
- 2-CD compilation
- Rock and roll guitar focus
- Instrumental and early-rock angle
- New CD listing
- Not an Air Guitar title
- Earlier-era repertoire
Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco Volume II — Various Artists
Related guitar-compilation tier: a Baja Records CD featuring Armik, Tierra Negra, Young and Rollins, Pavlo, Luis Villegas, and others.
- CD compilation
- New flamenco guitar
- Different guitar style
- In-stock CD listing
- Not rock-focused
- Not part of the Air Guitar series
Guitar Greats — Various Artists
Related guitar-compilation tier: a three-CD 2017 collection with 60 tracks by players including Chuck Berry, Dick Dale, the Fireballs, and B.B. King.
- 3-CD compilation
- 60 tracks
- Large multi-disc set
- Broad guitar history
- Not an Air Guitar title
- Older import release
Buying tips
- If the query means the actual series, begin with the first or second volume, the final numbered volume, or the multi-disc Best of the Best set.
- Do not assume every guitar-themed compilation belongs to the Air Guitar series; the related tier is for adjacent listening only.
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