A power ballad that defined a generation. Stripped down to piano and a desperate vocal, this track won a Grammy and showcased Collins’ ability to convey raw vulnerability. It remains a staple for karaoke and romantic drama soundtracks.

For completists, The Singles is a massive 6-CD or vinyl box set containing 45 A-sides and B-sides from 1980–2010. No Genesis tracks. The most “complete” in terms of single releases, but expensive and not a single album.

No list is complete without this gothic masterpiece. Known for one of the most famous drum fills in history (arriving at 3:40), this song set the template for Collins’ solo career. It is a song about rage and betrayal, and even today, it sends chills down the spine. On a full album, it is usually the dramatic opener.

Disc 1: Solo Hits 1981–1989

Disc 2: Solo Hits 1989–2002

Disc 3: Genesis & Brand X (with Phil as lead vocalist/drummer)

This is often the “greatest hits” people first encounter. It’s lean, radio-focused, and covers 1981–1998.