The collection highlights Stevens' ability to blend 1950s-style rockabilly with modern 1980s pop production. Notable inclusions are:
: Upon its release, the album climbed to number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. Shakin Stevens - Collection
: Beyond pure rock 'n' roll, the album showcases his range in country-blues and R&B with tracks like "Cry Just a Little Bit" and "A Love Worth Waiting For". The Definitive 2020 Expansion Shakin Stevens - Collection
: His high-energy versions of "Marie, Marie" (originally by The Blasters) and "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?". Shakin Stevens - Collection