The most interesting in the sum Nomi Compilation

Just two regular studio albums are available from Klaus Nomi, the published posthumously, some questionable Patchwork ZA BAKDAZ times out in the cold. His AIDS death in August 1983 prevented the continuation of a promising career.
Manageable so his work, all the more surprising, therefore, that it currently already are four different sampler CDs on the market. Interested I want to give a small decision support to the hand below.

The sampler compared:

1. The present here THE ESSENTIAL
With a total of 20 titles, the most extensive collection. 18 out of 22 titles of the two studio albums are represented. Add to that the two rare and very rewarding CAN NOT HELP FALLING IN LOVE and Nussbaum.

2. THE COLLECTION
Contains a total of 16 titles. 14 out of 22 titles of the two studio albums are represented. Here also the above-mentioned CAN NOT HELP FALLING IN LOVE and THE WALNUT find.

3. ENCORE!
Contains a total of 13 titles. 10 out of 22 titles of the two studio albums are represented. Here also CAN NOT HELP FALLING IN LOVE and THE WALNUT find. But here there are also the live version of Total Eclipse, which the already strong studio version even surpasses for my taste.

4. ECLIPSED
Contains a total of 15 titles. 13 out of 22 titles of the two studio albums are represented. There namely also CAN NOT HELP FALLING IN LOVE, but the NUSSBAUM missing. There is only here that mE dispensable, Donna Summer Cover I Feel Love.

But what to buy now?
Who can do without the two original albums and just a good and extensive BEST OF want to have, is certainly best to consult with THE ESSENTIAL.
Least makes sense for me THE COLLECTION because here with LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN and simple man two of the best known pieces are missing.
For completists ECLIPSED should be interesting, because only here there is I feel love to hear.
ENCORE! turn provides for my taste, the ideal complement for owners of the two original albums are. You then indeed only an added value of three songs, but have it in them.

Fans will naturally always something missing in samplers, but for casual listener is THE ESSENTIAL the first choice.
4 stars ****