Sony BMG is set to deliver a fantastic gift for Mimi fans of all ages when it releases a new compilation album of Mariah's best love songs called, The Ballads. The album is scheduled for release in the UK & ireland on October 20 and Italy on October 24, 2008. The album is also set to be released in Japan on November 3 and as of now scheduled to be released in the U.S. & Canada January of 2009.

Mariah Carey rocketed to stardom with her debut album in 1990. Achieving eight top 10 albums through the course of the decade she became the Nineties' most successful female singer/songwriter. This incredible success has continued throughout the 21st century and her stunning five-octave voice and songwriting talent have now delivered over 40 UK hits. Perhaps best loved for her powerful, emotional long songs, Sony BMG is collecting together all the best ballads for a brand new compilation called Mariah Carey - The Ballads. 

The album is now available for pre-order at HMV UK for £ 8.99.

INTERNATIONAL TRACK LISTING:

1.  Hero
Taken from the Columbia release, Music Box

2.  Vision Of Love
Taken from the Columbia release, Mariah Carey

3.  Without You
Taken from the Columbia release, Music Box

4.  Always Be My Baby
Taken from the Columbia release, Daydream

5.  My All
Taken from the Columbia release, Butterfly

6.  How Much (Featuring Usher)
Taken from the Columbia release, Rainbow

7.  Dreamlover
Taken from the Columbia release, Music Box

8.  Thank God I Found You - Make It Last Remix (Featuring Nas & Joe)
Taken from the Columbia release, The Remixes

9.  The Roof
Taken from the Columbia release, Butterfly

10.  One Sweet Day (Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men)
Taken from the Columbia release, Daydream

11.  Anytime You Need A Friend
Taken from the Columbia release, Music Box

12.  I'll Be There (Featuring Trey Lorenz)
Taken from the Columbia release, Mariah Carey Unplugged EP

13.  I Still Believe
Taken from the Columbia release, #1's

14.  Reflections
Taken from the Virgin release, Glitter

15.  Open Arms
Taken from the Columbia release, Daydream

16.  Against All Odds (Featuring Westlife)
Taken from the Columbia release, Rainbow

17.  Endless Love (With Luther Vandross)
Taken from the Epic release, Songs

Bonus Track:
18. All I Want For Christmas Is You
Taken from the Columbia release, Merry Christmas - "All I Want For Christmas"