The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd, reissued as Gold, is a two-disc compilation of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the peak years of its classic lineup (1971–1977).
- In 1998, it was released as The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd by MCA. This album was certified Gold on 10/15/1999 and Platinum on 7/27/2001 by the RIAA.
- In 2006, it was re-released as Gold by Geffen (which had absorbed MCA), with identical content and a slightly different cover.
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