ANTHOLOGY-OLOGY: Have you heard the exciting new band that's set to dominate the top three spots on this week's HITS Album Sales Chart? They're called Various Artists. Yep, the chart will be top-heavy with compilations, namely Disney's Marvel-ous ST Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1, NOW's Now 51 and Disney's indefatigable Frozen (which gets fresh ice in its bottomless cocktail thanks to a $5.99 iTunes sale). When was the last time three "various artists" sets ruled in album-land? E-mail us the answer and we'll send you a Jim Urie Christmas Mix CD signed by Mark Pearson. (8/18p)
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