Throughout his career, Phil Collins has always been willing to share his talents - whether at the microphone or the drum kit, as a songwriter, or in the producer's chair - with his fellow musicians.  On September 28, the superstar will collect 59 of his favorite collaborations on a new 4-CD box set.  Rhino/Atlantic will release Plays Well with Others just one week before Collins launches his Not Dead Yet, Live! tour on October 5 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Collins states in the press release, "Some would say I've lived a charmed life. I've done what I wanted for most of it, and got paid well for doing something I'd have done for nothing. Playing the drums. During that time I've played with most of my heroes, most have become close friends. Over these 4 CDs you'll find a mere smattering of those moments. I thank the artists for letting me put this CD together, no easy task! Love, PC"  Indeed, the discs represent a "Who's Who" of talent, with Collins' friends including Robert Plant, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, The Bee Gees, Four Tops, Collins' Genesis bandmate Peter Gabriel, and many more.

Plays Well with Others runs is chronologically arranged, beginning with its journey in the late 1960s with the psych-inspired band Flaming Youth, continuing through landmark recordings with experimental artists like Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, and John Cale, and then into the 1980s where Collins was a key player with such artists as Stephen Bishop and Philip Bailey.  (Curiously, two collaborations with Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire are included here -"Walking on the Chinese Wall" and "Because of You" - but not "Easy Lover," Bailey and Collins' smash hit and worldwide chart-topper.  There are other notable omissions such as "Separate Lives," Collins' chart-topping, Oscar-nominated duet with Marilyn Martin.)  The set concludes at the dawn of the 21st century, with Collins supporting Annie Lennox, Eric Clapton, Bryan Adams, and Joe Cocker at the 2002 Party at the Palace celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

The title of the box set holds special meaning for the artist.  The press release explains that "Chester Thompson, the man who became Genesis's day-to-day drummer once Collins had become the frontman, arranged to have a special birthday present made for him. It wasn't a hugely expensive gift - just a t-shirt. On the front, Thompson had a slogan printed to reflect his bandmate's willingness to take his drums along to pretty much any session, his pleasure in working as a producer to help musicians he respected make the records they wanted: 'Plays well with others.'"

The box set, a testament to Collins' musical generosity and expansive, eclectic tastes, will be available on CD as well as digital platforms on September 28 from Rhino.  You'll find the track listing and pre-order links below!

Phil Collins, Plays Well with Others (Atlantic/Rhino, 2018) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

CD 1: 1969 - 1982

1. "Guide Me Orion" - Flaming Youth
2. "Knights (Reprise)" - Peter Banks
3. "Don't You Feel It" - Eugene Wallace
4. "I Can't Remember, But Yes" - Argent
5. "Over Fire Island" - Brian Eno
6. "Savannah Woman" - Tommy Bolin
7. "Pablo Picasso" - John Cale
8. "Nuclear Burn" - Brand X
9. "No-One Receiving" - Brian Eno
10. "Home" - Rod Argent
11. "M386" - Brian Eno
12. "And So To F" - Brand X
13. "North Star" - Robert Fripp
14. "Sweet Little Mystery" - John Martyn
15. "Intruder" - Peter Gabriel
16. "I Know There's Something Going On" - Frida
17. "Pledge Pin" - Robert Plant
18. "Lead Me To The Water" - Gary Brooker

CD 2: 1982 - 1991

1. "In The Mood"' - Robert Plant
2. "Island Dreamer" - Al Di Meola
3. "Puss 'n' Boots" - Adam Ant
4. "Walking On The Chinese Wall" - Philip Bailey
5. "Do They Know It's Christmas (Feed The World)" - Band Aid
6. "Just Like A Prisoner" - Eric Clapton
7. "Because Of You" - Philip Bailey
8. "Watching The World" - Chaka Khan
9. "No One Is To Blame" (Phil Collins version) - Howard Jones
10. "If Leaving Me Is Easy" - The Isley Brothers
11. "Angry" - Paul McCartney
12. "Loco In Acapulco' - Four Tops
13. "Walking On Air" - Stephen Bishop
14. "Hall Light" - Stephen Bishop
15. "Woman In Chains" - Tears For Fears
16. "Burn Down The Mission" - Phil Collins

CD 3: 1991 - 2011

1. "No Son Of Mine" - Genesis
2. "Could've Been Me" - John Martyn
3. "Hero" - David Crosby
4. "Ways To Cry" - John Martyn
5. "I've Been Trying" - Phil Collins
6. "Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me" - Quincy Jones
7. "Why Can't It Wait Til Morning" - Fourplay
8. "Suzanne" - John Martyn
9. "Looking For An Angel" - Laura Pausini
10. "Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight / The End" - George Martin
11. "In The Air Tonite" - Lil' Kim featuring Phil Collins
12. "Welcome" - Phil Collins
13. "Can't Turn Back The Years" - John Martyn

CD 4: LIVE 1981 - 2002

1. "In The Air Tonight" (Live At The Secret Policeman's Other Ball) - Phil Collins
2. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - George Harrison
3. "You Win Again" - The Bee Gees
4. "There'll Be Some Changes Made" - Phil Collins and Tony Bennett
5. "Stormy Weather" - Phil Collins and Quincy Jones
6. "Chips And Salsa" - The Phil Collins Big Band
7. "Birdland" - Phil Collins with The Buddy Rich Big Band
8. "Pick Up The Pieces" (Live At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1998) - The Phil Collins Big Band
9. "Layla" (Live At Party At The Palace, 3 June 2002) - Eric Clapton
10. "Why" (Live at Party At The Palace, 3 June 2002) - Annie Lennox
11. "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)" (Live at Party At The Palace, 3 June 2002) - Bryan Adams
12. "With A Little Help From My Friends" (Live at Party At The Palace, 3 June 2002) - Joe Cocker