The Definitive Nine Inch Nails (usually referred to as The Definitive NIN) is a four-part collection of Nine Inch Nails' greatest hits. The first three parts were originally released as a three-disc collection via BitTorrent. These were later expanded and a fourth part was added via the nin:access iPhone app and the "Listen" section of nin.com. They were again modified when they were posted on the official NIN SoundCloud account.
The Definitive NIN - The Singles
A compilation album featuring 20 (now 27) of NIN's singles spanning their entire 20 year history. A good way for new fans or those unfamiliar with NIN to get acquainted with some of the highlights from the band's large body of work. Two more releases in this series will feature other aspects of NIN, creating a three-piece "Best Of" collection. It is labeled as SEED 02.
The Definitive NIN - Deep Cuts
A compilation album featuring 19 (now 20) standout deep album tracks spanning NIN's 20 year history. A good way for new fans or those unfamiliar with NIN to get acquainted with some of the highlights from the band's large body of work. This is the second release in a three-piece "Best Of" collection. It is labeled as SEED 03.
The Definitive NIN - Quiet Tracks
A compilation album featuring 19 (now 29) of NIN's quieter songs and instrumentals. A good way to get acquainted with a side of the band many people are unfamiliar with. This is the third release in a three-piece "Best Of" collection. It is labeled as SEED 04.
The Definitive NIN - Heavy Tracks
A compilation album featuring 23 (now 25) of NIN's harder and heavier songs. This fourth release was not made available until several years after the first three parts. It was released via the nin:access iPhone app and the "Listen" section of nin.com. It is the only release of "The Definitive NIN" to not receive a seed number.