Collector's Series contained eight tracks of material that had previously been released on The Judds's studio albums.

[1] The sessions were produced by Brent Maher, who had worked with the duo during their time at RCA and Curb Records.

Three of the album's tracks were previously singles that had been major hits: "Love Is Alive," "Have Mercy" and "Cry Myself to Sleep."

[3] The album was not released in the United States until February 23, 1993, and was issued as a compact disc and cassette.

[1] In June 1993, Collector's Series was certified gold in sales from the Recording Industry Association of America, becoming their third compilation to receive an RIAA certification.