At the Brit Awards in 1992, the album brought Collins a nomination for British Male Artist.

[4] When compiling the tracks for the album, instead of providing the experience of a complete live concert, the producers took the approach of putting together a "hits only" selection of songs.

Special moments include the crowd not allowing the concert to continue with prolonged applause after "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" and the lighter vigil during "Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore".

All tracks are written by Phil Collins, except where noted.The version of "Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore" performed on the Serious Hits… Live!

recording differs considerably from the original version on the album No Jacket Required, having been re-arranged into a ballad.