The Best of Guitar Shorty is the first true compilation album released by blues guitarist Guitar Shorty;[1] 1996's Billie Jean Blues was more of a live album.

The album was released on June 20, 2006 on CD by the label Shout!

[1][2] The album comprises tracks from My Way or the Highway (1991), Topsy Turvy (1993), Get Wise to Yourself (1995), and Roll Over, Baby (1998).

[1] Production: AllMusic stated that "Guitar Shorty on disc is a poor substitute, but he still generates tremendous energy.

"[1] Reviewer Steve Leggett comments that "Shorty is a guitar player's guitar player, and this collection makes for a nice introduction to his studio style.