Mariah Carey "Lovesongs (2010 Reissue, EU, Columbia, 88697651402)"

The Ballads is the third compilation album by American singer Mariah Carey. The album features some of Carey's top selling ballads over the course of her career. It was released internationally in late 2008, and in North America in January 2010. It was also re-released in the UK as LoveSongs, in February 2010.

The album contains some of Carey's hits and singles from her time at Columbia Records, except for selected tracks from Glitter (2001). It does not feature any new material or include songs recorded with her then-current label, Island Records.

The 1993 single "Hero" was re-recorded and re-released to promote The Ballads compilation. The video shows Mariah Carey walking into the recording room accompanied by her dog, lingering in the studio and singing to the song. It is intercut with a scene of New York City during the night.

Carey performed "Hero" at the Inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009, in Washington, D.C., and was featured on a CBS TV special.

A limited edition of The Ballads was being sold exclusively at all Target Stores; this edition included a small bottle of Carey's fragrance Luscious Pink.

The album debuted at number 17 on UK Albums Chart. Following a successful appearance on X Factor, the album peaked at number 13 in its 4th week and remained on chart for ten consecutive weeks. In Ireland, the album peaked at number 8 and remained on chart for twelve weeks, and has been certified gold. In New Zealand, the album peaked at number 19, remaining on chart for three weeks. The album also debuted at number 79 in Australia. In Japan, the album has reached number 19. The album debuted at number 45 on the Dutch Albums Chart and fell nine spots behind in the second week. In the third week the album climbed from number 54 to 5.

The album debuted at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first week sales of 29,000 units. It was the chart's highest debut in that week and the fourth compilation that Carey has charted, following #1's (number 4 in 1998), Greatest Hits (number 52 in 2001) and The Remixes (number 26 in 2003). It also debut at number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. As of November 2018, the album has sold 395,000 copies in the US.

European edition

1. "Hero" 4:19
2. "Vision of Love" 3:31
3. "Without You" 3:34
4. "Always Be My Baby" 4:18
5. "My All" 3:50
6. "How Much" (featuring Usher) 3:31
7. "Dreamlover" 3:53
8. "Thank God I Found You" (Make It Last Remix featuring Joe and Nas) 5:09
9. "The Roof (Back in Time)" 5:14
10. "One Sweet Day" (featuring Boyz II Men) 4:41
11. "Anytime You Need a Friend" 4:26
12. "I'll Be There" (featuring Trey Lorenz) 4:43
13. "I Still Believe" 3:54
14. "Reflections (Care Enough)" 3:23
15. "Open Arms" Daydream 3:30
16. "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (featuring Westlife) Coast to Coast and Greatest Hits (International Edition) 3:25
17. "Endless Love" (featuring Luther Vandross) 4:18
18. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (not in certain European territories) Merry Christmas 4:01

Total length: 70:20

This compilation has also been released as The Ballads.

Jewel case housed in a slipcase, with 8-pages booklet