Essential Mahalia Jackson (2004)
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This newer two-disc album covers a wider range of Jackson's work.
The Best of Mahalia Jackson (1995)
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Jackson made many recordings in her lifetime, and her live recordings are some of the best. It's hard to know where to start, but this provides a decent sampling of her studio work.
Christmas with Mahalia (1990)
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At the peak of her career, Jackson put out a Christmas album on vinyl almost every year.