At the first prime time of the vinyl albums (and cassettes too), greatest hits albums and all their variants by specific artists were like a Swiss knife of the music industry, serving as a ...

Take it easy … and go quadruple diamond. The Eagles’ 1976 album “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” the bestselling album of all time in the U.S., has officially sold over 40 million units. That’s ...

Strangely, greatest hits albums can be polarizing. Some music “purists” out there believe that true fans should dive into each record a band released and appreciate all their songs—not just the top ...

The United States may feel like it’s on the brink of a civil war led by its own government, but one thing Americans seem to agree on in our nation’s bisesquicentennial year is the peaceful, easy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Mike Alleyne Ph.D is an award-winning author and editor. Typically, hits album titles generally lack originality in ...

This iconic compilation featured beloved songs like 'How Soon Is Now?' and became one of the band’s most celebrated releases.

If there’s something that the Red Hot Chili Peppers aren’t lacking, it's hit songs. The California foursome has remained among the most successful rock bands of all time for decades, outliving most of ...

Here are 11 greatest hits albums from alternative rock acts that every serious vinyl collector needs on their shelf. Sure, greatest hits albums can be a quick cash grab for artists repacking their ...

Prince, a huge fan of Mitchell's work, even paid tribute to "Help Me" in the lyrics of his own song, “Ballad of Dorothy ...

Buckle up folks because we are ranking the greatest album openers in music history. A legendary opener on an album can set ...

For us, a greatest hits album is an easy choice in a moment like this. Here below, we wanted to highlight three greatest hits records that provide just what they promise. Indeed, these are three ...