Elton John: "Greatest Hits" Album (1975)

Elton John's Greatest Hits remains a non-mover at number one in both UK and US charts as published in New Musical Express, February 1, 1975

Elton John’s Greatest Hits, released in November 1974 (not 1975), is a landmark compilation album capturing the peak of his early career. Released on MCA Records in the US and DJM Records in the UK, it features 10 tracks from his 1970-1974 output, showcasing his songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin. Hits include "Your Song," "Rocket Man," "Honky Cat," "Crocodile Rock," "Daniel," "Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Bennie and the Jets," "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me," and "Border Song." The US version swapped "Candle in the Wind" for "Bennie and the Jets" to appeal to American fans.

Compiled by producer Gus Dudgeon, the album highlighted John’s versatility—blending pop, rock, and ballads with his flamboyant piano-driven style. It topped the UK Albums Chart for 11 weeks and the US Billboard 200 for 10 weeks, selling over 24 million copies worldwide by 2025, making it one of the best-selling albums ever. Certified 17x Platinum in the US, it was a commercial juggernaut, reflecting John’s dominance in the early ‘70s.