Billy Joel's legendary greatest hits – listen now! | Billy Joel

On this day in 1985, BILLY JOEL released his first greatest hits compilation, GREATEST HITS, VOLS. 1 & 2 (1973-1985) (Sep 2, 1985). This double album encapsulated the prolific first half of Joel's career, chronicling his journey from struggling piano man to chart-topping pop-rock phenomenon. The collection, spanning Joel's output from 1973 to 1985, became a commercial juggernaut. Certified double diamond by the RIAA, it sold over 11.5 million copies, earning its place as the sixth most certified

Released today in 2001, ‘The Essential Billy Joel’ collected 36 of Billy’s biggest hits. It’s sold more than 3 million copies. Listen to your Billy Joel favorites here: https://LegacyRecordings.lnk.to/bj_ess_st | Billy Joel