Much of Dolly Parton ’s Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection — including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “Coat of Many Colors” — was initially issued on vinyl back in the day.

The Eagles’ “Their Greatest Hits: 1971-1975” is the best-selling album in U.S. history, selling more than 28 million copies. They’re also cheap to produce and promote.

Elton John celebrates ninth UK No.1 album Elton John reacts to being on top of the U.K. charts with "Diamonds," a greatest hits album which was first released in 2017 and is now at No.1. (Jan. 10) ...

Greatest-hits albums do still appear from time to time (the indie-rock band Spoon released an excellent one, “Everything Hits at Once,” in 2019), but they mostly feel like one more thing ...