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