Album: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 by Eagles (1976)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Relaxed
Record Label: Elektra Records
Format: Compilation

Description: Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is a singles compilation album by the American rock band Eagles, released in 1976. As of November 2009, 29 million copies have been shipped in the domestic market, making it tied with Michael Jackson's Thriller as the best-selling album in the United States. With an additional 13 million internationally, for a total of 42 million, it is one of the top-selling albums in music history.
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) comprises ten best-selling singles released between 1972 and 1975, as well as "Desperado", which had never been previously released as an A-side. All single tracks but "Tequila Sunrise" charted in the top 40, with five in the top ten, and "One of These Nights" and "Best of My Love" both topping the singles chart. With such airplay success in the span of a little over four years, the band became a formidable presence on American commercial radio in the 1970s, and Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 album chart upon its release.
On February 24, 1976, the album achieved the distinction of being the first to receive the RIAA Platinum award, in recognition of one million shipments in the United States. On November 10, 1999, it became the all-time best-selling album in the United States when it was certified 26Ã— Multi Platinum. It was certified at 29Ã— Multi Platinum on 30 January 2006, and has sold over 42 million copies worldwide to date. Michael Jackson's Thriller is the only other album certified 29Ã— Multi Platinum. Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is listed at #1 on the RIAA's "Top 100 Albums".
In a 2001 radio interview, Randy Meisner revealed neither he nor Bernie Leadon were even notified of the record-breaking award presented to them in 1999, and "...had to call and we finally received it."

Artist Background: The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. With five number-one singles, six Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, and six number one albums, the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s. At the end of the 20th century, two of their albums, Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) and Hotel California, were ranked among the 20 best-selling albums in the United States according to the Recor... Part of the Los Angeles, USA music scene. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Related Artists: The Doobie Brothers, Don Henley, Steve Miller Band, Jackson Browne

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, USA music scene. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, Relaxed, 1970s, Compilation, Elektra Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 42000000. Based on 2 votes


Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is a singles compilation album by the American rock band Eagles, released in 1976. As of November 2009, 29 million copies have been shipped in the domestic market, making it tied with Michael Jackson's Thriller as the best-selling album in the United States. With an additional 13 million internationally, for a total of 42 million, it is one of the top-selling albums in music history.
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) comprises ten best-selling singles released between 1972 and 1975, as well as "Desperado", which had never been previously released as an A-side. All single tracks but "Tequila Sunrise" charted in the top 40, with five in the top ten, and "One of These Nights" and "Best of My Love" both topping the singles chart. With such airplay success in the span of a little over four years, the band became a formidable presence on American commercial radio in the 1970s, and Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 album chart upon its release.
On February 24, 1976, the album achieved the distinction of being the first to receive the RIAA Platinum award, in recognition of one million shipments in the United States. On November 10, 1999, it became the all-time best-selling album in the United States when it was certified 26Ã— Multi Platinum. It was certified at 29Ã— Multi Platinum on 30 January 2006, and has sold over 42 million copies worldwide to date. Michael Jackson's Thriller is the only other album certified 29Ã— Multi Platinum. Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is listed at #1 on the RIAA's "Top 100 Albums".
In a 2001 radio interview, Randy Meisner revealed neither he nor Bernie Leadon were even notified of the record-breaking award presented to them in 1999, and "...had to call and we finally received it."

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