Released on 8 November 1974, it spans the years 1970 to 1974, compiling ten of John's singles, with one track variation for releases in North America and for Europe and Australia. It topped the album chart in both the United States and the United Kingdom, staying at number one for ten consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 and eleven weeks on the UK Albums Chart.

In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated that "rarely has a greatest-hits collection been as effective as Elton John's first compilation", and called it "a nearly flawless collection, offering a perfect introduction to Elton John and providing casual fans with almost all the hits they need".

TRACKLIST

Your Song
Daniel
Honky Cat
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

Rocket Man
Bennie And The Jets
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Border Song
Crocodile Rock