Greatest Hits (Aerosmith album)

Aerosmith's Greatest Hits is a compilation album released by Columbia Records in 1980. It features a selection of Aerosmith's most popular songs from their initial run with Columbia, primarily from the period of 1973 to 1979. The album served as a retrospective look at their success before the band went through a period of personal and professional difficulties.

The track listing includes a variety of their signature songs, such as "Dream On," "Walk This Way," "Sweet Emotion," and "Back in the Saddle." Greatest Hits proved to be a commercial success, helping to solidify Aerosmith's place in rock history. It continues to be one of their best-selling albums and a staple of classic rock radio. The album has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 11 million copies in the United States.

Although primarily a compilation of previously released material, Greatest Hits remains a significant album in Aerosmith's discography due to its accessibility and comprehensive overview of their early, influential sound. It effectively captured the band's raw energy and established them as a leading force in American rock music.