Greatest Hits (Red Hot Chili Peppers album)
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on November 18, 2003, on Warner Bros. Records. The album comprises songs from their albums Mother's Milk (1989) through By the Way (2002), highlighting the band's commercially successful period.
The track listing includes several of the band's most popular singles, such as "Under the Bridge," "Give It Away," "Californication," and "Scar Tissue." It also includes two new songs recorded specifically for the compilation: "Fortune Faded" and "Save the Population." These new tracks were produced by Rick Rubin, who had produced all the band's albums from Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991) to By the Way.
Greatest Hits was a commercial success, reaching high positions on album charts worldwide. It has been certified multi-platinum in several countries, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' music. The album serves as a comprehensive overview of the band's most significant work during a period of significant mainstream recognition and musical evolution.
The album was released in both standard and deluxe editions. The deluxe edition included a bonus DVD featuring music videos for the songs on the album. Greatest Hits offers both seasoned fans and new listeners a convenient introduction to the Red Hot Chili Peppers' defining tracks.