The concept of the “greatest hits” record is a surprisingly new invention. The world’s first greatest hits compilation was released on this day, March 15, 1958, by pop and jazz artist Johnny Mathis.
The internet seems largely convinced that Johnny Mathis' 1958 album 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' was the first compilation of its kind; we're quite sure it wasn't.
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