album · March 17, 1958

Johnny's Greatest Hits

Johnny Mathis

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This 1958 compilation captured Mathis during his initial run of success, consolidating his early R&B and pop chart performances. It became one of the first albums by a vocalist to sell over a million copies.

• This album was the first-ever greatest hits compilation released by Columbia Records. It was also the first greatest hits album by any artist to reach the top of the Billboard 200 chart. The album spent 490 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart.
• This album was the first greatest hits album by a vocalist to sell over a million copies. It was later certified platinum by the RIAA. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
• The album was released before Mathis's 23rd birthday. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and stayed there for an impressive seven non-consecutive weeks. It was Mathis's first album to reach number one on the chart.

Johnny Mathis is a Grammy-nominated pop singer from the United States. He is known for his smooth vocal style and romantic ballads.