Billy Joel Discography

| Year | Album Title | RIAA Certification | Notes | |------|-------------|--------------------|-------| | 1985 | Greatest Hits – Volume I & II | Diamond (21x Platinum) | Double album; includes "You're Only Human (Second Wind)". | | 1997 | The Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997 | — | 4 CDs + bonus disc "The River of Dreams" era. | | 2000 | The Ultimate Collection | — | UK/Europe release. | | 2004 | Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel | 2x Platinum | Single-disc career overview. | | 2008 | The Stranger (30th Anniversary Edition) | — | Includes original album + live tracks. | | 2011 | The Hits | — | Budget single-disc set. | | 2017 | She's Got a Way: Love Songs | — | Themed compilation. |

Billy Joel’s studio output can be categorized into several distinct eras, reflecting his evolution from a struggling singer-songwriter to a pop-rock powerhouse. 1. The Early Years (1971–1976) billy joel discography

The Doo-Wop Tribute. A massive commercial comeback, this album was Joel’s love letter to the music of his youth in the 1950s and 60s. It produced an incredible seven charting singles and cemented his status as a pop icon in the MTV era. | Year | Album Title | RIAA Certification

The Stormy Weather. Produced by Foreigner’s Mick Jones, this album had a harder, more atmospheric edge. It featured Joel’s third #1 hit, "We Didn't Start the Fire," a rapid-fire history lesson that became a cultural phenomenon. | | 2004 | Piano Man: The Very