Diamonds (Elton John album)


Diamonds is a greatest hits album by British singer-songwriter Elton John spanning his hits from 1970 to 2016. The album was released on 10 November 2017. It was released in a single disc version, a 2-CD version, a 3-CD deluxe box set and a 2-LP vinyl version. It has been described as an updated version of the 2002 compilation Greatest Hits 1970-2002, which is currently out of print. Interestingly, the two disc and vinyl versions feature either as many or fewer songs than the previous multi-platinum collection.
It is the first Elton John career-spanning compilation released since in 2007. It was released to commemorate the 50 years of John's work with lyricist Bernie Taupin, since 1967. Although their collaboration began in 1967, the oldest hit in the album is "Your Song", from John's eponymous 1970 album. The limited edition 3-CD box set version of Diamonds includes a 72-page hardback book with annotations for the stories behind each track and a set of five postcards of illustrations of Elton John by contemporary artist Richard Kilroy.
In January 2019, the British Phonographic Industry certified Diamonds Platinum for sales of 300,000 units. In the United States the Recording Industry Association of America certified Diamonds Platinum for sales of 1,000,000 units.

Track listing

All songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin unless otherwise noted.

2-CD and 3-CD releases

Disc one

Disc two

Deluxe edition box set extra CD

2-LP version

All songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin unless otherwise noted.

Side A

Side B

Side C

Side D

1-CD version

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications