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    As the holiday season approaches, what better way to celebrate than with the timeless tunes that defined an era? November, with its crisp air and festive spirit, has always been a perfect time for music labels to release compilations that capture the essence of joy and nostalgia. Here, we present a curated list of a dozen essential Greatest Hits albums from the 1970s that were released in November. These albums not only encapsulate the musical genius of the decade but also serve as a bridge to the past, reconnecting us with the hits that continue to resonate through the years. 

Steely Dan —— Greatest Hits ► Nov. 30, 1978 
(ABC Records) 2LP 
Platinum

ZZ Top —— The Best of ZZ Top ► Nov. 26, 1977 
Their 1st Greatest Hits Compilation (Warner Bros.)
2x Platinum

Earth, Wind & Fire —— The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1 ► Nov. 23, 1978 
Their 1st Greatest Hits Album (ARC/Columbia)
5x Platinum 

Sly & The Family Stone —— Greatest Hits ► Nov. 21, 1970
(Epic Records)
#1 R&B Albums Billboard 1969-70

Bob Dylan —— Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 ► Nov. 17, 1970
(Columbia) aka More Bob Dylan Greatest Hits
#14 Billboard 200 1971 

The Byrds —— The Best Of The Byrds: Greatest Hits, Volume II ► Nov. 10 1972
(Columbia) Released prior to original group reunion.
#114 Billboard Top LPs & Tapes 1973

George Harrison —— The Best Of George Harrison [UK] ► Nov. 8, 1976
(Parlophone, EMI)
Gold Record (RIAA)

Elton John —— Elton John’s Greatest Hits ► Nov. 8, 1974
(DJM, MCA, Polydor) 1st Greatest Hits Compilation 
17x Platinum 

America —— History: America’s Greatest Hits ► Nov. 3, 1975
(Warner Bros.) 1st Greatest Hits Album
4x Platinum

James Taylor —— Greatest Hits ► Nov. 1, 1976
(Warner Bros.) 1st Greatest Hits Album
11x Platinum

Chicago —— Chicago IX: Chicago’s Greatest Hits ► Nov. 10, 1975
(Columbia) 1st Greatest Hits Album
5x Platinum

ABBA —— Greatest Hits ► Nov. 17, 1975
(Atlantic) 1st version Nov. 1975, 2nd version U.S. release in September, 1976.
Platinum (RIAA)

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