What was Queen’s first official greatest-hits compilation called?

Queen’s first official greatest-hits compilation was called Greatest Hits.

Released in 1981, Greatest Hits collected successful singles from the band’s first decade, beginning with “Bohemian Rhapsody” and continuing through later tracks such as “Flash,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” and “Under Pressure.” The exact track selection varied by territory, because Queen’s singles had different chart histories and release patterns in different countries.

The compilation became one of the best-selling albums in British music history. Its success made it an accessible introduction to Queen for listeners who did not yet own the band’s studio albums. The cover used a striking portrait of the four members against a dark background.

Greatest Hits is often confused with Greatest Hits II, released in 1991, and Greatest Hits III, released in 1999. The unnumbered Greatest Hits is the original collection and the first in that compilation series.