| 1 | The StrangerCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Kathy KursEngineer – Jim BoyerProducer, Engineer – Phil Ramone | 5:07 |
| 2 | PressureCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Laura LoncteauxEngineer – Bradshaw LeighEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Andy Hoffman, Larry Franke, Michael Christopher Engineer, Remix – Jim BoyerProducer – Phil Ramone | 3:16 |
| 3 | My LifeBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Peter CeteraCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Carol Peters, Kathy KursEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – David MartoneEngineer, Mixed By – Jim BoyerProducer, Mixed By – Phil Ramone | 3:51 |
| 4 | Goodnight SaigonCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Laura LoncteauxEngineer – Bradshaw LeighEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Andy Hoffman, Larry Franke, Michael Christopher Engineer, Remix – Jim BoyerProducer – Phil RamoneSnare [Field Snare] – Bill Zampino | 7:00 |
| 5 | Only The Good Die YoungCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Kathy KursEngineer – Jim BoyerProducer, Engineer – Phil Ramone | 3:53 |
| 6 | The EntertainerBanjo, Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Tom WhitehorseBass – Emory GordyGuitar – Don Evans, Gary DaltonProducer – Michael StewartSynthesizer [Moog Synthesizer] – Billy Joel | 3:39 |
| 7 | Captain JackEngineer – Ron MaloProducer – Michael Stewart | 7:15 |
| 8 | You May Be RightCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Michele SlagterEngineer – Jim BoyerEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Bradshaw LeighProducer – Phil Ramone | 4:10 |
| 9 | It's Still Rock And Roll To MeCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Michele SlagterEngineer – Jim BoyerEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Bradshaw LeighProducer – Phil Ramone | 2:55 |
| 10 | Tell Her About ItCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Laura LoncteauxEngineer [Additional Engineering] – Bradshaw LeighEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Mike Allaire, Scott James Engineer, Remix – Jim BoyerPiano [Acoustic Piano] – Richard TeeProducer – Phil Ramone | 3:35 |
| 11 | She's Always A WomanCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Kathy KursEngineer – Jim BoyerProducer, Engineer – Phil Ramone | 3:18 |
| 12 | Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)Coordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Kathy KursEngineer – Jim BoyerProducer, Engineer – Phil Ramone | 3:28 |
| 13 | The Night Is Still YoungCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Joseph D'AmbrosioEngineer – Jim BoyerEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Peter HefterGuitar – John McCurryHarmonica – Billy JoelProducer – Phil Ramone | 5:28 |
| 14 | Greatest Hits Volume I 1973-1977 |
| 15 | You're Only Human (Second Wind) | 5:19 |
| 16 | New York State Of MindEngineer – Don PuluseEngineer [Assistant Engineer], Coordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – John BradleyMixed By – Bruce BotnickPercussion – Neil JasonProducer – Billy Joel | 5:58 |
| 17 | AllentownCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Laura LoncteauxEngineer – Bradshaw LeighEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Andy Hoffman, Larry Franke, Michael Christopher Engineer, Remix – Jim BoyerProducer – Phil Ramone | 3:49 |
| 18 | You're Only Human (Second Wind)Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – David MatthewsBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Frank Simms, Peter HewlettCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Joseph D'AmbrosioEngineer – Jim BoyerEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Peter HefterLead Guitar – David Brown Producer – Phil RamoneRhythm Guitar – Russell JavorsSynthesizer [Syntharmonicas] – Jon Faddis, Mark Rivera, Ronnie Cuber | 4:48 |
| 19 | Just The Way You AreAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCracken, Steve BurghAlto Saxophone [Alto Sax] – Phil WoodsCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Kathy KursEngineer – Jim BoyerGuitar [Six String Electric Guitar], Twelve-String Guitar [Twelve String Electric Guitar], Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [High String Guitar] – Steve KhanKeyboards [Electric Keyboards] – Billy JoelPercussion – Ralph McDonaldProducer, Engineer – Phil Ramone | 3:37 |
| 20 | She's Got A WayEngineer [Assistant Engineer In Concert] – Chaz Clifton, Paul HulseEngineer [Associate Engineer] – Bradshaw Leigh, Domonick Maita, Larry Franke, Tom RobertsEngineer [Engineered In Concert By], Remix – Elliot Scheiner, Jim BoyerProducer [Concert Recording Produced By] – Brian RugglesProducer [Production Assistant] – Laura LoncteauxProducer, Remix – Phil Ramone | 3:00 |
| 21 | Say Goodbye To HollywoodAcoustic Guitar – James Smith Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Howie EmersonEngineer – Don PuluseEngineer [Assistant Engineer], Coordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – John BradleyMixed By – Bruce BotnickPercussion – Mingo LewisProducer – Billy Joel | 3:54 |
| 22 | Greatest Hits Volume II 1978-1985 |
| 23 | Uptown GirlCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Laura LoncteauxEngineer [Additional Engineering] – Bradshaw LeighEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Mike Allaire, Scott James Engineer, Remix – Jim BoyerProducer – Phil Ramone | 3:16 |
| 24 | Scenes From An Italian RestaurantCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Kathy KursEngineer – Jim BoyerProducer, Engineer – Phil Ramone | 7:33 |
| 25 | Don't Ask Me WhyCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Michele SlagterEngineer – Jim BoyerEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Bradshaw LeighProducer – Phil Ramone | 2:57 |
| 26 | The Longest TimeCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Laura LoncteauxEngineer [Additional Engineering] – Bradshaw LeighEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Mike Allaire, Scott James Engineer, Remix – Jim BoyerProducer – Phil Ramone | 3:36 |
| 27 | The Night Is Still Young | 4:00 |
| 28 | Piano ManEngineer – Ron MaloProducer – Michael Stewart | 5:36 |
| 29 | Big ShotCoordinator [Production Coordinator/assistant] – Carol Peters, Kathy KursEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – David MartoneEngineer, Mixed By – Jim BoyerProducer, Mixed By – Phil Ramone | 3:43 |
This album consists of previously released material except for the tracks D4 and D5.
Record 1 is called "Greatest Hits Volume I 1973-1980", record 2 is called "Greatest Hits Volume II 1980-1985".
Gatefold sleeve.This album consists of previously released material except for the tracks D4 and D5
Gatefold sleeveDisc 1 is Billy Joel's Greatest Hits Volume I 1973-1977, and contains an enhanced CD Extra presentation that contains two videos, You're Only Human (Second Wind) and The Night Is Still Young. Both videos are in QuickTime format.
Disc 2 is Billy Joel's Greatest Hits Volume II 1978-1985.
General production and engineering credits are listed on the second last page of the booklet (reflected in Credits above); production and engineering credits are listed for each track throughout the booklet (reflected in Tracklist above).
Booklet:
Track 2-06 Recorded June 1980, Paradise Club, Boston, MA Recorded by The Tom Jung/Road-80 Recording Truck/3-M Digital
Tracks 2-13, 2-14 Recorded and Mixed at The Hit Factory, NYC
Digitally Remastered at Sterling Sound, NYC
Booklet, tray insert and labels:
© 1985, 1998 Sony Music Entertainment Inc./℗ 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985 Sony Music Entertainment Inc./Manufactured in Australia by Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited