Sir Elton’s previous number one albums span six decades, his first being Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player, released in 1973. His first greatest hits album topped the charts a year later.

Sir Elton John's career-spanning greatest hits collection ... starting with 1973's Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player. His first greatest hits album topped the charts a year later.

Elton John charts a new No. 1 album in the U.K. as his Diamonds compilation reaches the top spot more than half a decade ...

Elton John pretty much ruled radio in the mid ‘70s. He released an unbroken string of six No. 1 albums, starting with his first classic, 1972’s ‘Honky Chateau,’ and including his 1973 ...

Diamonds’ compilation has topped the U.K. Official Albums Chart; Elton has shared “exciting news” about plans for new music.

Sir Elton John celebrates reaching number one (Official Charts Company/PA) Singer Sir Elton John has achieved his ninth UK number one album with Diamonds, a greatest hits compilation, the Official ...

Maple Valley's multiple-Grammy Award-winning roots rocker scored an Oscar nomination for "Never Too Late," written with Elton John, Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt.

Sir Elton John's career-spanning greatest hits collection, Diamonds, has reached number one - after 374 weeks on the charts. Featuring signature songs like Tiny Dancer, I'm Still Standing and Rocket ...

Elton John established the formula for subsequent albums: gospel-chorded rockers ... spot for eight weeks in late 1973, and a 1974 greatest-hits compilation that held fast at Number One for ...