The 13-track collection spans the group’s first three albums

As Creed readies to embark on their first headlining shows in over a decade, Craft Recordings celebrates the recently reunited band and their enduring catalog with the first wide vinyl release of their multi-platinum-selling Greatest Hits collection. Originally issued in 2004 as a limited edition pressing, the 13-track compilation spans the Grammy and American Music Award-winning band’s first three albums and features such chart-topping singles as “Higher,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Sacrifice.” As a special bonus, the 2 LP set features an etching on Side D that mirrors the cover art.

Arriving May 24th, Greatest Hits can also be found in a variety of limited exclusives, including Green Smoke vinyl via the band’s official store, Orange Smoke via Craft Recordings, Red Smoke at Target, Gray Smoke at Best Buy, and Blue Smoke at Walmart.

The band is remastering its iconic music videos in HD ahead of the tour. “Higher” is available now with additional clips to follow.

With over 53 million albums sold worldwide, Creed remains one of modern rock’s most successful acts. Formed in 1994 by the prolific writing team of vocalist Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, plus bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips, the Tallahassee, Florida band skyrocketed to international fame, thanks to their winning combination of anthemic hooks, rousing guitar riffs, and introspective lyricism.

Greatest Hits captures the band’s unparalleled journey through memorable singles from their first three albums. The collection opens with selections from the band’s 1997 debut, My Own Prison. The album, which was later certified six-times platinum, introduced Creed with tracks like “One,” “What’s This Life For,” and “My Own Prison”—all of which broke the Top Ten of Billboard’s Alternative and Mainstream Rock charts. With more than 15 million copies sold worldwide, My Own Prison stands among the most successful debuts.

The story continues with 1999’s Human Clay. One of the best-selling albums of all time in the US, the diamond-certified LP made Creed one of the biggest acts in the world, thanks to such stratospheric hits as “With Arms Wide Open,” which earned a Grammy for Best Rock Song and marked the band’s first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Higher,” which spent an astonishing 57 weeks on the US pop chart, where it peaked at No. 7. The album, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, also includes the fan favorites “What If” (featured in the soundtrack to Scream 3) and “Are You Ready.”

2001’s Weathered—which marked the band’s final studio album until 2009’s Full Circle—found Creed pushing the boundaries of their work through deeply personal lyricism and some of their heaviest material yet, including the Top 10 hits “My Sacrifice” and “One Last Breath,” as well as tracks like “Bullets” and “Weathered.” The album, which sat atop the US charts for a historic consecutive eight-week run, has since been certified six-times platinum.

Now, 30 years into their incredible journey, Creed is bigger than ever. Late last year, the Texas Rangers made “Higher” their unofficial anthem, as it spurred them to their first World Series win. More recently, the song appeared in a high-profile Paramount+ Super Bowl commercial, while a NASCAR Daytona 500 campaign also incorporates the hit single. Along the way, Creed has gained a new generation of fans, thanks to countless TikTok videos that feature their songs.

In July 2023, after an 11-year hiatus, Creed announced their long-awaited reunion. In the months ahead, fans will have multiple opportunities to see the band live, beginning with a headlining spot on the sold-out Summer of ’99 Cruise. They’ll continue their headlining run on the Summer of ’99 Tour, where they will be joined by such acts as Finger Eleven, 3 Doors Down, Hinder, Fuel, and Daughtry. Later this year, Creed looks forward to celebrating the 25th anniversary of Human Clay, while touring North America throughout the end of the year.

Side A:

1. Torn
2. My Own Prison
3. What’s This Life For
4. One

Side B:

1. Are You Ready?
2. Higher
3. With Arms Wide Open
4. What If

Side C:

1. One Last Breath
2. Don’t Stop Dancing
3. Bullets
4. My Sacrifice
5. Weathered