5 Things to Know About Otis Redding's Greatest Hits Album

Atco Records released the compilation. Atco was a subsidiary of Atlantic Records.

The album collects Otis Redding’s most popular songs. It features his biggest hits from his career.

The release came after Redding’s death. His tragic plane crash in 1967 boosted interest in his music.

The tracklist includes signature songs like “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay.” This posthumous single became his only number-one hit.

The compilation helped cement Redding’s legacy. It introduced his soul music to a wider audience.