Best of Times is a compilation album by the American rock band Styx, released on September 8, 1981, by A&M Records. It is a collection of the band’s greatest hits from their tenure with A&M, and includes 14 songs, including “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” and “Babe.” The album was certified four-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 4 million copies in the United States.
Best of Times was a commercial success and critical success. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and was certified four-times platinum by the RIAA. The album’s success helped to reintroduce Styx to a new generation of fans and solidify their status as one of the most popular rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s.
