It was Anderson's eighth compilation released during her recording career and second for the Columbia label.

Additional top ten hits Anderson had for Columbia are also included such as "Stay There, Till I Get There" and "Cry."

[2] Lynn Anderson's Greatest Hits was originally released in August 1972 via Columbia Records.

[5] Three decades following its release, Lynn Anderson's Greatest Hits was certified gold in sales from the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over 500,000 copies in the United States.

Writers praised the album's variety of material that ranged from country to pop stylings.

[1] All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Lynn Anderson's Greatest Hits.