The Grammy Award for Best Historical Album has been presented since 1979 and recognizes achievements in audio restoration. Since this category's creation, the award had several minor name changes: * In 1979 the award was known as Best Historical Repackage Album * In 1980 it was awarded as Best Historical Reissue * In 1981 it was awarded as Best Historical Reissue Album * From 1982 to the present it has been awarded as Best Historical Album The award does not go to the artists, unless an artist is also a compilation producer and/or mastering engineer.