The following is what I would consider to be the core of the published World of Greyhawk. I wish I had such a list when I first began to be interested in Greyhawk. It wasn't too hard to figure out once I did some research, but I figured I would share my findings. There are a lot of products that have been printed under the Greyhawk label, but the essence of Greyhawk from which they are all derived are all listed here.

The World of Greyhawk is a fantasy setting and series of gaming scenarios which was developed hand-in-hand with the original Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game by Gary Gygax. Thus, a prerequisite for really understanding Greyhawk is a familiarity with the original Monster Manual (1977) and Players Handbook (1978).

Giants/Drow Series
	Against the Giants (G1-2-3) by Gary Gygax 1978, 1981	Other than a lot of great giants, this classic series of modules (the first TSR ever printed!) also intoduces Obmi, Eclavdra, the race of Drow (Dark Elves), Lolth, and the Elder Elemental God.
	Descent Into the Depths of the Earth (D1-2) by Gary Gygax 1978, 1981	Introduces that vast network of tunnels and caverns far below the earth later known as the Underdark, and all its associated concepts.
	Vault of the Drow (D3) by Gary Gygax 1978	Adventure in Erelhei-Cinlu, the dark city of the Drow and other heinous underground entities.
Rulebooks and Sets
	Dungeon Masters Guide by Gary Gygax 1979	Includes a lot of information about Greyhawk, especially its artifacts, which include at least such wondrous items as Bucknard's Everfull Purse, Daern's Instant Fortress, Keoghtom's Ointment, Talisman of Zagy, Axe of the Dwarvish Lords, Codex of the Infinite Planes, Cup and Talisman of Al'Akbar, Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty, Mace of Cuthbert, Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale, Heward's Mystical Organ, and Iron Flask of Tuerny the Merciless. Also includes several tidbits on Greyhawk Castle.
	World of Greyhawk by Gary Gygax 1980, 1983	The standard reference work for the World of Greyhawk. The 1980 ("Folio") printing describes all the nations and wilderness regions of the Flanaess, as well as history, essentially setting up for the WG1 and WG2 modules. The 1983 ("Boxed Set") printing adds details on all the most common gods and many tools for the DM, such as weather, and monster tables.
	The Rogues Gallery by various 1980	Includes writeups on several famous Personalities of Greyhawk, including Bigby, Erac's Cousin, Mordenkainen, Riggby, Robilar, Serten, and Tenser. A good companion to World of Greyhawk, which doesn't have this information. See also The Dragon #37 (more information forthcoming).
World of Greyhawk Series
	The Village of Hommlet (WG1) by Gary Gygax 1979	Gives you a great town in which to base your adventures. Oozing with Greyhawk flavor in every corner; really showcasing it. Many characters are agents of various nations or significant personalies of the world at large. They worship Greyhawk gods. Drink fine wines and ales from all different nations. Includes a small, two-level dungeon as well. Lots of set-up for WG2.
	The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (WG3) by Gary Gygax 1982	There's a Gnome Vale to hang out at. A dragon. Armies of Dwarves and Hobgoblins at each others' throats. Bandits, giants, you name it. An awesome, well-sized multi-level dungeon. Introduces Iggwilv and Graz'zt, two of the main villains of Greyhawk. Comes with a book detailing new monsters, new items, new spells--essentially the basis for the Monster Manual II and Unearthed Arcana.
	The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun (WG4) by Gary Gygax 1982	Introduces the ultimate villain of Greyhawk, the imprisoned primordial Dark God, Tharizdun. A very well-done adventure with lots of great ambiance and puzzles and strategic encounters. Showcases monsters from the Fiend Folio.
	Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure (WG5) by Rob Kuntz and Gary Gygax 1984	Introduces one of the three great dungeons of the World of Greyhawk: Maure Castle, also known as the Dungeons of El Raja Key. This was originally Rob Kuntz's home campaign, and it was ventured in by Gary Gygax's famous characters Mordenkainen, Bigby, Riggby, and Yrag--all detailed in this module.
	The Temple of Elemental Evil (WG2) by Gary Gygax and Frank Mentzer 1985	Another of the great dungeons of the World of Greyhawk, and perhaps the most essential to this period of Greyhawk's development. A large and fantastic dungeon. Involves Iuz, Zuggtmoy, Thrommel and many of Greyhawk's famous characters mentioned in World of Greyhawk in its action.
	Isle of the Ape (WG6) by Gary Gygax 1985	Most of the action takes place on a demi-plane accessible from Castle Greyhawk (the greatest of dungeons--still unpublished), but it still introduces some important ideas. Iggwilv is still alive and consorting with demons. Meet Tenser personally in his castle on the Nyr Dyv, and receive his aid in your quest. The Crook of Rao is also introduced.

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