Who even buys albums anymore?

In an age of both legal and illegal downloads, streaming and file sharing, you might be wondering how anyone is able to put together a list of top-selling albums of all time.

Not to worry, the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) has your back.

Tapping into their data, the RIAA measured the list according to “certified units” sold and it’s fascinating to see who sits where.

Here are the top 10:

10. The Beatles — “The Beatles” (“The White Album”)

Certified units: 19 million

Yes, that is the album cover.

9. Shania Twain — “Come On Over”

Certified units: 20 million

8. Fleetwood Mac — “Rumours”

Certified units: 20 million

7. Garth Brooks — “Double Live”

Certified units: 21 million

6. AC/DC — “Back In Black”

Certified units: 22 million

5. Pink Floyd — “The Wall”

Certified units: 23 million

4. Led Zeppelin — “Led Zeppelin IV”

Certified units: 23 million

3. Billy Joel — “Greatest Hits Volume 1 & Volume 2”

Certified units: 23 million

2. Eagles — “Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)”

Certified units: 29 million

1. Michael Jackson — “Thriller”

Certified units: 32 million

Surprised? King of Pop, ek se.

[source:businessinsider]