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]
