Top 10 Best-Selling Albums of All Time in the U.S.
This is a list of the best-selling albums in the United States history based on RIAA certification.
10. The Beatles — “The White Album”
Certified units: 19 million
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), ‘The White Album’ is the Beatles’ most-certified album at 19-times platinum.
9.Shania Twain — “Come On Over”
Certified units: 20 million
It became the best-selling country music album, the best-selling studio album by a female act, and the best selling album by a Canadian.
8. Fleetwood Mac — “Rumours”
Certified units: 20 million
It was ranked by Rolling Stone at number 25 on its special list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, the highest Fleetwood Mac record.
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7. Garth Brooks — “Double Live”
Certified units: 21 million
Is the only live album by Garth and is a two-disc compilation of live songs, recorded during Brooks’ 1996–98 world tour.
6. AC/DC — “Back In Black”
Certified units: 22 million
Worldwide is the second best-selling album of all time, behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
5. Pink Floyd — “The Wall”
Certified units: 23 million
Was ranked by Rolling Stone at number 87 on its list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.
Certified units: 23 million
Rolling Stone ranked it at number 69 on their list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.
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3. Billy Joel — “Greatest Hits Volume 1 & Volume 2”
Certified units: 23 million
The album has been certified double diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
2. Eagles — “Their Greatest Hits” (1971-1975)
Certified units: 29 million
The album has the distinction of being the first album to receive the RIAA platinum award, which was introduced in 1976 to honor album that shipped one million copies in the U.S.
1. Michael Jackson — “Thriller”
Certified units: 32 million
The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards in 1984, including Album of the Year.
