According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Eagles' Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 surpassed Michael Jackson's top-selling album thriller, becoming the best-selling album in history. But the battle for the top spot continues, probably things will change in 2019. After all, it's worth noting that there are many ways to count album sales since their albums are really classic and epic.
So here we've compiled the top 5 best-selling albums of the time. You can download the songs by clicking the links below. Take a look.
1. Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) – The Eagles
Total certified sales: 41 million (51 million claimed)
The Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is the first compilation album by the Eagles, which contains several timeless hits such as "One of These Nights", "Best of My Love", and an album track "Desperado". The melodic tunes and well arrangements make this album a hit as it first released in 1976.
In 2018, the album was certified 38x platinum by the RIAA for 38 million units consumed in the U.S., becoming one of the very few discs to cross the threshold of 20 million copies and competing for the title of best-selling album of all time.
2. Thriller - Michael Jackson
Total certified sales: 47 million (66 million claimed)
As the Eagles' album regained the title of the U.S.'s biggest-selling album, Michael Jackson's essential album Thriller follows closely. When we are talking about the 80s or the biggest-selling album, it's impossible not mention this incredible album by the King of Pop. Thriller is such a classic that appeals to fans from all over the world. Global hits like "Billie Jean", "Beat it", and "Thriller" are songs that you can sing along with.
With over 66 million copies sold worldwide, you definitely should listen to this best-selling album over and over again.
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Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
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8
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
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3. Hotel California - The Eagles
Total certified sales: 32 million (42 million claimed)
Hotel California is the other best-selling album by the Eagles. The title track "Hotel California" is so ubiquitous that you can immediately recognize the song as it rings. Greatest hits like "New Kids in Town" and "Life in the Fast Lane" are also included in the album. Rolling Stone ranked the album No. 37 on the list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". With 32 million copies sold, Hotel California is critical as well as commercial success.
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Pretty Maids All In A Row
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4. Greatest Hits Volume I and II - Billy Joel
Greatest Hits Volume I and II by Billy Joel is a compilation including Billy Joel's hits from 1973 to 1985 in chronological order with one exception. The compilation also includes two previously unreleased tracks, "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" and "The Night Is Still Young". The album generally represents Joel's most successful singles, which to some extent turns it to the third best-selling album of all time.
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Say Goodbye To Hollywood
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Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
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Only The Good Die Young
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It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
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You're Only Human (Second Wind)
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The Night Is Still Young
5. Led Zeppelin IV - Led Zeppelin
Total certified sales: 29 million (37 million claimed)
The untitled fourth studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV, is the fifth best-selling album of all time. The album is generally recognized as the greatest "hard rock" album in music history. In fact, it is much more than a hard rock album. Integrated with heavy metal, folk, pure rock & roll, and blues, Led Zeppelin IV essentially defines the sound and style of 70s hard rock. Not surprising that it becomes one of the best-selling albums of all time.
In the End…
Above all are the 5 best-selling albums of all time. All of them are masterpieces that deserve to buy a copy for the collection. Also, you can click the link to download a digital copy to your PCs or phones. Perhaps you wonder why one of the biggest selling album, 21 by Adele, or Shania Twain's essentials Come on Over, or the Beatles are not mentioned in this article. No worries, you still have a chance to enjoy their music. We recommend you VidPaw YouTube to MP3 Converter to download your favorite music from YouTube.
