The 50 Best Selling Albums in the World (streaming not counted)
Thursday, 13 Mar 2025
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Would not have predicted that Dire Straits album but it’s a gem
How people consume music has changed massively, I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see anyone top MJ.
the only rapper eminem appearing twice
Pink Floyd multiple spots. Proper
Shout out Norah Jones. Highest selling 2000s album ever. Aside from Adele.
Never knew she was that popular.
Wow Grease soundtrack number 4.. I knew they had great hits but didn’t realize it was that high
what do they consider buying an album in 2024 tho? an physical album/cd is barely sold these days
Surprised that Queen is not there..
The anticipation for Thriller will NEVER be rivaled
ADELE . . . .WOW
Giant props for LP getting on that list with such a unique sound comparatively
This settles the N*SYNC vs Backstreet Boys debate. We got Backstreet Boys at #31 and N*SYNC didn’t even reach the top 50
I thought ABBA would be on there at least.
Shout out to Alanis Morissette
Not one bit surprising to see Pink Floyd on there three times, they rock!Â
Michael, Whitney & Pink Floyd dominated
Shout out to Adele for being up there past Y2K in an era where purchasing physical albums has become a rarity
Adele being on there is insane. These numbers make sense when albums are the main mode of listening to music but Adele is from the streaming era yet she’s still a top album seller.
Spice up your life
I’m certain that Traumatic Anal Devastation was #51
Jagged Little Pill was such an iconic album of the 90’s, didn’t realize its sales were quite that high though. Super cool
How about the Canadian Girls 🇨🇦 (#10 and #11)
Crazy that the only rapper is Eminem
King of Pop is still king, 15 years after his death.
Impressed adele got on the charts in 2011 when streaming and downloading music was the go to. Pre2000s buying albums was the only way to listen to the music.
No offense to Tracey Chapman, but 39 kinda surprises me. Good for her!
I don’t see Yanni Live at the Acropolis on the list, but it should be.
People really don’t understand how high of a peak MJ had
I mean you had mfs *DIYING* at his concerts. That’s not a hyperbole or me being dramatic I mean peeps literally paid to see him and died of shock at his appearance.
Hysteria (Def Leppard) sold about 20 million copies didn’t it?
Adele’s album being here is hands down the most impressive considering the prevalence of streaming at the time.
Sad not to see QUEEN
W mj