What's the fastest selling album of all time?

This is a list of the fastest-selling albums (pure sales) in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan tracking began on March 1, 1991. 25 by Adele is the fastest-selling album of all time in the US with 3,378,000 copies sold in its first seven days.
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What is the #1 album of all time?

In 2018, The Eagles' greatest hits album, released in 1976, surpassed Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" to take the top spot on the Record Industry Association of America's (RIAA) list of the top selling albums of all time in the US.
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Who has the most #1 hits?

The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits of all time: 20. Though unclear for how long, the Beatles still reign supreme as the artist with the most No.
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What song has sold the most?

According to Guinness World Records, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" (1942) as performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies.
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What album has the most sales?

1. “Thriller” Michael Jackson's “Thriller” album is the best-selling album in music history. Jackson, who is also the second best-selling solo music artist of all time, has sold around 67 million copies of the hit album.
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Top 10 BestSelling Albums Of All Time



Who sold the most albums in a week?

25 by Adele is the fastest-selling album of all time in the US with 3,378,000 copies sold in its first seven days.
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What song is considered the best of all time?

Here's the list's top 10:
  • Aretha Franklin — “Respect”
  • Public Enemy — “Fight The Power”
  • Sam Cooke — “A Change is Gonna Come”
  • Bob Dylan — “Like A Rolling Stone”
  • Nirvana — “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
  • Marvin Gaye — “What's Going On”
  • The Beatles — “Strawberry Fields Forever”
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Which singer has sold the most records?

Elvis Presley (USA) is the best-selling solo artist, with 1 billion sales worldwide (129.5 million in the USA).
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What is the #1 played song of all time?

Therefore, “Blinding Lights” surpassed Chubby Checker's 1960s classic “The Twist” as the all-time No. 1 song, spending 90 total weeks on the Hot 100 Chart.
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What is the most recognizable song?

Top 20 Most Recognizable Songs Of All Time
  • Michael Jackson – Billie Jean: 2.97 seconds.
  • Culture Club – Karma Chameleon: 2.99 seconds.
  • Britney Spears – Baby One More Time: 2.99 seconds.
  • Elvis Presley – Devil in Disguise: 3.01 seconds.
  • Boney M – Rivers of Babylon: 3.03 seconds.
  • Elton John – Candle in the Wind: 3.04 seconds.
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Who has sold a million first week?

"The Marshall Mathers LP" by Eminem

"The Marshall Mathers LP," Eminem's third album, sold 1,760,000 copies in the first week after its release.
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Has anyone sold a million first week?

The last album to move one million copies in one week was Swift's Reputation, which sold 1.238 million in 2017.
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What is the fastest album to go diamond?

Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" Is the Fastest-Selling Diamond Record of All Time.
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What album has the most Platinum?

The Albums With The Most Platinum Certifications Of All Time
  • Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV - 23x platinum.
  • Pink Floyd - The Wall - 23x platinum.
  • AC/DC - Back in Black - 22x platinum.
  • Garth Brooks - Double Live - 21x platinum.
  • Fleetwood Mac - Rumours - 20x platinum.
  • Shania Twain - Come On Over - 20x platinum.
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Who sold the most rap albums?

Top 10 Best-Selling Rappers / Hip Hop Artists of All Time:
  • EMINEM. 227 million units sold.
  • DRAKE. 152 million units sold.
  • KANYE WEST. 140 million units sold.
  • JAY-Z. 125 million units sold.
  • LIL WAYNE. 110 million units sold.
  • NICKI MINAJ. 106 million units sold.
  • FLO RIDA. 102 million units sold.
  • TUPAC SHAKUR. 75 million units sold.
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What was the first platinum album?

The Platinum Album and Single Awards are introduced signifying one million copies sold. The Eagles' "Eagles/Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" (Elektra) becomes the RIAA's first Platinum Album, while nearly 50 more albums achieve the prestigious status that year.
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Which rapper has the most diamond albums?

Eminem's RIAA career total now sits at 227.5 million, 166 million of which are single certifications and 61.5 million of which are album certifications. He also has six RIAA Diamond awards, three for albums, and three for singles.
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Who has the most Top 10 hits of all time?

Throughout his career, Drake has now charted 54 top 10 hits, by far the most among all artists.
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What song has made the most money?

Estimated earnings: $50 million

Fast forward 120 years and "Happy Birthday" is by far the richest and most profitable song of all time. The Ownership of "Happy Birthday" has changed hands a few times in the last 100 years. Music holding company Warner Chappell bought the rights for $15 million in 1990.
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Who has more #1 hits than the Beatles?

Over the years, many artists have topped the list of the country's most popular songs at the time, but none did so more often than The Beatles. With 20 no. 1 singles on the Hot 100 charts, the iconic British rock band are just one hit ahead of Mariah Carey, who has 19 notches in her belt.
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