2007-03-11 07:18:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
According to the RIA, the top selling albums are:
1. The Eagles Greatest Hits (1971- 1975) (29 Million)
2. Thriller Michael Jackson (27 Million)
3. Led Zeppelin IV (23 Million)
4. The Wall Pink Floyd (23 Million)
5. Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, Billy Joel (21 Million)
2007-03-11 07:25:57 · answer #1 · answered by Meredith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Michael Jackson Thriller 1982
AC/DC Back in Black 1980
The Eagles Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) 1976
Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon 1973
Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever
2007-03-11 07:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by gigi s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Top 10: Best-Selling Albums Of All Time
By Matthew Simpson
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Number 5
Greatest Hits Vol. I & II - 21 million
Artist: Billy Joel
Younger readers may consider Billy Joel a fixture of easy listening stations and Musak, but the man has always been a genuine artist. This 1985 album compiles his greatest successes of the '70s and early '80s, combining rock 'n' roll rhythms, romantic ballads, socially conscious lyrics, and hymns to happiness. These are true classics; it's no wonder Billy Joel has sold so many copies.
Best songs: "Uptown Girl," "Piano Man," "New York State of Mind"
Number 4
Led Zeppelin IV - 22 million
Artist: Led Zeppelin
In 1971, Led Zeppelin was already a rather famous rock outfit. This album, however -- their fourth -- propelled them to the status of demigods. Harboring a medieval theme, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant intermingled hard rock and blues. Fans immediately took to it and this is the album for which the British band is most famous. The timeless "Stairway to Heaven," which tops most "Best Rock Songs of All Time" lists, has become legendary.
Best songs: "Stairway to Heaven," "Black Dog," "Rock and Roll"
Number 3
The Wall - 23 million
Artist: Pink Floyd
Interestingly, this is the darkest entry on the list. Instead of the usual assortment of songs, this 1979 album tells the story of Pink Floyd's songwriter and founder, Roger Waters. This is a tale of loneliness, desperation, alienation, and drugs. The songs forebodingly reflect these emotions and this is precisely what is so engaging about this album. A cult motion picture based on this opus was released in 1982.
Best songs: "Another Brick In The Wall (Parts 1, 2 & 3)," "Comfortably Numb," "Hey You"
Number 2
Thriller - 26 million
Artist: Michael Jackson
Internationally, Thriller is the best-selling album of all time, but not in America. Quincy Jones produced this 1982 album, which won eight Grammys and spawned seven Top 10 singles. This wasn't Jackson's first solo effort, but it was the one that elevated him to pop king status. And the groundbreaking music videos that accompanied the singles practically launched MTV.
Best songs: "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Beat It"
Number 1
Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 - 28 million
Artist: Eagles
The Eagles' classic "Hotel California" hadn't even been released and the band already had enough hits under its belt by 1976 to release this album. Their sound was a mix of folk, country and grainy rock, and it soon became associated with Southern California. A great collaboration between Don Henley and Glenn Frey, the songs are skillfully produced to the point where it's impossible to tune them out. Countless bands have imitated their style over the years but true music aficionados are aware that the Eagles were the original groundbreakers.
Best songs: "Lyin' Eyes," "Desperado," "Take It Easy"
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2007-03-11 08:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by ♪♪♫ DINO ♪♫♪ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Eagles: Their Greatest Hits
Asylum | 1976
2. Michael Jackson: Thriller
Epic | December 1982
3. Pink Floyd: The Wall
Columbia | 1979
4. Led Zeppelin: Untitled (IV)
Atlantic | 1971
5. AC/DC: Back in Black
Atlantic | 1980
It usually alternates between the Eagles and M. Jackson on a yearly bases.
2007-03-11 07:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by tashay72 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Eagles Greatest hits
Michael Jackson Thriller
Pink Floyd The Wall
Led Zeppelin IV
AC/DC Back In Black
2007-03-11 07:25:38 · answer #5 · answered by bstonge 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1)Bone Thugs 2)Pretty Ricky 3)2Pac 4)T.I. 5)Lil Wayne
2007-03-11 07:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by crunk_kitty_4 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
-Nirvana's top hits
My chemical romance-the black parade
Reliant k-Five score and seven years ago
Evanescence-The open door
All American Rejects-Move along
2007-03-11 07:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
michael jackson- (thriller)
ugly kid joe-( americas least wanted)
nirvana- (cant remeber wat the album is called)
guns n roses- (use ur illusion 1&2)
beatles-(greatest hits)
2007-03-11 07:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by mr_fewer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋