One of the most interesting things about music is its eternal popularity of the singer’s music. Often times, well written songs generate millions of dollars in sales long after they’re gone.
Did you know that Michael Jackson’s estate continues to earn over $100 million each year? Did you also know that his ‘Thriller’ album remains as the top selling LP of all time? Here’s the most recent updated list of all of these albums.
Michael Jackson’s Thriller is back at number one with 33 million copies sold in the US alone…
1. Michael Jackson, Thriller, 33 million copies
2. Eagles, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, 29 million copies
3. Billy Joel, Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II, 23 million copies
4. Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin IV, 23 million copies
5. Pink Floyd, The Wall, 23 million copies
6. AC/DC, Back In Black, 22 million copies
7. Garth Brooks, Double Live, 21 million copies
8. Fleetwood Mac, Rumours, 20 million copies
9. Shania Twain, Come On Over, 20 million copies
10. The Beatles, The Beatles, 19 million copies
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