Only 29 albums in history have sold more than 15 million copies — here they all are

Callie AhlgrimJul 28, 2022, 05:40 IST

Shania Twain, Bruce Springsteen, and Michael Jackson.John Atashian/Aaron Rapoport/George Rose/Getty Images

Out of 127 diamond-certified albums, only 29 have sold 15 million copies or more (according to the RIAA).
The best-selling album of all time in the US is "Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)" by the Eagles.

1. "The Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd

"The Dark Side of the Moon" was released in 1973.Harvest/Capitol

2. "Jagged Little Pill" by Alanis Morissette

"Jagged Little Pill" was released in 1995.Maverick/Reprise

3. "The Wall" by Pink Floyd

"The Wall" was released in 1979.Pink Floyd Music Ltd/Sony

4. "1962–1966" by The Beatles

"1962–1966" was released in 1973.Apple

5. "Boston" by Boston

"Boston" was released in 1976.Epic

6. "Supernatural" by Santana

"Supernatural" was released in 1999.Arista

7. "Come On Over" by Shania Twain

"Come On Over" was released in 1997.Mercury Nashville

8. "Physical Graffiti" by Led Zeppelin

"Physical Graffiti" was released in 1975.Swan Song

9. "Double Live" by Garth Brooks

"Double Live" was released in 1998.Capitol Nashville

10. "Greatest Hits" by Journey

"Greatest Hits" was released in 1988.Columbia/Sony

11. "Appetite for Destruction" by Guns N' Roses

"Appetite for Destruction" was released in 1987.Geffen

12. "1967–1970" by The Beatles

"1967–1970" was released in 1973.Apple

13. "Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II" by Billy Joel

"Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II" was released in 1985.Columbia

14. "Metallica" by Metallica

"Metallica" was released in 1991.Elektra

15. "Legend" by Bob Marley & The Wailers

"Legend" was released in 1984.Island

16. "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac

"Rumours" was released in 1977.Warner Bros

17. "Greatest Hits" by Elton John

"Greatest Hits" was released in 1974.Island

18. "Saturday Night Fever" by the Bee Gees

"Saturday Night Fever" was released in 1977.RSO

19. "The Bodyguard" by Whitney Houston

"The Bodyguard" was released in 1992.RCA Records

20. "Cracked Rear View" by Hootie & the Blowfish

"Cracked Rear View" was released in 1994.Atlantic

21. "Hotel California" by the Eagles

"Hotel California" was released in 1976.Asylum

22. "Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)" by the Eagles

"Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)" was released in 1976.Asylum

23. "The Beatles" by The Beatles

"The Beatles" was released in 1968.Apple

24. "Back in Black" by AC/DC

"Back In Black" was released in 1980.Columbia

25. "No Fences" by Garth Brooks

"No Fences" was released in 1990.Pearl Records, Inc.

26. "Thriller" by Michael Jackson

"Thriller" was released in 1982.Epic

27. "Greatest Hits 1974–78" by the Steve Miller Band

"Greatest Hits 1974–78" was released in 1978.Capitol/Mercury

28. "Led Zeppelin IV" by Led Zeppelin

"Led Zeppelin IV" was released in 1971.Atlantic

29. "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen

"Born in the U.S.A." was released in 1984.Columbia

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