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The 50 best-selling albums of all time

John LynchAug 8, 2017, 18:33 IST

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The King of Pop reigns atop the all-time list of best-selling albums.

Released in 1982, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" currently boasts a sales mark that no album is likely to touch anytime in the near or distant future.

We compiled the RIAA's data for the best-selling albums in history (measured in "certified units" sold), and it's fascinating to see some of the names that appear in the top 50 - including a recent entry from Adele's "21."

Check out the best-selling albums of all time: