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Updating Australia's certified album sales for Queen (15x Platinum for "Greatest Hits", 1,050,000 units, previously 14x Platinum), Bob Dylan (3x Platinum for "The Essential Bob Dylan", 210,000 units, previously 2x Platinum).
Adding the Danish certified sales with sources for 21 artists. Also, Austria ranked as a bigger market in 2013 per (http://www.musikindustrie.de/jahrbuch-international-2013/).
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* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' and ''[[Rolling Stone]]''.
* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' and ''[[Rolling Stone]]''.
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'': each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)">{{cite web |url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/issue/pdf/RIAJ2013E.pdf|title=RIAJ Yearbook 2013: IFPI 2011, 2012 Report: 29. Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Umsätze aus dem europäischen Musikverkauf 2011– 2012">{{cite web |url=http://www.musikindustrie.de/jahrbuch-international-2012/|title=Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Internationales: 28: Umsätze aus dem europäischen Musikverkauf 2011– 2012|publisher=[[Bundesverband Musikindustrie]]|accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref>
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'': each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)">{{cite web |url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/issue/pdf/RIAJ2013E.pdf|title=RIAJ Yearbook 2013: IFPI 2011, 2012 Report: 29. Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Europa wächst wieder, Deutschland weltweit an Nummer drei">{{cite web |url=http://www.musikindustrie.de/jahrbuch-international-2013/|title=Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Internationales: Europa wächst wieder, Deutschland weltweit an Nummer drei|publisher=[[Bundesverband Musikindustrie]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
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| 1962<ref name="Allmusic: The Beatles (Biography)"/>
| 1962<ref name="Allmusic: The Beatles (Biography)"/>
| [[Rock music|Rock]] / [[Pop music|Pop]]<ref name="Allmusic: The Beatles (Biography)"/>
| [[Rock music|Rock]] / [[Pop music|Pop]]<ref name="Allmusic: The Beatles (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|259.4}}
| <small>{{ntsh|259.6}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 259.4 million'''|*[[Recording Industry Association of America|US]]: 207.6 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database|title=RIAA: Searchable Database|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=2011-09-23}}</ref>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 259.6 million'''|*[[Recording Industry Association of America|US]]: 207.6 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database|title=RIAA: Searchable Database|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=2011-09-23}}</ref>
* [[Recording Industry Association of Japan|JPN]]: 4.950 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/|title=RIAJ: The Record|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref name="RIAJ certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/|title=RIAJ: Gold Disc Certifications|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* [[Recording Industry Association of Japan|JPN]]: 4.950 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/|title=RIAJ: The Record|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref name="RIAJ certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/|title=RIAJ: Gold Disc Certifications|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* [[British Phonographic Industry|UK]]: 12.045 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* [[British Phonographic Industry|UK]]: 12.045 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWE]] 485,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWE]] 485,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 1.240 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications ">{{cite web|url=http://www.promusicae.es/listas/semanales|title=PROMUSICAE Charts: Home > Weekly charts|publisher=[[Productores de Música de España]]|language=Spanish|accessdate=2013-11-08}}</ref><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?vqzno2c0fe48zam|title=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1991-1995|publisher=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano}}</ref>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 1.240 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications ">{{cite web|url=http://www.promusicae.es/listas/semanales|title=PROMUSICAE Charts: Home > Weekly charts|publisher=[[Productores de Música de España]]|language=Spanish|accessdate=2013-11-08}}</ref><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?vqzno2c0fe48zam|title=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1991-1995|publisher=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 400,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 350,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database">{{cite web|url=http://hitparade.ch/search_certifications.asp?search|title=Hitparade.ch: Edelmetall|publisher=Hung Medien|work=[[Schweizer Hitparade]]|accessdate=2011-11-22}} ''Note that the certifications for DVDs need to be retrieved by selecting the years at"http://hitparade.ch/awards.asp"''</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 350,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database">{{cite web|url=http://hitparade.ch/search_certifications.asp?search|title=Hitparade.ch: Edelmetall|publisher=Hung Medien|work=[[Schweizer Hitparade]]|accessdate=2011-11-22}} ''Note that the certifications for DVDs need to be retrieved by selecting the years at"http://hitparade.ch/awards.asp"''</ref>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 265,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/xls/Awards%201997.htm|title=Awards 1997–2003 |publisher=[[Ultratop]]|work=[[Belgian Entertainment Association]]|accessdate=2011-02-04}}</ref><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/certifications.asp?year=2003|title=Ultratop: Goud En Platina|publisher=[[Ultratop]]|accessdate=2011-02-04}}</ref>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 265,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/xls/Awards%201997.htm|title=Awards 1997–2003 |publisher=[[Ultratop]]|work=[[Belgian Entertainment Association]]|accessdate=2011-02-04}}</ref><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/certifications.asp?year=2003|title=Ultratop: Goud En Platina|publisher=[[Ultratop]]|accessdate=2011-02-04}}</ref>
* [[IFPI Denmark|DEN]]: 220,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 01-2001)">{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=1&y=2001&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 01-2001)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name="Guld og platin november/december/januar">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/guld-og-platin-novemberdecemberjanuar|title=Guld og platin november/december/januar|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2007-02-19|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 400,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 175,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 175,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 1.570 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110820130534/http://www.capif.org.ar/Default.asp?PerDesde_MM=0&PerDesde_AA=0&PerHasta_MM=0&PerHasta_AA=0&interprete=&album=&LanDesde_MM=1&LanDesde_AA=1980&LanHasta_MM=12&LanHasta_AA=2010&Galardon=O&Tipo=1&ACCION2=+Buscar+&ACCION=Buscar&CO=5&CODOP=ESOP|title=CAPIF: Discos de Oro y Platino|publisher=[[CAPIF]]|accessdate=2012-05-01}}</ref>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 1.570 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110820130534/http://www.capif.org.ar/Default.asp?PerDesde_MM=0&PerDesde_AA=0&PerHasta_MM=0&PerHasta_AA=0&interprete=&album=&LanDesde_MM=1&LanDesde_AA=1980&LanHasta_MM=12&LanHasta_AA=2010&Galardon=O&Tipo=1&ACCION2=+Buscar+&ACCION=Buscar&CO=5&CODOP=ESOP|title=CAPIF: Discos de Oro y Platino|publisher=[[CAPIF]]|accessdate=2012-05-01}}</ref>
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| 1954<ref name="Allmusic: Elvis Presley (Biography)"/>
| 1954<ref name="Allmusic: Elvis Presley (Biography)"/>
| [[Rock and roll]] / Pop / [[Country music|Country]]<ref name="Allmusic: Elvis Presley (Biography)"/>
| [[Rock and roll]] / Pop / [[Country music|Country]]<ref name="Allmusic: Elvis Presley (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|207.6}}
| <small>{{ntsh|207.7}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 207.6 million'''|*US: 188.150 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 207.7 million'''|*US: 188.150 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 300,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/1996/199601.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: January 1996 (Page 6)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref name="RIAJ: The Record (January 2003)">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/2003/200301.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: January 2003 (Gold Album)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* JPN: 300,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/1996/199601.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: January 1996 (Page 6)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref name="RIAJ: The Record (January 2003)">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/2003/200301.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: January 2003 (Gold Album)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* UK: 9.665 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 9.665 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SWE 380,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE 380,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 300,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?x263f6daopkswo8|title=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1979-1990|publisher=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano}}</ref><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?pd758fesp2w7i7f|title=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1996-1999|publisher=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano}}</ref>
* SPA: 300,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?x263f6daopkswo8|title=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1979-1990|publisher=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano}}</ref><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?pd758fesp2w7i7f|title=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1996-1999|publisher=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano}}</ref>
* AUT: 180,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 135,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 135,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|BEL]]: 115,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|BEL]]: 115,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 120,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=15&y=2001&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 15-2001)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name="Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 01-2003)">{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=1&y=2003&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 01-2003)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=42&y=2003&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 43-2003)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 180,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland|FIN]]: 213,945{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/kultalevyt|title=Tilastot: Kulta- ja platinalevyt|publisher=[[Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland]]|accessdate=2011-10-03}}</ref></small>}}
* [[Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland|FIN]]: 213,945{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/kultalevyt|title=Tilastot: Kulta- ja platinalevyt|publisher=[[Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland]]|accessdate=2011-10-03}}</ref></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|600 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/elvis-75-hundredsong-box-set-celebrates-late-rock-singers-75th-birthday-1805390.html|title='Elvis 75' hundred-song box set celebrates late rock singer's 75th birthday|publisher=[[The Independent]]|last=News|first=Relax|date=2009-10-19|accessdate=2010-05-19|location=London}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://worcestermag.com/2014/01/09/king-gone-hes-forgotten/20004|title=The King Is Gone, But He’s Not Forgotten|last=Robert|first=Matt|date=2014-01-09|publisher=[[Media in Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester Magazine]]|accessdate=2014-02-14}}</ref><br>500 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-89535/celebrities-big-money-drugs-divorce-and-mysterious-deaths|title=Celebrities: Big Money, Drugs, Divorce And Mysterious Deaths|last=Nduucu|first=Muthende|date=2012-09-22|publisher=[[The Star (Kenya)]]|accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|600 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/elvis-75-hundredsong-box-set-celebrates-late-rock-singers-75th-birthday-1805390.html|title='Elvis 75' hundred-song box set celebrates late rock singer's 75th birthday|publisher=[[The Independent]]|last=News|first=Relax|date=2009-10-19|accessdate=2010-05-19|location=London}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://worcestermag.com/2014/01/09/king-gone-hes-forgotten/20004|title=The King Is Gone, But He’s Not Forgotten|last=Robert|first=Matt|date=2014-01-09|publisher=[[Media in Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester Magazine]]|accessdate=2014-02-14}}</ref><br>500 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-89535/celebrities-big-money-drugs-divorce-and-mysterious-deaths|title=Celebrities: Big Money, Drugs, Divorce And Mysterious Deaths|last=Nduucu|first=Muthende|date=2012-09-22|publisher=[[The Star (Kenya)]]|accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref>
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| 1971<ref name="Allmusic: Michael Jackson (Biography)"/>
| 1971<ref name="Allmusic: Michael Jackson (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Rock / [[Dance music|Dance]] / [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]]<ref name="Allmusic: Michael Jackson (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Rock / [[Dance music|Dance]] / [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]]<ref name="Allmusic: Michael Jackson (Biography)"/>
|<small>{{ntsh|170.9}}
|<small>{{ntsh|172}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 170.9 million'''|*US: 98 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 172 million'''|*US: 98 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 4.4 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/index.html|title=RIAJ: Digital Certifications |language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|work=Recording Industry Association of Japan|accessdate=2011-07-27}}</ref>
* JPN: 4.4 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/index.html|title=RIAJ: Digital Certifications |language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|work=Recording Industry Association of Japan|accessdate=2011-07-27}}</ref>
* UK: 23.355 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 23.355 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 1.995 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?7q55521w7go6vh6|title=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 2000-2002|publisher=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano}}</ref>
* SPA: 1.995 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?7q55521w7go6vh6|title=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 2000-2002|publisher=Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano}}</ref>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|MEX]]: 3.4 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120125213818/http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones.php?item=menuCert&contenido=certificados|title=Certificaciones (Earlier certification database)|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|language=Spanish|accessdate=2013-09-19}}</ref><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2012">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.237164359741516.1073741828.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2012|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|MEX]]: 3.4 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120125213818/http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones.php?item=menuCert&contenido=certificados|title=Certificaciones (Earlier certification database)|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|language=Spanish|accessdate=2013-09-19}}</ref><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2012">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.237164359741516.1073741828.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2012|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* AUT: 1.190 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 900,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 900,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 335,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 335,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 1.082 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu">{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/|title=Hitlisten.nu|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name="Guld og platin i august">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/guld-og-platin-i-august|title=Guld og platin i august|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2004-09-05|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name="IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=certificeringer|title=IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 1.190 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 440,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 440,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* FIN: 384,127<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/>
* FIN: 384,127<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/>
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| 1982<ref name="Allmusic: Madonna (Biography)"/>
| 1982<ref name="Allmusic: Madonna (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Rock / Dance / [[electronic music|Electronica]]<ref name="Allmusic: Madonna (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Rock / Dance / [[electronic music|Electronica]]<ref name="Allmusic: Madonna (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|164.7}}
| <small>{{ntsh|165}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 164.7 million'''|*US: 85.675 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 165 million'''|*US: 85.675 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 5.1 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* JPN: 5.1 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* UK: 27.260 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 27.260 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 2.815 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 2.815 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 480,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2012"/>
* MEX: 480,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2012"/>
* AUT: 585,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 1.030 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 1.030 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 690,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 690,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 353,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref name="Guld og platin i august"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=certificeringer&page=22|title=IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer (Page 22)|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name="Guld og platin november/december/januar"/><ref name="Guld og platin i marts">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/guld-og-platin-i-marts|title=Guld og platin i marts|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2006-04-13|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 585,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 510,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 510,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 686,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 686,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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| 1969<ref name="Allmusic: Elton John (Biography)"/>
| 1969<ref name="Allmusic: Elton John (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Rock<ref name="Allmusic: Elton John (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Rock<ref name="Allmusic: Elton John (Biography)"/>
|<small>{{ntsh|160.9}}
|<small>{{ntsh|161.1}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 160.9 million'''|*US: 112.350 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 161.1 million'''|*US: 112.350 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 1.1 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/>
* JPN: 1.1 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/>
* UK: 21.035 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 21.035 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* BRA: 685,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Brazil's Certification Database"/>
* BRA: 685,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Brazil's Certification Database"/>
* SWE: 740,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 740,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 1.2 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 1.2 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.199864866804799.19026.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* MEX: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.199864866804799.19026.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* AUT: 760,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 1.288 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 1.288 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 390,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 390,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 01-2003)"/><ref name="Guld og platin i august"/><ref name="Forårets guld- og platincertificeringer">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/for%C3%A5rets-guld-og-platincertificeringer|title=Forårets guld- og platincertificeringer|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2007-06-13|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 760,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 156,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 156,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/><ref name="Sverige Toplistan: Sök">{{Cite news|url=http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/|title=Sverige Toplistan: Sök|work=Sverige Toplistan|language=Swedish|accessdate=2013-11-18}}''Note: To retrieve the certifications, type in artist's name in the box of "Sök", and then click on "Visa" of the desired album/single/video''</ref>
* SWE: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/><ref name="Sverige Toplistan: Sök">{{Cite news|url=http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/|title=Sverige Toplistan: Sök|work=Sverige Toplistan|language=Swedish|accessdate=2013-11-18}}''Note: To retrieve the certifications, type in artist's name in the box of "Sök", and then click on "Visa" of the desired album/single/video''</ref>
* SPA: 625,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 625,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* AUT: 435,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 370,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 370,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 435,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 520,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 520,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 612,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 612,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Umsätze aus dem europäischen Musikverkauf 2011– 2012"/>
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Europa wächst wieder, Deutschland weltweit an Nummer drei"/>


{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
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* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWE]]: 425,000<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWE]]: 425,000<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 975,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 975,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 200,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 515,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 515,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 200,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/></small>}}
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|200 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/mariah-carey-the-passionate-and-elusive-singer-reveals-her-new-album-20140429-37fp6.html|title=Mariah Carey: the passionate and elusive singer reveals her new album|first=Michael|last=Idato|publisher=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=2014-05-04|accessdate=2014-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/25/us/mariah-carey-fast-facts/|title=Mariah Carey Fast Facts|last=Library|first=CNN|publisher=[[CNN]]|date=2014-04-25|accessdate=2014-05-13}}</ref><br>175 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-05/mariah-carey-asks-fans-to-pray-for-sick-husband/3759532|title=Mariah Carey asks fans to pray for sick husband|publisher=[[ABC News]]|date=2012-01-05|accessdate=2014-05-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/for-mariah-carey-the-angel-is-in-the-details/article4305605/|title=For Mariah Carey, the angel is in the details|last=Wheeler|first=Brad|publisher=[[The Globe and Mail]]|date=2010-02-10|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|200 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/mariah-carey-the-passionate-and-elusive-singer-reveals-her-new-album-20140429-37fp6.html|title=Mariah Carey: the passionate and elusive singer reveals her new album|first=Michael|last=Idato|publisher=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=2014-05-04|accessdate=2014-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/25/us/mariah-carey-fast-facts/|title=Mariah Carey Fast Facts|last=Library|first=CNN|publisher=[[CNN]]|date=2014-04-25|accessdate=2014-05-13}}</ref><br>175 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-05/mariah-carey-asks-fans-to-pray-for-sick-husband/3759532|title=Mariah Carey asks fans to pray for sick husband|publisher=[[ABC News]]|date=2012-01-05|accessdate=2014-05-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/for-mariah-carey-the-angel-is-in-the-details/article4305605/|title=For Mariah Carey, the angel is in the details|last=Wheeler|first=Brad|publisher=[[The Globe and Mail]]|date=2010-02-10|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>
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| 1981<ref name="Allmusic: Celine Dion (Biography)"/>
| 1981<ref name="Allmusic: Celine Dion (Biography)"/>
| Pop<ref name="Allmusic: Celine Dion (Biography)"/>
| Pop<ref name="Allmusic: Celine Dion (Biography)"/>
|<small>{{ntsh|121.7}}
|<small>{{ntsh|121.9}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 121.7 million'''|*US: 56.550 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 121.9 million'''|*US: 56.550 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 7.1 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/million_list/1995.html|title=年度別ミリオンセラー一覧　1995年|trans_title=1995 million-seller list|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2012-04-14}}</ref><ref name="RIAJ Digital certification for July 2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w100820.html|title=RIAJ: Digital Certifications (July 2010)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2012-04-14}}</ref>
* JPN: 7.1 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/million_list/1995.html|title=年度別ミリオンセラー一覧　1995年|trans_title=1995 million-seller list|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2012-04-14}}</ref><ref name="RIAJ Digital certification for July 2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w100820.html|title=RIAJ: Digital Certifications (July 2010)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2012-04-14}}</ref>
* UK: 12.695 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 12.695 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SWE: 1.105 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 1.105 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 1 million<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 1 million<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* AUT: 440,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 1.610 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 1.610 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 1.855 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 1.855 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[IFPI Denmark|DEN]]: 180,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 01-2003)"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=47&y=2003&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 47-2003)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=22&y=2008&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 22-2008)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 440,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 680,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 680,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 348,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 348,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 1.035 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 1.035 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 1.260 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* SPA: 1.260 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* AUT: 535,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 845,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 845,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 215,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 215,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 535,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 170,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 170,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* FIN: 247,222<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
* FIN: 247,222<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
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* SWE: 330,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/><ref name="Sverige Toplistan: Sök"/>
* SWE: 330,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/><ref name="Sverige Toplistan: Sök"/>
* SPA: 1.315 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 1.315 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SWI: 844,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 350,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 350,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 844,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 578,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 578,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* FIN: 309,089<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
* FIN: 309,089<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
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* SWE: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 1.720 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* SPA: 1.720 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* AUT: 900,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 1.231 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 1.231 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 900,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 750,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 750,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 1.112 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 1.112 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 310,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 310,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 670,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 670,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SWI: 238,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 285,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 285,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 238,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* POL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 670,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/></small>}}
* ARG: 670,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/></small>}}
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| 1972<ref name="Allmusic: ABBA (Biography)"/>
| 1972<ref name="Allmusic: ABBA (Biography)"/>
| Pop / [[Disco]]<ref name="Allmusic: ABBA (Biography)"/>
| Pop / [[Disco]]<ref name="Allmusic: ABBA (Biography)"/>
|<small>{{ntsh|58.2}}
|<small>{{ntsh|58.8}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 58.2 million'''|* US: 12.7 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 58.8 million'''|* US: 12.7 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 1.5{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/2001/2001_7.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: July 2001 (Gold Album-Page 8)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref name="RIAJ: Gold and Platinum Database (February 2009)">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200902.html|title=RIAJ: Gold and Platinum Database (February 2009)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* JPN: 1.5{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/2001/2001_7.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: July 2001 (Gold Album-Page 8)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref name="RIAJ: Gold and Platinum Database (February 2009)">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200902.html|title=RIAJ: Gold and Platinum Database (February 2009)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* UK: 17.245 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 17.245 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 1.005 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/>
* SPA: 1.005 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|MEX]]: 260,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|MEX]]: 260,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* AUT: 175,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 600,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 600,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 380,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 380,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 600,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=25&y=2004&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 25-2004)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=52&y=2008&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 52-2008)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=52&y=2011&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 52-2011)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 175,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 274,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 274,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Umsätze aus dem europäischen Musikverkauf 2011– 2012"/>
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Europa wächst wieder, Deutschland weltweit an Nummer drei"/>


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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
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| 1972<ref name="Allmusic: Eagles (Biography)"/>
| 1972<ref name="Allmusic: Eagles (Biography)"/>
| [[Soft rock]] / [[Country rock]]<ref name="Allmusic: Eagles (Biography)"/>
| [[Soft rock]] / [[Country rock]]<ref name="Allmusic: Eagles (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|126}}
| <small>{{ntsh|126.1}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 126 million'''|* US: 107.9 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 126.1 million'''|* US: 107.9 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* [[Recording Industry Association of Japan|JPN]]: 600,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/>
* [[Recording Industry Association of Japan|JPN]]: 600,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/>
* UK: 6.635 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 6.635 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 500,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 500,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[IFPI Denmark|DEN]]: 140,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Guld og platin i august"/>
* [[Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland|FIN]]: 124,749<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/>
* [[Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland|FIN]]: 124,749<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/>
* [[Recorded Music NZ|NZ]]: 255,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
* [[Recorded Music NZ|NZ]]: 255,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
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| 2005<ref name="Allmusic: Rihanna (Biography)"/>
| 2005<ref name="Allmusic: Rihanna (Biography)"/>
| R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip-hop<ref name="Allmusic: Rihanna (Biography)"/>
| R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip-hop<ref name="Allmusic: Rihanna (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|117.9}}
| <small>{{ntsh|118.4}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 117.9 million'''|* US: 81.550 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 118.4 million'''|* US: 81.550 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 1,050,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* JPN: 1,050,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* UK: 19.4 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 19.4 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SWI: 765,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 765,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 450,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 450,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 512,500<ref name="Guld og platin i august"/><ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref name="IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer"/><ref name="Guld og platin november/december/januar"/><ref name="Guld og platin i marts (31/03/2008)">{{cite web|url=http://ifpi.dk/?q=content/guld-og-platin-i-marts-0|title=Guld og platin i marts (31/03/2008)|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2008-03-31|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name="Forårets guld- og platincertificeringer"/><ref name="Guld og platin i september">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/guld-og-platin-i-september-1|title=Guld og platin i september|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2008-10-06|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name="Certificeringer marts - maj 2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/certificeringer-marts-maj-2010|title=Certificeringer marts - maj 2010|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2010-05-31|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 140,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 140,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRE]]: 240,000<ref name="Irish certification-database"/>
* [[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRE]]: 240,000<ref name="Irish certification-database"/>
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| 1980<ref name="Allmusic: U2 (Biography)"/>
| 1980<ref name="Allmusic: U2 (Biography)"/>
| Rock<ref name="Allmusic: U2 (Biography)"/>
| Rock<ref name="Allmusic: U2 (Biography)"/>
|<small>{{ntsh|101}}
|<small>{{ntsh|101.5}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 101 million'''|* US: 53.1 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 101.5 million'''|* US: 53.1 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 1.250 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/>
* JPN: 1.250 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/>
* UK: 17.110 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 17.110 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 2.255 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 2.255 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 835,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* MEX: 835,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 500,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 596,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 596,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 725,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 725,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 454,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Guld og platin i august"/><ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref name="IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer"/><ref name="Forårets guld- og platincertificeringer"/><ref name="Pladebranchen.08 offentliggøres i dag">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/pladebranchen08-offentligg%C3%B8res-i-dag|title=Pladebranchen.08 offentliggøres i dag|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2005-11-02|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 500,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 320,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 320,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 954,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 954,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 245,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 245,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 2.150 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 2.150 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* AUT: 440,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 958,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 958,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 305,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 305,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 440,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* ARG: 1.104 million<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 1.104 million<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* FIN: 182,581<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
* FIN: 182,581<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
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| 1973<ref name="Allmusic: Bruce Springsteen (Biography)"/>
| 1973<ref name="Allmusic: Bruce Springsteen (Biography)"/>
| Rock<ref name="Allmusic: Bruce Springsteen (Biography)"/>
| Rock<ref name="Allmusic: Bruce Springsteen (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|98}}
| <small>{{ntsh|98.1}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 98 million'''|* US: 75.150 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 98.1 million'''|* US: 75.150 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/1996/199603.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: March 1996 (Page 5)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* JPN: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/1996/199603.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: March 1996 (Page 5)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* UK: 6.360 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 6.360 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SWE: 810,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/><ref name="Sverige Toplistan: Sök"/>
* SWE: 810,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/><ref name="Sverige Toplistan: Sök"/>
* SPA: 1.730 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 1.730 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SWI: 400,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 290,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 290,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 400,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* DEN: 185,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref name="Guld og platin november/december/januar"/><ref name="IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer"/><ref name="Guld og platin i april">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/guld-og-platin-i-april-0|title=Guld og platin i april|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2009-05-27|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* FIN: 449,800<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/>
* FIN: 449,800<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/>
* IRE: 189,500{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Irish certification-database"/></small>}}
* IRE: 189,500{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Irish certification-database"/></small>}}
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* BRA: 350,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Brazil's Certification Database"/>
* BRA: 350,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Brazil's Certification Database"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 450,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 450,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SWI: 365,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 365,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* POL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 208,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 208,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 360,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 360,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 1.380 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* SPA: 1.380 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* AUT: 300,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 975,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 975,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 300,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* ARG: 130,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 130,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* FIN: 471,530<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
* FIN: 471,530<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
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* To ensure the high level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* To ensure the high level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Umsätze aus dem europäischen Musikverkauf 2011– 2012"/>
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Europa wächst wieder, Deutschland weltweit an Nummer drei"/>


{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
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* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 400,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 400,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|MEX]]: 250,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|MEX]]: 250,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 310,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 410,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 410,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 280,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 280,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 310,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 585,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 585,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 970,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 970,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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| 1999<ref name="Allmusic: Eminem (Biography)"/>
| 1999<ref name="Allmusic: Eminem (Biography)"/>
| [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]<ref name="Allmusic: Eminem (Biography)"/>
| [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]<ref name="Allmusic: Eminem (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|98.3}}
| <small>{{ntsh|98.7}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 98.3 million'''|* US: 62.1 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 98.7 million'''|* US: 62.1 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 2.7 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ: The Record (February 2002)"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/2003/200303.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: February 2002 (Gold Album)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/2003/200303.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: March 2003 (Gold Album)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* JPN: 2.7 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ: The Record (February 2002)"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/2003/200303.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: February 2002 (Gold Album)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/issue/record/2003/200303.pdf|title=RIAJ: The Record: March 2003 (Gold Album)|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
* UK: 14.275 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 14.275 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 290,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 290,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 305,000<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2014"/>
* MEX: 305,000<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2014"/>
* AUT: 350,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 775,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 775,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 475,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 475,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[IFPI Denmark|DEN]]: 371,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=certificeringer&page=17|title=IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer (Page 17)|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 350,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 190,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 190,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 118,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 118,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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| 1998<ref name="Allmusic: Britney Spears (Biography)"/>
| 1998<ref name="Allmusic: Britney Spears (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Dance / [[Dance-pop]]<ref name="Allmusic: Britney Spears (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Dance / [[Dance-pop]]<ref name="Allmusic: Britney Spears (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|76.4}}
| <small>{{ntsh|76.6}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 76.4 million'''|* US: 43.7 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 76.6 million'''|* US: 43.7 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 2 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ: Digital Certifications (January 2014)"/>
* JPN: 2 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ: Digital Certifications (January 2014)"/>
* UK: 9.310 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 9.310 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 990,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 990,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 1.025 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/><ref name="AMPROFON Certification Database">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/CertificacionesAmprofon|title=AMPROFON: Certificados Musicales Amprofon|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* MEX: 1.025 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/><ref name="AMPROFON Certification Database">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/CertificacionesAmprofon|title=AMPROFON: Certificados Musicales Amprofon|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* AUT: 365,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 485,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 485,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 935,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 935,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 157.500{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref name="Guld og platin i august"/><ref name="Guld og platin i april (01/05/2008)">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/guld-og-platin-i-april|title=Guld og platin i april (01/05/2008)|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2008-05-01|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=certificeringer&page=6|title=IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer (Page 6)|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 365,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 200,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 200,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 280,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 280,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SPA]: 1.620 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA]: 1.620 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 175,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227456444045641.1073741826.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* MEX: 175,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227456444045641.1073741826.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* AUT: 655,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 985,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 985,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 165,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 165,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 655,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 110,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 110,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 428,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 428,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SPA: 1.850 million<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 1.850 million<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 1.475 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* MEX: 1.475 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* AUT: 325,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 415,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 415,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 425,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 425,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 325,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 300,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 300,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 740,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 740,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 100,000<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 100,000<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 700,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 700,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SWI: 225,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/></small>}}
* SWI: 225,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|100 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2011/apr/12/prince-brings-early-valentines-day-gift-to-nyc/|title=Prince brings early Valentine's Day gift to NYC|first=New York Amsterdam News|last=Misani|publisher=[[New York Amsterdam News]]|date=2011-04-12|accessdate=2012-06-19}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|100 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2011/apr/12/prince-brings-early-valentines-day-gift-to-nyc/|title=Prince brings early Valentine's Day gift to NYC|first=New York Amsterdam News|last=Misani|publisher=[[New York Amsterdam News]]|date=2011-04-12|accessdate=2012-06-19}}</ref>
|-
|-
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* SWE: 310,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 310,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 850,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 850,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* AUT: 140,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 335,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 335,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 215,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 215,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 140,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 330,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 330,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 126,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/></small>}}
* ARG: 126,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/></small>}}
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* SWE: 440,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 440,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 450,000 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 450,000 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* AUT: 375,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 785,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 785,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 225,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 225,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 375,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* FIN: 183,444<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
* FIN: 183,444<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|100 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.budapesttimes.hu/2012/07/28/waking-up-the-neighbours/|title=Waking up the Neighbours|first=Rafaela|last=Freitas|publisher=[[The Budapest Times]]|date=2012-07-28|accessdate=2013-01-06}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|100 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.budapesttimes.hu/2012/07/28/waking-up-the-neighbours/|title=Waking up the Neighbours|first=Rafaela|last=Freitas|publisher=[[The Budapest Times]]|date=2012-07-28|accessdate=2013-01-06}}</ref>
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* SPA: 600,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/><ref name="Billboard magazine: Believe in the Album (Issue January 22, 2000 page 2)"/>
* SPA: 600,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/><ref name="Billboard magazine: Believe in the Album (Issue January 22, 2000 page 2)"/>
* MEX: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* MEX: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* AUT: 250,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 295,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 295,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 275,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/>
* BEL: 275,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/>
* AUT: 250,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 106,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 106,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 330,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 330,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 700,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* SPA: 700,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* AUT: 530,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 515,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 515,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 530,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 120,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 120,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* FIN: 241,954<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
* FIN: 241,954<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
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* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Umsätze aus dem europäischen Musikverkauf 2011– 2012"/>
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Europa wächst wieder, Deutschland weltweit an Nummer drei"/>


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* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 450,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* [[Productores de Música de España|SPA]]: 450,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|MEX]]: 405{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2002">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.243205849137367.1073741832.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2002|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2010">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.220127114778574.1073741825.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2010|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|MEX]]: 405{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2002">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.243205849137367.1073741832.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2002|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2010">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.220127114778574.1073741825.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2010|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 155,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 275,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 275,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 155,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 205,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 205,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 178,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 178,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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| 2008<ref name="Allmusic: Katy Perry (Biography)"/>
| 2008<ref name="Allmusic: Katy Perry (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Rock<ref name="Allmusic: Katy Perry (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Rock<ref name="Allmusic: Katy Perry (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|65.4}}
| <small>{{ntsh|65.6}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 65.4 million'''|* US: 42.5 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 65.6 million'''|* US: 42.5 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 300,000<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* JPN: 300,000<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* UK: 7.950 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 7.950 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SWE: 360,000<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/><ref name="Sverige Toplistan: Sök"/>
* SWE: 360,000<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/><ref name="Sverige Toplistan: Sök"/>
* SPA: 100,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/>
* SPA: 100,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/>
* AUT: 210,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* MEX: 480,000<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2012"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2013"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2014"/>
* MEX: 480,000<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2012"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2013"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2014"/>
* SWI: 130,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 130,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 120,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 120,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 210,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[IFPI Denmark|DEN]]: 180,000<ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref name="IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer"/>
* NZ: 307,500<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
* NZ: 307,500<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|86 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20130816025041/http://www.straitstimes.com/the-big-story/case-you-missed-it/story/her-secret-love-smurfs-20130812|title=Her secret love for Smurfs|publisher=[[The Straits Times]]|first=Will|last=Lawrence|date=2013-08-12|accessdate=2014-03-05}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|86 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20130816025041/http://www.straitstimes.com/the-big-story/case-you-missed-it/story/her-secret-love-smurfs-20130812|title=Her secret love for Smurfs|publisher=[[The Straits Times]]|first=Will|last=Lawrence|date=2013-08-12|accessdate=2014-03-05}}</ref>
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| 1983<ref name="Allmusic: R.E.M. (Biography)"/>
| 1983<ref name="Allmusic: R.E.M. (Biography)"/>
| Alternative rock<ref name="Allmusic: R.E.M. (Biography)"/>
| Alternative rock<ref name="Allmusic: R.E.M. (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|41.2}}
| <small>{{ntsh|41.5}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 41.2 million'''|* US: 21.150 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 41.5 million'''|* US: 21.150 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* UK: 8.180 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 8.180 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* GER: 4.275 million<ref name="German Certification Database"/>
* GER: 4.275 million<ref name="German Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 500,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 500,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 1.1 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 1.1 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* AUT: 370,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 395,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 395,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 370,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* DEN: 155,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref name="Guld og platin i august"/>
* ARG: 116,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 116,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* [[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRE]]: 127,500{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Irish certification-database"/></small>}}
* [[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRE]]: 127,500{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Irish certification-database"/></small>}}
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* BRA: 375,000<ref name="Brazil's Certification Database"/>
* BRA: 375,000<ref name="Brazil's Certification Database"/>
* SWE: 330,000<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 330,000<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* AUT: 110,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 310,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 310,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 250,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 250,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 110,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SPA: 100,000<ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 100,000<ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* ARG: 136,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 136,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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| 2008<ref name="Allmusic: Lady Gaga (Biography)"/>
| 2008<ref name="Allmusic: Lady Gaga (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Dance / Electronic/ Rock<ref name="Allmusic: Lady Gaga (Biography)"/>
| Pop / Dance / Electronic/ Rock<ref name="Allmusic: Lady Gaga (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|61.6}}
| <small>{{ntsh|61.9}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 61.6 million'''|* US: 34.5 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 61.9 million'''|* US: 34.5 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 5.4 million<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* JPN: 5.4 million<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* UK: 8.825 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 8.825 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 410,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/>
* SPA: 410,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/>
* MEX: 300,000<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/><ref name="AMPROFON Certification Database"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20111027035425/http://www.centrodedesarrollodigital.com/amprofon3/Top100.pdf|title=Los Mas Vendidos Top 100 (Week of 10-16 October 2011)|work=AMPROFON|accessdate=2013-09-09}}</ref>
* MEX: 300,000<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/><ref name="AMPROFON Certification Database"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20111027035425/http://www.centrodedesarrollodigital.com/amprofon3/Top100.pdf|title=Los Mas Vendidos Top 100 (Week of 10-16 October 2011)|work=AMPROFON|accessdate=2013-09-09}}</ref>
* AUT: 182,500<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 415,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 415,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 270,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 270,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 340,000<ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/<ref name="IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer"/><ref name="Certificeringer marts - maj 2010"/>
* AUT: 182,500<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 130,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 130,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* IRE: 165,000<ref name="Irish certification-database"/>
* IRE: 165,000<ref name="Irish certification-database"/>
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| 1987<ref name="Allmusic: Red Hot Chili Peppers (Biography)"/>
| 1987<ref name="Allmusic: Red Hot Chili Peppers (Biography)"/>
| [[Funk rock]] / Alternative rock<ref name="Allmusic: Red Hot Chili Peppers (Biography)"/>
| [[Funk rock]] / Alternative rock<ref name="Allmusic: Red Hot Chili Peppers (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|51.6}}
| <small>{{ntsh|51.7}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 51.6 million'''|* US: 30.250 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 51.7 million'''|* US: 30.250 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 2.5 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* JPN: 2.5 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* UK: 7.195 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 7.195 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 640,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 640,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000"/>
* MEX: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000"/>
* AUT: 145,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 355,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 355,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 170,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 170,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 152,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Guld og platin i august"/><ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/><ref name="Guld og platin november/december/januar"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=certificeringer&page=15|title=Certificeringer: Page 15|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2010-05-31|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref>
* AUT: 145,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 225,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 225,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 422,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 422,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* CAN: 3.260 million<ref name="Canada Music Certification Database"/>
* CAN: 3.260 million<ref name="Canada Music Certification Database"/>
* SWE: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWI: 115,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/></small>}}
* SWI: 115,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|80 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lasvegastribune.net/tacos-tequilachefs-max-raise-funds-injured-critic/|title=Tacos & Tequila/Chefs to the Max raise funds for injured critic|publisher=Las Vegas Tribune|first=Jerry|last=Fink|date=2014-03-06|accessdate=2014-05-10}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|80 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lasvegastribune.net/tacos-tequilachefs-max-raise-funds-injured-critic/|title=Tacos & Tequila/Chefs to the Max raise funds for injured critic|publisher=Las Vegas Tribune|first=Jerry|last=Fink|date=2014-03-06|accessdate=2014-05-10}}</ref>
|-
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* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as [[MTV]], [[VH1]], [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] and [[Rolling Stone]].
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Umsätze aus dem europäischen Musikverkauf 2011– 2012"/>
* Markets' order within the table is based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Europa wächst wieder, Deutschland weltweit an Nummer drei"/>


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| 1998<ref name="Allmusic: The Black Eyed Peas (Biography)"/>
| 1998<ref name="Allmusic: The Black Eyed Peas (Biography)"/>
| Hip-hop / R&B / Dance<ref name="Allmusic: The Black Eyed Peas (Biography)"/>
| Hip-hop / R&B / Dance<ref name="Allmusic: The Black Eyed Peas (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|53.7}}
| <small>{{ntsh|53.8}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 53.7 million'''|*[[Recording Industry Association of America|US]]: 29.4 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 53.8 million'''|*[[Recording Industry Association of America|US]]: 29.4 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* [[Recording Industry Association of Japan|JPN]]: 1.1 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* [[Recording Industry Association of Japan|JPN]]: 1.1 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* [[British Phonographic Industry|UK]]: 9.4 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* [[British Phonographic Industry|UK]]: 9.4 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 460,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|SWI]]: 460,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 460,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[Belgian Entertainment Association|BEL]]: 460,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* [[IFPI Denmark|DEN]]: 131,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=52&y=2003&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 52-2003)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=52&y=2003&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 52-2003)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=31&y=2009&list=t40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 31-2009)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref name="Guld og platin november/december/januar"/><ref name="Certificeringer marts - maj 2010"/><ref name="IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer"/>
* [[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRE]]: 135,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Irish certification-database"/>
* [[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRE]]: 135,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Irish certification-database"/>
* [[Recorded Music NZ|NZ]]: 302,500<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
* [[Recorded Music NZ|NZ]]: 302,500<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
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| 2002<ref name="Allmusic: Beyonce (Biography)"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/beyonce/|title=Official Charts Company: Beyoncé |publisher=Official Charts Company|accessdate=2014-04-17}}</ref>
| 2002<ref name="Allmusic: Beyonce (Biography)"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/beyonce/|title=Official Charts Company: Beyoncé |publisher=Official Charts Company|accessdate=2014-04-17}}</ref>
| R&B / Pop<ref name="Allmusic: Beyonce (Biography)"/>
| R&B / Pop<ref name="Allmusic: Beyonce (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|58.5}}
| <small>{{ntsh|58.6}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 58.5 million'''|* US: 40.650 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 58.6 million'''|* US: 40.650 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 1.7 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* JPN: 1.7 million {{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ Digital certifications"/>
* UK: 8.825 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 8.825 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SWI: 155,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 155,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 115,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 115,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 114,000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=5&y=2009&list=t40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 05-2009)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=4&y=2010&list=t40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 04-2010)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name="Guld og platin november/december/januar"/><ref name="Certificeringer marts - maj 2010"/><ref name="IFPI Denmark: Certificeringer"/>
* NZ: 155,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
* NZ: 155,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|75 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/gig-guide-beyonc-manchester-arena-3157004|title=Gig guide: Beyoncé at Manchester Arena|first=Denise|last=Evans|publisher=[[Manchester Evening News]]|date=2013-04-26|accessdate=2013-05-08}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|75 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/gig-guide-beyonc-manchester-arena-3157004|title=Gig guide: Beyoncé at Manchester Arena|first=Denise|last=Evans|publisher=[[Manchester Evening News]]|date=2013-04-26|accessdate=2013-05-08}}</ref>
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| 1987<ref name="Allmusic: Enya (Biography)"/>
| 1987<ref name="Allmusic: Enya (Biography)"/>
| [[New-age music|New-age]] / [[Celtic music|Celtic]]<ref name="Allmusic: Enya (Biography)"/>
| [[New-age music|New-age]] / [[Celtic music|Celtic]]<ref name="Allmusic: Enya (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|48.4}}
| <small>{{ntsh|48.5}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 48.4 million'''|* US: 26.5 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 48.5 million'''|* US: 26.5 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 4.5 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/>
* JPN: 4.5 million{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/>
* UK: 5.150 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 5.150 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 1.760 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* SPA: 1.760 million<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* MEX: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2001">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241698155954803.1073741831.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2001|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2006">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.201625403295412.19184.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2006|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* MEX: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2001">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241698155954803.1073741831.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2001|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2006">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.201625403295412.19184.167176543406965&type=1|title=AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2006|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|accessdate=2014-04-03}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 185,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 360,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 360,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 445,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 445,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* DEN: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 01-2001)"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=1&y=2009&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 05-2009)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=1&y=2010&list=a40|title=Hitlisten.nu: Album Top-40 (Uge 01-2010)|publisher=Hitlisten.nu|work=[[Tracklisten]]|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=content/pladebranchen08-offentligg%C3%B8res-i-dag|title=Pladebranchen.08 offentliggøres i dag|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|date=2009-08-27|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|AUT]]: 185,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 120,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Polish Music Charts|POL]]: 120,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 440,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/></small>}}
* [[Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers|ARG]]: 440,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/></small>}}
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| 1994<ref name="Allmusic: Green Day (Biography)"/>
| 1994<ref name="Allmusic: Green Day (Biography)"/>
| [[Punk rock]] / Alternative rock<ref name="Allmusic: Green Day (Biography)"/>
| [[Punk rock]] / Alternative rock<ref name="Allmusic: Green Day (Biography)"/>
| <small>{{ntsh|45.5}}
| <small>{{ntsh|45.6}}
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 45.5 million'''|* US: 29.1 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
{{hidden|'''Total available certified units: 45.6 million'''|* US: 29.1 million<ref name="RIAA Certification Database"/>
* JPN: 2.1 million<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ: Digital Certifications (January 2014)"/>
* JPN: 2.1 million<ref name="RIAJ Database for The Record"/><ref name="RIAJ certifications"/><ref name="RIAJ: Digital Certifications (January 2014)"/>
* UK: 6.070 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
* UK: 6.070 million<ref name="BPI certifications"/>
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* SPA: 250,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* SPA: 250,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* MEX: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* MEX: 150,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* SWI: 120,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 175,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 175,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 120,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* DEN: 103,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Guld og platin november/december/januar"/><ref name="Guld og platin i marts"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=certificeringer&page=5|title=Certificeringer: Page 5|work=[[IFPI Denmark]]|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref>
* ARG: 246,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 246,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* IRE: 270,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Irish certification-database"/></small>}}
* IRE: 270,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Irish certification-database"/></small>}}
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* SPA: 450,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* SPA: 450,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/>
* MEX: 475,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2002"/>
* MEX: 475,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2000"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2002"/>
* AUT: 230,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 190,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 190,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 350,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 350,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 230,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 300,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 300,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 538,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 538,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SPA: 1.2 million<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 1.2 million<ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* MEX: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* AUT: 125,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 300,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 300,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 425,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 425,000<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 125,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 400,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 400,000<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* [[Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland|FIN]]: 168,551<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
* [[Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland|FIN]]: 168,551<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
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* SPA: 540,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 540,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2006"/>
* MEX: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999"/><ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 2006"/>
* AUT: 270,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 980,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 980,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 265,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 265,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 270,000<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 420,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* POL: 420,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/>
* ARG: 576,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 576,000<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
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* SWE: 120,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SWE: 120,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swedish Certifications"/>
* SPA: 450,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 450,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish certifications 1991-1995"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SWI: 278,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 125,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 278,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 414,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* ARG: 414,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Argentina's Certification Database"/>
* NZ: 277,500<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
* NZ: 277,500<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications"/></small>}}
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* SPA: 615,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* SPA: 615,000<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1996-1999"/><ref name="Spanish certifications 2000-2002"/>
* MEX: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* MEX: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010"/>
* AUT: 102,500{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 213,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* SWI: 213,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* BEL: 145,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* BEL: 145,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 1997-2003"/><ref name="Belgium's Gold/Platinum Certification database 2004-present"/>
* AUT: 102,500{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* POL: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/></small>}}
* POL: 190,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present"/></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|75 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/musicnightlife/2009613633_depeche07.html|title=At 29, Depeche Mode is now post-post-punk|first=Joanna|last=Horowitz|publisher=[[The Seattle Times]]|date=2009-08-06|accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|75 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/musicnightlife/2009613633_depeche07.html|title=At 29, Depeche Mode is now post-post-punk|first=Joanna|last=Horowitz|publisher=[[The Seattle Times]]|date=2009-08-06|accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref>
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* SPA: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/>
* SPA: 200,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Spanish Certifications "/><ref name="Spanish certifications 1979-1990"/>
* MEX: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999"/>
* MEX: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="AMPROFON: Certificaciones 1999"/>
* SWI: 225,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* AUT: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* AUT: 100,000{{ref label|Notes|Notes}}<ref name="Austrian Certifications"/>
* SWI: 225,000<ref name="Swiss Certification Database"/>
* FIN: 217,793<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
* FIN: 217,793<ref name="Finnish Certifications Database"/></small>}}
| style="text-align:center;"|75 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/the-scorpions-to-rock-dubai-1.453579|title=The Scorpions to rock Dubai|first=Awad|last=Mustafa|publisher=[[Gulf News]]|date=2008-05-22|accessdate=2013-04-18}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|75 million<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/the-scorpions-to-rock-dubai-1.453579|title=The Scorpions to rock Dubai|first=Awad|last=Mustafa|publisher=[[Gulf News]]|date=2008-05-22|accessdate=2013-04-18}}</ref>
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<small>
Certification systems have been established periodically throughout the past half century, thus certification-databases are not able to cover all sales. Some (or all) records released and sold prior to the certification system's establishment year may not be found within the available searchable certification databases. Year of establishment (from largest market to smallest based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively):<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Umsätze aus dem europäischen Musikverkauf 2011– 2012"/>
Certification systems have been established periodically throughout the past half century, thus certification-databases are not able to cover all sales. Some (or all) records released and sold prior to the certification system's establishment year may not be found within the available searchable certification databases. Year of establishment (from largest market to smallest based on ''Retail Value'' each market generates respectively):<ref name="RIAJ Yearbook 2013: Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24)"/><ref name="Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Europa wächst wieder, Deutschland weltweit an Nummer drei"/>


* [[Recording Industry Association of America|USA]]: 1958<ref name="History of the Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php?content_selector=historyx|title=History of the Awards|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref>
* [[Recording Industry Association of America|USA]]: 1958<ref name="History of the Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php?content_selector=historyx|title=History of the Awards|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref>
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* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|Mexico]]: 1999<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20100412161601/http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones.php?item=menuCert&contenido=certificados|title=Certificaciones (Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010)|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|language=Spanish|accessdate=2013-04-08}}</ref>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|Mexico]]: 1999<ref name="Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20100412161601/http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones.php?item=menuCert&contenido=certificados|title=Certificaciones (Earlier certification database covering the years 1999-2010)|publisher=[[AMPROFON]]|language=Spanish|accessdate=2013-04-08}}</ref>

* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Austria]]: 1990<ref name="Austrian Certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.at/?section=goldplatin|title=IFPI Austria : Gold & Platin|language=German|publisher=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|International Federation of the Phonographic Industry — Austria]]|accessdate=2009-09-15}}</ref>


* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Switzerland]]: 1989<ref name="Awards 1989 and Certification criteria">{{cite web|url=http://www.swisscharts.com/awards.asp?year=1989|title=The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community – Awards|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=2009-09-15}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Switzerland]]: 1989<ref name="Awards 1989 and Certification criteria">{{cite web|url=http://www.swisscharts.com/awards.asp?year=1989|title=The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community – Awards|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=2009-09-15}}</ref>
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* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Belgium]]: 1997<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/xls/Awards%201997.htm|title=Awards 1997|publisher=[[Ultratop]]|accessdate=2011-05-26}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Belgium]]: 1997<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/xls/Awards%201997.htm|title=Awards 1997|publisher=[[Ultratop]]|accessdate=2011-05-26}}</ref>


* [[IFPI Denmark|Denmark]]: 2001<ref name="Hitlisten.nu"/>(online certifications for Denmark start from 2001. Certifications; however, existed in Denmark since the early 1990s<ref name="Guld- og platinplader er devalueret">{{cite book|url=http://www.b.dk/kultur/guld-og-platinplader-er-devalueret|title=Guld- og platinplader er devalueret|trans_title=Gold and Platinum awards are lowered|date=04-24-2003|work=b.dk|language=Danish|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref>)
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Austria]]: 1990<ref name="Austrian Certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.at/?section=goldplatin|title=IFPI Austria : Gold & Platin|language=German|publisher=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|International Federation of the Phonographic Industry — Austria]]|accessdate=2009-09-15}}</ref>


* [[ZPAV|Poland]]: 1995<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present">{{cite web|url=http://www.zpav.pl/rankingi/wyroznienia/zlote/index.php|title=Polish certification awards 1995–present|publisher=[[ZPAV]]|language=Polish|accessdate=2011-09-13}}</ref>
* [[ZPAV|Poland]]: 1995<ref name="Polish certification awards 1995-present">{{cite web|url=http://www.zpav.pl/rankingi/wyroznienia/zlote/index.php|title=Polish certification awards 1995–present|publisher=[[ZPAV]]|language=Polish|accessdate=2011-09-13}}</ref>
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* [[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|New Zealand]]: 1999<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications">{{cite web|url=http://rianz.org.nz/rianz/oldchart.asp|title=RIANZ: The Official New Zealand Music Chart |publisher=[[RIANZ]]|accessdate=2011-12-18}}</ref>
* [[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|New Zealand]]: 1999<ref name="New Zealand's Certifications">{{cite web|url=http://rianz.org.nz/rianz/oldchart.asp|title=RIANZ: The Official New Zealand Music Chart |publisher=[[RIANZ]]|accessdate=2011-12-18}}</ref>


Certified sales might sometimes be larger than actual sales if stores order more albums than they are able to sell, due to certifications generally being determined by shipments, not actual sales. Often; however, actual sales are larger than certified sales as Record labels must pay a fee to obtain certifications. Record Companies most of the time apply for certifications when a record reaches a multiple certification-levels, meaning certifications might not be visible in the databases for more than a short period of time after an album reached a certification level.<ref name="WSJ">{{cite news|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124760651612341407.html|title=Spun: The Off-the-Wall Accounting of Record Sales |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|last=Bialik|first=Carl|accessdate=2009-09-08 | date=2009-07-15}}</ref><ref name="The awards: Certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php?content_selector=certification|title=The awards: Certifications|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]| accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref>
Certified sales might sometimes be larger than actual sales if stores order more albums than they are able to sell, due to certifications generally being determined by shipments, not actual sales. Often; however, actual sales are larger than certified sales as Record labels must pay a fee to obtain certifications. The record Companies, most of the time, apply for certifications when a record reaches a multiple certification-levels, meaning certifications might not be visible in the databases for more than a short period of time after an album reached a certification level.<ref name="WSJ">{{cite news|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124760651612341407.html|title=Spun: The Off-the-Wall Accounting of Record Sales |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|last=Bialik|first=Carl|accessdate=2009-09-08 | date=2009-07-15}}</ref><ref name="The awards: Certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php?content_selector=certification|title=The awards: Certifications|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]| accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref>
Due to music piracy begun in 1999–2000, global music sales declined, which consequently opted certification-bodies to reduce their certification levels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/worldsales2003.pdf|format=PDF|title=The Recording Industry – World Sales 2003|publisher=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry]]|accessdate=2009-09-16}}</ref> See the changes in Certification-award-levels in the following markets:
Due to music piracy begun in 1999–2000, global music sales declined, which consequently opted certification-bodies to reduce their certification levels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/worldsales2003.pdf|format=PDF|title=The Recording Industry – World Sales 2003|publisher=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry]]|accessdate=2009-09-16}}</ref> See the changes in Certification-award-levels in the following markets:


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* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|Mexico]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones.php?item=menuCert&contenido=criterios|title=Certificaciones |language=Spanish |publisher=[[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas]]|accessdate=2012-05-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20100712080550/http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones.php?item=menuCert&contenido=criterios|title=Certificaciones (Earlier changes in certification-levels including levels for Pre-loaded albums/singles and Mater Ringtones)|language=Spanish |publisher=[[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas]]|accessdate=2013-04-08}}</ref>
* [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|Mexico]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones.php?item=menuCert&contenido=criterios|title=Certificaciones |language=Spanish |publisher=[[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas]]|accessdate=2012-05-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20100712080550/http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones.php?item=menuCert&contenido=criterios|title=Certificaciones (Earlier changes in certification-levels including levels for Pre-loaded albums/singles and Mater Ringtones)|language=Spanish |publisher=[[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas]]|accessdate=2013-04-08}}</ref>

* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Austria]]:<ref name=RIAJ2005E>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/issue/pdf/RIAJ2005E.pdf|title=35. Standard for Certifying Awards of Countries (Unit sales) (Page 25)|publisher=[[RIAJ]]|work=[[IFPI]]|accessdate=2011-05-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?sa87881rf7jmad9|title=Certification levels for Austria (all periods)|publisher=IFPI Austria|work=IFPI Austria|language=German}}</ref><ref name="GSA: Austria">{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=4AkEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA48&dq=GSA%20Region%20Platinum&pg=PA54#v=onepage&q=GSA%20Region%20Platinum&f=false|title=GSA: Austria|publisher=''Billboard magazine''|accessdate=2011-05-26|date=1997-12-06}}</ref><ref name="GSA: Austria"/>


* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Switzerland]]<ref name="Awards 1989 and Certification criteria"/>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Switzerland]]<ref name="Awards 1989 and Certification criteria"/>
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* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Belgium]]<ref name=RIAJ2005E/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/Certification%20Awards%20Full%20List%20-%20OCTOBER%2007.pdf|title=Certification Award Levels 2007|publisher=[[IFPI]]|accessdate=2011-04-16}}</ref>
* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Belgium]]<ref name=RIAJ2005E/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/Certification%20Awards%20Full%20List%20-%20OCTOBER%2007.pdf|title=Certification Award Levels 2007|publisher=[[IFPI]]|accessdate=2011-04-16}}</ref>


* [[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Austria]]:<ref name=RIAJ2005E>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/issue/pdf/RIAJ2005E.pdf|title=35. Standard for Certifying Awards of Countries (Unit sales) (Page 25)|publisher=[[RIAJ]]|work=[[IFPI]]|accessdate=2011-05-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?sa87881rf7jmad9|title=Certification levels for Austria (all periods)|publisher=IFPI Austria|work=IFPI Austria|language=German}}</ref><ref name="GSA: Austria">{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=4AkEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA48&dq=GSA%20Region%20Platinum&pg=PA54#v=onepage&q=GSA%20Region%20Platinum&f=false|title=GSA: Austria|publisher=''Billboard magazine''|accessdate=2011-05-26|date=1997-12-06}}</ref><ref name="GSA: Austria"/>
* [[IFPI Denmark|Denmark]]<ref name="Guld- og platinplader er devalueret"/><ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/global/1326640/ifpi-denmark-revamps-certification-levels|title=IFPI Denmark Revamps Certification Levels|date=February 7, 2007|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=http://gaffa.dk/nyhed/32163|title=Nye regler for platinplader til downloads |trans_title=New rule for Gold and Platinum downloads|date=2009-04-20|work=gaffa.dk|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110411134535/http://www.ifpi.dk/?q=node/11|title=IFPI Denmark: Guld og platin|year=2011|work=[[IFPI]] (Denmark)|accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref>


* [[ZPAV|Poland]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zpav.pl/rankingi/wyroznienia/regulamin.php|title=Pełny Tekst Regulaminu Przyznawania Wyróżnień|trans_title=Complete Rules of Awards|language=Polish|publisher=[[ZPAV]]|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/download/c9idhc732dnn2x6/Poland%27s_Certification-award-levels.pdf|title=Polish Certification-levels|publisher=ZPAV|accessdate=2013-08-31}}</ref>
* [[ZPAV|Poland]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zpav.pl/rankingi/wyroznienia/regulamin.php|title=Pełny Tekst Regulaminu Przyznawania Wyróżnień|trans_title=Complete Rules of Awards|language=Polish|publisher=[[ZPAV]]|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/download/c9idhc732dnn2x6/Poland%27s_Certification-award-levels.pdf|title=Polish Certification-levels|publisher=ZPAV|accessdate=2013-08-31}}</ref>
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The list of best-selling music artists includes artists with claims of 75 million or more record sales in multiple third-party reliable sources. The claimed sales figures and the total certified sales figures (for each country) within the provided sources include sales of albums, singles, compilation-albums, music videos as well as downloads of singles and full-length albums. The artists in the following tables are listed with both their claimed and certified sales figures and are ranked in descending order, with the highest claimed sales at the top. Artists with the same claimed sales are then ranked by certified units. Sales figures, such as those from Soundscan, which are sometimes published by Billboard magazine, have not been included in the certified units column. Currently, The Beatles are listed at the top of the list as they are considered the highest-selling band based both on sales claims and certified units. Elvis Presley, who is listed the second on the list is considered the highest-selling individual artist based both on sales claims and certified units.

All artists included on this list, which have begun charting on official albums/singles charts have their available claimed figure(s) supported by at least 20% in certified units. That is why Cliff Richard, Diana Ross, Modern Talking, Charles Aznavour, Bing Crosby, Nana Mouskouri, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Tom Jones, The Jackson 5, Dionne Warwick, The Andrews Sisters, Luciano Pavarotti, Dolly Parton, Ozzy Osbourne, Enrique Iglesias and others have not been included on this list. The percentage amount of certified sales needed increases the newer the artist is, meaning, artists such as Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga are expected to have their claimed figures supported by over 60% in certified units. The certified units are sourced from available online databases of local music industry associations. Note that all certified units are converted from Gold/Platinum/Diamond certification awards based on criteria provided by certifying bodies.

The requirements of certified sales are designed to avoid inflated sales figures, which are frequently practiced by record companies for promotional purposes.[1][2]

The claimed figures are sourced to articles that use the term records (singles, albums, videos) and not albums. However, if all available sources for an artist/band say albums, such sources can only be used if the certified album units of the said artist meet the required percentage amount. Note that this list uses claimed figures that are closer to artists' available certified sales. In other words, inflated claimed figures that will meet the required certified sales amount but are unrealistically high from available certified sales, will not be used.

Artists by reputed sales

250 million or more records

  • To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as MTV, VH1, Billboard and Rolling Stone.
  • The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
  • Markets' order within the table is based on Retail Value: each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3][4]
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(from available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
The Beatles United Kingdom 1960–1970[5] 1962[5] Rock / Pop[5]
Total available certified units: 259.6 million
 600 million[29][30]
Elvis Presley United States 1954–1977[31] 1954[31] Rock and roll / Pop / Country[31]
Total available certified units: 207.7 million
 600 million[40][41]
500 million[42]
Michael Jackson United States 1968–2009[43] 1971[43] Pop / Rock / Dance / R&B[43]
Total available certified units: 172 million
 400 million[55][56]
350 million[57]
300 million[58][59]
Madonna United States 1979–present[60] 1982[60] Pop / Rock / Dance / Electronica[60]
Total available certified units: 165 million
 300 million[63][64]
275 million[65][66]
Elton John United Kingdom 1964–present[67] 1969[67] Pop / Rock[67]
Total available certified units: 161.1 million
 300 million[70][71]
250 million[72][73]
Led Zeppelin United Kingdom 1968–1980[74] 1969[74] Hard rock / Heavy metal[74]
Total available certified units: 138.2 million
 300 million[78][79]
200 million[80][81]
Pink Floyd United Kingdom 1965–1996[82] 1967[82] Progressive rock[82]
Total available certified units: 114.5 million
 250 million[84][85]
200 million[86][87]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

200 million to 249 million records

  • To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as MTV, VH1, Billboard and Rolling Stone.
  • The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
  • Markets' order within the table is based on Retail Value each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.[3][4]
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(from available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Mariah Carey United States 1988–present[88] 1990[88] R&B/Pop/Rock[88]
Total available certified units: 129.1 million
 200 million[91][92]
175 million[93][94]
Celine Dion Canada 1981–present[95] 1981[95] Pop[95]
Total available certified units: 121.9 million
 200 million[99][100]
175 million[101][102]
Whitney Houston United States 1977–2012[103] 1984[103] R&B / Pop[103]
Total available certified units: 111.2 million
 200 million[106][107]
170 million[108][109]
AC/DC Australia 1973–present[110] 1975[110] Hard rock/Heavy metal[110]
Total available certified units: 109.2 million
 200 million[111][112]
150 million[113][114]
Queen United Kingdom 1971–present[115] 1973[115] Rock[115]
Total available certified units: 102.8 million
 200 million[117]
150 million[118][119]
The Rolling Stones United Kingdom 1962–present[120] 1963[120] Rock / Blues rock[120]
Total available certified units: 94.2 million
 200 million[121][122]
ABBA Sweden 1972–1982[123] 1972[123] Pop / Disco[123]
Total available certified units: 58.8 million
 200 million[131][132]
100 million[133][134]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

120 million to 199 million records

  • To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as MTV, VH1, Billboard and Rolling Stone.
  • The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
  • Markets' order within the table is based on Retail Value each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.[3][4]
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(from available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Garth Brooks United States 1989–present[135] 1989[135] Country[135]
Total available certified units: 135.7 million
 150 million[136]
Eagles United States 1971–present[137] 1972[137] Soft rock / Country rock[137]
Total available certified units: 126.1 million
 150 million[138]
Rihanna Barbados
United States 		2005–present[139] 2005[139] R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip-hop[139]
Total available certified units: 118.4 million
 150 million[146]
U2 Ireland 1976–present[147] 1980[147] Rock[147]
Total available certified units: 101.5 million
 150 million[149]
Billy Joel United States 1964–present[150] 1971[150] Pop / Rock[150]
Total available certified units: 99 million
 150 million[152]
Phil Collins United Kingdom 1980–2011[153] 1981[153] Adult contemporary[153]
Total available certified units: 85.5 million
 150 million[156]
Aerosmith United States 1970–present[157] 1973[157] Hard rock[157]
Total available certified units: 83 million
 150 million[158]
Frank Sinatra United States 1935–1995[159] 1939[159] Pop / Swing[159]
Total available certified units: 36.9 million
 150 million[160]
Barbra Streisand United States 1960–present[161] 1963[161] Pop / Adult contemporary[161]
Total available certified units: 95.4 million
 145 million[162]
Genesis United Kingdom 1967–1999
2006–2011[163] 		1969[163] Progressive rock / Pop rock[163]
Total available certified units: 39.2 million
 130 million[164]
Neil Diamond United States 1966–present[165] 1966[165] Pop / Rock[165]
Total available certified units: 66.6 million
 125 million[166]
Bruce Springsteen United States 1972–present[167] 1973[167] Rock[167]
Total available certified units: 98.1 million
 120 million[170]
Bee Gees United Kingdom 1963–2003
2009–2012[171] 		1963[171] Pop / Disco[171]
Total available certified units: 66.6 million
 120 million[174]
Julio Iglesias Spain 1968–present[175] 1968[175] Latin[175]
Total available certified units: 51 million
 120 million[177]
Dire Straits United Kingdom 1977–1995[178] 1978[178] Rock / Pop[178]
Total available certified units: 42.5 million
 120 million[179]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

100 million to 119 million records

  • To ensure the high level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as MTV, VH1, Billboard and Rolling Stone.
  • The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
  • Markets' order within the table is based on Retail Value each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.[3][4]
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(from available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Metallica United States 1981–present[180] 1983[180] Heavy metal / Thrash metal[180]
Total available certified units: 89.8 million
 110 million[182]
Taylor Swift United States 2006–present[183] 2006[183] Country / Country pop / Pop / Pop-rock[183]
Total available certified units: 82.3 million
 101 million[186]
Eminem United States 1996–present[187] 1999[187] Hip hop[187]
Total available certified units: 98.7 million
 100 million[191]
Britney Spears United States 1998–present[192] 1998[192] Pop / Dance / Dance-pop[192]
Total available certified units: 76.6 million
 100 million[196]
Rod Stewart United Kingdom 1964–present[197] 1969[197] Rock / Pop[197]
Total available certified units: 75.3 million
 100 million[198]
Bon Jovi United States 1983–present[199] 1983[199] Hard rock / Glam metal[199]
Total available certified units: 73.8 million
 100 million[202]
Fleetwood Mac United Kingdom
United States 		1967–present[203] 1968[203] Rock / Pop[203]
Total available certified units: 72.5 million
 100 million[205]
Backstreet Boys United States 1993–present[206] 1995[206] Pop[206]
Total available certified units: 70.8 million
 100 million[208]
Guns N' Roses United States 1985–present[209] 1987[209] Hard rock / Heavy metal[209]
Total available certified units: 68.2 million
 100 million[211]
Prince United States 1976–present[212] 1978[212] Funk / R&B / Pop / Soul / Rock[212]
Total available certified units: 61.6 million
 100 million[215]
Kenny Rogers United States 1958–present[216] 1975[216] Country / Pop[216]
Total available certified units: 58.6 million
 100 million[218]
Paul McCartney United Kingdom 1960–present[219] 1970[219] Rock[219]
Total available certified units: 56.7 million
 100 million[222]
Janet Jackson United States 1982–present[223] 1982[223] R&B / Pop[223]
Total available certified units: 50.8 million
 100 million[224]
Chicago United States 1967–present[225] 1969[225] Rock / Pop[225]
Total available certified units: 48 million
 100 million[228]
The Carpenters United States 1969–1983[229] 1969[229] Pop[229]
Total available certified units: 45.8 million
 100 million[231]
Bob Dylan United States 1959–present[232] 1963[232] Folk / Rock[232]
Total available certified units: 43.4 million
 100 million[233]
George Michael United Kingdom 1981–present[234] 1984[234] Pop[234]
Total available certified units: 43.2 million
 100 million[235]
Bryan Adams Canada 1979–present[236] 1979[236] Rock[236]
Total available certified units: 42.3 million
 100 million[237]
Def Leppard United Kingdom 1977–present[238] 1979[238] Hard rock / Heavy metal[238]
Total available certified units: 41.4 million
 100 million[242]
Cher United States 1964–present[243] 1965[243] Pop / Rock / Dance / Folk[243]
Total available certified units: 39.6 million
 100 million[247]
Lionel Richie United States 1968–present[248] 1981[248] Pop / R&B[248]
Total available certified units: 37.6 million
 100 million[249]
Olivia Newton-John Australia 1966–present[250] 1966[250] Pop[250]
Total available certified units: 34.7 million
 100 million[251]
Stevie Wonder United States 1961–present[252] 1962[252] Funk / R&B / Soul[252]
Total available certified units: 33.7 million
 100 million[253]
Linda Ronstadt United States 1967–present[254] 1968[254] Rock / Folk / Country[254]
Total available certified units: 32.5 million
 100 million[255]
Tina Turner United States 1955–present[256] 1975[256] Rock / Pop[256]
Total available certified units: 31.9 million
 100 million[257]
Donna Summer United States 1968–2012[258] 1974[258] Pop / Disco / R&B[258]
Total available certified units: 30.8 million
 100 million[259]
The Beach Boys United States 1961–present[260] 1962[260] Rock / Pop / Surf Rock[260]
Total available certified units: 29.4 million
 100 million[261]
Kiss United States 1972–present[262] 1974[262] Hard rock / Heavy metal[262]
Total available certified units: 26.8 million
 100 million[263]
The Who United Kingdom 1964–present[264] 1965[264] Rock / Hard rock[264]
Total available certified units: 25.1 million
 100 million[265]
Johnny Hallyday France 1957–2007[266] 1960[266] Rock / Pop[266]
Total available certified units: 23.8 million
 100 million[268]
Barry White United States 1972–2003[269] 1973[269] R&B / Soul[269]
Total available certified units: 22.9 million
 100 million[270]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

80 million to 99 million records

  • To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as MTV, VH1, Billboard and Rolling Stone.
  • The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
  • Markets' order within the table is based on Retail Value each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.[3][4]
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(from available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Santana United States 1966–present[271] 1969[271] Rock[271]
Total available certified units: 60.9 million
 90 million[276]
Gloria Estefan United States 1977–present[277] 1984[277] Latin / Dance / Pop[277]
Total available certified units: 35.3 million
 90 million[278]
Kanye West United States 1996–present[279] 2004[279] Rap / Electronic /Pop rock[279]
Total available certified units: 67.8 million
  • US: 60.450 million[6]
  • JPN: 100,000[280]
  • UK: 5.060 million[9]
  • GER: 300,000[10]
  • AUS: 875,000[13]
  • CAN: 1.1 million[14]
 87 million[281]
Katy Perry United States 2001–present[282] 2008[282] Pop / Rock[282]
Total available certified units: 65.6 million
 86 million[283]
R.E.M. United States 1980–2011[284] 1983[284] Alternative rock[284]
Total available certified units: 41.5 million
 85 million[285]
B'z Japan 1988–present[286] 1988[286] Rock / Pop rock / Hard rock[286]
Total available certified units: 72.450 million
 80 million[287]
Shania Twain Canada 1993–present[288] 1993[288] Country pop[288]
Total available certified units: 72.4 million
 80 million[290]
Van Halen United States 1978–present[291] 1978[291] Hard rock / Heavy metal[291]
Total available certified units: 63.8 million
 80 million[292]
Lady Gaga United States 2005–present[293] 2008[293] Pop / Dance / Electronic/ Rock[293]
Total available certified units: 61.9 million
 80 million[295]
Red Hot Chili Peppers United States 1983–present[296] 1987[296] Funk rock / Alternative rock[296]
Total available certified units: 51.7 million
 80 million[298]
Foreigner United States
United Kingdom 		1976–present[299] 1977[299] Rock / Hard Rock[299]
Total available certified units: 49 million
 80 million[300]
The Doors United States 1965–1973[301] 1967[301] Rock[301]
Total available certified units: 44.8 million
 80 million[302]
Reba McEntire United States 1975–present[303] 1987[303] Country / Country Pop[303]
Total available certified units: 42.2 million
  • US: 41.4 million[6]
  • CAN: 850,000[14]
 80 million[304]
Meat Loaf United States 1968–present[305] 1977[305] Hard rock[305]
Total available certified units: 39.8 million
 80 million[306]
Barry Manilow United States 1973–present[307] 1973[307] Pop / Soft rock[307]
Total available certified units: 36.8 million
 80 million[308]
Tom Petty United States 1976–present[309] 1977[309] Rock[309]
Total available certified units: 31.4 million
 80 million[310]
New Kids on the Block United States 1984–present[311] 1986[311] Teen pop[311]
Total available certified units: 30.2 million
 80 million[312]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

75 million to 79 million records

  • To ensure the highest level of fact checking and editorial control, this list sources sales figures to news organizations and highly regarded music industry related organizations such as MTV, VH1, Billboard and Rolling Stone.
  • The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos.
  • Markets' order within the table is based on Retail Value each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom.[3][4]
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(from available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
The Black Eyed Peas United States 1995–present[313] 1998[313] Hip-hop / R&B / Dance[313]
Total available certified units: 53.8 million
 76 million[317]
Jay-Z United States 1996–present[318] 1996[318] Hip-hop[318]
Total available certified units: 69.8 million
 75 million[319]
Journey United States 1973–present[320] 1975[320] Rock / Soft rock[320]
Total available certified units: 60.3 million
 75 million[323]
Beyoncé United States 1997–present[324] 2002[324][325] R&B / Pop[324]
Total available certified units: 58.6 million
 75 million[329]
Kenny G United States 1982–present[330] 1984[330] Smooth jazz[330]
Total available certified units: 52 million
 75 million[331]
Enya Ireland 1982–present[332] 1987[332] New-age / Celtic[332]
Total available certified units: 48.5 million
 75 million[338]
Alabama United States 1972–present[339] 1980[339] Country / Pop rock[339]
Total available certified units: 47.5 million
  • US: 46.3 million[6]
  • CAN: 1.2 million[14]
 75 million[340]
Green Day United States 1987–present[341] 1994[341] Punk rock / Alternative rock[341]
Total available certified units: 45.6 million
 75 million[343]
Nirvana United States 1987–1994[344] 1989[344] Grunge / Alternative rock[344]
Total available certified units: 43.2 million
 75 million[349]
Tupac Shakur United States 1988–1996[350] 1991[350] Hip hop[350]
Total available certified units: 43 million
 75 million[351]
Spice Girls United Kingdom 1996–2000
2007–2008[352] 		1996[352] Pop / Dance-pop[352]
Total available certified units: 40.8 million
 75 million[354]
Andrea Bocelli Italy 1994–present[355] 1994[355] Pop / Classical / Opera[355]
Total available certified units: 37.2 million
 75 million[356]
Bob Marley Jamaica 1962–1981[357] 1975[357] Reggae[357]
Total available certified units: 30.6 million
 75 million[359]
Mötley Crüe United States 1981–present[360] 1983[360] Glam metal[360]
Total available certified units: 27.1 million
 75 million[361]
Depeche Mode United Kingdom 1980–present[362] 1981[362] Synth rock / Electronic[362]
Total available certified units: 26.3 million
 75 million[363]
Aretha Franklin United States 1956–present[364] 1961[364] Soul / Jazz/ Blues/ R&B[364]
Total available certified units: 24.5 million
 75 million[365]
Scorpions Germany 1969–present[366] 1978[366] Hard rock[366]
Total available certified units: 18.8 million
 75 million[367]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

See also

Notes

Notes^

Certification systems have been established periodically throughout the past half century, thus certification-databases are not able to cover all sales. Some (or all) records released and sold prior to the certification system's establishment year may not be found within the available searchable certification databases. Year of establishment (from largest market to smallest based on Retail Value each market generates respectively):[3][4]

  • Japan:1989:[369] (online Gold/Platinum certification-database covers certifications issued since 1994.[7] Million-seller database covers records releases since 1989[89])
  • Australia: 1997[13] (online certification-database has begun since 1997. Certifications; however, existed in Australia since the 1970s)
  • Italy: 2010[16] (online certification-database covers certifications issued since 2010. Certifications; however, have existed in Italy since the 1990s)
  • Denmark: 2001[52](online certifications for Denmark start from 2001. Certifications; however, existed in Denmark since the early 1990s[376])

Certified sales might sometimes be larger than actual sales if stores order more albums than they are able to sell, due to certifications generally being determined by shipments, not actual sales. Often; however, actual sales are larger than certified sales as Record labels must pay a fee to obtain certifications. The record Companies, most of the time, apply for certifications when a record reaches a multiple certification-levels, meaning certifications might not be visible in the databases for more than a short period of time after an album reached a certification level.[379][380] Due to music piracy begun in 1999–2000, global music sales declined, which consequently opted certification-bodies to reduce their certification levels.[381] See the changes in Certification-award-levels in the following markets:

  • USA[382] (Note, U.S. certification-award-levels for singles before 1989 were: Gold=1,000,000 and Platinum=2,000,000.[383] Also, U.S. certification-awards for Shortform albums before September 1996 were: Gold=250,000 and Platinum=500,000[384])
  • Canada[391] (Canadian certification-award-levels for singles before February 1982 were: Gold=75,000 and Platinum=150,000[392])

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