List of best-selling music artists
This list documents the world's best-selling music artists alphabetically as well as by record sales. This page lists those artists who have had claims of over 50 million or more records in sales. The list is divided into numerous record-sales brackets within each of which, artists are listed in alphabetical order, rather than by number of records sold. The artists on the list are supported by third-party reliable sources, the sales-figures within which should represent a total number of sold albums, singles, compilation-albums, music videos as well as downloads of singles and full-length albums. It should, also, be noted that because record companies are known for inflating sales figures for promotional purposes,[1][2] some of the figures published by even reliable sources may need to be verified through certification-databases to avoid inflations in sales figures.
Artists by reputed sales
Please note that the figures of Total Certified Sales within the table below are based on certified sales of Albums, Singles (including Digital-downloads) and Videos.
Artist | Country of origin | Period active | Genre | Total certified sales (From available markets) [Notes] |
Claimed sales |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Beatles | ![]() |
1960–1970 | Rock, pop | US: 202.6 million[3] UK: 5.5 million[4] GER: 7.2 million[5] FRA: 3 million[6] BRA: 500,000[7] CAN: 12.5 million[8] AUS: 2.7 million[9] SWE 485,000[10] ARG: 1.5 million[11] SWI: 350,000[12] AUT: 470,000[13] Total available certified sales: 236.8 million |
1 billion[14] 600 million[15][16] |
Elvis Presley | ![]() |
1954–1977 | Rock and roll, pop, country | US: 176.6 million[17] UK: 4.2 million[4] GER: 1.5 million [5] FRA: 2.4 million[6] CAN: 2.7 million[18] AUS: 1 million [9] NLD: 520,000 [19] SWE 360,000[10] Total available certified sales: 189.2 million |
1 billion[20][21] 600 million[22][23] |
Michael Jackson | ![]() |
1964–2009 | Pop, Rock, Soul | US: 89.3 million [24] UK: 18 million[4] GER: 10.9 million[5] FRA: 10.1 million[6][25][26] CAN: 4.5 million[27] MEX: 3.3 million[28] AUS: 5.4 million[9] SPA: 720,000[29] NLD: 1.9 million [19] SWE: 930,000 [10] SWI: 900,000[12] FIN: 336,326[30] AUT: 1,180,000[13] POL: 385,000[31] Total available certified sales: 147.8 million |
780 million[32][33] 350 million[34] 300 million[35] |
ABBA | ![]() |
1972–1982 | Pop | US: 12.7 million [36] UK: 12,2 million[4] GER: 12.2 million[5] FRA: 2.7 million[6][25] CAN: 4.5 million[37] AUS: 1 million[9] SPA: 580,000[29] NLD: 1.2 million [19] SWE: 730,000 [10] SWI: 600,000[12] FIN: 652,605[38] Total available certified sales: 49 million |
370 million[39][40] 300 million[41] |
Queen | ![]() |
1971–present | Rock | US: 41.3 million[42] UK: 17.8 million[4] GER: 11.1 million[5] FRA: 4.1 million[6][25] CAN: 1.5 million[43] AUS: 1.9 million[9] BRA: 960,000[7] NLD: 1.8 million[19] ARG: 1,040,000[44] FIN: 366,152[45] SWI: 1.2 million[12] POL: 730,000[31] AUT: 920,000[13] Total available certified sales: 84.7 million |
300 million[46][47] 150 million[48] |
Notes^
- Certification systems have been established periodically throughout the past half century, thus databases are not able to cover all sales.[49] Some (or all) records released and sold prior to the certification system's establishment year may not be accurately published within the relevant searchable certification database.[citation needed] Year of establishment:
- 1958: USA
- 1973: United Kingdom
- 1975: Germany, Canada
- 1968: France
- 1999: Mexico
- 2004: Spain (Promusicae began publishing certifications in 2004, however there is evidence of earlier certifications)
- 1990: Brazil, Austria
- 1997: Australia (ARIA began publishing certifications in 1997, however there is evidence of earlier certifications)
- 1978: Netherlands
- 1987: Sweden (published at end of each year)
- 1980: Argentina
- 1989: Switzerland (began publishing certifications in 1989, however there is evidence of earlier certifications)
- 1971: Finland
- 1995: Poland
- Note that the certified-sales-figures will be periodically updated as some records have yet to reach a level of either the gold or the platinum award-levels, and some records have yet to reach a multi-platinum status.[49] Note that the tables are to include certified sales of those markets, the databases of which contain figures of 300,000 and above.
- Certification numbers might overstate sales if stores order more albums than they are able to sell, due to certifications generally being determined by shipments, not actual sales. Record labels must also pay a fee; therefore, they may not always apply for a certification each time a record reaches an accredited status, meaning certifications might not be visible in the databases for more than a short period of time after an album is released.[50][51][52]
- Modern sales recording began in the US in 1991, when retailers began transmitting sales reports electronically to Nielsen SoundScan. Before then, Billboard's charts relied on rankings rather than absolute sales figures from record stores. SoundScan now covers about 95% of music sales in the US.[50]
- It should be noted that a large percentage of music markets experienced a decline in sales due to music piracy which began in 1999–2000;[53] consequently, associations opted to reduce their certification volumes. See the changes in Certification-award-levels in the following markets:
- A report in 2009 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry revealed that 95% of music downloads are done illegally.[64] Illegal downloads are obviously not included in the certifications and figures of artist's sales.
- Note that the tables are to include two sources only for each claimed figure.
200 million to 299 million records
Artist | Country | Period | Genre | Estimated sales |
---|---|---|---|---|
AC/DC | Australia | 1973–present | Hard rock | 200 million[65] |
Bee Gees | United Kingdom/Australia | 1958–2003 | Pop / Disco | 220 million[66] |
Celine Dion | Canada | 1981–present | Pop | 200 million[67] |
Elton John | United Kingdom | 1964–present | Pop / Rock | 250 million[68] |
Julio Iglesias | Spain | 1968–present | Latin | 200 million[69] |
Led Zeppelin | United Kingdom | 1968–1980 | Hard rock | 200 million[70] |
Madonna | United States | 1982–present | Pop / Dance | 200 million[71][72] |
Nana Mouskouri | Greece/France | 1958–2008 | Pop folk | 200 million[73] |
Pink Floyd | United Kingdom | 1966–1996 | Progressive rock | 200 million[74][75] |
The Rolling Stones | United Kingdom | 1962–present | Rock / Blues rock | 200 million[76] |
100 million to 199 million records
Artist | Country | Period | Genre | Estimated sales |
---|---|---|---|---|
Aerosmith | United States | 1970–present | Hard rock | 150 million[77] |
Allah Rakha Rahman | India | 1992–present | Film score | 100 million+[78] |
Backstreet Boys | United States | 1993–present | Pop | 100 million[79][80][81] |
Barbra Streisand | United States | 1960–present | Pop / Adult contemporary | 140 million[82][83] |
Barry White | United States | 1972–2003 | R&B / Soul | 100 million[84] |
Billy Joel | United States | 1964–present | Pop / Rock | 100 million[85] |
Boney M. | Germany | 1975–present | Disco | 140 million[86] |
Bon Jovi | United States | 1983–present | Hard Rock | 120 million[87][88][89][90] |
Bruce Springsteen | United States | 1972–present | Rock | 120 million[91] |
The Carpenters | United States | 1969–1983 | Pop | 100 million[92][93] |
Charles Aznavour | France | 1936–present | Pop / Chanson | 100 million[94] |
Cher | United States | 1964–present | Pop / Dance | 100 million[95][96][97] |
Chicago | United States | 1967–present | Pop rock | 122 million[98] |
David Bowie | United Kingdom | 1964–present | Rock | 140 million[99][100] |
Deep Purple | United Kingdom | 1968–present | Hard rock | 100 million[101][dead link][102] |
Depeche Mode | United Kingdom | 1980–present | Electro Rock | 100 million[103][104] |
Dire Straits | United Kingdom | 1977–1995 | Rock / Pop | 120 million[105] |
Dolly Parton | United States | 1964–present | Country / Pop | 100 million[106] |
Eagles | United States | 1971–present | Soft rock / Country rock | 120 million[107] |
Fleetwood Mac | United Kingdom United States | 1967–Present | Pop rock | 100 million[108] |
The Four Seasons | United States | 1960–present | Pop / Rock | 100 million[109][110] |
Frank Sinatra | United States | 1935–1995 | Pop / Swing | 150 million (albums)[111] |
Garth Brooks | United States | 1989–present | Country | 128 million[112] |
Genesis | United Kingdom | 1967–present | Progressive rock / Pop rock | 150 million[113] |
George Michael | United Kingdom | 1981–present | Pop | 100 million[114] |
Guns N' Roses | United States | 1985–present | Hard rock | 100 million[115] |
The Jackson 5 | United States | 1966–1990 | R&B / Soul / Pop / Disco | 100 million[116] |
Janet Jackson | United States | 1982–present | R&B / Pop | 100 million[117][118][119] |
Johnny Hallyday | France | 1957–present | Rock / Pop | 100 million[120] |
Kenny Rogers | United States | 1958–present | Country / Pop | 100 million[121] |
Lionel Richie | United States | 1968–present | Pop / R&B | 100 million[122] |
Luciano Pavarotti | Italy | 1961–2006 | Opera | 100 million[123] |
Mariah Carey | United States | 1990–present | Pop / R&B | 175 million[124][125] |
Metallica | United States | 1981–present | Heavy metal | 100 million[126][127] |
Michiya Mihashi | Japan | 1955–1995 | Enka / Min'yō | 100 million[128][129] |
Modern Talking | Germany | 1984–1987 1998–2003 |
Synthpop | 120 million[130] |
Neil Diamond | United States | 1966–present | Pop / Rock | 115 million[131] |
Olivia Newton-John | Australia | 1966–present | Pop | 100 million[132] |
Paul McCartney | United Kingdom | 1957–present | rock | 100 million[133] |
Perry Como | United States | 1933–1998 | Pop / Swing | 100 million[134] |
Pet Shop Boys | United Kingdom | 1981–present | Synthpop | 100 million[135] |
Phil Collins | United Kingdom | 1980–present | Adult contemporary | 100 million[136] |
Roberto Carlos | Brazil | 1950–present | MPB / Brazilian rock | 100 million[137] |
Rod Stewart | United Kingdom | 1962–present | Rock / Pop | 100 million[138] |
Status Quo | United Kingdom | 1967–present | Rock | 118 million[139] |
Stevie Wonder | United States | 1961–present | R&B / Soul | 150 million[140] |
Tina Turner | United States | 1955–present | Rock and roll, pop | 180 million[141] |
U2 | Ireland | 1976–present | Rock | 150 million[142][143][144] |
Udo Jürgens | Austria | 1961–present | Schlager / Chanson /Pop | 100 million[145][146] |
Whitney Houston | United States | 1977–present | R&B | 170 million[147] |
The Who | United Kingdom | 1964–Present | Rock / Hard rock | 100 million[148] |
75 million to 99 million records
Artist | Country | Period | Genre | Estimated sales |
---|---|---|---|---|
B'z | Japan | 1988–Present | Rock / Pop rock / Hard rock | 75 million[149] |
Britney Spears | United States | 1998–Present | Pop / Dance / Dance-pop | 83 million[150] |
Carlos Santana | Mexico | 1966–Present | Rock | 80 million[151] |
Eminem | United States | 1995–present | Hip hop | 80 million +[152] |
Eurythmics | United Kingdom | 1980–present | New wave | 75 million[153] |
Gloria Estefan | United States | 1977–present | Latin / Dance / Pop | 90 million[154] |
Journey | United States | 1973–present | Arena rock | 75 million[155][156] |
Luis Miguel | Mexico | 1982–Present | Latin pop /Bolero/ Ballad / Mariachi | 75 million[157] |
Scorpions | Germany | 1969–present | Hard rock | 75 million[158] |
Spice Girls | United Kingdom | 1996–2000 2007–2008 |
Teen pop | 75 million[159] |
Tupac Shakur | United States | 1990–1996 | Hip hop | 75 million +[160] |
Van Halen | United States | 1978–present | Hard Rock | 80 million + [161] |
50 million to 74 million records
Artist | Country | Period | Genre | Estimated sales |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ace of Base | Sweden | 1987–present | Europop | 50 million[162] |
Alan Jackson | United States | 1989–present | Country | 50 million[163] |
Alice Cooper | United States | 1965–present | Hard rock / heavy metal | 50 million[164] |
Andrea Bocelli | Italy | 1994–present | Pop / Classical / Opera | 70 million[165] |
Anne Murray | Canada | 1969–present | Country / Adult contemporary | 50 million[166][167] |
Ayumi Hamasaki | Japan | 1994–present | J-Pop | 50 million[168] |
Black Sabbath | United Kingdom | 1968–present | Heavy metal | 50 million[169] |
Bob Dylan | United States | 1959–present | Folk / Rock | 70 million[170][171] |
Bob Seger | United States | 1961–present | Rock | 50 million[172] |
Boston | United States | 1976–present | Arena rock | 50 million[173] |
Boyz II Men | United States | 1990–present | R&B | 60 million[174] |
Bryan Adams | Canada | 1977–present | Rock | 65 million[175] |
Coldplay | United Kingdom | 1997–present | Alternative rock / Post-Britpop | 50 million[176][177] |
Def Leppard | United Kingdom | 1977–present | Hard rock / heavy metal | 65 million[178] |
Destiny's Child | United States | 1998–2005 | R&B / Pop | 50 million[179] |
Dreams Come True | Japan | 1989–present | Pop / Jazz | 55 million[180][181] |
Duran Duran | United Kingdom | 1978–present | New wave / alternative rock | 70 million[182] |
Enya | Ireland | 1982–present | New age / Celtic | 70 million[183] |
Four Tops | United States | 1954–present | R&B | 50 million[184] |
George Strait | United States | 1981–present | Country | 68 million[185][186] |
Glay | Japan | 1994–present | Rock / Pop | 56 million[187] |
Green Day | United States | 1987–present | Pop Punk / Alternative Rock | 65 million[188][189] |
Hibari Misora | Japan | 1948–1989 | Enka | 68 million[190] |
Iron Maiden | United Kingdom | 1975–present | Heavy metal | 70 million[191] |
James Last | Germany | 1963–present | Instrumental / Classical | 50 million[192][193] |
Jay-Z | United States | 1996–present | Hip hop | 50 million[194] |
Jean Michel Jarre | France | 1971–present | New age | 70 million[195] |
Jethro Tull | United Kingdom | 1968–present | Progressive rock / hard rock | 60 million[196] |
Johnny Cash | United States | 1955–2003 | Country / rock and roll | 50 million[197] |
Kiss | United States | 1973–present | Hard rock / heavy metal | 70 million[198] |
Kenny G | United States | 1982–Present | Smooth jazz | 70 million[199] |
Kylie Minogue | Australia | 1987–Present | Dance pop | 60 million[200] |
Linkin Park | United States | 2000–present | Nu metal / Alternative rock / rapcore | 50 million[201] |
Meat Loaf | United States | 1968–present | Rock | 70 million[202] |
Michael Bolton | United States | 1968–present | Pop | 53 million[203] |
Mötley Crüe | United States | 1981–present | Glam metal | 50 million[204] |
Mr.Children | Japan | 1989–present | Pop rock | 50 million[205][206] |
Nat King Cole | United States | 1936–1965 | Vocal jazz | 50 million[207] |
New Kids on the Block | United States | 1984–present | Teen pop | 70 million[208] |
Nirvana | United States | 1987–1994 | Grunge / alternative rock | 50 million[209] |
Oasis | United Kingdom | 1991–2009 | Britpop / Rock | 50 million[210] |
Orhan Gencebay | Turkey | 1966–present | World fusion / Folk | 60 million[211] |
Pearl Jam | United States | 1990–present | Alternative rock / Grunge | 60 million[212] |
The Police | United Kingdom | 1977–present | Pop rock / New Wave | 50 million[213] |
Ray Conniff | United States | 1956–2002 | Pop / Easy listening | 50 million[214] |
Reba McEntire | United States | 1974–present | Country / Country Pop | 55 million[215][216] |
Red Hot Chili Peppers | United States | 1983–present | Funk rock / alternative rock | 50 million[217][218][219] |
R.E.M. | United States | 1980–present | Alternative rock | 50 million[220][221] |
Ricky Martin | Puerto Rico | 1984–present | Pop / Latin Pop / Dance Pop | 60 million[222] |
Robbie Williams | United Kingdom | 1990–present | Pop / Pop Rock | 55 million[223] |
Roxette | Sweden | 1986–present | Pop / Rock | 70 million[224] |
Sade | United Kingdom | 1983–present | R&B / Sold / Jazz / Soft Rock | 50 million[225][226] |
Shakira | Colombia | 1990–present | Latin / Pop Rock | 50 million[227] |
Shania Twain | Canada | 1993–present | Country Pop | 65 million[228] |
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers | United States | 1976–present | Rock | 50 million[229] |
Tony Bennett | United States | 1949–present | Traditional pop / Jazz | 50 million[230] |
UB40 | United Kingdom | 1980–Present | Reggae | 70 million[231] |
Hikaru Utada | Japan | 1993–present | J-pop / Pop / Dance | 50 million[232] |
Vicente Fernández | Mexico | 1965–present | Latin / Mariachi | 50 million[233] |
Village People | United States | 1977–present | Disco | 65 million[234] |
Willie Nelson | United States | 1956–present | Country | 50 million[235] |
See also
- List of best-selling music artists in the United States
- List of best-charting U.S. music artists
- List of best-selling albums worldwide
- List of best-selling singles worldwide
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