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The world's best-selling music artists includes artists with claims of 50 million or more record sales in multiple third-party reliable sources. The sales figures 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.

All artists included on this list have their lowest available claimed figure(s) supported by at least 15% in certified units. It is this reason why Cliff Richard, Alla Pugacheva, Charles Aznavour, Bing Crosby, Nana Mouskouri, Deep Purple, The Jackson 5 and A. R. Rahman have not been included on this list. The percentage amount of certified sales needed increases the newer the artist is, so artists that started appearing on the charts before 1975 are only expected to have their claimed figures supported by at least 15% in certified units. However newer artists such as Lady Gaga and Rihanna are expected to have their claimed figures supported by at least 60% in certified units. Certified units are sourced from available online databases of local music industry associations.

Note: Although this list largely relies on claimed figures by highly reliable sources, some of the figures may need further examination to avoid inflated sales figures which is frequently practiced by record companies for promotional purposes.[1][2] Sources must say records and not albums, unless no such sources are available.

Artists by reputed sales

  • 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, largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3]
  • Sections are to include maximum of seven images of the top certified artists/bands.

300 million or more records

  • The Beatles
    The Beatles
  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley
  • Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
  • Madonna
    Madonna
  • Elton John
    Elton John
  • Led Zeppelin
    Led Zeppelin
  • Queen
    Queen
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[4] 1962[4] Rock / Pop[4]

Total available certified units: 248.3 million

1 billion[24][25]
600 million[26]
Elvis Presley United States 1954–1977[27] 1954[27] Rock and roll / Pop / Country[27]

Total available certified units: 201.2 million

1 billion[29][30]
600 million[31]
Michael Jackson United States 1964–2009[32] 1971[32] Pop / R&B / Rock / Dance[32]

Total available certified units: 155.8 million

750 million[38][39]
350 million[40]
Madonna United States 1979–present[41] 1982[41] Pop / Rock / Dance[41]

Total available certified units: 157.8 million

300 million[43][44]
275 million[45]
Elton John United Kingdom 1964–present[46] 1969[46] Pop / Rock[46]

Total available certified units: 153 million

300 million[47]
250 million[48][49]
Led Zeppelin United Kingdom 1968–1980[50] 1969[50] Rock[50]

Total available certified units: 133.4 million

300 million[51]
200 million[52]
Queen United Kingdom 1971–present[53] 1973[53] Rock[53]

Total available certified units: 88.2 million

300 million[55]
150 million[56][57]
ABBA Sweden 1972–1982[58] 1972[58] Pop, Disco[58]

Total available certified units: 54.4 million

300 million[60]
260 million[61]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

200 million to 299 million records

  • Mariah Carey
    Mariah Carey
  • Celine Dion
    Celine Dion
  • Pink Floyd
    Pink Floyd
  • AC/DC
    AC/DC
  • The Rolling Stones
    The Rolling Stones
  • Bee Gees
    Bee Gees
  • 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, largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3]
  • Sections are to include maximum of seven images of the top certified artists/bands.
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 1990–present[62] 1990[62] Pop / Contemporary R&B[62]

Total available certified units: 118.2 million

200 million[66][67]
Celine Dion Canada 1981–present[68] 1981[68] Pop[68]

Total available certified units: 111.4 million

200 million[69][70]
Pink Floyd United Kingdom 1965–1996[71] 1967[71] Progressive rock[71]

Total available certified units: 110.1 million

200 million[72]
AC/DC Australia 1973–present[73] 1975[73] Hard rock/Heavy metal[73]

Total available certified units: 99.3 million

200 million[74]
The Rolling Stones United Kingdom 1962–present[75] 1963[75] Rock / Blues rock[75]

Total available certified units: 89.5 million

200 million[76]
Bee Gees United Kingdom 1963–2003
2009–present[77] 		1963[77] Pop / Disco[77]

Total available certified units: 63.2 million

200 million[78]
120 million[79]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

150 million to 199 million records

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston
  • U2
    U2
  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel
  • Phil Collins
    Phil Collins
  • Aerosmith
    Aerosmith
  • Genesis
    Genesis
  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
  • 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, largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3]
  • Sections are to include maximum of seven images of the top certified artists/bands.
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(From available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Whitney Houston United States 1977–present[80] 1984[80] Pop / R&B[80]

Total available certified units: 95.5 million

170 million[81]
U2 Ireland 1976–present[82] 1980[82] Rock[82]

Total available certified units: 99.2 million

150 million[83][84]
Billy Joel United States 1964–present[85] 1971[85] Pop / Rock[85]

Total available certified units: 97.6 million

150 million[86]
100 million[87]
Phil Collins United Kingdom 1980–2011[88] 1981[88] Adult contemporary[88]

Total available certified units: 82.4 million

150 million[89]
100 million[90]
Aerosmith United States 1970–present[91] 1973[91] Hard rock[91]

Total available certified units: 79.2 million

150 million[92]
Genesis United Kingdom 1967–1999
2006–2011[93] 		1969[93] Progressive rock / Pop rock[93]

Total available certified units: 38.6 million

150 million[94]
Frank Sinatra United States 1935–1995[95] 1939[95] Pop / Swing[95]

Total available certified units: 35.4 million

150 million[96]
Stevie Wonder United States 1961–present[97] 1962[97] R&B / Soul[97]

Total available certified units: 29.5 million

150 million[98]
100 million[99]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

120 million to 149 million records

  • Garth Brooks
    Garth Brooks
  • Eagles
    Eagles
  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand
  • Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce Springsteen
  • Backstreet Boys
    Backstreet Boys
  • Bon Jovi
    Bon Jovi
  • Chicago
    Chicago
  • 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, largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3]
  • Sections are to include maximum of seven images of the top certified artists/bands.
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(From available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Barbra Streisand United States 1960–present[100] 1963[100] Pop / Adult contemporary[100]

Total available certified units: 93 million

140 million[101][102]
David Bowie United Kingdom 1964–present[103] 1967[103] Rock[103]

Total available certified units: 22.6 million

140 million[104]
Backstreet Boys United States 1993–present[105] 1995[105] Pop[105]

Total available certified units: 65.8 million

130 million[107]
Bon Jovi United States 1983–present[108] 1983[108] Hard Rock / Glam Metal[108]

Total available certified units: 63.9 million

130 million[109]
Garth Brooks United States 1989–present[110] 1989[110] Country[110]

Total available certified units: 165.4 million

128 million[111]
Chicago United States 1967–present[112] 1969[112] Pop rock[112]

Total available certified units: 47.6 million

122 million[113]
Eagles United States 1971–present[114] 1972[114] Soft rock / Country rock[114]

Total available certified units: 127.5 million

120 million[115]
Bruce Springsteen United States 1972–present[116] 1973[116] Rock[116]

Total available certified units: 92 million

120 million[117][118]
Dire Straits United Kingdom 1977–1995[119] 1978[119] Rock / Pop[119]

Total available certified units: 42.4 million

120 million[120]
  • 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

  • Metallica
    Metallica
  • Fleetwood Mac
    Fleetwood Mac
  • Rod Stewart
    Rod Stewart
  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears
  • Neil Diamond
    Neil Diamond
  • Guns 'N' Roses
    Guns 'N' Roses
  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers
  • 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, largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3]
  • Sections are to include maximum of seven images of the top certified artists/bands.
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(From available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Neil Diamond United States 1966–present[121] 1966[121] Pop / Rock[121]

Total available certified units: 63.2 million

120 million[122][123]
115 million[124]
Metallica United States 1981–present[125] 1983[125] Heavy metal / Thrash metal[125]

Total available certified units: 81.2 million

100 million[126][127]
Fleetwood Mac United Kingdom
United States 		1967–present[128] 1968[128] Pop rock[128]

Total available certified units: 70 million

100 million[129]
Rod Stewart United Kingdom 1964–present[130] 1969[130] Rock / Pop[130]

Total available certified units: 67.4 million

100 million[131]
Britney Spears United States 1998–present[132] 1998[132] Pop / Dance / Dance-pop[132]

Total available certified units: 64.9 million

100 million[134]
Guns N' Roses United States 1985–present[135] 1987[135] Hard rock / Heavy metal[135]

Total available certified units: 61.7 million

100 million[136]
Kenny Rogers United States 1958–present[137] 1975[137] Country / Pop[137]

Total available certified units: 57.7 million

100 million[138]
Janet Jackson United States 1982–present[139] 1982[139] R&B / Pop[139]

Total available certified units: 48.1 million

100 million[140][141]
Julio Iglesias Spain 1968–present[142] 1968[142] Latin[142]

Total available certified units: 48.1 million

100 million[144]
George Michael United Kingdom 1981–present[145] 1984[145] Pop[145]

Total available certified units: 41.4 million

100 million[146]
The Carpenters United States 1969–1983[147] 1969[147] Pop[147]

Total available certified units: 40.8 million

100 million[148][149]
Bryan Adams Canada 1979–present[150] 1979[150] Rock[150]

Total available certified units: 39.5 million

100 million[151]
65 Million[152][153]
Lionel Richie United States 1968–present[154] 1981[154] Pop / R&B[154]

Total available certified units: 35.2 million

100 million[155][156]
Olivia Newton-John Australia 1966–present[157] 1966[157] Pop[157]

Total available certified units: 34.9 million

100 million[158][159]
Cher United States 1964–present[160] 1965[160] Pop / Dance[160]

Total available certified units: 34.2 million

100 million[161][162]
Tina Turner United States 1955–present[163] 1975[163] Rock and roll, Pop[163]

Total available certified units: 31.4 million

100 million[164]
Kiss United States 1972–present[165] 1974[165] Hard Rock / Heavy metal[165]

Total available certified units: 26.7 million

100 million[166]
Depeche Mode United Kingdom 1980–present[167] 1981[167] Synth rock / Electronic[167]

Total available certified units: 23.8 million

100 million[168]
The Who United Kingdom 1964–present[169] 1965[169] Rock / Hard rock[169]

Total available certified units: 23.2 million

100 million[170]
Johnny Hallyday France 1957–2007[171] 1960[171] Rock / Pop[171]

Total available certified units: 22.3 million

100 million[172][173]
80 million[174]
Paul McCartney United Kingdom 1957–present[175] 1970[175] Rock[175]

Total available certified units: 22.2 million

100 million[176]
Barry White United States 1972–2003[177] 1973[177] R&B / Soul[177]

Total available certified units: 20.7 million

100 million[178]
Luciano Pavarotti Italy 1961–2006[179] 1961[179] Opera[179]

Total available certified units: 19.9 million

100 million[180]
Scorpions Germany 1969–present[181] 1979[181] Hard rock[181]

Total available certified units: 18.8 million

100 million[182]
Dolly Parton United States 1959–present[183] 1965[183] Country / Pop[183]

Total available certified units: 14.9 million

100 million[184]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

75 million to 99 million records

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain
  • Eminem
    Eminem
  • Van Halen
    Van Halen
  • Rihanna
    Rihanna
  • Prince
    Prince
  • Santana
    Santana
  • Journey
    Journey
  • 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, largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3]
  • Sections are to include maximum of seven images of the top certified artists/bands.
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(From available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Gloria Estefan United States 1977–present[185] 1984[185] Latin / Dance / Pop[185]

Total available certified units: 32 million

90 million[186][187]
Eminem United States 1998–present[188] 1999[188] Hip hop[188]

Total available certified units: 65.1 million

86 million[190]
Rihanna Barbados
United States 		2005–present[191] 2005[191] R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip-hop[191]

Total available certified units: 69.1 million

80 million[192]
Van Halen United States 1978–present[193] 1978[193] Hard rock / Heavy metal[193]

Total available certified units: 62.6 million

80 million [194]
Prince United States 1976–present[195] 1978[195] Funk / R&B / Pop / Soul / Rock[195]

Total available certified units: 60.5 million

80 million[196]
Santana Mexico 1966–present[197] 1969[197] Rock[197]

Total available certified units: 59.6 million

80 million[198]
The Doors United States 1965–1973[199] 1967[199] Rock[199]

Total available certified units: 43.6 million

80 million[200]
Barry Manilow United States 1973–present[201] 1973[201] Pop / Soft rock[201]

Total available certified units: 36.3 million

80 million[202][203]
Boney M. Germany 1975–present[204] 1975[204] Disco[204]

Total available certified units: 13.1 million

80 million[205][206]
Shania Twain Canada 1993–present[207] 1993[207] Country pop[207]

Total available certified units: 71.1 million

75 million[208]
Journey United States 1973–present[209] 1975[209] Rock / Soft rock[209]

Total available certified units: 54.5 million

75 million[210]
Beyoncé United States 2003–present[211] 2003[211] R&B / Pop[211]

Total available certified units: 45.9 million

75 million[213][214]
B'z Japan 1988–present[215] 1988[215] Rock / Pop rock / Hard rock[215]

Total available certified units: 45.5 million

75 million[217]
Tupac Shakur United States 1988–1996[218] 1991[218] Hip hop[218]

Total available certified units: 41.5 million

75 million[219]
Spice Girls United Kingdom 1996–2000
2007–2008[220] 		1996 [220] Pop / Dance-pop[220]

Total available certified units: 36.6 million

75 million[221]
65 million[222]
Eurythmics United Kingdom 1980–2005[223] 1981[223] New wave[223]

Total available certified units: 18.5 million

75 million[224]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

60 million to 74 million records

  • George Strait
    George Strait
  • Kenny G
    Kenny G
  • Lady Gaga
    Lady Gaga
  • Enya
    Enya
  • Robbie Williams
    Robbie Williams
  • Def Leppard
    Def Leppard
  • Green Day
    Green Day
  • 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, largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3]
  • Sections are to include maximum of seven images of the top certified artists/bands.
Artist Country of origin Period active Release-year of first charted record Genre Total certified units
(From available markets)[Notes] 		Claimed sales
Kenny G United States 1982–present[225] 1982[225] Smooth jazz[225]

Total available certified units: 50.7 million

70 million[226]
Enya Ireland 1982–present[227] 1987[227] New age / Celtic[227]

Total available certified units: 44 million

70 million[228]
Robbie Williams United Kingdom 1996–present[229] 1996[229] Pop / Pop rock[229]

Total available certified units: 42.8 million

70 million[230]
Bob Dylan United States 1959–present[231] 1962[231] Folk / Rock[231]

Total available certified units: 40.1 million

70 million[232][233]
Meat Loaf United States 1968–present[234] 1977[234] Rock[234]

Total available certified units: 38.1 million

70 million[235]
Shakira Colombia 1990–present[236] 1995[236] Latin / Pop rock[236]

Total available certified units: 33.9 million

70 million[237][238]
Andrea Bocelli Italy 1994–present[239] 1994[239] Pop / Classical / Opera[239]

Total available certified units: 33.5 million

70 million[240][241]
New Kids on the Block United States 1984–present[242] 1986[242] Teen pop[242]

Total available certified units: 31.1 million

70 million[243][244]
Duran Duran United Kingdom 1978–present[245] 1981[245] New wave / Alternative rock[245]

Total available certified units: 20.8 million

70 million[246][247]
60 million[248][249]
UB40 United Kingdom 1980–present[250] 1980[250] Reggae[250]

Total available certified units: 18 million

70 million[251][252]
Iron Maiden United Kingdom 1975–present[253] 1980[253] Heavy metal[253]

Total available certified units: 15.3 million

70 million[254]
George Strait United States 1981–present[255] 1981[255] Country[255]

Total available certified units: 70.3 million

68 million[256]
Def Leppard United Kingdom 1977–present[257] 1979[257] Hard rock / Heavy metal[257]

Total available certified units: 40.6 million

65 million[258][259]
Green Day United States 1987–present[260] 1994[260] Punk rock / Alternative rock[260]

Total available certified units: 40.1 million

65 million[261][262]
Usher United States 1993–present[263] 1993[263] R&B / Pop[263]

Total available certified units: 40 million

65 million [264][265]
Village People United States 1977–present[266] 1977[266] Disco[266]

Total available certified units: 13 million

65 million[267]
Lady Gaga United States 2008–present[268] 2008[268] Pop / Dance[268]

Total available certified units: 45 million

64 million[269]
Pearl Jam United States 1990–present[270] 1991[270] Alternative rock / Grunge[270]

Total available certified units: 39 million

60 million[271]
Boyz II Men United States 1990–present[272] 1991[272] R&B[272]

Total available certified units: 37.5 million

60 million[273]
Alanis Morissette Canada 1991–present[274] 1991[274] Alternative rock / Pop rock[274]

Total available certified units: 34.3 million

60 million[275]
Ricky Martin Puerto Rico 1984–present[276] 1991[276] Pop / Latin pop / Dance pop [276]

Total available certified units: 25.4 million

60 million[277]
Kylie Minogue Australia 1987–present[278] 1987[278] Dance pop[278]

Total available certified units: 19.1 million

60 million[279][280]
Luis Miguel Mexico 1982–present[281] 1985[282] Latin pop / Bolero / Ballad / Mariachi[281]

Total available certified units: 16.7 million

60 million[283][284]
Jethro Tull United Kingdom 1968–present[285] 1968[285] Progressive rock / Hard rock[285]

Total available certified units: 12.5 million

60 million[286]
  • The column for Certified Sales above includes markets, the databases of which contain certifications representing figures of 100,000 and more.

50 million to 59 million records

  • Alan Jackson
    Alan Jackson
  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift
  • Black Eyed Peas
    Black Eyed Peas
  • Reba McEntire
    Reba McEntire
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Nirvana
    Nirvana
  • Coldplay
    Coldplay
  • 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, largest market at the top and smallest at the bottom.[3]
  • Sections are to include maximum of seven images of the top certified artists/bands.
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[287] 1997[287] Hip-hop / Electro hop / R&B / Dance[287]

Total available certified units: 43.2 million

56 million[288]
Reba McEntire United States 1974–present[289] 1976[289] Country / Country Pop[289]

Total available certified units: 42.2 million

55 million[290]
Dreams Come True Japan 1989–present[291] 1989[291] Pop / Jazz[291]

Total available certified units: 23 million

55 million[292][293]
Enrique Iglesias Spain/
United States 		1995–present[294] 1995[294] Pop / Latin pop / R&B / Dance-pop[294]

Total available certified units: 22.4 million

55 million[295]
Roxette Sweden 1986–present[296] 1986[296] Pop / Rock[296]

Total available certified units: 15.3 million

55 million[297]
Taylor Swift United States 2006–present[298] 2006[298] Country pop[298]

Total available certified units: 43.9 million

52 million[299]
A-ha Norway 1982–2010[300] 1984[300] Pop / Rock[300]

Total available certified units: 11.6 million

51 million[301]
Alan Jackson United States 1989–present[302] 1989[302] Country[302]

Total available certified units: 46.9 million

50 million[303]
Bob Seger United States 1961–present[304] 1967[304] Rock[304]

Total available certified units: 43.6 million

50 million[305]
Red Hot Chili Peppers United States 1983–present[306] 1987[306] Funk rock / Alternative rock[306]

Total available certified units: 43.6 million

50 million[307][308]
Linkin Park United States 2000–present[309] 2000[309] Nu metal / Alternative rock / Rapcore[309]

Total available certified units: 40.9 million

50 million[310]
R.E.M. United States 1980–2011[311] 1983[311] Alternative rock[311]

Total available certified units: 39.5 million

50 million[312][313]
Nirvana United States 1987–1994[314] 1989[314] Grunge / Alternative rock[314]

Total available certified units: 38.2 million

50 million[315]
Coldplay United Kingdom 1997–present[316] 1999[316] Alternative rock / Post-Britpop[316]

Total available certified units: 37.4 million

50 million[317][318]
Mr. Children Japan 1989–present[319] 1992[319] Pop rock[319]

Total available certified units: 26.8 million

50 million[320][321]
Michael Bolton United States 1968–present[322] 1983[322] Pop[322]

Total available certified units: 36.4 million

50 million[323][324]
The Police United Kingdom 1977–2008[325] 1977[325] Pop rock / New wave [325]

Total available certified units: 35.2 million

50 million[326]
Sade United Kingdom 1983–present[327] 1984[327] R&B / Jazz / Soft rock / Contemporary R&B[327]

Total available certified units: 34.4 million

50 million[328]
Willie Nelson United States 1956–present[329] 1962[329] Country[329]

Total available certified units: 33.8 million

50 million[330]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers United States 1976–present[331] 1976[331] Rock[331]

Total available certified units: 30.9 million

50 million[332]
Christina Aguilera United States 1999–present[333] 1999[333] Pop / R&B / Soul / Dance-pop[333]

Total available certified units: 30.6 million

50 million[334]
Nickelback Canada 1995–present[335] 1996[335] Alternative rock / Post-Grunge / Hard rock / Alternative metal / Heavy metal[335]

Total available certified units: 30.4 million

50 million[336]
Destiny's Child United States 1997–2005[337] 1997[337] R&B / Pop[337]

Total available certified units: 29.5 million

50 million[338]
Oasis United Kingdom 1991–2009[339] 1994[339] Britpop / Rock[339]

Total available certified units: 28.7 million

50 million[340]
Jay-Z United States 1996–present[341] 1996[341] Hip hop[341]

Total available certified units: 28.8 million

50 million[342]
Mötley Crüe United States 1981–present[343] 1981[343] Glam metal[343]

Total available certified units: 26.3 million

50 million[344]
Ayumi Hamasaki Japan 1994–present[345] 1998[345] J-Pop[345]

Total available certified units: 26.1 million

50 million[346]
Johnny Cash United States 1955–2003[347] 1955[347] Country / Rock and roll[347]

Total available certified units: 25.4 million

50 million[348][349]
Mary J. Blige United States 1990–present[350] 1992[350] R&B / Soul / Hip hop[350]

Total available certified units: 25.3 million

50 million[351]
Jennifer Lopez United States 1999–present[352] 1999[352] Latin pop / R&B / Pop[352]

Total available certified units: 24.4 million

50 million[353]
The Monkees United States 1966–present[354] 1966[354] Pop rock / Psychedelic pop[354]

Total available certified units: 23.9 million

50 million[355]
MC Hammer United States 1986–present[356] 1988[356] Hip hop / Gospel / Dance[356]

Total available certified units: 22.6 million

50 million[357]
Ace of Base Sweden 1987–present[358] 1992[358] Europop[358]

Total available certified units: 22.2 million

50 million[359]
Hikaru Utada Japan 1993–present[360] 1993[360] J-pop / Pop / Dance[360]

Total available certified units: 20.2 million

50 million[361]
Electric Light Orchestra United Kingdom 1970–2001[362] 1971[362] Rock / Progressive rock[362]

Total available certified units: 19.8 million

50 million[363]
Anne Murray Canada 1969–present[364] 1969[364] Country / Adult contemporary[364]

Total available certified units: 19.3 million

50 million[365][366]
Black Sabbath United Kingdom 1968–present[367] 1970[367] Heavy metal[367]

Total available certified units: 16.3 million

50 million[368][369]
Pet Shop Boys United Kingdom 1981–present[370] 1984[370] Synthpop[370]

Total available certified units: 13.3 million

50 million[371][372]
Nat King Cole United States 1936–1965[373] 1944[373] Vocal jazz[373]

Total available certified units: 13.1 million

50 million[374]
Alice Cooper United States 1965–present[375] 1969[375] Hard rock / Heavy metal[375]

Total available certified units: 11 million

50 million[376]
James Last Germany 1963–present[377] 1963[377] Instrumental / Classical[377]

Total available certified units: 9.4 million

50 million[378][379]
Vicente Fernández Mexico 1965–present[380] 1967[380] Latin / Mariachi[380]

Total available certified units: 8.8 million

50 million[381]
Tony Bennett United States 1949–present[382] 1951[382] Traditional pop / Jazz[382]

Total available certified units: 7.9 million

50 million[383]
Ray Conniff United States 1956–2002[384] 1956[384] Pop / Easy listening[384]

Total available certified units: 7.8 million

50 million[385]
  • 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]
  • 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. Oftentimes; 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.[396][397]
  • Due to music piracy begun in 1999–2000, global music sales declined, which consequently opted certification-bodies to reduce their certification levels.[398] See the changes in Certification-award-levels in the following markets:
  • According to a report in 2009 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, an estimated 95% of music downloads are done illegally.[420] Illegal downloads are not included in the certifications and figures of artists' sales.
  • The tables are to include two sources only for each claimed figure.

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