List of best-selling albums by country
The following is a list of best-selling albums by country. Depends on the measurement, record sales of albums are taken by estimations or certifications.
Argentina
| Year | Artist | Album | Sales | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Luis Miguel | Romance | 1,041,730[1] | 16 × platinum[2] |
| 1994 | Segundo Romance | 813,082[1] | 11 × platinum[3] | |
| 1997 | Romances | 781,000[4] | 11 × platinum[5] | |
| 1993 | Aries | 693,162[1] | Diamond[6] | |
| 1975 | Julio Iglesias | El Amor | 678,285[1] | Diamond[7] |
Australia
| No. | Year | Album | Artist | Award | Sales | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1977 | Bat Out of Hell | Meat Loaf | 26× Platinum | 1,820,000 | [8] |
| 2 | 1997 | Come On Over | Shania Twain | 25× Platinum | 1,750,000 | [9][10] |
| 3 | 1986 | Whispering Jack | John Farnham | 24× Platinum | 1,680,000 | [11] |
| 4 | 1992 2014 | Gold: Greatest Hits Gold: Greatest Hits (40th Anniversary Edition) | ABBA | 17× Platinum 1× Platinum | 1,260,000 | [12][13] [12] |
| 5 | 1985 | Brothers in Arms | Dire Straits | 17× Platinum | 1,190,000 | [14] |
| 2011 | 21 | Adele | [13] | |||
Austria
| Year | Title | Artist | Certification | Shipments[15] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 8× Platinum | 400,000 |
| 2002 | Mensch | Herbert Grönemeyer | 8× Platinum | 320,000 |
| 2013 | Farbenspiel | Helene Fischer | 18× Platinum | 270,000 |
| 1985 | Geld oder Leben! | Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 1985 | Grenzenlos | STS | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
Belgium
| Rank | Record | Artist | Year | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helmut Lotti Goes Classic | Helmut Lotti | 1995 | 600,000[16] |
| 2 | Helmut Lotti Goes Classic II | Helmut Lotti | 1996 | 500,000[17][18] |
| 3 | ABBA Gold | ABBA | 1992 | 350,000[19] |
| 4 | Bocelli | Andrea Bocelli | 1995 | 350,000[20] |
| 5 | Helmut Lotti Goes Classic III | Helmut Lotti | 1996 | 350,000[17] |
Bolivia
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Los Kjarkas | Canto a la Mujer Bolivia de mi Pueblo | 75,000[21] |
| 1997 | Luis Miguel | Romances | 20,000[22][23] |
| 1964 | Spanish Singing Nuns | Cantan Las Dominicas | 20,000[24] |
| 1996 | Lapsus (banda) | Umar Mash | 10,000[25] |
| 1999 | Azul Azul | El Sapo | 10,000[22] |
| 1998 | Octavia | Ciclos | 5,000[26] |
| 2004 | Deszaire | Sexo Seguro | 5,000[27] |
Brazil
| Rank | Record | Artist | Year | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Músicas para Louvar ao Senhor | Father Marcelo Rossi | 1998 | 3,328,468[28] |
| 2 | Xou da Xuxa 3 | Xuxa | 1988 | 3,216,000[28] |
| 3 | Leandro & Leonardo (Pense em Mim) | Leandro & Leonardo | 1990 | 3,145,814[28] |
| 4 | Só pra Contrariar (Depois do Prazer) | Só Pra Contrariar | 1997 | 2,984,384[28] |
| 5 | 4º Xou da Xuxa | Xuxa | 1989 | 2,920,000[28] |
Burkina Faso
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Madson Junior | The Right to Hope | 15,000[29] |
Canada
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Certification | Units Sales[30] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982 | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 3× Diamond | 3,000,000 |
| 2 | 1997 | Come On Over | Shania Twain | Diamond | 2,000,000 |
| 3 | 2011 | 21 | Adele | Diamond | 1,500,000[31] |
| 4 | 1997 | Let's Talk About Love | Celine Dion | Diamond | 1,490,000 |
| 5 | 1992 | The Bodyguard Soundtrack | Whitney Houston / Various artists | Diamond | 1,318,000 |
Chile
| Rel. year | Artist | Album | Claimed sales | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Los Ramblers | The Ramblers | 600,000 | [32] |
| 1997 | Luis Miguel | Romances | 433,000 | [33] |
| 1991 | Romance | 410,000 | [34] | |
| 1994 | Segundo Romance | 325,000 | [35] | |
| 1995 | El Concierto | 250,000 | [36] | |
| 1995 | Estúpido Cupido | Estúpido Cupido | 225,000 | [37] |
| 1990 | Juan Luis Guerra | Bachata Rosa | 200,000 | [38] |
| 1991 | Ana Gabriel | Mi México | [37] | |
| 1992 | Maná | ¿Dónde Jugarán los Niños? | [39] |
China
| pink | Physical album |
| purple | Digital album |
| Rank no. | Year of release | Album | Artist | Number of copies sold | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | Light | Xiao Zhan | 36,236,107 | [40] |
| 2 | 1986 | A Voice on the Ocean | Fei Xiang | 20,000,000 | [41][42] |
| 3 | 2019 | Young | Cai Xukun | 13,602,755+ | [43] |
| 4 | 2016 | Growing Wild | Li Yuchun | 6,649,000 | [44] |
| 5 | 2019 | Honey | Lay | 3,916,114 | [45] |
| 6 | 2016 | Xplore | Lu Han | 3,663,000 | [46] |
| 7 | 2019 | Π-volume.1 | Lu Han | 3,446,000 | [47] |
| 8 | 2015 | Reloaded | Lu Han | 3,359,000 | [48] |
Colombia
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | Clásicos de la Provincia | Carlos Vives | 1,200,000[49] |
| 2 | 1998 | 30 Grandes Éxitos | Diomedes Díaz | 1,000,000[50] |
| 3 | 1996 | Pies Descalzos | Shakira | 1,000,000[51] |
| 4 | 1996 | Sentimientos | Charlie Zaa | 1,000,000[52] |
Croatia
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Thompson | Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj | 120,000[53] |
| 2007 | Various | The Ultimate Collection | 100,000[54] |
| 1997 | Petar Grašo | Mjesec iznad oblaka | 110,000[55] |
| 2001 | Gibonni | Mirakul | 70,000[56] |
| 1991 | Tomislav Ivčić | Stop the War in Croatia (STWIC) | 64,600[57] |
| 1994 | Electro Team | Second to None | 51,500[57] |
| 2006 | Gibonni | Unca Fibre | 45,000[58] |
| 2010 | Gibonni | Toleranca | 30,000[56] |
Czech Republic
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | Šmoulí-super-disko-šou | various |
| 2 | 2001 | Rebelové OST | various |
| 3 | 1998 | Cik-Cak | Lunetic |
| 4 | 1993 | Snídaně v trávě | Michal Tučný |
| 5 | 1996 | Pasáček hvězd | František a Jan Nedvědovi |
| Year | Title | Artist | Claimed Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Cik Cak | Lunetic | 235,000[60] |
| 1997 | Dracula (Czech musical) | Various | 225,000[61] |
| 1997 | Romanza | Andrea Bocelli | 182,000[62] |
| 1997 | Duety | Karel Gott & Lucie Bílá | 165,000[61] |
| 1994 | Brány vzkazů | Shalom | 150,000[63] |
| 2001 | Rebelové OST | Various | 134,000[64] |
| 1997 | Prvni Zimni Smoulympiada | The Smurfs music | 130,000[65] |
| 1999 | Honza | Jan Nedvěd | 106,000[66] |
| 1994 | Černý kočky mokrý žáby | Lucie | 100,000[67] |
| 1998 | Hvězdy jako hvězdy | Lucie Bílá | 100,000[61] |
Denmark
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Kim Larsen | Midt om natten | 650,000 | Claimed sales (up to 2018)[68] |
| 1992 | ABBA | ABBA Gold | 560,000 | IFPI Danmark certification (2011)[69] |
| 1986 | Kim Larsen | Forklædt som voksen | 500,000 | Claimed sales (up to 2010)[70] |
| 1990 | Shu-bi-dua | Shu-bi-dua 4 | 500,000 | Claimed sales (up to 2016)[71] |
| 1982 | Michael Jackson | Thriller | 480,000 | IFPI Danmark certification (original release)[72] |
| 1997 | Aqua | Aquarium | 430,000 | Claimed sales (up to 2001)[73] |
| 1989 | Sanne Salomonsen | Sanne | 400,000 | Claimed sales (up to 2007)[74] |
| 1976 | ABBA | Arrival | 330,000 | Claimed sales[75] |
| 1989 | Kim Larsen | Kielgasten | 301,000 | Claimed sales (up to 2007)[76] |
| 2015 | Kim Larsen | Guld & grønne skove | 300,000‡ | IFPI Danmark certification (2022)[77] |
| 1988 | Kim Larsen | Yummi Yummi | 300,000 | Claimed sales (up to 1988)[78] |
| 1990 | Hanne Boel | Dark Passion | 280,000 | Claimed sales (up to 1991)[79] |
| 2013 | Lukas Graham | Ingen kan love dig i morgen | 280,000‡ | IFPI Danmark certification (2022)[80] |
| 2011 | Rasmus Seebach | Mer' end kærlighed | 280,000‡ | IFPI Danmark certification (2020)[81] |
| 2011 | Rasmus Seebach | Mer' end kærlighed | 280,000‡ | IFPI Danmark certification (2020)[81] |
| 2009 | Rasmus Seebach | Rasmus Seebach | 260,000‡ | IFPI Danmark certification (2020)[82] |
Dominican Republic
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Milly Quezada | Sólo Faltas Tú | 50,000[83] |
| 2004 | Rubby Perez | Tonto Corazón | 7,500[84] |
Ecuador
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Juan Fernando Velasco | Con todo el alma | 250,000[85] 70,000[86] |
| 2012 | Fausto Miño | Solitario corazón | 52,000[87] |
| 2007 | Belanova | Fantasía Pop | 50,000[88] |
| 2015 | Juan Fernando Velasco | Misquilla | 50,000[89] |
| 2004 | Cruks en Karnak | 13 Gracias | 25,000[90] |
| 2003 | Cruks en Karnak | Las desventuras de Cruks en Karnak | 22,000[91] |
| 2003 | Kiruba | Kiruba | 20,000[92] |
Estonia
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Francis Goya | Pleased to meet You, Mr.Valgre | 20,000[93] |
| 2011 | Laur Teär | Lootuste Linnutee | 8,500[94] |
| 2011 | Metsatöll | Ulg | 7,000[95] |
Finland
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Sales[96] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | Jari Sillanpää | Jari Sillanpää | 272,942 |
| 2 | 1996 | Eppu Normaali | Repullinen hittejä | 244,031 |
| 3 | 1988 | Kirka | Surun pyyhit silmistäni | 214,196 |
| 4 | 1985 | Dingo | Kerjäläisten valtakunta | 190,894 |
| 5 | 1992 | Joel Hallikainen | Joel Hallikainen | 178,654 |
France
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Certification[97] | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | Celine Dion | D'eux | Diamond | 4,500,000[98] |
| 2 | 1982 | Michael Jackson | Thriller | Diamond | 3,500,000[99] |
| 3 | 1994 | Francis Cabrel | Samedi soir sur la Terre | Diamond | 3,385,000 |
| 4 | 1997 | Andrea Bocelli | Romanza | Diamond | 2,855,000 |
| 5 | 1998 | Musical | Notre-Dame de Paris | Diamond | 2,830,000 |
Germany
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Certification[100][101] | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002 | Mensch | Herbert Grönemeyer | 21 × Gold | 3.15 million |
| 2 | 1989 | ...But Seriously | Phil Collins | 6 × Platinum | 3 million |
| 3 | 1984 | 4630 Bochum | Herbert Grönemeyer | 11 × Gold | 2.75 million |
| 4 | 1992 | ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits | ABBA | 10 × Gold | 2.5 million |
| 5 | 1991 | We Can't Dance | Genesis | 5 × Platinum | 2.5 million |
Ghana
| Record | Artist | Year | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana Kwame Ampadu | Nana Kwame Ampadu | 1963 | 100,000[102] |
| Me Na Me Kae | Reggie Rockstone | 1998 | 100,000[103] |
| Breathless | Kenny G | 1992 | 80,000[104] |
| Makaa Maka | Reggie Rockstone | 1997 | 50,000[103] |
| Serious Business | Lucky Dube | 1996 | 25,000[105] |
- Additional information: According to a 2003 report from The Society, gospel music in Ghana constituted the largest commercial genre by that time; and 5,000 copies sold of a record were technically a "hit" in the country.[106] A 2005 article of Daily Graphic, puts the highest amount that a musician can peak to be 50,000 copies.[107]
Greece
| Record | Artist | Year | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gia | Despina Vandi | 2001 | 200,000[108] |
| Saturday Night Fever | Bee Gees and various artists | 1977 | 120,000[109] |
Haiti
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| c. 1979 | DP Express | David | 8,000[110] |
Hong Kong
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992 | Jacky Cheung | True Love Expression | 400,000[113] |
| 1 | 1992 | Jacky Cheung | Love Sparks | 400,000[113] |
| 2 | 1987 | Leslie Cheung | Summer Romance | 350,000[114] |
| 3 | 1997 | Leslie Cheung | Favorite | 330,000[115] |
| 4 | 1997 | Jacky Cheung | The legend of the Ageless | 250,000[115] |
| 5 | 1987 | Leslie Cheung | Monica | 200,000[116] |
| 6 | 2000 | Sammi Cheng | Needing You | 200,000[117] |
| 6 | 1994 | Cass Phang | Let Me Go With You | 180,000[118] |
| 6 | 1983 | Paula Tsui | Paula Tsui: A Collection Of Love Songs | 180,000[119] |
| 7 | Aaron Kwok | Love Summonrs | 150,000[120] | |
| 7 | 1994 | Aaron Kwok | The Wild City | 150,000[121] |
| 8 | 1979 | Sam Hui | 79夏日之歌集 | 140,000[122] |
| 9 | 1984 | Julie Su | Papa, Can You Hear Me Sing | 100,000[123] |
| 9 | 1984 | Sam Hui | 最喜歡你 | 100,000[124] |
| 9 | Miriam Yeung | Play It Loud, Kiss Me Soft | 100,000[125] | |
| 9 | Sammi Cheng | Feels So Good | 100,000[126] | |
Hungary
| Rank | Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Various artists | Csendes éj | 768,000[127] | |
| 2 | 1972 | István Horváth | Hopp te Zsiga! | 631,000[127] |
| 3 | Záray-Vámosi | I | 572,000[127] | |
| 4 | 1979 | Katalin Karády | Katalin Karády | 479,000[127] |
| 5 | Various artists | István, a király | 447,000[127] | |
| 6 | 1976 | Pál Szécsi | Violák | 434,000[127] |
| 7 | 1984 | Dolly Roll | Eldorádoll | 374,000[127] |
| 8 | 1986 | Neoton Família | Minek ez a cirkusz? | 374,000[127] |
| 9 | 1984 | 100 Folk Celsius | Paff, a bűvös sárkány | 309,000[127] |
Iceland
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Haglél | Mugison | 32,000[128] |
| 2 | 2012 | Dýrð í dauðaþögn | Ásgeir Trausti | 30,000[128] |
| 3 | 2011 | My Head Is an Animal | Of Monsters and Men | 27,000[129] |
| 4 | 1977 | Bat Out of Hell | Meat Loaf | 20,000[130] |
| 4 | 1977 | Ut Uma Graena Grundu | Stainer Gunnar Thordarson & Björgvin Halldórsson | 20,000[130] |
| 4 | 1993 | Debut | Björk | 20,000[131] |
| 5 | 1999 | Ágætis byrjun | Sigur Rós | 19,500[132] |
| 6 | 2005 | Þú átt mig ein | Óskar Pétursson | 15,000[128] |
| 6 | 2005 | Cortes | Garðars Thors Cortes | 15,000[128] |
| 7 | 1993 | Lífið er ljúft | Bubbi Morthens | 13,000[128] |
| 8 | 2002 | Ár og öld | Björgvin Halldórsson | 12,000[128] |
| 9 | 1997 | Von | Sigur Rós | 10,500[132] |
| 10 | 2005 | Yfir Esjuna | Helgi Björns | 10,000[128] |
| 10 | 2005 | Takk... | Sigur Rós | 10,000[128] |
India and Pakistan
The following list includes both Indian and Pakistani albums, due to their music industries being closely linked. The data mentioned may not be totally accurate due to lack of trusted resources.
| Rank | Year | Album | Artist(s) | Sales | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Aap ka Surror | Himesh | 55,000,100 | [133][134][135] |
| 2 | 1990 | Aashiqui | Nadeem–Shravan | 15,000,000 | [136] |
| 1984 | Young Tarang | Nazia and Zoheb | 15,000,000 | [137][138] | |
| 1995 | Bolo Ta Ra Ra.. | Daler Mehndi | 15,000,000 | [139][140] | |
| 3 | 1995 | Billo De Ghar | Abrar-ul-Haq | 14,000,000 | [141][142] |
| 4 | 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Uttam Singh | 12,500,000 | [143] |
| 5 | 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Nadeem–Shravan | 11,000,000 | [144] |
| 6 | 1981 | Disco Deewane | Nazia and Zoheb | 10,500,000 | [145] |
| 7 | 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Kaun | Raamlaxman | 10,000,000 | [146] |
| 8 | 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Jatin–Lalit | 9,000,000 | [147][148] |
| 1999 | Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai | Rajesh Roshan | 9,000,000 | [143] |
Indonesia
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Sales | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1990 | Nike Ardilla | Bintang Kehidupan | 6,000,000 | [149] |
| 2 | 1995 | Nike Ardilla | Sandiwara Cinta | 5,000,000 | [150] |
| 3 | 2004 | Peterpan | Bintang Di Surga | 3,200,000 | [151] |
| 4 | 2001 | Padi | Sesuatu Yang Tetunda | 2,000,000 | [152] |
| 5 | 2012 | Noah | Seperti Seharusnya | 2,000,000 | [153] |
| 6 | 2010 | Indah Dewi Pertiwi | Hipnotis | 2,000,000 | [154] |
| 7 | 2000 | Dewa 19 | Bintang Lima | 1,800,000 | [155] |
| 8 | 2000 | Jamrud | Ningrat | 1,800,000 | [156] |
| 9 | 2000 | Sheila on 7 | Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan | 1,700,000 | [155] |
| 10 | 2011 | Rossa | The Best of Rossa | 1,500,000 | [157] |
Ireland
| Rank | Year | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | White Ladder | David Gray |
| 2 | 1992 | Gold: The Greatest Hits | ABBA |
| 3 | 1992 | A Woman's Heart | Various |
| 4 | 1998 | The Best of 1980–1990 | U2 |
| 5 | 1994 | Live at the Point | Christy Moore |
| Rank | Year | Album | Artist | Sales | Certification[159] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992 | A Woman's Heart | Various | 750,000[160] | - |
| 2 | 1999 | White Ladder | David Gray | 350,000[161] | 20× Platinum[162] |
| 3 | 1997 | Talk on Corners | The Corrs | 300,000 | 20× Platinum[163] |
| 4 | 2011 | 21 | Adele | 270,000 | 18× Platinum |
| 5 | 1992 | Live at the Point | Christy Moore | 270,000[164] | - |
| 6 | 2009 | Crazy Love | Michael Bublé | 225,000 | 15× Platinum |
| 7 | 1975 | Greatest Hits | ABBA | 200,000[165] | - |
| 7 | 1996 | Faith of Our Fathers | Frank Patterson... | 200,000[166] | - |
| 8 | 1995 | Forgiven, Not Forgotten | The Corrs | 195,000 | 13× Platinum[163] |
| 9 | 1976 | Arrival | ABBA | 150,000[165] | - |
| 9 | 1994 | What Colour Is the Wind | Charlie Landsborough | 150,000[167] | - |
| 9 | 1995 | Robson & Jerome | Robson & Jerome | 150,000[168] | - |
| 9 | 1998 | Urban Hymns | the Verve | 150,000[169] | 10× Platinum[169] |
| 9 | 2008 | The Love Album | Westlife | 150,000 | 10× Platinum |
| 10 | 1998 | Tracy Chapman | Tracy Chapman | 145,000[170] | 9× Platinum[170] |
| 11 | 1996 | Spice | Spice Girls | 135,000 | 9× Platinum |
| 11 | 2008 | The Fame / The Fame Monster | Lady Gaga | 135,000 | 9× Platinum |
| 12 | 1992 | Unplugged | Eric Clapton | 120,000 | 8× Platinum[171] |
| 12 | 1999 | Unplugged | The Corrs | 120,000 | 8× Platinum[163] |
| 12 | 2005 | X&Y | Coldplay | 120,000 | 8× Platinum |
| 12 | 2005 | Face to Face | Westlife | 120,000 | 8× Platinum |
| 12 | 2008 | The Circus | Take That | 120,000 | 8× Platinum |
| 12 | 2009 | I Dreamed a Dream | Susan Boyle | 120,000 | 8× Platinum |
Israel
| Year | Title | Artist | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Eleanor | Zohar Argov | 500,000[172] |
| 1997 | Without You | Eyal Golan | 350,000[173] |
| 1998 | Soldier Of Love | Eyal Golan | 300,000[173] |
| 1983 | Ahavat Hayay | Haim Moshe | 200,000 [174] |
| 1987 | Haisha She'iti | David Broza | 165,000[175] |
| 1973 | Poogy Tales | Kaveret | 150,000[175] |
| 1997 | Carmine Meo | Emma Shapplin | 120,000[176] |
| 1984 | The Woman by My Side | David Broza | 120,000[177] |
| 1986 | #1 | Rita | 110,000[175] |
| 1992 | Yareach | Shlomo Artzi | 105,000[175] |
| 1999 | Like Cinderella | Sarit Hadad | 100,000[173] |
| tapuchim v'tmarim | Rami Kleinstein | 100,000[175] | |
| 1987 | #2 | Rita | 100,000[175] |
| 1987 | #3 | Rita | 90,000[175] |
| 1988 | Efer v'avak | Yehuda Poliker | 90,000[175] |
| 1988 | Hom Yuli August | Shlomo Artzi | 85,000[175] |
| 1988 | Ladies and Gentelemen, Mashina | Mashina | 80,000[175] |
| 1982 | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 80,000[178] |
| 1987 | Comes From Love | Yehudit Ravitz | 80,000[175] |
| 2002 | Melech Amiti | Zehava Ben | 80,000[179] |
| 1989 | London | Hava Alberstein | 70,000[175] |
| 1984 | The First | Mashina | 70,000[175] |
| 1985 | Waiting For The Messiah | Shalom Hanoch | 70,000[175] |
| Shmulik's Fans | Ariel Zilber | 60,000[175] | |
| 1999 | Welcome to Israel | Ethnix | 60,000[173] |
| Strong Radio | Tislam | 60,000[175] | |
| 1987 | Drech Erez | Gidi Gov | 50,000[175] |
| Tzfuf B'Ozen | Kaveret | 50,000[175] | |
| Shavlul | Arik Einstein & Shalom Hanoch | 50,000[175] | |
| Music | Svika Pick | 50,000[175] | |
| 2011 | 21 | Adele | 40,000[180] |
Italy
| Year | Artist | Album | Sales | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Claudio Baglioni | La vita è adesso | 4,000,000 | [181] |
| 1989 | Zucchero Fornaciari | Oro Incenso & Birra | 2,025,000 | [182][183] |
| 1998 | Mina, Adriano Celentano | Mina Celentano | 2,000,000 | [184] |
| 1999 | Adriano Celentano | Io non so parlar d'amore | 1,825,000 | [185][183] |
| 1996 | Lucio Dalla | Canzoni | 1,800,000 | [186] |
| 1999 | Lunapop | ...Squérez? | 1,625,000 | [187][183] |
| 1979 | Julio Iglesias | Innamorarsi Alla Mia Età | 1,500,000 | [188] |
| 1986 | Madonna | True Blue | 1,500,000 | [189][190] |
| 1987 | Zucchero Fornaciari | Blue's | 1,500,000 | [191] |
| 1988 | Antonello Venditti | In questo mondo di ladri | 1,500,000 | [192] |
Ivory Coast
| Year | Artist | Album | Sales | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Serge Kassi | I'm Proud | 100,000 | [193] |
| — | Les parents du Campus Ambiance | Note: attributed to their first album | 90,000 | [194] |
| 2000 | Soum Bill | Zambakro | 80,000 | [195] |
| 1998 | Alpha Blondy | Yitzhak Rabin | 75,000 | [196] |
| 1996 | Alpha Blondy | Grand Bassam Zion Rock | 65,000 | [196] |
| 2007 | Billy Billy | Nouvelles du pays | 25,000 | [197] |
| 1993 | UB40 | Promises and Lies | 22,000 | [198] |
| 2009 | Billy Billy | Réunion 2 Famille | 15,000 | [197] |
Jamaica
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Nicky Thomas | Have a Little Faith | 50,000[199] |
| 1989 | Lloyd Lovindeer | Gilbert Yu Gone | 30,000[110] |
Japan
Sales figure derived from data that the Oricon provided in 2007.[200]
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999 | First Love | Hikaru Utada | 7,672,000 |
| 2 | 1998 | B'z The Best "Pleasure" | B'z | 5,135,922 |
| 3 | 1997 | Review | Glay | 4,875,980 |
| 4 | 2001 | Distance | Hikaru Utada | 4,469,135 |
| 5 | 1998 | B'z The Best "Treasure" | B'z | 4,438,742 |
Malaysia
Sales figure derived from various sources.[201][202][203][204][205][206][207]
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Claimed sales | Certifications | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | Puji-Pujian | Raihan | 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 | > 66 × Platinum | [201] |
| 2 | 1994 | USA | Ella | 500,000 – 900,000 | > 33 × Platinum | [201] |
| 3 | 1994 | Bisa Berbisa | Ukays | 500,000 – 900,000 | > 33 × Platinum | [201] |
| 4 | 1996 | Dang Dang Dut | Amelina, Iwan & Sheeda | 500,000 – 900,000 | > 33 × Platinum | [201] |
| 5 | 1997 | Siti Nurhaliza | Siti Nurhaliza | 500,000 – 900,000 | > 33 × Platinum | [201] |
| 6 | 1996 | Kau Kunci Cintaku (Dalam Hatimu) | Ramlah Ram | 500,000 – 800,000 | > 33 × Platinum | [201] |
| 7 | 1992 | 30110 | Ella | 500,000 – 800,000 | > 33 × Platinum | [201] |
| 8 | 1997 | Brutal | XPDC | 500,000 – 800,000 | > 33 × Platinum | [201] |
| 9 | 1993 | The Goodbye Kiss | Jacky Cheung | 500,000 – 800,000 | > 33 × Platinum | [206] |
| 10 | 1995 | Kesan Terbukti | Kumpulan Slam | 400,000 – 800,000 | > 26 × Platinum | [201] |
| 11 | 1997 | Cindai | Siti Nurhaliza | 400,000 – 800,000 | > 26 × Platinum | [201] |
| 12 | 1998 | Adiwarna | Siti Nurhaliza | 400,000 – 800,000 | > 26 × Platinum | |
| 13 | 1995 | Tajam Menikam | Ukays | 300,000 – 600,000 | > 20 × Platinum | |
| 14 | 1999 | The Best of Awie | Awie | 300,000 – 600,000 | > 20 × Platinum | |
| 15 | 1996 | Kembali Merindu | Kumpulan Slam | 300,000 – 600,000 | > 20 × Platinum | |
| 16 | 1996 | Terbaik Slam | Kumpulan Slam | 300,000 – 600,000 | > 20 × Platinum | |
| 17 | 2009 | Thank You Allah | Maher Zain | 300,000 – 500,000 | > 20 × Platinum | [205] |
| 18 | 1989 | Fenomena | Search | 300,000 – 500,000 | > 20 × Platinum | |
| 19 | 1999 | E.M.A.S | Siti Nurhaliza | 250,000 – 400,000 | > 16 × Platinum | [207] |
| 20 | 1990 | Karisma | Search | 250,000 – 400,000 | > 16 × Platinum | |
Malta
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ABBA | Greatest Hits | 3,000[208] |
| 2003 | Etnika | Żifna | 3,000[209] |
Malawi
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | McDonald Mlaka Maliro | Musalire | 60,000[210] |
| 2012 | Thocco Katimba | Ndidzaimabe | 53,000[211] |
| 2014 | The Great Angels Choir | Mwasankha ine | 40,000[212] |
| 2010 | Thocco Katimba | Werenga Madalitso Ako | 25,400[211] |
| 2011 | Lucius Banda | Life | 10,000[213] |
Mexico
Nine of the ten best-selling albums of all time in Mexico are from national artists.[214]
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1973 | Las mañanitas | Pedro Infante | 20,000,000[215] |
| 2 | 1984 | Recuerdos, Vol. II | Juan Gabriel | 8,000,000 |
| 3 | 1982 | 20 Triunfadoras | José José | 7,500,000 |
| 4 | 1991 | Romance | Luis Miguel | 7,250,000 |
| 5 | 1986 | Hoy platiqué con mi gallo | Vicente Fernandez | 7,000,000 |
Netherlands
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982 | Michael Jackson | Thriller | 1,400,000[216] |
| 2 | 1978 | John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John | Grease | 1,000,000[217] |
| 3 | 1970 | Simon & Garfunkel | Bridge over Troubled Water | 750,000[217] |
| 4 | 1994 | André Rieu | Strauss & Co | 700,000[217] |
| 5 | 1977 | Bee Gees Various artists | Saturday Night Fever | 650,000[218] |
| 6 | 1993 | Mariah Carey | Music Box | 600,000[219] |
| 6 | 1974 | Robert Long | Vroeger of later | 600,000[220] |
| 6 | 1992 | Whitney Houston / Various artists | The Bodyguard | 600,000[221] |
| 7 | 1976 | ABBA | Arrival | 500,000[218] |
| 7 | 1975 | ABBA | The Best of ABBA | 500,000[218] |
| 7 | 1997 | Celine Dion | Let's Talk About Love | 500,000[222] |
| 7 | 1995 | Marco Borsato | Als geen ander | 500,000[223] |
| 7 | 1977 | Meat Loaf | Bat Out of Hell | 500,000[224] |
| 7 | 1987 | Michael Jackson | Bad | 500,000[225] |
New Zealand
| Rank | Album | Artist | Released | Number of times certified platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Best of ABBA | ABBA | 1975 | 24[226] |
| Brothers in Arms | Dire Straits | 1985 | 24[226] | |
| 3 | Come On Over | Shania Twain | 1997 | 21[227] |
| 4 | Legend | Bob Marley and the Wailers | 1984 | 20[226] |
| 5 | Bat Out of Hell | Meat Loaf | 1977 | 17[226] |
Nigeria
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | King Sunny Adé | Ase | 200,000[228] |
| 1988 | Majek Fashek | Prisoner of Conscience | 200,000[229] |
| 1977 | Sonny Okosun | Papa's Land | 150,000[230] |
| 1978 | Sonny Okosun | Fire in Soweto | 150,000[230] |
| 1978 | Sonny Okosun | Holy Wars | 150,000[230] |
| 1977 | Christy Essien-Igbokwe | Freedom | 100,000[231] |
| 1978 | Christy Essien-Igbokwe | Patience | 100,000[231] |
| 1978 | Christy Essien-Igbokwe | Time Waits For No One | 100,000[231] |
| 1979 | Christy Essien-Igbokwe | One Understanding | 100,000[231] |
| 1981 | King Sunny Adé | The Message | 100,000[232] |
Norway
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Sissel Kyrkjebø | Glade Jul | 650,000[233][234] |
| 1986 | Sissel Kyrkjebø | Sissel | 400,000[235] |
| 1989 | Dance with a Stranger | To | 350,000[236] |
| 1997 | Shania Twain | Come On Over | 300,000[237] |
| 2010 | Kurt Nilsen | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | 270,000[238] |
| 1978 | The Smurfs music | 1 Smurfeland | 270,000[239] |
| 1989 | Åge Aleksandersen | Eldorado | 250,000[237] |
| 1984 | Åge Aleksandersen | Leva Livet | 250,000[237] |
| 1996 | D.D.E. | Det går likar no | 250,000[240] |
| 1978 | Various artists | Grease | 250,000[239] |
| 1985 | A-ha | Hunting High and Low | 228,000[241][242] |
| 1977 | ABBA | ABBA: The Album | 210,000[239] |
| 1992 | Hanne Boel | Kinda Soul | 200,000[243] |
| 1985 | The Monroes | Face Another Day | 200,000[244] |
| 1977 | Smokie | Greatest Hits | 195,000[239] |
| 1993 | Trine Rein | Finders, Keepers | 180,000[245] |
| 1991 | Steinar Albrigsten | Alone Too Long | 170,000[245] |
| 1992 | ABBA | ABBA Gold | 168,000[246] |
| 1991 | Bonnie Tyler | Bitterblue | 155,000[247] |
Peru
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gian Marco | Intuición | 100,000[248] |
| 1985 | Hombres G | Hombres G | 50,000[249] |
| 2011 | Gian Marco | Días Nuevos | 50,000[250] |
| 1994 | Luis Miguel | Segundo Romance | 40,000[3][251] |
| 1996 | Pedro Suárez-Vértiz | Póntelo en la lengua | 40,000[252] |
| 2009 | John Kelvin | Renacer | 40,000[253] |
| 2008 | Gian Marco | Desde Adentro | 30,000[254] |
| 2011 | Pedro Suárez-Vértiz | Ponerme a volar (álbum) | 30,000[255] |
Philippines
The Philippine Association of the Record Industry or PARI is the organization responsible for awarding record certifications in the Philippines since 1999. Here are the top 10 of the 40 best-selling albums in the country.
| pink | Released before PARI began awarding certifications |
| purple | Released after PARI began awarding certifications |
| Rank | Album | Artist | Release Year | Sales | Certification | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas in Our Hearts | Jose Mari Chan | 1990 | 800,000 | Diamond[256] | [257] |
| 2 | Constant Change[nb 1] | Jose Mari Chan | 1989 | 800,000 | Diamond[256] | [258] |
| 3 | Westlife | Westlife | 2000 | 500,000 | [259] | |
| 4 | R2K | Regine Velasquez | 1999 | 480,000 | [260] | |
| 5 | Cutterpillow | Eraserheads | 1995 | 400,000 | [261] | |
| 6 | Jaya | Jaya | 1996 | 360,000 | [262] |
Poland
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Varius Manx | Elf | 1,250,000[263] |
| 1997 | Budka Suflera | Nic nie boli, tak jak życie | 1,100,000[264] |
| 1977 | ABBA | ABBA: The Album | 1,000,000[265] |
| 1993 | Hey | Fire | 1,000,000[263] |
| 1999 | Spooko | Spooko, panie Wiśniewski | 1,000,000[264] |
| 1976 | ABBA | Arrival | 800,000[266] |
| 1993 | Hey | Ho! | 750,000[263] |
| 2001 | Ich Troje | Ad.4 | 700,000[267] |
| 1999 | Kayah / Goran Bregović | Kayah i Bregović | 700,000[264] |
| 1997 | James Horner | Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture | 700,000[268][269] |
| 1995 | Edyta Górniak | Dotyk | 500,000[270] |
| 1963 | Mazowsze | Mazowse Sings Christmas Carols | 464,199[271] |
| 1995 | Liroy | Alboom | 400,000[268][269] |
| 1985 | Maciej Zembaty | Alleluja | 400,000[272] |
| 1994 | Varius Manx | Emu | 400,000[268][269] |
| 1994 | Various artists | Smerfne Hity 1 | 400,000[268][269] |
| 1966 | Stanisław Grzesiuk | Nie masz cwaniaka nad warszawiaka | 390,990[271] |
| 1969 | Piotr Szczwpanik | Empty Envelopes | 390,990[271] |
| 1970 | Christie | Christie | 375,497[271] |
| 1961 | H. Kowalewska & M. Kolesnik | Gleboka Studzienka | 375,497[271] |
| 1968 | Filipinki | Do Widzenia Proffesorze | 353,240[271] |
| 1967 | Filipinki | Wala Twist | 351,500[271] |
| 1980 | Goombay Dance Band | Sun of Jamaica | 327,000[273] |
| 1967 | Jarema Stepowski | Szemrane Tango | 319,370[271] |
| 1968 | Violetta Villas | Przydjzie Na To Czas | 318,530[271] |
| 1970 | Katarzyna Sobczyk | Mnie Sie Nie Martw | 315,805[271] |
| 1970 | Irkiestra Z ulicy Chmielney | Zakazane Piosenki | 305,165[271] |
Portugal
| Album | Artist | Released | Sales | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feijão com Arroz | Daniela Mercury | 1996 | 300,000[274] | 6× Platinum[lower-alpha 1] |
| Mingos & Os Samurais | Rui Veloso | 1990 | 280,000[275] | 7× Platinum[lower-alpha 1][275] |
| Álbum Dance | Iran Costa | 1995 | 240,000 | 6× Platinum[lower-alpha 1][276] |
| Waking Up The Neighbours | Bryan Adams | 1991 | 240,000 | 6× Platinum[lower-alpha 1][277] |
| Quase Tudo | Paulo Gonzo | 1997 | 240,000 | 6× Platinum[lower-alpha 1][278] |
| Silence Becomes It | Silence 4 | 1998 | 240,000[279] | 6× Platinum[lower-alpha 1][279] |
| O Caminho Da Felicidade | Delfins | 1995 | 240,000[280] | 6× Platinum[lower-alpha 1][277] |
| Floribella | Flor | 2006 | 200,000 | 10× Platinum[lower-alpha 2][281] |
| Romanza | Andrea Bocelli | 1997 | 200,000 | 5× Platinum[lower-alpha 2][277] |
| The Best of 1980–1990 | U2 | 1998 | 200,000 | 5× Platinum[lower-alpha 2][277] |
| Saber A Mar | Delfins | 1996 | 200,000 | 5× Platinum[lower-alpha 2][277] |
Romania
| Album | Artist | Released | Album | Sales | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini World | Indila | Diamond | 2014 | 650,000 | [282] |
| Frumoasa mea | Marcel Pavel | Platinum | 2000 | 250,000 | [283] |
| Pur și simplu | Holograf | Double platinum | 2003 | 200,000 | [284] |
| Atât de singur | Talisman | Platinum | 1997 | 150,000 | [285][286] |
| În culori | Akcent | Platinum | 2005 | 150,000 | [287][288] |
| La vârsta de trei ani | Cleopatra Stratan | Triple diamond | 2006 | 150,000 | [289] |
| La întâlnire | Andrè | Platinum | 1999 | 100,000 | [290] |
| Noapte de vis | Andrè | Platinum | 1999 | 100,000 | [290] |
| Prima iubire | Andrè | Platinum | 2001 | 100,000 | [290] |
| Am să-mi fac de cap | Andrè | Platinum | 2001 | 100,000 | [290] |
Russia
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 | Various artists | Soyuz-21 | 5,000,000[291] |
| 2 | 1997 | Golden Ring | Go Away to grief | 2,000,000[291] |
| 3 | Laima Vaikule | Laima Vaikule | 1,800,000[292] | |
| 4 | 1994 | Ivanushki International | Your Letters | 1,500,000[291] |
| 4 | 2002 | Lyube | Давай за... | 1,500,000.[293] |
| 4 | 1996 | Linda | Vorona | 1,500,000[294] |
| 5 | 1998 | Ruki Vverh! | Hands Up, Dr. Shyager! | 1,000,000[291] |
| 5 | 2000 | ДеЦла | Кто? Ты | 1,000,000[295] |
| 5 | 2002 | Zemfira | 14 Weeks of Silence | 1,000,000[296] |
| 6 | 2001 | t.A.T.u. | 200 Po Vstrechnoy | 850,000[297] |
| 7 | Joseph Kobzon | Anthology | 500,000[291] | |
| 7 | Philipp Kirkorov | Say Yes To the Sun | 500,000[298] | |
| 7 | 2005 | Uma2rman | Maybe It's A Dream? | 500,000[299] |
South Africa
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Brenda Fassie | Memeza | 700,000[300] |
| 1996 | Celine Dion | Falling into You | 600,000[301] |
| 1987 | Lucky Dube | Slave | 500,000[302] |
| 2000 | Brenda Fassie | Amadlozi | 350,000[303] |
| 1999 | Brenda Fassie | Nomakanjani | 350,000[303] |
| 1936 | David de Lange | Suikerbossie | 300,000[304] |
| 1989 | Phil Collins | ...But Seriously | 300,000[305] |
| 1993 | The Dalom Kids | Mbalembale | 300,000[306] |
| 1984 | The Soul Brothers | Isithembiso | 275,000[307] |
| 1995 | Leo Schuster | Hie Komme Bokke | 275,000[304] |
| 1996 | Rebecca Malope | Uzube Nam | 235,000[308] |
| 2001 | Janet Jackson | All For You | 200,000[309] |
| 1983 | Lionel Richie | Can't Slow Down | 200,000[310] |
| 1995 | Rebecca Malope | Rebecca | 200,000[308] |
| 1997 | Shania Twain | Come On Over | 200,000[309] |
| 1965 | Various artists | Sound of Music | 200,000[311] |
South Korea
| Rank | Artist | Title | Year | Sales | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BTS | Map of the Soul: 7 | 2020 | 5,022,205 | [312] |
| 2 | BTS | Map of the Soul: Persona | 2019 | 4,637,887 | [313] |
| 3 | Seventeen | FML | 2023 | 3,904,432[lower-alpha 3] | [314] |
| 4 | BTS | Be | 2020 | 3,794,402 | [315] |
| 5 | Seventeen | Face the Sun | 2022 | 3,675,855[lower-alpha 3] | [316] |
| 6 | BTS | Proof | 2022 | 3,518,948 | [317] |
| 7 | Stray Kids | Maxident | 2022 | 3,410,005 | [318] |
| 8 | BTS | Love Yourself: Answer | 2018 | 3,369,546 | [319] |
| 9 | BTS | Butter | 2021 | 3,197,001 | [320] |
| 10 | BTS | Love Yourself: Her | 2017 | 3,132,747[lower-alpha 3] | [321] |
Serbia
- The following statistic doesn't show actual sales figures, but the circulation of the albums released since June 2006
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Circulation[322] | Record label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Seka Aleksić | Kraljica | 300,000 | Grand Production |
| 2008 | Lepa Brena | Uđi slobodno... | |||
| 2 | Jelena Karleuša | JK Revolution | 280,000 | City Records |
Singapore
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992 | Kenny G | Breathless | 160,000[323] |
| 2 | 1993 | Mariah Carey | Music Box | 110,000[324] |
| 3 | 1996 | Bryan Adams | So Far So Good | 100,000[325] |
| 4 | 1996 | Celine Dion | Falling into You | 100,000[326] |
| 4 | 1991 | Michael Jackson | Dangerous | 100,000[327] |
| 5 | 1992 | ABBA | ABBA Gold | 80,000[328] |
| 6 | 1989 | Madonna | Like a Prayer | 70,000[329] |
Slovak Socialist Republic
| Rank | Record | Artist | Year | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detektívka | Elán | 1986 | 600,000[330] |
| 2 | Mne sa neschováš | Peter Nagy | 1985 | 500,000[330] |
| 3 | Sezónne lásky | Miroslav Žbirka | 1982 | 400,000[330] |
| 3 | Hodina slovenčiny | Elán | 1985 | 400,000[330] |
| 3 | Chráň svoje bláznovstvá | Peter Nagy | 1984 | 400,000[330] |
Spain
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Certification | Sales | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 | Alejandro Sanz | Más | 22 × Platinum | 2,200,000 | [331] |
| 2 | 1988 | Mecano | Descanso Dominical | 13 × Platinum | 1,300,000 | [332] |
| 2000 | Alejandro Sanz | El Alma al Aire | 13 × Platinum | 1,300,000 | [333] | |
| 2002 | David Bisbal | Corazón latino | 13 × Platinum | 1,300,000 | [334] | |
| 1994 | Laura Pausini | Laura Pausini | 11× Platinum | 1,300,000 | [335][336] | |
| 1997 | Mónica Naranjo | Palabra de Mujer | 10× Platinum | 1,300,000 | [337] | |
| 7 | 2000 | La Oreja de Van Gogh | El viaje de Copperpot | 11 × Platinum | 1,200,000 | [338][339] |
Sweden
| Rank | Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1977 | ABBA | ABBA: The Album | 753,420[340] |
| 2 | 1976 | ABBA | Arrival | 740,000[341] |
| 3 | 1983 | Carola Häggkvist | Främling | 700,000[342] |
| 4 | 1988 | Roxette | Look Sharp! | 511,000[343] |
| 5 | 1992 | ABBA | ABBA Gold | 500,000[344] |
| 5 | 1995 | Gyllene Tider | Halmstads pärlor | 500,000[345] |
| 5 | 1995 | Nordman | Nordman | 500,000[346] |
| 6 | 1975 | ABBA | ABBA | 474,642[340] |
| 7 | 1997 | Aqua | Aquarium | 400,000[347] |
| 7 | 1982 | Michael Jackson | Thriller | 400,000[348] |
| 8 | 2002 | Kent | Vapen & ammunition | 360,000[349] |
| 9 | 1974 | ABBA | Waterloo | 349,938[340] |
| 10 | 1992 | Soundtrack | The Bodyguard | 343,000[350] |
| 11 | 2003 | Per Gessle | Mazarin | 330,000[351] |
| 12 | 1977 | Baccara | Baccara | 322,000[352] |
| 13 | 1996 | Cornelis Vreeswijk | Guldkorn från Mäster Cees memoarer | 320,000[353] |
| 14 | 1991 | Michael Jackson | Dangerous | 300,000[348] |
Switzerland
| Year | Title | Artist | Certification | Shipments[354] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Gold: Greatest Hits | ABBA | 10× Platinum | 500,000 |
| 1985 | Brothers in Arms | Dire Straits | 6× Platinum+Platinum | 350,000 |
| 1997 | Romanza | Andrea Bocelli | 7× Platinum | 350,000 |
| 1982 | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 6× Platinum | 300,000 |
| 1997 | Let's Talk About Love | Celine Dion | 6× Platinum | 300,000 |
| 1981 | Greatest Hits | Queen | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 1987 | Dirty Dancing | Various Artists | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 1989 | ...But Seriously | Phil Collins | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 1991 | Greatest Hits II | Queen | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 1991 | Dangerous | Michael Jackson | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Whitney Houston / Various Artists | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 1998 | Uf u dervo | Gölä & Band | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
Taiwan
| Rank | Year | Title | Artist | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | The Goodbye Kiss | Jacky Cheung | 1,360,000 |
| 2 | 1997 | Bad Boy | A-mei | 1,250,000 |
| 3 | 1995 | True Love Compilation | Jacky Cheung | 1,220,000 |
| 4 | 1992 | The Words After Drunk | Jody Chiang | 1,160,000 |
| 5 | 1997 | Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture | James Horner | 1,100,000 |
| 6 | 1996 | Sisters | A-mei | 1,080,000 |
| 7 | 1996 | How Could I Forget You? | Jacky Cheung | 1,050,000 |
| 8 | 1998 | Love Like Pacific Ocean | Richie Jen | 1,020,000 |
Thailand
| Year | Title | Artist | Label | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Choot Rub Kaek | Thongchai McIntyre | GMM Grammy | 8,000,000[358] |
| 1994 | Hot Code Red Beat | Christina Aguilar | GMM Grammy | 3,000,000[359] |
| 1991 | Prik-Kee-Nu | Thongchai McIntyre | GMM Grammy | 3,000,000[358] |
| 1998 | Entertainment | Loso | GMM Grammy | 2,000,000[360] |
| 1992 | Kwam-Lab-Sood-Korb-Fah | Mai Charoenpura | GMM Grammy | 2,000,000[359] |
| Bussaba Na Pen | Nicole Terlo | GMM Grammy | 2,000,000[359] | |
| 2004 | Bird-Sek | Thongchai McIntyre / Seksan Sukpimai | GMM Grammy | 2,000,000[358] |
| 1990 | Boomerang | Thongchai McIntyre | GMM Grammy | 2,000,000[358] |
| Chili Paste | Bird Thongchai | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[359] | |
| 1987 | Welcome to Thailand | Carabao | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[361] |
| 1996 | This Round is Cha Cha Cha | Carabao | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[362] |
| 1990 | Ninja | Christina Aguilar | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[359] |
| 1997 | Siren Love | Ruangsak Loychusak | RS Public Company Limited | 1,000,000[363] |
| 1995 | Amita Tata Young | Tata Young | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[364] |
| 1994 | Thor-Thong | Thongchai McIntyre | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[358] |
| 1998 | Thongchai Service | Thongchai McIntyre | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[358] |
| 1999 | Tu-Pleng Saman Prajam Barn | Thongchai McIntyre | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[358] |
| 2001 | Smile Club | Thongchai McIntyre | GMM Grammy | 1,000,000[358] |
| 1993 | MEGADANCE 2 | Various | ONPA | 1,000,000[365] |
Turkey
Ukraine
| Rank | Year | Artist | Album | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004 | Ruslana | Wild Dances | 700,000[366] |
| 2 | 2003 | Verka Serduchka | Kha-ra-sho! | 500,000[367] |
| 2 | 2002 | Zemfira | 14 Weeks of Silence | 500,000[368] |
United Kingdom
| Released before UK music recording certifications were introduced in April 1973 |
| Position | Album | Artist | Record label[lower-alpha 4] | Released[lower-alpha 4] | Chart peak[lower-alpha 4] |
Copies sold | Number of times certified Platinum[lower-alpha 5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greatest Hits | Queen | Parlophone | October 1981 | 1 | 6,600,000 (Aug 2020)[371] | 22× |
| 2 | Gold: Greatest Hits | ABBA | Polydor | September 1992 | 1 | 5,700,000 (Aug 2020)[371] | 19× |
| 3 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | The Beatles | Parlophone | June 1967 | 1 | 5,400,000 (Aug 2020)[372] | 18× |
| 4 | 21 | Adele | XL | January 2011 | 1 | 5,180,000 (Feb 2020)[373] | 16× |
| 5 | (What's the Story) Morning Glory? | Oasis | Creation | October 1995 | 1 | 4,940,000 (Oct 2018)[372] | 15× |
United States
| Rank | Artist | Album | Shipments (sales) | Certification[374][375] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagles | Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) | 38,000,000 | 38 × Platinum |
| 2 | Michael Jackson | Thriller | 34,000,000 | 34 × Platinum |
| 3 | Eagles | Hotel California | 26,000,000 | 26 × Platinum |
| 4 | AC/DC | Back in Black | 25,000,000 | 25 × Platinum |
| 5 | Led Zeppelin | Led Zeppelin IV | 24,000,000 | 24 × Platinum |
| 6 | Fleetwood Mac | Rumours | 20,000,000 | 20 × Platinum |
Latin
Uruguay
| Year | Artist | Title | Shipments (sales) | Notes[376] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Chayanne | Atado a Tu Amor | 42,000 | 7 × Platinum[lower-alpha 6] |
| 2000 | Rubén Rada | ¿Quien va a Cantar? | 24,000 | 4 × Platinum |
| 1994 | El Cuarteto de Nos | Otra Navidad en las Trincheras | 20,000 | Claimed sales[377] |
| 1990 | María Elena Walsh | 20 grandes éxitos | 18,000 | 3 × Platinum |
| 1998 | Los Nocheros | Signos | 18,000 | 3 × Platinum |
Venezuela
| Rank | Record | Artist | Year | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franco De Vita | Franco De Vita | 1984 | 500,000[378] |
| 2 | Quiero Ser | Menudo | 1981 | 334,000[379] |
| 3 | El disco para los pequeños con Enrique y Ana | Enrique Y Ana | 1978 | 290,000[379] |
| 4 | Daiquiri | Daiquiri | 1983 | 245,000[379] |
| 5 | Segundo Romance | Luis Miguel | 1994 | 200,000[380][381] |
| 6 | Por Amor | Menudo | 1982 | 174,000[379] |
| 7 | Dónde Están los Ladrones? | Shakira | 1998 | 159,351[382] |
| 8 | Vol. 8: Cantemos Con Los Niños | Serenata Guayanesa | 1983 | 152,000[379] |
| 9 | Menudo Es Navidad | Menudo | 1980 | 152,000[379] |
| 10 | Laundry Service | Shakira | 2001 | 149,733[382] |
| 11 | Flashdance | Soundtrack | 1983 | 148,000[379] |
| 12 | Fuego | Menudo | 1981 | 152,000[379] |
| 13 | Scarlata | Scarlata | 1983 | 123,000[379] |
| 14 | Romances | Luis Miguel | 1997 | 120,000[383][384] |
| 15 | A Cepillarse | Popy | 1981 | 119,000[379] |
| 16 | Staying Alive | Bee Gees | 1983 | 113,000[379] |
| 17 | Land of 1,000 Dances | Rags & Riches | 1983 | 106,000[379] |
| 18 | Romance | Luis Miguel | 1991 | 100,000[385] |
Billboard source gives numbers and the names of the artists, those numbers are specific to lps that can be seen on discogs for identification purposes
Yugoslavia
| Year | Title | Artist | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Danijel Popović | Bio sam naivan | 725,000[386] |
| 1981 | Novi fosili | Budi uvijek blizu | 712,000[386] |
| 1971 | Mišo Kovač | Mišo Kovač | 700,000[386] |
| 1990 | Hari Mata Hari | Strah me da te volim | 700,000[386] |
| 1986 | Magazin | Put putujem | 670,000[386] |
| 1985 | Neda Ukraden | Hoću tebe | 650,000[386] |
| 1987 | Magazin | Magazin | 630,000[386] |
| 1982 | Lepa Brena | Mile voli disko | 600,000[387] |
| 1983 | Lepa Brena | Sitnije, Cile, sitnije | 600,000[387] |
| 1979 | Srebrna krila | Srebrna krila | 600,000[386] |
| 1985 | Plavi orkestar | Soldatski bal | 600,000[386] |
| 1986 | Đorđe Balašević | Bezdan | 500,000[387] |
| 1989 | Hari Mata Hari | Volio bi' da te ne volim | 500,000[386] |
| 1985 | Neda Ukraden | Zora je | 500,000[387] |
| 1982 | Zana | Dodirni mi kolena | 400,000[387] |
| 1983 | Rokeri s Moravu | Krkenzi kikiriki evri dej | 300,000[387] |
| 1982 | Darko Domijan | SUze u snijegu | 250,000[387] |
| 1983 | Zana | Natrag na voz | 200,000[387] |
| 1982 | Divlje Jagode | Motori | 200,000[387] |
| 1983 | Idoli | Čokolada | 200,000[387] |
| 1987 | Oliver Dragojević | Oliver | 200,000[56] |
| 1982 | Srebrna krila | Zadnja ploča | 200,000[387] |
| 1987 | Boris Novković | Jači od sudbine | 180,000[388] |
| 1982 | Darko Domijan | Put u raj | 170,000[387] |
| 1986 | Boris Novković | Kuda idu izgubljene djevojke | 160,000[388] |
| 1981 | Mišo Kovač | Jači od vjetra | 160,000[387] |
| 1983 | Tomislav Ivčić | Talijanska ploča | 150,000[387] |
Zimbabwe
| Rank | Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000 | Alick Macheso | Simbarazdo | 300,000[389] |
| 2 | 1994 | Leonard Zhakata | Maruva Enyika | 180,000[389] |
| 2 | 1996 | Leonard Zhakata | Nzombe Huru | 130,000[390] |
| 3 | 1991 | Leonard Dembo | Chitekete | 120,000[389] |
| 4 | 2007 | Alick Macheso | Ndezvashe-E | 100,000[391] |
| 4 | 1998 | Leonard Zhakata | Ndingaitesei | 100,000[390] |
| 4 | 1999 | Leonard Zhakata | Pakuyambuka | 100,000[390] |
| 4 | 1998 | Leonard Zhakata | Ndingaitesei | 100,000[390] |
| 4 | 1997 | Leonard Zhakata | Original Rhythms of Africa | 100,000[390] |
By region
Central America
| Year | Artist | Album | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Daddy Yankee | Talento de Barrio | 255,000[392] |
| 1996 | Charlie Zaa | Sentimientos | 175,000[52] |
| 1965 | Ariel Ramírez | Misa criolla | 100,000[393] |
| 1997 | Luis Miguel | Romances | 100,000[394][395] |
Europe
| Year | Artist | Album | Certified sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Celine Dion | Let's Talk About Love | 10,000,000[396] |
| 2011 | Adele | 21 | 10,000,000[397] |
Middle East (Gulf States)
| Year | Artist | Album | Certified sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High School Musical | High School Musical 3: Senior Year | 18,000[398] |
| 2008 | Akon | Freedom | 12,000[399] |
USSR
| Year | Artist | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Alla Pugacheva | Zerkalo dushi | 7,750,000[400] |
| 1982 | Autograph | Autograph-1 | 6,000,000[401] |
| 1980 | Zodiac | Disco Alliance | 5,360,000[400] |
| 1984 | Alla Pugacheva | Soviet Superstar. Greatest Hits 1976–84 | 5,000,000[402] |
| 1985 | Various Artists | Greenpeace – The Album | 4,000,000[403] |
| 1971 | Pesniary | Ты мне вясною прыснiлася | 3,000,000[404] |
| 1982 | Vladimir Vysotsky | Songs By Vysotsky | 1,800,000[400] |
| 1986 | Aquarium | Red Wave | 1,300,000[402] |
| 1985 | Alla Pugacheva | Alla Pugachova Live in Stockholm | 1,200,000[405] |
| 1987 | Aquarium | Ravnodenstvie | 1,000,000[406] |
| 1989 | Vladimir Kuzmin | Слёзы в огне | 1,000,000[407] |
| 1988 | Vladimir Kuzmin | Смотри на меня сегодня | 1,000,000[407] |
| 1987 | Vladimir Kuzmin | Ромео и Джульетта | 1,000,000[407] |
| 1990 | Mister Twister | Мистер Твистер | 1,000,000[408] |
Notes
- Platinum certification prior to 2005, equivalent to 40,000 copies sold.
- Platinum certification in the period 2005-2010, equivalent to 20,000 copies sold.
- Combined sales of different formats (TAPE, LP, CD, USB, KiT, Platform Album, etc.)
- The record labels, dates and chart peaks are those given by the OCC.[369]
- The certifications are those given by the BPI as of 14 August 2016.[370]
- Combined certifications of Triple Platinum and Quadruple
- ‡Certification include on-demand audio and video streams and track sale equivalent
- Although Constant Change was released on 25 May 1989, the album had received its certification by PARI on 10 November 1990.
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