The Top 10 Best-selling Albums in History (at a glance)
- 1. “ THRILLER” by Michael Jackson.
- 2. “ BACK IN BLACK” by AC/DC.
- 3. “ THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON” by Pink Floyd.
- 4. “ THE BODYGUARD”
- 5. “ BAD”
- 6. “ BAT OUT OF HELL”
- 7. “ THEIR GREATEST HITS (1971-1975)”
- 8. “ COME ON OVER”
What are the top 5 albums of 2020?
PEOPLE Picks the Top 10 Albums of 2020
- Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa. future nolstalgia (2020) by dua lipa.
- Folklore by Taylor Swift.
- Chromatica by Lady Gaga.
- Ungodly Hour by Chloe x Halle.
- Rare by Selena Gomez.
- Plastic Hearts by Miley Cyrus.
- Fetch the Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple.
- After Hours by The Weeknd.
Which Kiwi musician recorded one of the world’s best-selling albums of 2014?
Following the success of her single ‘Royals’, Lorde’s first studio album Pure heroine debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 charts and went on to become one of the world’s best-selling albums of 2014.
What is the most bought album ever?
Thriller
Michael Jackson’s Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album.
What album has the most hits?
40 million copies or more
| Artist | Album | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jackson | Thriller | 1982 |
| AC/DC | Back in Black | 1980 |
| Whitney Houston / various artists | The Bodyguard | 1992 |
| Meat Loaf | Bat Out of Hell | 1977 |
What album was on the charts longest?
The Dark Side of the Moon
Most weeks on the chart
| Weeks | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 958 | The Dark Side of the Moon | Pink Floyd |
| 703* | Legend | Bob Marley and the Wailers |
| 693* | Journey’s Greatest Hits | Journey |
| 632* | Metallica | Metallica |
What is New Zealand’s most famous song?
Top 100 List
| Position | Song | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Nature” | 1969 |
| 2 | “Don’t Dream It’s Over” | 1986 |
| 3 | “Loyal” | 1988 |
| 4 | “Counting the Beat” | 1981 |
Who is the most famous singer in New Zealand?
In recent decades, a number of popular artists have gone on to achieve international success including Lorde, Split Enz, Crowded House, OMC, Bic Runga, Benee, Kimbra, Ladyhawke, The Naked and Famous, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Savage, Gin Wigmore, Keith Urban, Flight of the Conchords, and Brooke Fraser.
What are the best-selling albums of all time in New Zealand?
The best-selling albums in New Zealand, as judged by certifications, are ABBA’s greatest hits album, The Best of ABBA (1975) and Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms (1985); both have been certified 24-times Platinum.
What is an album size in NZ?
An album is defined by Recorded Music New Zealand (RMNZ) as being a type of music release comprising at least five songs or a total playing time of over 25 minutes. Currently, Platinum certifications denote the shipment of 15,000 copies.
How many copies does it take to get Platinum in NZ?
When RMNZ (then known as the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand) introduced certifications in 1978, to reach Platinum status an album had to ship 20,000 copies. This was reduced to its current level in 1992.
