The 50 Best-Selling Albums of All Time

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Some albums define an era, while others transcend generations, cementing their place in music history. The best-selling albums of all time include legendary works from The Beatles, Madonna, Shania Twain, Nirvana, Michael Jackson, Céline Dion and Metallica. These artists, among others, have sold millions worldwide, proving that great music never fades. In this gallery, we explore the 50 Best-Selling Albums of All Time, celebrating the artists and records that have captivated millions of listeners worldwide.

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1987, "Whitney" features hits like "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and solidified Houston's status as a pop icon. Total Sales: 20 million.

49. Mariah Carey – Daydream

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This 1995 album includes chart-toppers such as "Fantasy" and "One Sweet Day," showcasing Carey's vocal range and songwriting prowess. Total Sales: 20 million.

48. Adele – 25

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Adele's 2015 release, featuring "Hello," marked her return after a four-year hiatus, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success. Total Sales: 21 million.

47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

The band's debut album from 2000 merged rock and hip-hop, featuring hits like "In the End" and "Crawling," appealing to a wide audience.
Total sales: 21 million.

46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1989, this album addresses social issues with hits like "Another Day in Paradise," showcasing Collins' songwriting depth. Total sales: 21 million.

45. Madonna – Like A Virgin

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Madonna's 1984 album includes iconic tracks such as the title song and "Material Girl," establishing her as a pop culture phenomenon. Total sales: 21 million.

44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This classic rock album from 1969 features "Whole Lotta Love" and exemplifies Led Zeppelin's innovative sound. Total sales: 22 million.

43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Houston's self-titled debut album from 1985 includes timeless hits like "The Greatest Love of All," marking her rise to fame. Total sales: 22 million.

42. Spice Girls – Spice

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

The Spice Girls' debut in 1996 introduced "Wannabe," leading to their global phenomenon status in pop music. Total sales: 22 million.

41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This poignant album from 1975 features the title track and reflects themes of absence and nostalgia. Total sales: 22 million.

40. Boston – Boston

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Boston's self-titled debut from 1976 includes classics like "More Than a Feeling," known for its polished sound. Total sales: 22 million.

39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Chapman's eponymous debut from 1988 features the hit "Fast Car," blending folk and rock influences with powerful lyrics. Total sales: 22 million.

38. Madonna – True Blue

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1986, this album includes hits like "Live to Tell" and further established Madonna's influence in music. Total sales: 23 million.

37. Eminem – The Eminem Show

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This critically acclaimed album from 2002 features tracks like "Without Me" and showcases Eminem's lyrical prowess. Total sales: 23 million.

36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

The soundtrack to the film of the same name, released in 1984, includes iconic songs like "When Doves Cry." Total sales: 24 million.

35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Eminem's controversial second studio album from 2000 features hits like "Stan" and solidified his place in hip-hop history. Total sales: 24 million..

34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This successful album from 1985 includes hits like "Sussudio," showcasing Collins' blend of rock and pop. Total sales: 24 million.

33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1986, this album features anthems like "Livin' on a Prayer," defining the glam metal era. Total sales: 24 million.

32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Britney's debut album from 1999 launched her career with the title track becoming an instant pop classic. Total sales: 24 million.

31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This boy band's third studio album from 1999 includes mega-hits like "I Want It That Way," solidifying their popularity. Total sales: 24 million.

30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Jones' debut album from 2002 blends jazz, pop, and country influences, featuring the hit "Don't Know Why." Total sales: 24 million.

29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This groundbreaking album from 1967 is often regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, influencing music globally. Total sales: 25 million.

28. Mariah Carey – Music Box

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Carey's third studio album from 1993 features hits like "Hero" and showcases her signature vocal style. Total sales: 26 million.

27. The Beatles – Abbey Road

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1969, this iconic album includes classics such as "Come Together" and is celebrated for its innovative production. Total sales: 27 million.

26. U2 – The Joshua Tree

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This critically acclaimed album from 1987 features hits like "With or Without You" and reflects U2's exploration of American themes. Total sales: 27 million.

25. Nirvana – Nevermind

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Nirvana’s seminal album from 1991 introduced grunge to mainstream audiences with tracks like “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Total sales: 27 million.

24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1996, "Falling Into You" features powerful ballads like "Because You Loved Me" and showcases Dion's vocal prowess, earning her a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Total sales: 28 million.

23. James Horner – Titanic

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

The soundtrack to the blockbuster film "Titanic" (1997) includes the iconic "My Heart Will Go On," performed by Céline Dion, and has become one of the best-selling soundtracks in history. Total sales: 28 million.

22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Springsteen's 1984 album features anthems like "Dancing in the Dark" and "Born in the USA," addressing themes of American life and politics, solidifying his status as a rock legend. Total sales: 29 million.

21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1991, "Dangerous" includes hits like "Black or White" and "Remember the Time," showcasing Jackson's evolution as an artist and his innovative production techniques. Total sales: 29 million.

20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This 1997 album features collaborations with artists like Barbra Streisand and includes the hit "My Heart Will Go On," further establishing Dion as a global superstar. Total sales: 30 million.

19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

The soundtrack for the iconic film (1987) features classic tracks like "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," making it one of the best-selling soundtracks ever. Total sales: 30 million.

18. Various Artists – Grease

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

The soundtrack to the musical film "Grease" (1978) includes hits like "You're the One That I Want," capturing the essence of the late '70s and remaining popular across generations. Total sales: 30 million.

17. Adele – 21

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Adele's sophomore album, released in 2011, features emotional ballads like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You," earning her numerous awards and critical acclaim. Total sales: 30 million.

16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This debut album from 1987 includes rock anthems like "Sweet Child o' Mine" and "Welcome to the Jungle," revitalizing hard rock in the late '80s. Total sales: 30 million.

15. Metallica – Metallica

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1991, this self-titled album features hits like "Enter Sandman" and "The Unforgiven," marking Metallica's shift to a more mainstream sound while retaining their heavy metal roots. Total sales: 31 million.

14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This critically acclaimed album from 1985 includes hits like "Money for Nothing" and is known for its innovative use of digital recording technology. Total sales: 31 million.

13. Pink Floyd – The Wall

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1979, this rock opera explores themes of isolation and abandonment, featuring classics like "Another Brick in the Wall" and is regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. Total sales: 31 million.

12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Morissette's groundbreaking album from 1995 features raw emotional tracks such as "You Oughta Know" and helped define the '90s alternative rock sound. Total sales: 33 million.

11. Michael Jackson – Bad

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1987, Bad features hits like "Smooth Criminal" and "Man in the Mirror," showcasing Jackson's continued dominance in pop music. Total sales: 34 million.

10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

The soundtrack to the 1977 film features disco classics such as "Stayin' Alive," helping to popularize disco music worldwide. Total sales: 35 million.

09. Shania Twain – Come On Over

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This landmark country album from 1997 includes hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and "You're Still the One" and blends pop elements with country, appealing to a wide audience. Total sales: 35 million.

08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This iconic album from 1971 features classics like "Stairway to Heaven" and is often considered one of the greatest rock albums ever made. Total sales: 37 million.

07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1977, this album includes timeless tracks such as "Go Your Own Way" and reflects personal struggles within the band, resonating with listeners worldwide. Total sales: 40 million.

06. Eagles – Hotel California

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This classic rock album from 1976 is renowned for its title track and explores themes of excess and disillusionment in American life. Total sales: 42 million.

05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1977, this rock opera features theatrical compositions like "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," blending rock with storytelling elements. Total sales: 43 million.

04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

The soundtrack to the 1992 film features Houston's iconic rendition of "I Will Always Love You," making it one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. Total sales: 43 million.

03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This groundbreaking concept album from 1973 explores themes of mental health and time, featuring tracks like "Money" and remaining on charts for over a decade. Total sales: 45 million.

02. ACDC – Back in Black

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

This hard rock classic from 1980 celebrates life after lead singer Bon Scott’s death with anthems like "You Shook Me All Night Long." Total sales: 50 million.

01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

50. Whitney Houston – Whitney, 49. Mariah Carey – Daydream, 48. Adele – 25, 47. Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory, 46. Phil Collins – …But Seriously, 45. Madonna – Like A Virgin, 44. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II, 43. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston, 42. Spice Girls – Spice, 41. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, 40. Boston – Boston, 39. Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman, 38. Madonna – True Blue, 37. Eminem – The Eminem Show, 36. Prince and the Revolutions – Purple Rain, 35. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP, 34. Phil Collins – No Jacket Required, 33. Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet, 32. Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time, 31. Backstreet Boys – Millennium, 30. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, 29. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 28. Mariah Carey – Music Box, 27. The Beatles – Abbey Road, 26. U2 – The Joshua Tree, 25. Nirvana – Nevermind, 24. Céline Dion – Falling Into You, 23. James Horner – Titanic, 22. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA, 21. Michael Jackson – Dangerous, 20. Céline Dion – Let’s Talk About Love, 19. Dirty Dancing – Dirty Dancing, 18. Various Artists – Grease, 17. Adele – 21, 16. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction, 15. Metallica – Metallica, 14. Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms, 13. Pink Floyd – The Wall, 12. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill, 11. Michael Jackson – Bad, 10. Bee Gees and others – Saturday Night Fever, 09. Shania Twain – Come On Over, 08. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV, 07. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, 06. Eagles – Hotel California, 05. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell, 04. Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard, 03. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon, 02. ACDC – Back in Black, 01. Michael Jackson – Thriller

Released in 1982, this iconic album includes classics such as "Billie Jean" and "Beat It", making it the best-selling album of all time globally. Total sales: 70 million.

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