This album just overtook 'Thriller' as the best-selling of all-time
Michael Jackson‘s Thriller is no longer the best-selling album of all-time, as reported by Billboard. The late King Of Pop’s long reign in the top spot has now been officially overtaken by the rock act that previously logged the No. 2 bestseller.
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That’s right, American rockers the Eagles now lay claim to the best-selling album ever, knocking Jackson from the No. 1 position with their first greatest hits collection, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, originally released in 1976:
“The Recording Industry Association of America told The Associated Press on Monday that the Eagles’ album — Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 — is now certified 38x platinum, which means sales and streams of the album have reached 38 million copies.”
“We are grateful for our families, our management, our crew, the people at radio and, most of all, the loyal fans who have stuck with us through the ups and downs of 46 years,” Eagles co-founder Don Henley recently said. “It’s been quite a ride.”
What do you think about the Eagles replacing Michael Jackson as the best-selling artist of all-time? Do you own either Thriller or the Eagles’ greatest hits collection? Sound off in the comments and let us know which album you prefer!
