Mills 446 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Here are the female recording artists who reportedly have sold the most records (i.e. physical and digital albums, vinyls, cassette tapes, physical and digital singles, videos, or any recorded commercial material aimed to sell music) worldwide of all time, as published and/or promoted by their labels through press releases: Rank / Artist / Year Debuted / Reported WW sales / Source 1. Nana Mouskouri (1960) - 300 million records sold (as of Sept. 24, 2014) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/11118765/Why-I-still-love-Nana-Mouskouri.html 1. Madonna (1982) - 300 million records sold (as of Dec. 2, 2014) http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/02/luxury/richest-recording-artists/ 2. Mariah Carey (1990) - 250 million records sold (as of Mar. 25, 2013) http://www.channelcanada.com/canadian-channels/nets/ctv/etalk-gets-personal-with-mega-star-mariah-carey-in-canadian-exclusive-interview-airing-tonight-monday-march-25-at-7-p-m-et-on-ctv 3. Barbra Streisand (1962) - 240 million records sold (as of Jan. 17, 2013) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-2264026/Is-Barbra-Dame-Edna-disguise--HELLO-GORGEOUS-BECOMING-BARBRA-STREISAND-BY-WILLIAM-J-MANN.html 3. Rihanna (2005) - 240 million records sold (as of Nov. 2013) http://rocnation.com/artists/rihanna/ 4. Celine Dion (1981) - 220 million records sold (as of April 18, 2013) http://time100.time.com/2013/04/18/time-100/slide/christina-aguilera/ 5. Tina Turner (1974) - 200 million records sold (as of Jan. 25, 2013) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2268405/Tina-Turner-renounces-American-citizenship-Swiss.html 5. Whitney Houston (1984) - 200 million records sold (as of Nov. 11, 2014) http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a609312/whitney-houstons-greatest-live-moments-remembered-by-mentor-clive-davis.html#~p5iUPfYtJFyAQN 5. Britney Spears (1998) - 200 million records sold (as of Aug. 8, 2012) http://www.nme.com/artists/britney-spears 6. Taylor Swift (2006) - 170 million records sold (as of Feb. 23, 2015) http://www.ifpi.org/news/Taylor-Swift-named-IFPI-global-recording-artists-of-2014 7. Lady Gaga (2008) - 157 million records sold (as of Feb. 12, 2015) http://www.oscars.org/news/lady-gaga-perform-87th-oscarsr 8. Janet Jackson (1982) - 140 million records sold (as of May 16, 2012) http://www.bet.com/music/photos/2012/05/the-evolution-of-janet-jackson.html 9. P!nk (2000) - 136 million records sold (as of Mar. 4, 2014)http://www.rcarecords.com/news/pnk-re-signs-rca-records-multi-year-deal 10. Beyonce (1997) - 135 million records sold, including 60 million records sold as part of Destiny’s Child (as of Nov. 24, 2014) http://www.sony.com/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-columbia-records/2011/beyonces-i-amworld-tour-full-length-concert-film-n.shtml?icid=pr-newswire-feed http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/beyonce-s-surprise-album-1-year-on-10-amazing-chartfacts__7295/ 11. Donna Summer (1974) - 130 million records sold (as of Dec. 11, 2012) http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/donnasummer 12. Diana Ross (1962) - 100 million records sold (as of Jan. 9, 2015) http://www.axs.com/diana-ross-headed-to-dfw-for-big-2015-concert-at-verizon-theatre-36333 12. Cher (1965) - 100 million records sold (as of Sept. 22, 2013) http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cher-speaks-her-mind/ 12. Dolly Parton (1967) - 100 million records sold (as of June 30, 2014) http://www.axs.com/news/dolly-parton-honored-for-100-million-albums-sold-13398 12. Linda Ronstadt (1969) - 100 million records sold (as of Nov. 14, 2014) http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/11/14/queen-of-rock-linda-ronstadt-not-silenced-by-parkinsons-despite-losing-ability-to-sing/ 12. Olivia Newton-John (1971) - 100 million records (as of Dec. 15, 2014) http://www.axs.com/olivia-newton-john-extends-flamingo-las-vegas-residency-through-septem-33085 12. Gloria Estefan (1977) - 100 million records sold (as of Apr. 25, 2013) http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin-notas/1559595/gloria-estefan-talks-career-new-album-at-billboard-latin-music Bubbling Under:Katy Perry (2008) - 92 million records (as of Nov. 6, 2013) http://www.mtv.co.uk/katy-perry/news/katy-perry-to-headline-day-one-of-2013-jingle-bell-ball Adele (2008) - 90 million records sold (as of Dec. 29, 2014) http://beach-news.com/adele-legendary-singer/ Shania Twain (1993) - 75 million records sold (as of Jan. 28, 2015) http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/shania-twain-las-vegas-concert-special-to-air-on-abc-20150128 Jennifer Lopez (1999) - 75 million records sold (as of Nov. 13, 2013) http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/news/show-news/111313-jennifer-lopez-katy-perry-and-tlc-to-perform-at-the-2013-amas Kylie Minogue (1987) - 70 million records sold (as of June 28, 2013) http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1568570/kylie-minogue-to-be-honored-with-australias-top-live-entertainment-award Shakira (1991) - 60 million records sold (as of Mar. 25, 2014) http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/shakira-sings-dances-is-most-popular-person-on-earth-etc-20140325 Kesha (2009) - 57 million records sold (as of Apr. 12, 2014) http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/simon-cowell-keen-kesha-x-3407004 Christina Aguilera (1998) - 50 million records sold (as of Apr. 9, 2011) http://variety.com/2011/music/news/can-the-voice-be-heard-1118035166/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByeBye49 161 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valextra 58 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Slay Madonna and Mariah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyliesChild 16,907 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 You go Gaga! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan 20,528 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Never even heard of Nana Mouskouri. Just looked her up and her face doesn't even register with me either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsuki Bakugo 9,788 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I personally feel even though Destiny's Child was Beyonce anyways it was a band and should not count as hers. If All You Ever Do Is Look Down On People, You Won't Be Able To Recognize Your Own Weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 680 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I own CDs by every single lady on that list except #1 Nana Mouskouri. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody 64,631 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 That is a great achievement for 6-7 years of career In some years Top 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneybaby 450 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 but really number 11 bc they have like doubles of everything ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladey Gagz 2,512 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I was sure Madonna would be #1 I don't know who the #1 is though Am I just not cultivated or am I not the only one :confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 680 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Never even heard of Nana Mouskouri. Just looked her up and her face doesn't even register with me either. She's Greek and born in 1930's, and 30 years ago when I was a kid they used to sell her records on cheesy late night TV infomercials. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissyFromSpace 20,883 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Its funny to see how Nicki Minaj is not on this list. Despite the fact that she gloats the **** out of her success. i was expecting her to make it here. Barbie elitist - Weaboo - Sissy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan 20,528 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 She's Greek and born in 1930's, and 30 years ago when I was a kid they used to sell her records on cheesy late night TV infomercials. What genre? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody 64,631 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Guys Nana Mouskouri is a Greek singer that she moved in Paris and made huge success. She has recorded songs in more than 10 languages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysAMess 27,838 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Rihanna, the real Princess of Pop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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