iCpro 14,846 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 It seems the King of Pop has finally been dethroned, in the United States at least, after sales of another album surpassed those of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. It was overtaken by the Eagles’ album Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) which was first released in 1976. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Eagles’ album hit sales and streams of 38 million this week, making it certified 38x platinum and moonwalking its way past Jackson’s classic, which is currently only 33x platinum. The RIAA also said the Eagle’s iconic album Hotel California, released in 1977, is now 26x platinum, making it the third best-selling album of time, according to Billboard. So why the sudden surge in the Eagles’ popularity? Well, the last time the RIAA tallied sales of the album was 2006, so they had some catching up to do. Whereas Thriller’s sales and streams record was updated last year. https://www.unilad.co.uk/sound/michael-jacksons-thriller-has-been-overtaken-as-the-best-selling-album-of-all-time/ 08, 09, 11, 13, 16, 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONAJENDRO 1,914 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Still #1 WW tho Right? Mad Onna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster11 533 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 come through american daddies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudraCNG 14,411 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Streaming is really killing everything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bye 3,947 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, Mad Onna said: Still #1 WW tho Right? Yep, Thriller has still sold more WW. So really this is the best selling album of all time in the US. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcanum 5,087 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, RudraCNG said: Streaming is really killing everything I agree with u but not in that case. The Eagles is not a group formed in post Millenium era to take advantage of streaming for sales. The fact that their songs are still streamed (hence makes them known to young generations) makes them classic. I Wantth your Love...I Wantth your Love. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 54,450 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, RudraCNG said: Streaming is really killing everything I don't really think this has something to do with streaming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 26,836 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, RudraCNG said: Streaming is really killing everything The Eagles are not exactly a big streaming artist like Drake or something MJ is far more popular than them on Spotify, for example Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinceGaga 7,499 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The Eagles represent my childhood. They, to me, are the greatest of all time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 24,964 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well it's a compilation. MJ still remains the king Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iCpro 14,846 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, Sam Winchester said: Yep, Thriller has still sold more WW. So really this is the best selling album of all time in the US. Yep, but I had to get that clickbait title to snatch a hit thread 08, 09, 11, 13, 16, 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasi 10,880 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I mean if there was a person/group to surpass MJ, I'm glad it's the Eagles. I don't understand pineapples, so I don't eat bananas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adarsh Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, iCpro said: The RIAA also said the Eagle’s iconic album Hotel California, released in 1977, is now 26x platinum, making it the third best-selling album of time, according to Billboard. Hotel Cortez impacT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlepotter 74,665 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 28 minutes ago, RudraCNG said: Streaming is really killing everything here we go again chaeri pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster7 5,666 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thriller is still best selling album in history with 65 million copies sold Add "in the USA" at the end of the title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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