List of artists with the highest number of records sold worldwide

The list of performers with the highest number of records sold worldwide includes artists who, according to information from independent and reliable sources, are said to have sold over 75 million records. Sound carriers include albums , singles , compilations , video albums and, as virtual sound carriers, downloads of singles and full albums.

At this point it should be noted above all that current performers like Taylor Swift or Rihanna have to face completely different market conditions than “traditional” artists like Madonna or Michael Jackson . While before the beginning of the download and streaming age the artists placed themselves in the charts by selling their vinyl records, albums or maxi singles, nowadays the popularity of a song in the charts is measured almost exclusively by download clicks and streaming numbers . This list should therefore only be used with caution, since an entire physically sold album as well as a virtual single download are rated as individual "sound carriers". Because both media are not of the same value, this list cannot be regarded as a popularity gauge - especially when comparing traditional and current performers.

The performers in the tables below are listed by sales and in descending order, with the highest sales at the top. Performers with equally high sales figures are sorted according to the total certified sales figures. Sales figures such as that of Nielsen SoundScan, which are sometimes published by Billboard magazine , have not been included in the certified sales column. Currently, the Beatles are at the top of this list as they are the top selling band in the world. Elvis Presley , who is second in the list, is the highest-selling solo artist in the world.

The list includes both the official awards for music sales ( certifications ) of the most important music markets as well as the details of the official music associations and major media about the total sales. The total sales are estimates and projections that are officially attributed to the performers, as there is no institution that records global sales in a complete and verifiable manner. The information depends on the statistical and journalistic diligence of the publisher. Nowadays the awards are based on verified information about the number of actually delivered or sold sound carriers and are awarded by the regional associations of the IFPI . The units awarded were taken from the available databases of the national associations of the music industry . An award is only given if a certain number of units sold or shipped has exceeded a certain number of units and an award has been registered. In addition, the awards are not available in all countries and in many countries only recently.

All performers on this list must be able to prove their estimated total sales figures to at least 20% with certifications. That's why Cliff Richard , Diana Ross , Modern Talking , the Scorpions , Charles Aznavour , Bing Crosby , Nana Mouskouri , Deep Purple , Iron Maiden , Tom Jones , the Jackson Five , Dionne Warwick , the Andrews Sisters , Luciano Pavarotti , Dolly Parton , Ozzy Osbourne , Enrique Iglesias , the Spice Girls , Andrea Bocelli, and Duran Duran were not on this list. The percentage of certified sales figures required increases the more up-to-date the artist is, so that artists who were in the charts before 1975 only have to prove their estimated sales figures for at least 20% certifications. In contrast, more up-to-date performers such as Bruno Mars , Katy Perry , Lady Gaga , Rihanna and Taylor Swift have to prove their total sales figures to at least 75% certifications.

Although this list is primarily based on estimated sales figures from the most reliable sources possible, some sales figures require further research to avoid the inflated claims that are often published by record labels for commercial purposes. Sources need to speak of “phonograms” (singles, albums and videos) and not just “albums”.

Performers sorted by estimated sales

• To ensure the highest possible level of verifiability, this list includes information from news agencies and highly regarded organizations related to the music industry such as MTV , VH1 , Billboard and Rolling Stone .
• The total certified sales figures in this table include albums, singles (including downloads) and videos.
• The market order in this table is based on the retail value of all phonograms in the respective markets. The market with the highest sales is at the top and the market with the lowest sales is at the bottom.
• The column for certified sales contains markets whose databases indicate at least 100,000 certified units sold for the artist.

250 million or more records

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  The Beatles

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  Elvis Presley

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  Michael Jackson

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  Madonna

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  Elton John

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  Led Zeppelin

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  Pink Floyd

Surname	nationality	Active time	Year of publication of the first chartered phonogram	genre	overall excellent units ( from available markets )	Estimated sales
The Beatles	United Kingdom	1960-1970	1962	Rock / pop	279.8 million US : 217.250 million JPN : 4.950 million GER : 7.6 million UK : 20.985 million FRA : 3.997 million AUS : 3.060 million CAN : 14.455 million ITA : 445,000 BRA : 550,000 NLD: 345,000 SWE 485,000 SPA : 1.240 million AUT : 500,000 SWI : 330,000 MEX: 80,000 BEL : 390,000 DEN : 315,000 POL : 175,000 VIN: 118.048 ARG : 1.866 million IRE: 52,500 NZ : 660,000	1 billion 600 million
Elvis Presley	United States	1954-1977	1954	Rock 'n' Roll / Pop / Country	221.5 million US: 195.2 million JPN: 300,000 GER: 1.2 million UK: 14.935 million FRA: 2.590 million AUS: 1.685 million CAN: 2.925 million ITA: 130,000 BRA: 250,000 NLD: 555,000 SWE 390,000 SPA: 300,000 AUT: 230,000 SWI: 185,000 BEL : 115,000 DEN: 165,000 ARG: 110,000 BEL : 115,000 FIN : 188945 IRE: 15,000 NZ: 120,000	1 billion 600 million 500 million
Michael Jackson	United States	1964-2009	1971	Pop / rock / dance music / soul / R&B	227.8 million US: 138 million JPN: 4.950 million GER: 11.175 million UK: 31.805 million FRA: 12.125 million AUS: 6.775 million CAN: 4.770 million ITA: 1.145 million BRA : 280,000 NLD: 2.175 million SWE: 1.270 million SPA: 1.995 million MEX : 3.730 million AUT: 1.197 million SWI: 930,000 BEL: 705,000 DEN: 1.374 million POL: 460,000 ARG: 1.624 million VIN: 384.127 IRE: 37,500 NZ: 917,500	750 million 350 million 300 million
Madonna	United States	1979 – today	1982	Pop / dance music / electronica	176.4 million US: 85.675 million JPN: 6.450 million GER: 12.4 million UK: 29.645 million FRA: 12.810 million AUS: 4.787 million CAN: 6.030 million ITA: 2.875 million BRA: 3.440 million NLD: 1.690 million SWE: 1.070 million SPA: 2.815 million MEX: 510,000 AUT: 645,000 SWI: 1.080 million BEL: 765,000 DEN: 907,000 POL: 580,000 ARG: 1.098 million VIN: 652.686 IRE: 90,000 NZ: 417,500	400 million 335 million 300 million 275 million
Elton John	United Kingdom	1964 – today	1969	Pop / rock	196 million US: 135.050 million JPN: 1.1 million GER: 9.550 million UK: 26.355 million FRA: 5.775 million AUS: 3.297 million CAN: 6.780 million ITA: 145,000 BRA: 685,000 NLD: 1.115 million SWE: 640,000 SPA: 1.1 million MEX: 200,000 AUT: 900,000 SWI: 1.413 million BEL: 740,000 DEN: 375,000 POL: 200,000 ARG: 128,000 VIN: 163.481 IRE: 15,000 NZ: 307,500	300 million 250 million
Led Zeppelin	United Kingdom	1968-1980	1969	Hard rock / blues rock	142.5 million US: 114.1 million JPN: 400,000 GER: 4.075 million UK: 10.330 million FRA: 2.310 million AUS: 2.765 million CAN: 4.710 million ITA: 590,000 BRA: 1.370 million DEN : 25,000 SWE: 20,000 SPA: 450,000 MEX: 30,000 AUT: 75,000 BEL: 15,000 SWI: 211,000 POL: 120,000 ARG: 720,000 VIN: 78.161 IRE: 52,500 NZ: 90,000	300 million 200 million
Pink Floyd	United Kingdom	1965-2015	1967	Progressive rock	121.2 million US: 78.5 million JPN: 100,000 GER: 7.5 million UK: 12.230 million FRA: 6.190 million AUS: 2.357 million CAN: 6.940 million ITA: 2.245 million BRA: 540,000 NLD: 435,000 SWE: 210,000 DEN : 100,000 SPA: 625,000 MEX: 210,000 AUT: 467,500 SWI: 478,000 BEL: 165,000 POL: 630,000 ARG: 518,000 NZ: 807,500	250 million 200 million

200 million to 249 million records

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  Eminem

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  Mariah Carey

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  Eagles

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  Rihanna

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  Queen

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  Whitney Houston

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  Celine Dion

Surname	nationality	Active time	Year of publication of the first chartered phonogram	genre	total certified units ( from available markets )	Estimated sales
Eminem	United States	1996 – today	1999	Hip hop	234.1 million US: 165.2 million JPN: 2.7 million GER: 8.125 million UK: 35.615 million FRA: 3.170 million AUS: 6.977 million CAN: 5.270 million ITA: 945,000 BRA: 240,000 NLD: 240,000 SWE: 830,000 SPA: 290,000 MEX: 365,000 ARG: 80,000 AUT: 277,500 SWI: 780,000 BEL: 415,000 DEN: 1.170 million POL: 240,000 VIN: 151.632 IRE: 270,000 NZ: 832,500	234 million 220 million
Mariah Carey	United States	1988 – today	1990	R&B / Pop	158.1 million US : 108.3 million JPN : 14.4 million GER : 3.8 million UK : 12.620 million FRA : 4.690 million AUS : 5.090 million CAN : 3.410 million ITA : 160,000 NLD : 1.415 million BRA : 810,000 BEL : 355,000 DEN: 335,000 ARG: 30,000 AUT : 200,000 SWI : 515,000 SWE : 425,000 SPA: 1.1 million POL : 100,000 VIN: 47.382 IRE: 22,500 NZ: 400,000	200 million
Eagles	United States	1971 – today	1972	Soft rock / country rock	153 million US: 129.9 million JPN: 600,000 GER: 925,000 UK: 7.680 million FRA: 1.640 million CAN: 4.2 million AUS: 5.6 million NLD: 470,000 ITA : 130,000 SPA: 500,000 SWE: 150,000 DEN: 130,000 SWI: 340,000 ARG: 60,000 BEL: 15,000 AUT: 45,000 POL: 20,000 VIN: 124.749 IRE: 15,000 NZ: 547,500	200 million
Rihanna	Barbados	2005 – today	2005	R&B / pop / dance music / hip-hop	179.7 million US : 134.050 million JPN : 1.2 million GER : 5,600 million UK : 24 million FRA : 300,000 AUS : 5.650 million CAN : 1.560 million ITA : 815,000 BRA : 525,000 SWE : 1.760 million SPA : 1.230 million MEX : 260,000 SWI : 840,000 BEL : 465,000 DEN : 632,500 POL : 220,000 IRE : 240,000 NZ : 517,500	200 million 191 million
Queen	United Kingdom	1971 – today	1973	skirt	142.2 million US: 67.5 million JPN: 2.8 million GER: 12.775 million UK: 35.750 million FRA: 5.852 million AUS: 2.812 million CAN: 1.690 million ITA: 935,000 BRA: 970,000 NLD: 1.880 million SWE: 190,000 SPA: 1.720 million MEX: 60,000 AUT: 925,000 SWI: 1.323 million BEL: 150,000 POL: 2.610 million DEN : 615,000 ARG: 1.040 million VIN: 366.152 IRE: 15,000 NZ: 515,000	200 million 150 million
Whitney Houston	United States	1977-2012	1984	R&B / Pop	136.9 million US: 93.755 million JPN: 4.6 million GER: 5.4 million UK: 16.305 million FRA: 3.750 million AUS: 2.105 million CAN: 3.750 million ITA: 115,000 BRA: 975,000 NLD: 680,000 SWE: 1.195 million SPA: 1.260 million MEX: 30,000 AUT: 565,000 SWI: 895,000 BEL: 605,000 DEN : 300,000 POL: 220,000 VIN: 247.923 IRE: 45,000 NZ: 135,000	200 million 170 million
Celine Dion	Canada	1981 – today	1981	pop	132 million US: 57.150 million JPN: 7.150 million GER: 8 million UK: 16.815 million FRA: 15.035 million AUS: 3.372 million CAN: 13.015 million BRA: 505,000 NLD: 2.150 million ITA: 25,000 SWE: 1.105 million SPA: 1.390 million AUT: 455,000 SWI: 1.610 million MEX: 60,000 BEL: 2.195 million DEN: 695,000 POL: 690,000 ARG : 268,000 FIN : 356183 IRE: 60,000 NZ: 617,500	200 million 175 million
AC / DC	Australia	1973 – today	1975	Hard rock	127.2 million US: 89.9 million GER: 10,600 million UK: 6.7 million FRA: 4.180 million CAN: 2.525 million AUS: 7.540 million BRA: 30,000 NLD: 60,000 ITA: 850,000 SWE: 350,000 SPA: 1.355 million AUT: 380,000 DEN : 355,000 SWI: 894,000 MEX: 60,000 ARG: 584,000 BEL: 100,000 POL: 55,000 IRE: 47,000 VIN: 321.169 NZ: 142,500	200 million 150 million
The Rolling Stones	United Kingdom	1962 – today	1963	Rock / blues rock	101.5 million US: 74.8 million JPN: 650,000 GER: 4.675 million UK: 9.985 million FRA: 3.550 million OFF: 425,000 CAN: 2.950 million BRA: 205,000 NLD: 1.030 million ITA: 330,000 SPA: 670,000 SWE: 310,000 DEN : 80,000 SWI: 238,000 ARG: 710,000 BEL: 220,000 AUT: 310,000 POL: 230,000 IRE: 7,500 VIN: 42.609 NZ: 182,500	200 million

120 million to 199 million records

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  Taylor Swift

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  Garth Brooks

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  U2

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  Billy Joel

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  Barbra Streisand

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  Phil Collins

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  Metallica

Surname	nationality	Active time	Year of publication of the first chartered phonogram	genre	total certified units ( from available markets )	Estimated sales
Taylor Swift	United States	2006 – today	2006	Country pop	137.9 million US: 121 million JPN: 2.250 million GER: 450,000 UK: 7.2 million AUS: 4.020 million CAN: 2.3 million SWE: 120,000 MEX: 300,000 NZ: 315,000	170 million
Garth Brooks	United States	1989 – today	1989	Country	143.8 million US: 137.4 million UK: 520,000 OFF: 280,000 CAN: 5.690 million	150 million
U2	Ireland	1976 – today	1980	skirt	130.6 million US: 56.6 million JPN: 1.5 million GER: 5.850 million UK: 19.420 million FRA: 5.390 million AUS: 3.807 million CAN: 6.8 million ITA: 1.365 million BRA: 1.745 million NLD: 1.185 million SWE: 515,000 SPA: 2.060 million MEX: 725,000 AUT: 467,500 SWI: 576,000 BEL: 700,000 DEN : 584,000 POL: 375,000 ARG: 798,000 VIN: 235.460 IRE: 312,000 NZ: 822,500	150 million
Billy Joel	United States	1964 – today	1971	Pop / rock	118.6 million US: 100.850 million JPN: 1.950 million GER: 1.250 million UK: 7.275 million FRA: 1.075 million AUS: 2.117 million CAN: 3.250 million NLD: 400,000 SWE: 105,000 SWI: 50,000 MEX: 60,000 AUT: 125,000 NZ: 150,000	150 million
Barbra Streisand	United States	1960 – today	1963	Pop / Adult Contemporary	103.4 million US: 86,450 million GER: 750,000 UK: 6.125 million FRA: 3.450 million AUS: 2.187 million CAN: 2.6 million NLD: 657,000 SPA: 250,000 SWE: 120,000 SWI: 50,000 ARG: 30,000 BEL: 335,000 AUT: 75,000 POL: 20,000 VIN: 186.501 IRE: 45,000 NZ: 142,500	150 million
Phil Collins	United Kingdom	1980-2011	1981	Adult Contemporary	96.1 million US: 43.7 million JPN: 800,000 GER: 14.3 million UK: 16.810 million FRA: 6.410 million AUS: 1.792 million CAN: 3.775 million ITA : 775,000 BRA: 1.220 million NLD: 960,000 SPA: 2.2 million SWE: 245,000 DEN : 60,000 SWI: 998,000 POL: 60,000 ARG: 896,000 BEL: 355,000 AUT: 475,000 VIN: 182.581 IRE: 15,000 NZ: 150,000	150 million
Aerosmith	United States	1970 – today	1973	Hard rock	85.3 million US: 70.250 million JPN: 2.5 million GER: 2 million UK: 3.830 million FRA: 350,000 CAN: 4.1 million ITA : 100,000 BRA: 600,000 NLD: 200,000 SPA: 200,000 SWE: 260,000 DEN : 135,000 SWI: 145,000 MEX: 230,000 BEL: 50,000 AUT: 125,000 POL: 100,000 ARG: 338,000 VIN: 101.722 IRE: 15,000 NZ: 45,000	150 million
ABBA	Sweden	1972-1982	1972	Pop / disco	63.4 million US: 12.7 million JPN: 1.3 million GER: 10,550 million UK: 20.330 million FRA: 2.7 million AUS: 5.877 million CAN: 2.730 million BRA: 210,000 NLD: 1.630 million ITA : 120,000 SWE: 840,000 SPA: 1.005 million MEX: 260,000 AUT: 190,000 SWI: 600,000 BEL: 380,000 DEN: 645,000 POL: 150,000 ARG: 246,000 VIN: 656.319 NZ: 342,500	150 million
Frank Sinatra	United States	1935-1995	1939	Pop / Swing	39.5 million US: 28.2 million GER: 1.5 million UK: 6.685 million FRA: 600,000 CAN: 650,000 OFF: 315,000 BRA: 300,000 ITA : 110,000 SPA: 500,000 SWE: 150,000 SWI: 50,000 ARG: 208,000 BEL: 50,000 DEN : 45,000 AUT: 75,000 POL: 40,000 IRE: 15,000 NZ: 45,000	150 million
Bruce Springsteen	United States	1972 – today	1973	skirt	103.4 million US: 75.750 million JPN: 400,000 GER: 4,325 million UK: 7.805 million FRA: 1.920 million AUS: 3.625 million CAN: 3.190 million ITA: 815,000 BRA: 100,000 SWE: 950,000 NLD: 755,000 SPA: 1.370 million BEL: 155,000 AUT: 255,000 SWI: 400,000 DEN: 580,000 VIN: 460.449 IRE: 174,500 NZ: 465,000	140 million
Kanye West	United States	1996 – today	2004	Hip-Hop / Electronic / Pop-Rock	153.5 million US: 127.050 million JPN: 200,000 GER: 1.750 million UK: 19.320 million AUS: 2.170 million BRA: 100,000 CAN: 1.180 million ITA: 455,000 SPA: 40,000 SWE: 300,000 DEN: 652,500 SWI: 45,000 BEL: 30,000 AUT: 30,000 POL: 60,000 IRE: 60,000 NZ: 157,500	132 million
Bruno Mars	United States	2004 – today	2010	Pop-Rock / R&B	151.3 million US: 110 million JPN: 1.050 million GER: 3.6 million UK: 18.2 million FRA: 2.350 million AUS: 6.160 million CAN: 4.480 million NLD: 65,000 BRA: 80,000 ITA: 935,000 SPA: 480,000 SWE: 440,000 SWI: 385,000 MEX: 1.220 million DEN: 670,000 BEL: 345,000 AUT: 170,000 IRE: 90,000 NZ: 585,000	130 million
Bon Jovi	United States	1983 – today	1984	Hard rock , glam metal	87.8 million US: 49.9 million JPN: 4.5 million GER: 5.650 million UK: 10.960 million FRA: 825,000 AUS: 2.995 million CAN: 4.785 million BRA: 435,000 NLD: 730,000 ITA: 1.2 million SWE: 365,000 SPA: 1.560 million MEX: 175,000 DEN : 115,000 AUT: 725,000 SWI: 1.3 million BEL: 290,000 POL: 110,000 ARG: 270,000 VIN: 422.500 IRE: 37,500 NZ: 232,500	130 million
Eric Clapton	United Kingdom	1965 – today	1970	Rock , blues	89.2 million USA: 57.308 million GBR: 8.705 million JPN: 6.595 million GER: 3.005 million FRA: 2.721 million CAN: 2.600 million BRA: 1,515,000 AUS: 1.292 million SPA: 900,000 NLD: 755,000 NZL: 567,500 ITA: 550,000 ARG: 410,000 SWI: 390,000 AUT: 340,000 SWE: 320,000 BEL: 250,000 DEN: 270,000 COR: 200,000 POL: 175,000 VIN: 129.949 TWN: 100,000 HKG: 50,000 HUN : 30,000 MYS: 25,000 IRE: 15,000 SGP: 15,000 CHL: 10,000	130 million
Donna Summer	United States	1968–2012	1974	Pop / Disco / R&B	31.2 million US: 24.5 million UK: 3.935 million FRA: 900,000 CAN: 1.550 million BRA: 100,000 NLD: 100,000 SPA: 100,000 NZ: 22,500	130 million
Neil Diamond	United States	1966 – today	1966	Pop / rock	69.8 million US: 55.9 million GER: 1 million UK: 7.970 million FRA: 400,000 AUS: 2.085 million CAN: 1.855 million NLD: 300,000 SPA: 100,000 AUT: 25,000 IRE: 15,000 NZ: 165,000	125 million
Metallica	United States	1981 – today	1983	Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal	101.1 million US : 73.2 million JPN : 850,000 GER : 10.275 million UK : 4.735 million FRA : 840,000 AUS : 2.317 million CAN : 3.880 million BRA : 380,000 ITA: 220,000 SPA : 420,000 SWE : 685,000 DEN : 138,000 SWI : 560,000 MEX : 430,000 ARG : 770,000 BEL : 360,000 AUT : 340,000 POL : 735,000 FIN : 524676 IRE: 15,000 NZ : 307,500	125 million
Beyoncé	United States	1997 – today	2002	R&B / Pop	110 million US: 73.080 million JPN: 1.7 million GER: 2.1 million UK: 21,370 million FRA: 525,000 AUS: 3.577 million CAN: 2.335 million BRA: 1.080 million NLD: 150,000 SPA: 1.370 million ITA: 805,000 SWE: 220,000 DEN: 531,000 SWI: 210,000 MEX: 140,000 ARG: 20,000 BEL: 170,000 AUT: 45,000 POL: 260,000 IRE: 97,500 NZ: 225,000	120 million
Fleetwood Mac	United Kingdom United States	1967 – today	1968	Pop rock	87.6 million US: 56.270 million GER: 3.5 million UK: 18.675 million FRA: 800,000 AUS: 2.835 million CAN: 2.950 million NLD: 540,000 SPA: 300,000 SWI: 100,000 BEL: 100,000 NZ: 665,000	120 million
Rod Stewart	United Kingdom	1964 – today	1969	Rock / pop	81.8 million US: 45.650 million JPN: 500,000 GER: 4.05 million UK: 19.690 million FRA: 1.3 million AUS: 3.025 million CAN: 4.060 million BRA: 655,000 SWE: 590,000 DEN: 130,000 NLD: 150,000 SPA: 290,000 SWI: 125,000 MEX : 80,000 BEL: 100,000 AUT: 150,000 POL: 220,000 ARG: 536,000 VIN: 25,623 IRE: 180,000 NZ: 340,000	120 million
Bee Gees	United Kingdom	1963-2003 2009-2012	1963	Pop / disco	71 million US: 42.5 million JPN: 300,000 GER: 6.675 million UK: 11.065 million FRA: 3.1 million AUS: 1.187 million CAN: 3.215 million BRA: 350,000 ITA: 205,000 NLD: 540,000 SPA: 450,000 SWE: 65,000 DEN : 95,000 SWI: 415,000 BEL: 90,000 ARG: 188,000 POL: 100,000 AUT: 125,000 IRE: 30,000 NZ: 380,000	120 million
Julio Iglesias	Spain	1968 – today	1968	Latin	52 million US: 11 million JPN: 800,000 GER: 250,000 UK: 1.620 million FRA: 6.1 million OFF: 540,000 CAN: 1.5 million ITA: 400,000 BRA: 12.475 million NLD: 950,000 SWE: 290,000 DEN : 285,000 SWI: 50,000 SPA: 8.8 million MEX: 2.975 million BEL: 125,000 ARG: 3.712 million AUT: 25,000 VIN: 131.636 IRE: 7,500 NZ: 60,000	120 million
Dire Straits	United Kingdom	1977-1995	1978	skirt	47.8 million US: 15.5 million GER: 3.750 million UK: 12.725 million FRA: 5 million AUS: 2.260 million CAN: 2.450 million BRA: 175,000 NLD: 800,000 ITA: 325,000 SPA: 1.380 million SWE: 360,000 DEN: 305,000 SWI: 1.250 million AUT: 375,000 POL: 20,000 BEL: 100,000 ARG: 130,000 BEL: 75,000 VIN: 471.803 IRE: 30,000 NZ: 515,000	120 million

100 million to 119 million records

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  Lady Gaga

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  Jay-Z

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  Coldplay

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  Linkin Park

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  Britney Spears

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  Backstreet Boys

Surname	nationality	Active time	Year of publication of the first chartered phonogram	genre	total certified units ( from available markets )	estimated sales
Lady Gaga	United States	2008 – today	2008	Pop / dance music	113.2 million US: 72.5 million JPN: 4.2 million GER: 4.5 million UK: 16.285 million FRA: 2.458 million AUS: 3.355 million CAN: 3.840 million ITA: 1.240 million BRA: 510,000 NLD: 125,000 SWE: 680,000 SPA: 410,000 MEX: 470,000 AUT: 227,500 SWI: 450,000 BEL: 365,000 DEN: 725,000 POL: 250,000 VIN: 91.845 IRE: 165,000 NZ: 420,000	114 million
Jay-Z	United States	1996 – today	1996	Hip hop	117.1 million US: 95.1 million JPN: 1.250 million GER: 2.3 million UK: 13,380 million FRA: 650,000 AUS: 1.435 million CAN: 1.520 million ITA: 400,000 BRA : 150,000 SPA: 160,000 SWE: 250,000 MEX : 60,000 SWI: 55,000 BEL: 115,000 DEN : 185,000 AUT: 45,000 IRE: 37,500 NZ : 82,500	100 million
Coldplay	United Kingdom	1996 – today	1999	Alternative rock, pop rock, pop	96 million US : 37.6 million JPN : 750,000 GER : 4.9 million UK : 30.645 million FRA : 3.060 million AUS : 3.935 million CAN : 3.610 million NLD: 430,000 ITA : 2.740 million BRA : 380,000 SWE : 750,000 SPA : 1 million MEX : 1.960 million AUT : 222,500 SWI : 570,000 BEL : 765,000 DEN : 1.224 million ARG: 548,000 POL: 330,000 VIN: 99.824 IRE: 210,000 NZ : 367,500	100 million
Linkin Park	United States	1996 – today	2000	Alternative rock / nu metal / rap rock	86.8 million US: 62.6 million JPN: 1.3 million GER: 6.4 million UK: 8.085 million FRA: 1.625 million AUS: 1.387 million CAN: 1.330 million ITA: 850,000 NLD: 80,000 SPA: 190,000 SWE: 155,000 BRA: 545,000 MEX: 225,000 SWI: 455,000 BEL: 140,000 DEN: 635,000 AUT: 185,000 POL: 120,000 ARG: 108,000 VIN: 120.469 IRE: 37,500 NZ: 255,000	100 million
Britney Spears	United States	1998 – today	1998	Pop / dance music / dance pop	83.1 million US: 46.250 million JPN: 2 million GER: 5.350 million UK: 11.875 million FRA: 4.410 million AUS: 3.087 million CAN: 3.160 million NLD: 595,000 ITA: 285,000 BRA: 365,000 SPA: 690,000 SWE: 900,000 DEN: 410,000 MEX: 1.295 million AUT: 355,000 SWI: 380,000 BEL: 945,000 POL: 110,000 ARG: 268,000 VIN: 160.178 IRE: 37,500 NZ: 247,500	100 million
Backstreet Boys	United States	1993 – today	1995	pop	78.7 million US: 45.9 million JPN: 4.8 million GER: 6.5 million UK: 4.975 million FRA: 450,000 AUS: 1.855 million CAN: 4.630 million BRA: 1.625 million NLD: 840,000 ITA: 425,000 SPA: 1.850 million SWE: 655,000 DEN : 230,000 MEX: 1.450 million AUT: 345,000 SWI: 440,000 BEL: 450,000 POL: 260,000 ARG: 740,000 VIN: 171.390 IRE: 7,500 NZ: 165,000	100 million
Guns N 'Roses	United States	1985 – today	1987	Hard rock / heavy metal	76.4 million US: 48.8 million JPN: 1.750 million GER: 4.1 million UK: 7.750 million FRA: 1.2 million AUS: 1.975 million CAN: 3.420 million BRA: 1.350 million NLD: 730,000 ITA: 590,000 SPA: 450,000 SWE: 455,000 DEN : 305,000 MEX: 760,000 SWI: 365,000 BEL: 145,000 ARG: 1.252 million AUT: 315,000 POL : 80,000 VIN: 267.560 IRE: 105,000 NZ: 277,500	100 million
George Strait	United States	1981 – today	1984	Country	72.8 million US: 72.150 million CAN: 705,000	100 million
Prince	United States	1978-2016	1978	Funk / R&B / Pop / Soul / Rock	67 million US: 49.8 million JPN: 300,000 GER: 2.4 million UK: 7.945 million FRA: 2.105 million AUS: 1.120 million CAN: 1.1 million ITA : 50,000 NLD: 590,000 SPA: 750,000 SWE: 100,000 DEN: 95,000 BEL : 50,000 AUT: 150,000 SWI: 300,000 NZ: 195,000	100 million
Santana	United States	1966 – today	1969	skirt	64.7 million US: 50 million JPN: 400,000 GER: 2.550 million UK: 3.020 million FRA: 3.090 million OFF: 855,000 CAN: 1.660 million BRA: 375,000 NLD: 470,000 ITA : 55,000 SPA: 450,000 SWE: 125,000 MEX: 435,000 ARG : 150,000 AUT: 145,000 SWI: 375,000 BEL: 190,000 POL : 205,000 VIN: 90.378 NZ: 135,000	100 million
Paul McCartney	United Kingdom	1957 – today	1970	skirt	64 million US: 43,850 million JPN: 500,000 GER: 1.925 million UK: 12.365 million FRA: 1.375 million OFF: 465,000 CAN: 1.955 million NLD: 100,000 ITA : 150,000 SPA: 640,000 SWE: 210,000 DEN: 185,000 SWI : 80,000 MEX: 10,000 ARG : 54,000 BEL : 30,000 AUT : 65,000 POL : 70,000 NZ: 62,500	100 million
Kenny Rogers	United States	1958-2020	1975	Country / Pop	62.3 million US: 54.050 million JPN: 100,000 UK: 3.120 million OFF: 105,000 CAN: 4.6 million SPA: 150,000 SWE: 40,000 NZ : 150,000	100 million
Simon & Garfunkel	United States	1956-2004	1964	Folk rock	61.8 million US : 42.6 million JPN : 700,000 GER : 2.825 million UK : 8.120 million FRA : 4.020 million OFF : 635,000 CAN : 1.3 million NLD: 300,000 ITA : 175,000 SWE : 150,000 SPA : 60,000 AUT : 100,000 SWI : 500,000 BEL : 75,000 DEN : 45,000 VIN: 163.349 NZ : 127,500	100 million
Janet Jackson	United States	1982 – today	1982	R&B / Pop	53.3 million US: 40.250 million JPN: 1.750 million GER: 1.4 million UK: 4.460 million FRA: 1.850 million AUS: 1.220 million CAN: 1.460 million NLD: 400,000 SPA: 150,000 SWE: 105,000 DEN: 50,000 SWI: 170,000 BEL: 125,000 NZ : 112,500	100 million
George Michael	United Kingdom	1981-2016	1984	pop	50.9 million US: 20.8 million JPN: 300,000 GER: 2.5 million UK: 15.010 million FRA: 3.217 million AUS: 2.205 million CAN: 1.855 million ITA: 230,000 BRA: 325,000 NLD: 1.165 million SWE: 310,000 SPA: 950,000 AUT: 140,000 SWI: 335,000 BEL: 295,000 DEN: 755,000 POL: 225,000 ARG: 118,000 FIN: 33,000 IRE: 52,500 NZ: 157,500	100 million
Olivia Newton-John	Australia	1966 – today	1966	pop	50.8 million US : 34 million JPN : 100,000 GER : 1.750 million UK : 6.450 million FRA : 2.3 million AUS : 1.947 million CAN : 3.650 million NLD: 200,000 ITA : 50,000 SPA: 300,000 SWI: 25,000 BEL: 25,000 AUT : 25,000 NZ : 60,000	100 million
Bryan Adams	Canada	1979 – today	1979	skirt	50.5 million US: 23.1 million JPN: 650,000 GER: 4,400 million UK: 10.635 million FRA: 750,000 AUS: 2.115 million CAN: 5.270 million BRA: 100,000 NLD: 500,000 ITA: 25,000 SPA: 450,000 SWE: 440,000 DEN : 140,000 SWI: 755,000 ARG : 60,000 BEL: 475,000 AUT: 400,000 VIN: 183.444 NZ: 92,500	100 million
Bob Dylan	United States	1959 – today	1963	Folk / rock	49.4 million US: 38.6 million GER: 625,000 UK: 6.580 million FRA: 800,000 OFF: 480,000 CAN: 1.5 million NLD: 200,000 ITA: 115,000 SWE: 90,000 DEN : 40,000 SPA: 50,000 SWI: 175,000 AUT: 87,500 IRE: 37,500 NZ: 112,500	100 million
Chicago	United States	1967 – today	1969	Rock / pop	48.8 million US: 44.150 million JPN: 400,000 GER: 500,000 UK: 1.460 million FRA: 100,000 OFF: 70,000 CAN: 1.865 million BRA: 50,000 NLD: 100,000 SPA: 100,000 SWE: 60,000 VIN: 25.327	100 million
The Carpenters	United States	1969-1983	1969	pop	46.3 million US: 34.6 million JPN: 2.9 million GER: 250,000 UK: 8.250 million OFF: 77,500 CAN: 275,000 BRA: 100,000 NLD: 50,000 ARG : 68,000 FIN: 25,000 NZ: 40,000	100 million
Cher	United States	1964 – today	1965	Pop / dance music	43.1 million US: 22,450 million JPN: 200,000 GER: 4.075 million UK: 7.510 million FRA: 1.525 million AUS: 1.600 million CAN: 1.470 million NLD: 335,000 ITA: 325,000 BRA: 225,000 SPA: 600,000 SWE: 910,000 DEN: 515,000 MEX: 200,000 SWI: 300,000 ARG: 98,000 BEL: 275,000 AUT: 250,000 POL: 100,000 VIN: 69.714 IRE: 45,000 NZ: 150,000	100 million
Lionel Richie	United States	1968 – today	1981	Pop / R&B	43 million US : 28,250 million JPN: 300,000 GER : 1,050 million UK : 7.255 million FRA : 2.4 million OFF : 260,000 CAN : 2.380 million BRA : 100,000 NLD : 605,000 ITA: 75,000 DEN : 30,000 SWI : 165,000 AUT: 65,000 NZ: 95,000	100 million
Def Leppard	United Kingdom	1977 – today	1979	Hard rock / heavy metal	43 million US: 36,650 million JPN: 300,000 UK: 1.860 million FRA: 200,000 OFF: 385,000 CAN: 2.995 million SWE: 150,000 SPA: 50,000 MEX: 200,000 ARG : 20,000 SWI: 125,000 FIN: 25,000 NZ: 45,000	100 million
genesis	United Kingdom	1967-1999 2006-2011	1969	Progressive rock / pop rock	40.8 million US: 21,650 million JPN: 100,000 GER: 5.875 million UK: 7.465 million FRA: 3.460 million OFF: 140,000 NLD: 290,000 CAN: 805,000 ITA: 50,000 SWE: 100,000 SPA: 250,000 AUT: 75,000 SWI: 400,000 DEN: 25,000 POL: 50,000 NZ: 75,000	100 million
Stevie Wonder	United States	1961 – today	1962	Funk / R&B / Soul	36.7 million JPN : 350,000 US: 21,550 million JPN: 1.400 million UK: 9.570 million GER: 500,000 FRA: 1.4 million CAN: 1,550 million ITA: 125,000 OFF: 70,000 NLD: 250,000 SWE 70,000 SPA: 250,000	100 million
David Bowie	United Kingdom	1962-2016	1967	Art rock / glam rock / pop	36.7 million US : 13.7 million JPN: 200,000 GER : 525,000 UK : 15.295 million FRA : 2.270 million CAN : 2.415 million OFF: 600,000 NLD : 465,000 ITA: 520,000 SPA: 170,000 AUT : 72,500 SWE : 40,000 DEN : 90,000 SWI : 35,000 BEL: 45,000 ARG: 8,000 POL : 50,000 FIN : 71158 IRE: 7,500 NZ : 142,500	100 million
Tina Turner	United States	1955 – today	1975	Rock 'n' Roll / Pop	33.9 million US : 11.750 million GER : 6.3 million UK : 8.925 million FRA : 1.260 million CAN : 1.560 million OFF: 542,500 NLD : 565,000 ITA: 25,000 SPA : 700,000 AUT : 630,000 SWE : 280,000 DEN : 15,000 SWI : 645,000 BEL: 220,000 SWE : 280,000 ARG: 68,000 POL : 120,000 FIN : 242392 IRE: 15,000 NZ : 92,500	100 million
The Beach Boys	United States	1961 – today	1962	Rock / pop / surf music	32.1 million US : 27 million GER : 250,000 UK : 3.820 million FRA : 400,000 CAN : 100,000 OFF: 247,500 NLD : 100,000 AUT : 75,000 SWI : 50,000 NZ : 60,000	100 million
The Who	United Kingdom	1964 – today	1965	Rock / hard rock	26.9 million US : 21.3 million UK : 4.750 million FRA : 300,000 OFF: 60,000 CAN : 375,000 ITA: 175,000	100 million
Barry White	United States	1972-2003	1973	R&B / soul	22.3 million US : 16.5 million UK : 3.665 million FRA : 1.1 million OFF: 70,000 CAN : 150,000 ITA: 100,000 NLD: 50,000 SWE: 80,000 SPA: 200,000 MEX: 100,000 ARG: 30,000 SWI: 50,000 BEL : 175,000 NZ : 60,000	100 million
Katy Perry	United States	2001 – today	2008	pop	114.6 million US : 87.5 million JPN : 300,000 GER : 2.550 million UK : 10,550 million FRA : 550,000 AUS : 4.970 million CAN : 4.680 million ITA : 580,000 BRA : 480,000 SWE : 520,000 SPA : 140,000 MEX : 810,000 AUT : 225,000 SWI : 160,000 BEL : 120,000 DEN : 180,000 NZ : 360,000	92 million

75 million to 99 million records

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Surname	nationality	Active time	Year of publication of the first chartered phonogram	genre	total certified units ( from available markets )	estimated sales
Shania Twain	Canada	1993 – today	1993	Country / Pop	82 million US: 59.4 million JPN: 350,000 GER: 1.750 million UK: 7.670 million FRA: 975,000 AUS: 2.430 million CAN: 6.880 million BRA: 825,000 NLD: 440,000 SPA: 250,000 SWE: 300,000 DEN : 420,000 SWI: 310,000 MEX: 100,000 ARG: 120,000 BEL: 275,000 AUT: 115,000 POL: 50,000 VIN: 38,958 IRE: 45,000 NZ: 430,000	90 million
P nk	United States	1995 – today	2000	Pop, pop-rock	79.2 million US: 34.175 million JPN : 450,000 GER: 5.825 million UK: 18.375 million FRA: 1.6 million AUS: 10.080 million CAN: 4.330 million BRA: 50,000 NLD: 275,000 ITA : 450,000 SPA: 60,000 SWE: 500,000 DEN : 381,500 SWI: 665,000 MEX: 390,000 BEL: 265,000 AUT: 437,500 POL: 165,000 VIN: 130.442 IRE: 90,000 NZ: 510,000	90 million
Earth, Wind & Fire	United States	1969 – today	1971	Funk / R&B / Soul	35.5 million US: 31.8 million JPN: 200,000 UK: 2.785 million FRA: 500,000 CAN: 360,000	90 million
Johnny Cash	United States	1954-2003	1956	Country / rock / gospel	32.4 million US: 26.5 million GER: 550,000 UK: 3.950 million AUS: 597,500 CAN: 485,000 ITA : 55,000 SWE: 40,000 DEN : 85,000 SWI: 15,000 IRE: 97,500 NZ: 50,000	90 million
Justin Timberlake	United States	1992 – today	2002	Pop, R&B, neo-soul	75.4 million US: 44.1 million JPN : 200,000 GER: 3.7 million UK: 15.330 million FRA: 910,000 AUS: 3.930 million CAN: 3.040 million BRA: 195,000 NLD: 200,000 ITA : 485,000 SPA: 220,000 SWE: 540,000 DEN : 712,500 SWI: 255,000 MEX: 690,000 BEL: 275,000 AUT: 75,000 POL: 195,000 VIN: 34.804 IRE: 97,500 NZ: 287,500	88 million
SEM	United States	1980-2011	1983	Alternative rock	45.2 million US : 21,650 million GER : 4.375 million UK : 10.005 million FRA : 1.575 million AUS : 1.050 million CAN : 2.650 million NLD : 100,000 ITA : 520,000 SPA : 1.040 million BRA : 100,000 BEL : 200,000 AUT : 345,000 SWI : 590,000 DEN : 210,000 SWE : 490,000 ARG : 116,000 VIN: 48.209 IRE : 127,500 NZ: 105,000	85 million 50 million
B'z	Japan	1988 – today	1988	Rock / pop rock / hard rock	72.9 million JPN: 72.9 million	80 million
Van Halen	United States	1978 – today	1978	Hard rock / heavy metal	65 million US: 57.8 million JPN: 1.3 million GER: 1.5 million UK: 980,000 FRA: 400,000 CAN: 2.490 million OFF: 85,000 BRA: 200,000 NLD: 200,000 ITA : 25,000 ARG: 20,000 VIN: 47.320 NZ : 30,000	80 million
Red hot chili peppers	United States	1983 – today	1987	Alternative rock, funk rock	62.7 million US : 33,250 million JPN : 2.6 million GER : 3.450 million UK : 12.295 million FRA : 1.570 million AUS : 2.605 million CAN : 1.990 million ITA : 730,000 BRA : 890,000 SWE : 390,000 SPA : 540,000 MEX : 150,000 AUT : 257,500 SWI : 405,000 BEL : 205,000 DEN : 251,000 ARG: 474,000 POL: 195,000 VIN: 177.226 IRE: 67,500 NZ : 285,000	80 million
Foreigner	United States / United Kingdom	1976 – today	1977	Rock / hard rock	49.6 million US: 45.1 million GER: 1.5 million UK: 1.5 million FRA : 400,000 OFF: 105,000 CAN: 700,000 NLD: 150,000 SWI: 175,000 DEN : 45,000 NZ: 7,500	80 million
The Doors	United States	1965-1973	1967	skirt	49 million US : 37.6 million GER : 1.750 million UK : 2.330 million FRA : 2.1 million AUS : 1.232 million CAN : 2.880 million ITA : 110,000 BRA : 100,000 SWE : 50,000 SPA : 300,000 AUT : 125,000 SWI : 125,000 BEL : 40,000 ARG : 218,000 POL: 20,000 VIN: 22,150 IRE: 7,500 NZ : 15,000	80 million
Meat loaf	United States	1968 – today	1977	Rock / hard rock	46.8 million US: 25.6 million GER: 2.4 million UK: 10.505 million AUS: 2.557 million CAN: 3.3 million NLD: 425,000 SWE: 100,000 DEN : 55,000 SWI: 115,000 AUT: 100,000 NZ: 300,000	80 million
Johnny Hallyday	France	1957-2007	1960	Rock / pop	24.3 million FRA: 23.685 million SWI: 268,000 BEL: 415,000	80 million
Pit bull	United States	2004 – today	2004	Hip-Hop / Latin / Pop	60.7 million US: 33.010 million JPN : 850,000 GER: 3.6 million UK: 8.100 million FRA: 175,000 AUS: 4,480 million CAN: 4.640 million NLD: 25,000 ITA: 670,000 SPA: 960,000 SWE: 920,000 MEX: 1.740 million AUT: 220,000 SWI: 575,000 BEL: 180,000 DEN: 275,000 POL: 50,000 VIN: 31.219 NZ: 247,500	76 million
the black Eyed Peas	United States	1995 – today	1998	Hip-hop / R&B / dance music	60.1 million US: 31 million JPN: 1.150 million GER: 3.3 million UK: 11.6 million FRA: 2.8 million AUS: 3.270 million CAN: 3.520 million ITA: 440,000 BRA : 205,000 SWE: 330,000 SPA: 390,000 MEX: 270,000 SWI: 395,000 BEL: 545,000 DEN: 255,000 ARG: 88,000 POL: 40,000 VIN: 23,541 IRE: 135,000 NZ: 360,000	76 million
Alicia Keys	United States	2000 – today	2001	R&B / Pop	77.1 million US : 60,050 million JPN : 800,000 GER : 2.150 million UK : 7.220 million FRA : 1.025 million CAN : 1.6 million AUS : 1.767 million NLD: 460,000 ITA : 455,000 SPA : 240,000 SWE : 240,000 DEN : 225,000 SWI : 185,000 MEX : 210,000 BEL : 190,000 AUT : 80,000 POL: 70,000 VIN: 14.713 IRE: 7,500 NZ : 112,500	75 million
Usher	United States	1991 – today	1994	R&B / Pop	65.4 million US: 46.015 million JPN: 750,000 GER: 1.3 million UK: 9.925 million FRA: 210,000 AUS: 4.092 million CAN: 1.960 million ITA: 150,000 NLD: 80,000 SWE: 85,000 MEX: 90,000 AUT: 60,000 SWI: 195,000 BEL: 100,000 DEN: 217,500 POL: 10,000 IRE: 7,500 NZ: 202,500	75 million
Christina Aguilera	United States	1993 – today	1999	R&B / Pop / Rock	63.1 million US : 39.4 million JPN : 750,000 GER : 2.125 million UK : 10.270 million FRA : 885,000 CAN : 3.040 million AUS : 2.890 million BRA : 40,000 NLD: 230,000 ITA : 290,000 SPA : 310,000 SWE : 570,000 DEN : 357,500 SWI : 275,000 MEX : 855,000 ARG: 100,000 BEL : 300,000 AUT : 135,000 POL: 35,000 VIN: 10.022 IRE: 52,500 NZ : 225,000	75 million
Journey	United States	1973 – today	1975	Rock / soft rock	60.8 million US: 58.7 million JPN: 300,000 UK: 1.160 million CAN: 725,000	75 million
Shakira	United States	1988 – today	1995	Latin pop / pop / pop rock	53.8 million US : 25.392 million GER : 4.750 million UK : 5.2 million FRA : 3.825 million CAN : 920,000 AUS : 987.500 BRA : 470,000 NLD: 290,000 ITA : 850,000 SPA : 3.110 million SWE : 690,000 DEN : 167,500 SWI : 790,000 MEX : 4.435 million ARG: 716,000 BEL : 480,000 AUT : 305,000 POL: 215,000 VIN: 123.950 IRE: 37,500 NZ : 75,000	75 million
Enya	Ireland	1982 – today	1987	New Age, Celtic	52.6 million US : 27 million JPN : 4.7 million GER : 4,450 million UK : 5.7 million FRA : 675,000 AUS : 1.960 million CAN : 1.540 million BRA : 1.650 million NLD: 630,000 SWE : 390,000 SPA : 1,890,000 MEX : 125,000 AUT : 195,000 SWI : 375,000 BEL : 485,000 DEN : 110,000 ARG: 480,000 POL: 120,000 VIN: 45.688 NZ : 142,500	75 million
Kenny G	United States	1982 – today	1984	Smooth jazz	52 million US: 48.1 million JPN: 800,000 UK: 360,000 CAN: 950,000 BRA: 1.350 million SPA: 450,000	75 million 70 million
Nirvana	United States	1987-1994	1989	Grunge / alternative rock	51.7 million US: 29.805 million JPN: 1.350 million GER: 1.5 million UK: 7.710 million FRA: 2.5 million AUS: 1.292 million CAN: 3.010 million ITA: 365,000 BRA: 575,000 NLD: 250,000 SWE: 380,000 SPA: 500,000 MEX: 400,000 AUT: 230,000 SWI: 190,000 BEL: 425,000 DEN : 205,000 POL: 335,000 VIN: 88.331 ARG: 474,000 NZ: 210,000	75 million
Green Day	United States	1987 – today	1994	Punk rock / alternative rock	50.1 million US: 29.1 million JPN: 1.9 million GER: 2.6 million UK: 9.090 million FRA: 600,000 AUS: 1.870 million CAN: 2.600 million ITA: 375,000 BRA: 420,000 SPA: 250,000 MEX: 150,000 AUT: 190,000 SWI: 135,000 DEN: 228,000 ARG: 226,000 IRE: 270,000 NZ: 127,500	75 million
Tupac Shakur	United States	1988-1996	1991	Hip hop	49.9 million US: 46.2 million GER: 650,000 UK: 4.295 million FRA: 100,000 OFF: 430,000 CAN: 820,000 NLD: 200,000 SWI: 50,000 BEL: 50,000 DEN : 45,000 POL: 50,000 NZ: 77,500	75 million
Bob Marley	Jamaica	1962-1981	1975	reggae	42.3 million US: 21,850 million JPN: 250,000 GER: 1.750 million UK: 9.920 million FRA: 4.640 million OFF: 350,000 CAN: 600,000 ITA: 450,000 BRA: 110,000 NLD: 460,000 SWE: 120,000 SPA: 450,000 AUT: 125,000 SWI: 303,000 DEN : 70,000 ARG: 566,000 VIN: 36.703 NZ: 427,500	75 million
The Police	United Kingdom	1977 – today	1978	Pop / rock	40.2 million US: 22.9 million JPN: 100,000 GER: 2.025 million UK: 8.710 million FRA: 3.320 million AUS: 407,500 CAN: 975,000 ITA: 175,000 BRA: 150,000 NLD: 350,000 SPA: 350,000 DEN : 90,000 MEX: 100,000 BEL: 140,000 ARG: 228,000 NZ: 105,000	75 million
Sade Adu	United States	1981 – today	1984	Jazz / R&B / Soul	37.2 million US : 23,950 million JPN : 400,000 GER : 2.175 million UK : 3.700 million FRA : 2.810 million CAN : 980,000 OFF : 665,000 BRA : 195,000 NLD: 425,000 ITA : 160,000 SPA : 610,000 SWE : 150,000 DEN : 35,000 SWI : 225,000 ARG: 60,000 BEL : 165,000 AUT : 65,000 POL: 300,000 VIN: 106.173 NZ : 67,500	75 million
Barry Manilow	United States	1973 – today	1973	Pop / soft rock	36.7 million US : 33.3 million UK : 3.025 million CAN : 400,000	75 million
Kiss	United States	1972-present	1974	Hard rock / heavy metal	28.6 million US: 26,450 million JPN : 750,000 UK: 300,000 OFF: 130,000 CAN: 1.490 million NLD: 200,000 ITA : 50,000 ARG: 112,000 NZ: 30,000	75 million
Depeche Mode	United Kingdom	1980 – today	1981	Synth rock / electronic	27.4 million US: 12.4 million GER: 6.050 million UK: 3.400 million FRA: 2.467 million CAN: 600,000 ITA: 435,000 NLD: 40,000 SWE: 380,000 SPA: 615,000 MEX: 100,000 AUT: 102,500 SWI: 248,000 BEL: 135,000 POL: 230,000 DEN : 149,000 ARG: 74,000 VIN: 42.477	75 million
Aretha Franklin	United States	1956-2018	1961	Soul / Jazz / Blues / R&B	25.1 million US: 23.5 million UK: 1.240 million FRA: 275,000 CAN: 150,000	75 million

See also

• List of artists with the highest number of BVMI certified recordings sales
• List of the world's best-selling music albums

Remarks

Labeling systems have been introduced gradually over the past half century, so labeling databases do not cover all sales. Some (or all) of the phonograms released and sold prior to the introduction of the award systems may not be available in the awards databases. The following are the years of launch, from largest to smallest market based on retail sales:

• USA : 1958

• Japan : 1989 (Online gold / platinum award database covers awards given since 2003. Million-seller database covers records since 1989)

• Germany : 1975

• United Kingdom : 1973

• France : 1973

• Australia : 1997 (online database covers awards given since 1997. Awards in Australia since 1975)

• Canada : 1975

• Netherlands : 1978

• Italy : 2009 (online database covers awards given since 2009. Awards have existed in Italy since the 1990s)

• Brazil : 1990

• Belgium : 1997

• Austria : 1990

• Spain : 2004 (Awards given since 2004 are shown in the weekly chart publications. Awards have been made in Spain since the mid-1970s)

• Switzerland : 1989

• Mexico : 1999

• Sweden : 1987

• Poland : 1995

• Argentina : 1980

• Finland : 1971

• Ireland : 2005

• New Zealand : July 1978

Certified sales can sometimes exceed actual sales when stores order more records than they can sell, as awards are given to retailers after deliveries. But mostly the actual sales figures are higher than the certified sales figures, since music labels have to pay a certain fee for the awarding of the awards and the awards are given within certain limits. Music labels usually apply for awards after a sound carrier has exceeded an award limit, which means that the awards only appear in the databases a certain time after the limit has been reached.

Due to the music piracy that began between 1999 and 2000, global music sales have fallen, which has resulted in the awarding organizations lowering the award limits. See the changes in the allocation limits in the following markets:

• USA (The US allocation limits for singles before 1989 were gold = 1,000,000 and platinum = 2,000,000. In addition, the US allocation limits for extended plays before September 1996 were: gold = 250,000 and platinum = 500,000)

• Japan

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• France

• Canada (The Canadian allocation limits for singles were before February 1982: gold = 75,000 and platinum = 150,000)

• Netherlands

• Italy

• Brazil
• Belgium

• Austria :

• Spain

• Switzerland

• Mexico

• Sweden

• Poland

• Argentina

• Finland

According to a 2009 report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry , an estimated 95% of music downloads are illegal. Illegal downloads are not included in the award-winning sales and estimated total sales for an artist.

Individual evidence

1. ^ Jürgen Schmieder, Los Angeles: With the flow . In: sueddeutsche.de . April 15, 2014, ISSN  0174-4917 ( sueddeutsche.de [accessed December 19, 2017]).
2. ↑ NEWSLINE: A Former Music Executive . In: The Nielsen Company (ed.): Billboard . February 14, 2004. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
3. ^ Troubles in Store . In: Spin Media LLC (Ed.): Spin Magazine . February 14, 2004. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
4. ↑ RIAJ Yearbook 2014: IFPI 2012, 2013 Report: 28th Global Sales of Recorded Music (Page 24) . Recording Industry Association of Japan . Retrieved June 9, 2014.
5. ↑ Bundesverband Musikindustrie: International: Europe is growing again, Germany is number three worldwide . Federal Association of the Music Industry . Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
6. ^ ^{A b c} Richie Unterberger: Allmusic: The Beatles (Biography) . In: Allmusic . Retrieved December 15, 2011. 
7. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv} RIAA: Searchable Database . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved September 23, 2011.
8. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac} RIAJ: The Record ( Japanese ) Recording Industry Association of Japan . Retrieved July 18, 2013.
9. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw} RIAJ: Gold Disc Certifications ( Japanese ) Recording Industry Association of Japan . Retrieved July 18, 2013.
10. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj} gold / platinum database . Federal Association of the Music Industry . Retrieved October 9, 2012.
11. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv} Certified Awards Search. British Phonographic Industry , accessed September 14, 2014 . 
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19. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz} Guld & Platina IFPI ( Swedish ) IFPI Sweden . Retrieved September 15, 2009.
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