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The world's best-selling music artists lists artists with claims of 50 million or more record sales in multiple third-party reliable sources. The sales figures within the provided sources include sales of albums, singles, compilation-albums, music videos as well as downloads of singles and full-length albums. Within record-sales brackets, artists are listed in alphabetical order, rather than by number of records sold.

Although this lists largely relies on claimed figures by highly reliable sources, some of the figures may need further examination to avoid inflated sales figures which is frequently practiced by Record Companies for promotional purposes.

Artists by reputed sales

The figures of total certified sales within the table below are based on certified sales of Albums, Singles (including Digital-downloads) and Videos.

Artist Country of origin Period active Genre Total certified sales
(From available markets) 		Claimed sales
The Beatles United Kingdom 1960–1970 Rock, pop US: 202.6 million
JAP: 850,000
UK: 7.4 million
GER: 7.2 million
FRA: 3 million
CAN: 13.5million
AUS: 2.7 million
BRA: 500,000
SWE 485,000
ARG: 1.5 million
SWI: 350,000
AUT: 470,000
Total available certified sales: 240.5 million 		1 billion
600 million
Elvis Presley United States 1954–1977 Rock and roll, pop, country US: 172.8 million
UK: 6.1 million
GER: 1.5 million
FRA: 2.4 million
CAN: 2.7 million
AUS: 1 million
NLD: 520,000
SWE 360,000
Total available certified sales: 187.3 million 		1 billion
600 million
Michael Jackson United States 1964–2009 Pop, dance, soul, R&B US: 89.3 million
JAP: 1.7 million
UK: 18.5 million
GER: 11.1 million
FRA: 10.4 million
CAN: 4.5 million
AUS: 5.4 million
MEX: 3.3 million
SPA: 905,000
NLD: 1.9 million
SWE: 930,000
SWI: 900,000
FIN: 336,677
AUT: 1,180,000
POL: 385,000
Total available certified sales: 150.8 million 		750 million
350 million
300 million
ABBA Sweden 1972–1982 Pop, disco US: 12.7 million
JAP: 750,000
UK: 14.3 million
GER: 10.4 million
FRA: 2.7 million
CAN: 4.5 million
AUS: 5.3 million
SPA: 580,000
NLD: 1.2 million
SWE: 730,000
SWI: 600,000
FIN: 652,605
Total available certified sales: 54.4 million 		370 million
300 million
Madonna United States 1979–present Pop, rock, dance US: 84.7 million
JAP: 950,000
UK: 24.9 million
GER: 12.2 million
FRA: 13.8 million
CAN: 5.4 million
AUS: 3.25 million
BRA: 3.2 million
MEX: 450,000
SPA: 1 million
NLD: 1.6 million
SWE: 1 million
ARG: 686,000
FIN: 592,416
SWI: 1 million
POL: 495,000
AUT: 560,000
Total available certified sales: 155.75 million 		300 million
250 million
Led Zeppelin United Kingdom 1968–1980 Hard rock, Heavy Metal US: 113.5 million
UK: 8.5 million
GER: 3.3 million
FRA: 1.9 million
AUS: 1.9 million
BRA: 350,000
ARG: 450,000
Total available certified sales: 129.9 million 		300 million
200 million
Queen United Kingdom 1971–present Rock US: 41.3 million
JAP: 1.1 million
UK: 18.3 million
GER: 11.1 million
FRA: 4.4 million
CAN: 1.8 million
AUS: 1.9 million
BRA: 960,000
SPA: 320,000
NLD: 1.8 million
ARG: 1.1 million
FIN: 366,152
SWI: 1.2 million
POL: 730,000
AUT: 920,000
Total available certified sales: 87.3 million 		300 million
150 million

Notes

*Certification systems have been established periodically throughout the past half century, thus databases are not able to cover all sales. Some (or all) records released and sold prior to the certification system's establishment year may not be found within the available searchable certification databases. Year of establishment (from largest market to smallest):

    • USA: 1958
    • Japan:1987: (online certification-publishing covers certifications issued since 2003)
    • United Kingdom: 1973
    • Germany: 1975
    • France: 1973
    • Canada: 1975
    • Australia: 1997 (online certification-publishing covers certifications issued since 1997, however there is evidence of earlier certifications)
    • Mexico: 1999
    • Spain: 2004 (online certification-publishing covers certifications issued since 2004, however there is evidence of earlier certifications)
    • Brazil: 1990
    • Netherlands: 1978
    • Sweden: 1987 (published at end of each year)
    • Argentina: 1980
    • Switzerland: 1989 (online certification-publishing covers certifications issued since 1989, however there is evidence of earlier certifications)
    • Finland: 1971
    • Poland: 1995
    • Austria: 1990:
  • Some records have yet to reach a level of either the gold or the platinum award-levels, and some records have yet to reach a multi-platinum status. The tables above include markets, the databases of which contain figures of 300,000 and above.
  • Certification numbers might overstate sales if stores order more albums than they are able to sell, due to certifications generally being determined by shipments, not actual sales. Record labels must also pay a fee; therefore, they may not always apply for a certification each time a record reaches an accredited status, meaning certifications might not be visible in the databases for more than a short period of time after an album is released.
  • A large percentage of music markets experienced a decline in sales due to music piracy which began in 1999–2000; consequently, associations opted to reduce their certification volumes. See the changes in Certification-award-levels in the following markets:
  • A report in 2009 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry revealed that 95% of music downloads are done illegally. Illegal downloads are not included in the certifications and figures of artist's sales.
  • The tables are to include two sources only for each claimed figure.

200 million to 299 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
AC/DC Australia 1973–present Hard rock/Heavy Metal 200 million
Bee Gees United Kingdom/Australia 1958–2003 Pop / Disco 220 million
Celine Dion Canada 1981–present Pop 200 million
Elton John United Kingdom 1964–present Pop / Rock 250 million
Julio Iglesias Spain 1968–present Latin 200 million
Nana Mouskouri Greece/France 1958–2008 Pop folk 200 million
Pink Floyd United Kingdom 1965–1996 Progressive rock 200 million
The Rolling Stones United Kingdom 1962–present Rock / Blues rock 200 million

100 million to 199 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
Aerosmith United States 1970–present Hard rock 150 million
A. R. Rahman India 1992–present Film score 100 million
Backstreet Boys United States 1993–present Pop 100 million
Barbra Streisand United States 1960–present Pop / Adult contemporary 140 million
Barry White United States 1972–2003 R&B / Soul 100 million
Billy Joel United States 1964–present Pop / Rock 100 million
Boney M. Germany 1975–present Disco 140 million
Bon Jovi United States 1983–present Hard Rock 120 million
Bruce Springsteen United States 1972–present Rock 120 million
Bryan Adams Canada 1979–present Rock 100 million
The Carpenters United States 1969–1983 Pop 100 million
Charles Aznavour France 1936–present Pop / Chanson 100 million
Cher United States 1964–present Pop / Dance 100 million
Chicago United States 1967–present Pop rock 122 million
David Bowie United Kingdom 1964–present Rock 140 million
Deep Purple United Kingdom 1968–present Hard Rock 100 million
Depeche Mode United Kingdom 1980–present Electro Rock 100 million
Dire Straits United Kingdom 1977–1995 Rock / Pop 120 million
Dolly Parton United States 1964–present Country / Pop 100 million
Eagles United States 1971–present Soft rock / Country rock 120 million
Fleetwood Mac United Kingdom United States 1967–Present Pop rock 100 million
Frank Sinatra United States 1935–1995 Pop / Swing 150 million
Garth Brooks United States 1989–present Country 128 million
Genesis United Kingdom 1967–present Progressive rock / Pop rock 150 million
George Michael United Kingdom 1981–present Pop 100 million
Guns N' Roses United States 1985–present Hard rock 100 million
The Jackson 5 United States 1966–1990 R&B / Soul / Pop / Disco 100 million
Janet Jackson United States 1982–present R&B / Pop 100 million
Johnny Hallyday France 1957–present Rock / Pop 100 million
Kenny Rogers United States 1958–present Country / Pop 100 million
Kiss United States 1972–present Hard Rock / Heavy Metal 100 million
Lionel Richie United States 1968–present Pop / R&B 100 million
Luciano Pavarotti Italy 1961–2006 Opera 100 million
Mariah Carey United States 1990–present Pop / R&B 175 million
Metallica United States 1981–present Thrash metal 100 million
Michiya Mihashi Japan 1955–1995 Enka / Min'yō 100 million
Modern Talking Germany 1984–1987
1998–2003		 Synthpop / Europop / Eurodance 120 million
Neil Diamond United States 1966–present Pop / Rock 115 million
Olivia Newton-John Australia 1966–present Pop 100 million
Paul McCartney United Kingdom 1957–present rock 100 million
Perry Como United States 1933–1998 Pop / Swing 100 million
Pet Shop Boys United Kingdom 1981–present Synthpop 100 million
Phil Collins United Kingdom 1980–present Adult contemporary 100 million
Roberto Carlos Brazil 1950–present MPB / Brazilian rock 100 million
Rod Stewart United Kingdom 1962–present Rock / Pop 100 million
Scorpions Germany 1969–present Hard rock 100 million
Status Quo United Kingdom 1967–present Rock 118 million
Stevie Wonder United States 1961–present R&B / Soul 150 million
Tina Turner United States 1955–present Rock and roll, pop 180 million
U2 Ireland 1976–present Rock 150 million
Udo Jürgens Austria 1961–present Schlager / Chanson /Pop 100 million
Whitney Houston United States 1977–present Pop / R&B 170 million
The Who United Kingdom 1964–Present Rock / Hard rock 100 million

75 million to 99 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
B'z Japan 1988–present Rock / Pop rock / Hard rock 75 million
Carlos Santana Mexico 1966–present Rock 80 million
Eminem United States 1995–present Hip hop 85 million
Britney Spears United States 1999–present Pop 75 million
Eurythmics United Kingdom 1980–present New wave 75 million
Gloria Estefan United States 1977–present Latin / Dance / Pop 90 million
Journey United States 1973–present Arena rock 75 million
Luis Miguel Mexico 1982–Present Latin pop /Bolero/ Ballad / Mariachi 75 million
Prince United States 1976–Present Funk / R&B / Pop / Soul / Rock 80 million
Spice Girls United Kingdom 1996–2000
2007–2008		 Teen pop 75 million
Tupac Shakur United States 1990–1996 Hip hop 75 million
Van Halen United States 1978–present Hard Rock 80 million

50 million to 74 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
Ace of Base Sweden 1987–present Europop 50 million
Alan Jackson United States 1989–present Country 50 million
Alice Cooper United States 1965–present Hard rock / heavy metal 50 million
Andrea Bocelli Italy 1994–present Pop / Classical / Opera 70 million
Anne Murray Canada 1969–present Country / Adult contemporary 50 million
Ayumi Hamasaki Japan 1994–present J-Pop 50 million
Beyoncé United States 1995–present R&B / Pop 50 million
Black Eyed Peas United States 1995–present Hip-hop / Electro-hop / R&B / Dance 56 million
Black Sabbath United Kingdom 1968–present Heavy metal 50 million
Bob Dylan United States 1959–present Folk / Rock 70 million
Bob Seger United States 1961–present Rock 50 million
Boyz II Men United States 1990–present R&B 60 million
Coldplay United Kingdom 1997–present Alternative rock / Post-Britpop 50 million
Def Leppard United Kingdom 1977–present Hard rock / heavy metal 65 million
Destiny's Child United States 1998–2005 R&B / Pop 50 million
Dreams Come True Japan 1989–present Pop / Jazz 55 million
Duran Duran United Kingdom 1978–present New wave / alternative rock 70 million
Enya Ireland 1982–present New age / Celtic 70 million
Four Tops United States 1954–present R&B 50 million
George Strait United States 1981–present Country 68 million
Glay Japan 1994–present Rock / Pop 56 million
Green Day United States 1987–present Pop Punk / Alternative Rock 65 million
Hibari Misora Japan 1948–1989 Enka 68 million
Iron Maiden United Kingdom 1975–present Heavy metal 70 million
James Last Germany 1963–present Instrumental / Classical 50 million
Jay-Z United States 1996–present Hip hop 50 million
Jean Michel Jarre France 1971–present New age 70 million
Jethro Tull United Kingdom 1968–present Progressive rock / hard rock 60 million
Johnny Cash United States 1955–2003 Country / rock and roll 50 million
Kenny G United States 1982–Present Smooth jazz 70 million
Kylie Minogue Australia 1987–Present Dance pop 60 million
Linkin Park United States 2000–present Nu metal / Alternative rock / rapcore 50 million
Meat Loaf United States 1968–present Rock 70 million
Michael Bolton United States 1968–present Pop 53 million
Mötley Crüe United States 1981–present Glam metal 50 million
Mr.Children Japan 1989–present Pop rock 50 million
Nat King Cole United States 1936–1965 Vocal jazz 50 million
New Kids on the Block United States 1984–present Teen pop 70 million
Nirvana United States 1987–1994 Grunge / alternative rock 50 million
Oasis United Kingdom 1991–2009 Britpop / Rock 50 million
Orhan Gencebay Turkey 1966–present World fusion / Folk 60 million
Pearl Jam United States 1990–present Alternative rock / Grunge 60 million
The Police United Kingdom 1977–present Pop rock / New Wave 50 million
Ray Conniff United States 1956–2002 Pop / Easy listening 50 million
Reba McEntire United States 1974–present Country / Country Pop 55 million
Red Hot Chili Peppers United States 1983–present Funk rock / alternative rock 50 million
R.E.M. United States 1980–present Alternative rock 50 million
Ricky Martin Puerto Rico 1984–present Pop / Latin Pop / Dance Pop 60 million
Robbie Williams United Kingdom 1990–present Pop / Pop Rock 55 million
Roxette Sweden 1986–present Pop / Rock 70 million
Sade United Kingdom 1983–present R&B / Sold / Jazz / Soft Rock 50 million
Shakira Colombia 1990–present Latin / Pop Rock 50 million
Shania Twain Canada 1993–present Country Pop 65 million
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers United States 1976–present Rock 50 million
Tony Bennett United States 1949–present Traditional pop / Jazz 50 million
UB40 United Kingdom 1980–Present Reggae 70 million
Hikaru Utada Japan 1993–present J-pop / Pop / Dance 50 million
Vicente Fernández Mexico 1965–present Latin / Mariachi 50 million
Village People United States 1977–present Disco 65 million
Willie Nelson United States 1956–present Country 50 million

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