When it comes to music, there are few artists who have achieved the level of success that some of the best-selling music artists have. From Michael Jackson to The Beatles, these artists have sold millions of albums worldwide and have become household names. But who is the best-selling music artist of all time?The answer to this question is not as straightforward as it may seem. While there are many artists who have sold millions of albums, there is no definitive answer as to who has sold the most.
This is because different sources measure album sales in different ways, making it difficult to accurately compare sales figures across different artists.
Michael Jackson
is widely considered to be one of the best-selling music artists of all time. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), he has sold over 100 million albums in the United States alone. Worldwide, his album sales are estimated to be around 350 million. He is also one of the most successful singles artists, with over 50 top 10 hits in the US and over 30 number one singles worldwide.The Beatles
are another artist who have achieved incredible success in terms of album sales.According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), they have sold over 600 million albums worldwide. They are also one of the most successful singles artists, with 20 number one singles in the US and 17 number one singles in the UK.
Elvis Presley
is another artist who has achieved incredible success in terms of album sales. According to the RIAA, he has sold over 80 million albums in the United States alone. Worldwide, his album sales are estimated to be around 600 million.He is also one of the most successful singles artists, with over 40 top 10 hits in the US and over 20 number one singles worldwide.
Garth Brooks
is another artist who has achieved incredible success in terms of album sales. According to the RIAA, he has sold over 70 million albums in the United States alone. Worldwide, his album sales are estimated to be around 200 million. He is also one of the most successful singles artists, with over 20 top 10 hits in the US and over 10 number one singles worldwide. While there is no definitive answer as to who has sold the most albums worldwide, it is clear that some of the best-selling music artists include Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks.Each of these artists has achieved incredible success in terms of album sales and have become household names around the world.
