“Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)” by the Eagles
The Eagles’ album “Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)” was released in 1976. It was certified 38-times platinum on Aug. 20, 2018 – making it the best-selling album of all time.
“Back in Black” by ACDC
ACDC’s “Back in Black” was released in 1980. It was certified 25-times platinum on Dec. 6, 2019.
“Greatest Hits 1974-78” by Steve Miller Band
Stever Miller Band’s “Greatest Hits 1974-78” was released in 1978. It was certified 15-times platinum on Oct. 27, 2021.
“Cracked Rear View” by Hootie & the Blowfish
Hootie & the Blowfish released their album “Cracked Rear View” in 1994. It was certified 21-times platinum on May 21, 2018.
“The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon,” released in 1973, was certified 15-times platinum on June 4, 1998.
“Jagged Little Pill” by Alanis Morisette
Alanis Morisette’s “Jagged Little Pill,” released in 1995, was certified 16-times platinum on July 29, 1998.
“Led Zeppelin IV” by Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin’s album “Led Zeppelin IV” was released in 1971. It was certified 24-times platinum on Nov. 8, 2021.
“Greatest Hits” by Journey
Journey’s “Greatest Hits” album was released in 1998. It was certified 15-times platinum on April 22, 2008.
“The Wall” by Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd makes the list again with “The Wall,” which was released in 1979. It was certified 23-times platinum on Jan. 29, 1999.
“1962-1966” by The Beatles
The Beatles’ “1962-1966,” released in 1973, is also known as the “Red Album.” It was certified 15-times platinum on Feb. 6, 2001.
“Hotel California” by the Eagles
The Eagles’ “Hotel California” was released in 1976. It was certified 26-times platinum on Aug. 20, 2018.
“Metallica” by Metallica
Metallica’s self-titled album, “Metallica,” was released in 1991. It was certified 16-times platinum on Dec. 13, 2012.
“Thriller” by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was released in 1982. It was certified 34-times platinum on Aug. 20, 2021.
“Supernatural” by Santana
Santana’s album “Supernatural” was released in 1999. It was certified 15-times platinum on Dec. 10, 2003.
“Physical Graffiti” by Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin’s “Physical Graffiti” was released in 1975. It was certified 16-times platinum on Jan. 30, 2006.
“Come On Over” by Shania Twain
Merging pop with country was Shania Twain’s gift to the world with her album “Come On Over,” which was released in 1997. It was certified 20-times platinum on Nov. 15, 2004.
“The Bodyguard” by Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston’s “The Bodyguard” was released in 1992 as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. It was certified 18-times platinum on Nov. 17, 2017.
“No Fences” by Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks’ “No Fences” was released in 1990. It was certified 18-times platinum on Feb. 14, 2020.
“Appetite for Destruction” by Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses’ album “Appetite for Destruction” was released in 1987. It was certified 18-times platinum on Sept. 23, 2008.
“Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II” by Billy Joel
Billy Joel’s “Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II” was released in 1985. It was certified 23-times platinum on Oct. 26, 2011.
“1967-1970” by The Beatles
The Beatles’ “1967-1970,” also known as the “Blue Album,” was released in 1973. It was certified 17-times platinum on Aug. 27, 2010.
“The Beatles” by The Beatles
The Beatles’ self-titled album “The Beatles” was released in 1968. It was certified 24-times platinum on Feb. 21, 2019.
“Saturday Night Fever” by the Bee Gees
The Bee Gees’ album “Saturday Night Fever” was released in 1977. It was certified 16-times platinum on Nov. 16, 2017. Talk about ‘Stayin’ Alive’!
“Double Live” by Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks’ album “Double Live” was released in 1998. It was certified 21-times platinum on Nov. 1, 2006.
“Legend” by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ “Legend” was released in 1984. It was certified 15-times platinum on May 23, 2014.
“Boston” by Boston
Boston’s self-titled album “Boston” was released in 1976. It was certified 17-times platinum on Nov. 20, 2003.
“Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” gave us a full album of perfect break-up songs when it was released in 1977. It was certified 20-times platinum on Oct. 3, 2014.
“Greatest Hits” by Elton John
Elton John’s “Greatest Hits” reigns as one of the most fun albums of all time. It was released in 1974, and was certified 17-times platinum on April 28, 2016.
“Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” was released in 1984. It was certified 17-times platinum on May 25, 2022.
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