Depending on who you ask, you may be told that music is the greatest art form in the entire world. It's easy to see why, since many people enjoy similar styles and genres. When it comes to financial successes in this industry, some have been greater than others. Which albums have made the most money and are still remembered today? Here are the names that the likes of Robert Jain will be able to cover in detail.
The Wall - For those that are fans of Pink Floyd, this 1979 album should be seen as a favorite. It's the band's second-most successful album that they ever released. It also focused on deeper, darker issues, which allowed it to speak to fans and new listeners alike. The Wall performed well from a financial standpoint as well, according to names such as Bob Jain. The fact that it sold 23 million albums is a testament to that.
Led Zeppelin IV - Another album that was able to sell around 23 million units was Led Zeppelin's fourth untitled album. It was released in 1971 and following the band's previous untitled album, which was met with lukewarm reaction, changes had to be made. One of the most striking was the lack of any title or band name on the cover art. This gave it a distinct look, but ultimately it was the collection of songs that made it a classic.
Eagles: Their Greatest Hits - Next on the list is this compilation album released by The Eagles in 1976. This was a collection of songs released by the bands in past five years. Despite the reusing of old material, the album itself provided to be a financial success, selling around 33 million copies. It would go on to become the best-selling album of the 20th century until the next entry came out. Despite this, Eagles: Their Greatest Hits remains a classic.
Thriller - To say that this album was successful would be a gross understatement. When Michael Jackson released Thriller in 1982, it went on to become a success in all regards. Not only did it move approximately 48 million copies, but the songs included became classics. The song the album is named after is historic, but the likes of "Billie Jean" and "Human Nature" provided a wealth of variety. To this day, no album has come close to matching the success of Thriller.
The Wall - For those that are fans of Pink Floyd, this 1979 album should be seen as a favorite. It's the band's second-most successful album that they ever released. It also focused on deeper, darker issues, which allowed it to speak to fans and new listeners alike. The Wall performed well from a financial standpoint as well, according to names such as Bob Jain. The fact that it sold 23 million albums is a testament to that.
Led Zeppelin IV - Another album that was able to sell around 23 million units was Led Zeppelin's fourth untitled album. It was released in 1971 and following the band's previous untitled album, which was met with lukewarm reaction, changes had to be made. One of the most striking was the lack of any title or band name on the cover art. This gave it a distinct look, but ultimately it was the collection of songs that made it a classic.
Eagles: Their Greatest Hits - Next on the list is this compilation album released by The Eagles in 1976. This was a collection of songs released by the bands in past five years. Despite the reusing of old material, the album itself provided to be a financial success, selling around 33 million copies. It would go on to become the best-selling album of the 20th century until the next entry came out. Despite this, Eagles: Their Greatest Hits remains a classic.
Thriller - To say that this album was successful would be a gross understatement. When Michael Jackson released Thriller in 1982, it went on to become a success in all regards. Not only did it move approximately 48 million copies, but the songs included became classics. The song the album is named after is historic, but the likes of "Billie Jean" and "Human Nature" provided a wealth of variety. To this day, no album has come close to matching the success of Thriller.
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