20 Best-Selling Artists And Their Platinum Records

Explore the careers of 20 best-selling artists who have left an indelible mark on the industry, backed by their coveted platinum records. Dive into the world of chart-topping hits and timeless melodies.

20. Garth Brooks

Platinum Albums: 11

Best Selling Album: No Fences (17.8 Million copies sold)

19. Prince

Platinum Albums: 12

Best Selling Album: Purple Rain (25 Million copies sold)

18. Alan Jackson

Platinum Albums: 12

Best Selling Album: The Greatest Hits Collection (6.4 Million copies sold)

17. U2

Platinum Albums: 12

Best Selling Album: The Joshua Tree (25 Million copies sold)

16. Chicago

Platinum Albums: 13

Best Selling Album: Chicago IX – Chicago’s Greatest Hits (6.9 Million copies sold)

15. Bruce Springsteen

Platinum Albums: 13

Best Selling Album: Born In The U.S.A (25 Million copies sold)

14. Jay-Z

Platinum Albums: 13

Best Selling Album: Vol. 2 Hard Knock Life (5.4 Million copies sold)

13. Rod Stewart

Platinum Albums: 13

Best Selling Album: Blondes Have More Fun (14 Million copies sold)

12. Kenny Rogers

Platinum Albums: 14

Best Selling Album: Kenny Rogers’ Greatest Hits (13 Million copies sold)

11. Rush

Platinum Albums: 14

Best Selling Album: Moving Pictures (5 Million copies sold)

10. AC/DC

Platinum Albums: 14

Best Selling Album: Back In Black (60 Million copies sold

9. Luther Vandross

Platinum Albums: 15

Best Selling Album: Give Me The Reason (2.6 Million copies sold)

8. Alabama

Platinum Albums: 15

Best Selling Album: Greatest Hits (5.1 Million copies sold)

7. Reba McEntire

Platinum Albums: 15

Best Selling Album: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (5.1 Million copies sold)

6. Elton John

Platinum Albums: 16

Best Selling Album: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (31 Million copies sold)

5. Barbara Streisand

Platinum Albums: 17

Best Selling Album: Guilty (12 Million copies sold)

4. The Rolling Stones

Platinum Albums: 18

Best Selling Album: Sticky Fingers (22 Million copies sold)

3. The Beatles

Platinum Albums: 19

Best Selling Album: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club (32 Million copies sold)

2. George Strait

Platinum Albums: 24

Best Selling Album: Pure Country (6.1 Million copies sold)

1. Elvis Presley

Platinum Albums: 30

Best Selling Album: Elvis’ Christmas Album (20 Million copies sold)