Best-selling album worldwide
The current best-selling album worldwide record is 70 million copies, held by Michael Jackson, Thriller. Last checked October 10, 2026.
70
million copies
Michael Jackson, Thriller
- Holder
- Michael Jackson, Thriller
- Record
- 70 million copies
- Exact figure
- About 70 million copies (estimate)
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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