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Which Is the Best-Selling Album of All Time?
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Quick Answer
Michael Jackson's Thriller is the best-selling album of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of about 70 million copies.
The Full Story
Thriller was released on 30 November 1982 and produced by Quincy Jones. Seven of its nine tracks became Top 10 singles in the United States, including 'Billie Jean' and 'Beat It'. At the 1984 Grammy Awards, it helped Jackson win a record eight Grammys in one night. The album has been certified more than 30 times platinum in the United States alone. Its 14-minute 'Thriller' music video, directed by John Landis, transformed music videos into major events.
Key Facts
1.Eddie Van Halen played the guitar solo on 'Beat It'.
2.Horror actor Vincent Price performed the spoken section of 'Thriller'.
3.In 2008 the album was added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry.
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