The Eagles pass Michael Jackson for the best-selling album of all time

EW ^ | August 20, 2018

[SMGFan]

The Eagles have flown past Michael Jackson’s Thriller to take the record for the best-selling album of all time.

Recording Industry Association of America confirmed to the Associated Press on Monday that the band’s 1976 compilation album, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), has been certified 38x platinum, which means sales and streams of the album have reached 38 million copies. That officially puts it ahead of Thriller, which has been certified 33x platinum.

That’s not even the limit of the Eagles’ record-selling dominance. In addition to grabbing the No. 1 spot, the band also has the third-best-selling album of all time: 1977’s Hotel California, which is now 26x platinum.

“We are grateful for our families, our management, our crew, the people at radio and, most of all, the loyal fans who have stuck with us through the ups and downs of 46 years. It’s been quite a ride,” Don Henley said in a statement.

[dfwgator]

[Yo-Yo]

that awful Dashboard Lights song

Awful? That's a GREAT song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C11MzbEcHlw

[A_Former_Democrat]

Shocking

I recently saw the documentary “Breaking the Band” I believe it was called. How performers rise, then fall. The Eagles were one of the 8 or so episodes and the GH Album was mentioned.

Highly recommended for music buffs. The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, The Beach Boys, even Sonny & Cher

Might be on REELZ, not sure what channel. Reruns I’m sure will be upcoming

[1Old Pro]

I don’t think Greatest Hits compilations should count

agreed

[Dr. Sivana]

Awful? That's a GREAT song!

I guess I must be a prude by your reckoning, but I found it annoying and painful to listen to even though I was a highschooler when it came out, and had an idealized idea of love and courtship which I am not ashamed of.

Now that I have two teenage daughters, my opinion has not changed.

[1Old Pro]

The Eagles, like many superstars of their day, are now on the oldies but goodies playlists—but it is proof that their music has lasting power.

I can identify over 100 music artists in the 60's and 70's that had superb albums. I can't name one from the 90's.

[dfwgator]

I can identify over 100 music artists in the 60's and 70's that had superb albums. I can't name one from the 90's.

"The Bends" and "OK Computer" are the only two I can think of.

[Dr. Sivana]

if Neil were active today

He's still alive at 79.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Sedaka

[1Old Pro]

"The Bends" and "OK Computer" are the only two I can think of.

Like I said :)

[lionstar]

Alan Parsons “Try Anything Once”. The greatest 90s album nobody heard.

[dfwgator]

I should throw in XTC’s “Nonsuch”.

[1Old Pro]

Alan Parsons “Try Anything Once”. The greatest 90s album nobody heard.

Well, he doesn't count, he's on the 70's artist list.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Lefty California Druggies, but so far as I know they were not molesting children

[dfwgator]

Don Henley was caught with an underage girl.

[Ace's Dad]

"that awful Dashboard Lights song..."

Awful? That's a GREAT song!

Greatest version was with Aspen Miller, IMO. Many may disagree.

[Rebelbase]

"Boston Tom Scholz was a phenom"

[wardaddy]

Good

[Yo-Yo]

I guess I must be a prude by your reckoning, but I found it annoying and painful to listen to even though I was a highschooler when it came out, and had an idealized idea of love and courtship which I am not ashamed of. Now that I have two teenage daughters, my opinion has not changed.

Liking a song doesn't mean you endorse the subject of the song, any more than watching a heist movie means you endorse stealing.

So, I can put you down as a "no" for tickets to Bat out of Hell, the Musical?

Official Musical Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--w_UMJYgMQ

[teeman8r]

What? No Meatloaf? Bat out of Hell has got to be up there.

i’m feelin this.

[dfwgator]

"Boston Tom Scholz was a phenom"

True, but Brad Delp's vocals are what made Boston.