|
Save Page:
Albums Chart
This page lists the albums that have been placed highest in the 33
source album charts. The
scoring system is described on the
site generation page.
The position of albums on this list relects the charts that were included. The
fact that many more album charts are really only available after 1950 and
then build up to the current day is the reason why recent music is
over-represented. The adjusted chart
provides a more accurate list of the greatest albums of all time. The
annual charts are the most accuarte since all the
candidates in a particular year are picked from the same basic set of charts.
| # |
Artist |
Album Title |
Year |
Chart Entries |
| 1 |
Michael Jackson |
Thriller |
1982 |
UK 1 - Dec 1982, US CashBox 1 of 1983, US 1 of 1983, US num 1 for 37 weeks - Feb 1983, Sweden 1 - Dec 1982, Australia num 1 for 11 weeks - Jun 1983, Italy 1 of 1983, Global 1 - 50 M claimed, Internet 1 - 54 M claimed 1982, Grammy in 1983, UK Radio2 2, Austria 3 - Feb 1983, NARM 3, Defin200 3, US 27 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 2005), UK 11 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1992), Switzerland 4 - Nov 1983, Channel4 4, Norway 6 - Dec 1982, Melody Maker 7 of 1982, Guiness 14, RYM 15 of 1982, Rolling Stone 20, Acclaimed 33, Virgin 64, WTMD 74, WXPN 127 |
| 2 |
The Beatles |
Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band |
1967 |
UK 1 - Jun 1967, US num 1 for 15 weeks - Jul 1967, Norway 1 - Jun 1967, Australia num 1 for 30 weeks - Aug 1967, Italy 1 of 1967, Grammy in 1967, Rolling Stone 1, Guiness 1, UK Radio2 1, NARM 1, WTMD 1, Defin200 1, WXPN 2, Virgin 3, RYM 3 of 1967, US 11 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1997), US CashBox 5 of 1967, Fox101 5, Acclaimed 5, Channel4 7, Internet 9 - 32 M claimed 1967, Austria 14 - Sep 1978, Global 19 - 24 M claimed |
| 3 |
U2 |
The Joshua Tree |
1987 |
UK 1 - Mar 1987, US num 1 for 9 weeks - Apr 1987, Europe num 1 for 17 weeks Apr 1987, Austria 1 - Apr 1987, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1987, Sweden 1 - Mar 1987, Grammy in 1987, US CashBox 2 of 1987, France Best 2 of 1987, Channel4 2, UK Radio2 3, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1995), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1992), Norway 4 - Mar 1987, Italy 4 of 1987, NARM 5, Defin200 5, WTMD 7, WXPN 7, RYM 11 of 1987, Global 19 - 24 M claimed, Virgin 25, Rolling Stone 26, Acclaimed 36, Fox101 37, Guiness 48, Internet 55 - 18 M claimed 1987 |
| 4 |
Bruce Springsteen |
Born In The USA |
1984 |
UK 1 - Jun 1984, US CashBox 1 of 1985, US 1 of 1985, US num 1 for 7 weeks - Jul 1984, Austria 1 - Jul 1984, Switzerland 1 - Jun 1984, Norway 1 - Apr 1984, Sweden 1 - Jun 1984, Australia num 1 for 8 weeks - Oct 1984, Italy 3 of 1985, France Best 3 of 1984, US 15 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 1995), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1985), Global 7 - 27 M claimed, Melody Maker 9 of 1984, Fox101 25, Internet 31 - 24 M claimed 1984, UK Radio2 34, RYM 39 of 1984, NARM 56, Defin200 56, Guiness 70, WXPN 80, Rolling Stone 85, WTMD 145, Acclaimed 148 |
| 5 |
Alanis Morissette |
Jagged Little Pill |
1995 |
UK 1 - Aug 1995, US 1 of 1996, US num 1 for 12 weeks - Oct 1995, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Aug 1996, Sweden 1 - Oct 1995, Australia num 1 for 10 weeks - Mar 1996, Grammy in 1995, Switzerland 2 - Mar 1996, Austria 3 - Apr 1996, Norway 3 - Jan 1996, US 16 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 1998), UK 10 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 2002), Europe 7 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Italy 4 of 1996, US CashBox 8 of 1995, Channel4 16, UK Radio2 16, Internet 19 - 28 M claimed 1995, NARM 26, Defin200 26, Virgin 51, WTMD 109, RYM 116 of 1995, WXPN 126, Rolling Stone 327, Acclaimed 364 |
| 6 |
Dire Straits |
Brothers In Arms |
1985 |
UK 1 - May 1985, US num 1 for 9 weeks - Aug 1985, Austria 1 - Jun 1985, Switzerland 1 - May 1985, Norway 1 - May 1985, Sweden 1 - May 1985, Australia num 1 for 34 weeks - May 1985, US 9 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1996), UK 13 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1997), Global 4 - 29 M claimed, US 5 of 1986, France Best 6 of 1985, US CashBox 7 of 1985, UK Radio2 12, Italy 22 of 1985, Internet 26 - 25 M claimed 1985, RYM 46 of 1985, Channel4 47, Guiness 68, WTMD 76, Fox101 83, NARM 89, Defin200 89, WXPN 172, Rolling Stone 351, Acclaimed 566 |
| 7 |
Pink Floyd |
Dark Side Of The Moon |
1973 |
US CashBox 1 of 1973, US num 1 for 1 week - Apr 1973, Austria 1 - Apr 1973, Fox101 1, RYM 1 of 1973, UK 2 - Mar 1973, Norway 2 - Apr 1973, NARM 2, Defin200 2, Italy 3 of 1973, Australia Goset 3 - Jun 1973, WTMD 3, WXPN 3, US 15 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1998), UK 9 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 2005), Channel4 5, Guiness 6, Internet 7 - 35 M claimed 1973, Virgin 9, Global 12 - 25 M claimed, Sweden 16 - May 2005, Acclaimed 20, Rolling Stone 43 |
| 8 |
Santana |
Supernatural |
1999 |
UK 1 - Dec 2000, US num 1 for 12 weeks - Oct 1999, Europe num 1 for 14 weeks Feb 2000, Austria 1 - Jan 2000, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1999, Norway 1 - Jan 2000, Sweden 1 - Feb 2000, Italy 1 of 2000, Grammy in 1999, US 2 of 2000, US 15 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2003), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 2000), Europe 6 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), NARM 13, Defin200 13, Global 22 - 23 M claimed, Internet 26 - 25 M claimed 1999, WTMD 246, WXPN 257, Acclaimed 2472 |
| 9 |
Fleetwood Mac |
Rumours |
1977 |
UK 1 - Feb 1977, US CashBox 1 of 1977, US 1 of 1977, US num 1 for 31 weeks - Apr 1977, Australia num 1 for 8 weeks - Apr 1977, Grammy in 1977, Fox101 2, US 19 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2003), UK Radio2 4, Global 7 - 27 M claimed, Internet 12 - 30 M claimed 1977, RYM 12 of 1977, Norway 17 - Apr 1977, Guiness 17, Sweden 19 - Feb 1977, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jan 2008), WTMD 22, NARM 24, Defin200 24, Austria 25 - Nov 1977, Rolling Stone 25, Virgin 31, WXPN 36, Acclaimed 53, Channel4 62 |
| 10 |
Paul Simon |
Graceland |
1986 |
UK 1 - Sep 1986, Europe num 1 for 1 week Mar 1987, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1986, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Oct 1986, Grammy in 1986, US 2 of 1987, Austria 3 - Mar 1987, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1995), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jun 1988), US CashBox 4 of 1987, RYM 4 of 1986, Norway 13 - Sep 1986, Sweden 13 - Sep 1986, WTMD 13, Italy 15 of 1987, France Best 15 of 1986, WXPN 18, UK Radio2 23, Virgin 43, Acclaimed 67, Rolling Stone 81, NARM 83, Defin200 83, Channel4 84, Guiness 93 |
| 11 |
Pink Floyd |
The Wall |
1979 |
US CashBox 1 of 1980, US 1 of 1980, US num 1 for 15 weeks - Jan 1980, Austria 1 - Jan 1980, Norway 1 - Dec 1979, Sweden 1 - Dec 1979, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Mar 1980, Italy 2 of 1980, UK 3 - Dec 1979, US 23 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1999), Fox101 6, RYM 9 of 1979, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1979), Internet 11 - 20 M claimed 1979, NARM 25, Defin200 25, Global 28 - 21 M claimed, WTMD 29, WXPN 29, Virgin 30, Rolling Stone 87, Acclaimed 154 |
| 12 |
Celine Dion |
Falling Into You |
1996 |
UK 1 - Mar 1996, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Oct 1996, Europe num 1 for 1 week Apr 1996, Austria 1 - Apr 1996, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1996, Norway 1 - Mar 1996, Sweden 1 - Mar 1996, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Mar 1996, Grammy in 1996, US 3 of 1996, US 11 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2001), UK 7 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1998), Europe 7 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), Global 10 - 26 M claimed, Internet 16 - 29 M claimed 1996, Italy 20 of 1996, NARM 97, Defin200 97 |
| 13 |
The Beatles |
Abbey Road |
1969 |
UK 1 - Oct 1969, US num 1 for 11 weeks - Nov 1969, Norway 1 - Oct 1969, Australia num 1 for 18 weeks - Oct 1969, RYM 1 of 1969, WXPN 1, Italy 2 of 1970, US 12 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2001), US 4 of 1970, WTMD 4, US CashBox 5 of 1970, UK Radio2 8, Virgin 8, Fox101 11, Australia Goset 12 - Jun 1970, NARM 12, Defin200 12, Rolling Stone 14, Internet 16 - 29 M claimed 1969, Acclaimed 24, Global 28 - 21 M claimed, Guiness 58 |
| 14 |
Simon & Garfunkel |
Bridge Over Troubled Water |
1970 |
UK 1 - Feb 1970, US 1 of 1970, US num 1 for 10 weeks - Mar 1970, Norway 1 - Mar 1970, Australia num 1 for 15 weeks - Apr 1970, Australia Goset 1 - May 1970, Grammy in 1970, US CashBox 3 of 1970, US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2001), UK Radio2 7, Italy 8 of 1970, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1981), RYM 17 of 1970, Channel4 25, Internet 26 - 25 M claimed 1970, Rolling Stone 51, Virgin 66, WTMD 73, WXPN 83, Guiness 97, Acclaimed 98, Defin200 112 |
| 15 |
U2 |
Rattle & Hum |
1988 |
UK 1 - Oct 1988, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Nov 1988, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Oct 1988, Austria 1 - Nov 1988, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1988, Norway 1 - Oct 1988, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Oct 1988, France Best 1 of 1988, Sweden 2 - Oct 1988, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1995), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1995), Italy 7 of 1988, US CashBox 39 of 1988, UK Radio2 61, Global 75 - 13 M claimed, RYM 184 of 1988, WTMD 227, WXPN 340, Acclaimed 1280 |
| 16 |
Bee Gees |
Saturday Night Fever |
1978 |
UK 1 - Mar 1978, US CashBox 1 of 1978, US 1 of 1978, US num 1 for 24 weeks - Jan 1978, Austria 1 - Apr 1978, Norway 1 - Mar 1978, Sweden 1 - Mar 1978, Australia num 1 for 14 weeks - Mar 1978, Grammy in 1978, US 15 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1999), Internet 4 - 40 M claimed 1977, Global 5 - 28 M claimed, NARM 40, Defin200 40, Channel4 80, Rolling Stone 131, Acclaimed 132 |
| 17 |
George Michael |
Faith |
1987 |
UK 1 - Nov 1987, US CashBox 1 of 1988, US 1 of 1988, US num 1 for 12 weeks - Jan 1988, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Dec 1987, Grammy in 1988, Norway 3 - Nov 1987, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1996), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 1993), Austria 4 - Dec 1987, Switzerland 4 - Nov 1987, Sweden 4 - Nov 1987, Italy 20 of 1987, Global 41 - 19 M claimed, UK Radio2 43, Internet 73 - 16 M claimed 1987, Channel4 79, RYM 119 of 1987, Defin200 158, Rolling Stone 480, Acclaimed 641 |
| 18 |
Whitney Houston |
The Bodyguard |
1992 |
UK 1 - Nov 1992, US CashBox 1 of 1993, US num 1 for 20 weeks - Dec 1992, Europe num 1 for 15 weeks Jan 1993, Austria 1 - Dec 1992, Switzerland 1 - Dec 1992, Norway 1 - Jan 1993, Sweden 1 - Dec 1992, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Jan 1993, Grammy in 1993, Global 3 - 30 M claimed, US 17 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1999), UK 7 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1994), Internet 5 - 37 M claimed 1992 |
| 19 |
Nirvana |
Nevermind |
1991 |
US num 1 for 2 weeks - Jan 1992, Sweden 1 - Dec 1991, Switzerland 2 - Jan 1992, Norway 2 - Dec 1991, US 3 of 1992, Austria 3 - Jan 1992, Channel4 3, Acclaimed 3, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 1999), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in May 1993), US CashBox 4 of 1992, Melody Maker 5 of 1991, UK 7 - Oct 1991, RYM 9 of 1991, NARM 10, Defin200 10, Rolling Stone 17, Virgin 17, WTMD 19, WXPN 31, Global 41 - 19 M claimed, Italy 46 of 1992, Guiness 57, Internet 108 - 14 M claimed 1991 |
| 20 |
Eminem |
The Eminem Show |
2002 |
UK 1 - Jun 2002, US 1 of 2002, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Jun 2002, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Jun 2002, Austria 1 - Jun 2002, Switzerland 1 - Jun 2002, Norway 1 - Jun 2002, Sweden 1 - Jun 2002, US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2003), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in May 2003), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), Italy 8 of 2002, Global 34 - 20 M claimed, NARM 63, Defin200 63, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 2002, Rolling Stone 317, Acclaimed 1049 |
| 21 |
Oasis |
(What's The Story) Morning Glory? |
1995 |
UK 1 - Oct 1995, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Feb 1996, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1995, Sweden 1 - Oct 1995, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Feb 1996, Melody Maker 3 of 1995, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1996), UK 14 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 2004), Europe 6 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), Austria 4 - Nov 1995, Norway 5 - Oct 1995, UK Radio2 13, Channel4 15, Italy 18 of 1996, Virgin 21, RYM 38 of 1995, Internet 55 - 18 M claimed 1995, WTMD 75, Acclaimed 78, Defin200 124, WXPN 223, Rolling Stone 376 |
| 22 |
Green Day |
American Idiot |
2004 |
UK 1 - Oct 2004, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Oct 2004, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Feb 2005, Austria 1 - Oct 2004, Switzerland 1 - Oct 2004, Norway 1 - Jan 2004, Sweden 1 - Oct 2004, US 3 of 2005, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2006), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 2007), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2005), Italy 9 of 2005, UK Radio2 41, NARM 61, Defin200 61, RYM 111 of 2004, WXPN 192, WTMD 289, Acclaimed 997 |
| 23 |
Sinead O'Connor |
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got |
1990 |
UK 1 - Mar 1990, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Apr 1990, Europe num 1 for 8 weeks Apr 1990, Austria 1 - Apr 1990, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1990, Norway 1 - Mar 1990, Sweden 1 - Mar 1990, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1990, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1990), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1991), US CashBox 9 of 1990, Melody Maker 14 of 1990, Italy 16 of 1990, RYM 55 of 1990, Acclaimed 354, WTMD 361, Rolling Stone 406, WXPN 508 |
| 24 |
Michael Jackson |
Bad |
1987 |
UK 1 - Sep 1987, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Sep 1987, Europe num 1 for 18 weeks Oct 1987, Austria 1 - Oct 1987, Switzerland 1 - Sep 1987, Norway 1 - Sep 1987, Sweden 1 - Sep 1987, US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1994), UK 13 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1992), US 5 of 1988, US CashBox 6 of 1988, Italy 7 of 1987, Global 10 - 26 M claimed, Internet 20 - 27 M claimed 1987, Guiness 23, UK Radio2 40, RYM 84 of 1987, Rolling Stone 202, Acclaimed 1616 |
| 25 |
Celine Dion |
Let's Talk About Love |
1997 |
UK 1 - Nov 1997, US num 1 for 1 week - Jan 1998, Europe num 1 for 10 weeks Dec 1997, Austria 1 - Dec 1997, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1997, Norway 1 - Jan 1997, Sweden 1 - Nov 1997, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Nov 1997, US 2 of 1998, Italy 2 of 1998, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1999), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Europe 9 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Global 5 - 28 M claimed, Internet 12 - 30 M claimed 1997 |
| 26 |
Phil Collins |
... But Seriously |
1989 |
UK 1 - Dec 1989, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Dec 1989, Europe num 1 for 19 weeks Dec 1989, Austria 1 - Dec 1989, Switzerland 1 - Dec 1989, Norway 1 - Dec 1989, Sweden 1 - Nov 1989, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Nov 1989, US CashBox 2 of 1990, US 2 of 1990, Italy 3 of 1990, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1994), UK 8 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1990), Global 28 - 21 M claimed, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1989 |
| 27 |
Metallica |
Metallica |
1991 |
UK 1 - Aug 1991, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Aug 1991, Switzerland 1 - Aug 1991, Norway 1 - Aug 1991, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Aug 1991, US CashBox 3 of 1992, US 14 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2003), Sweden 4 - Aug 1991, Austria 7 - Sep 1991, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1993), NARM 14, Defin200 14, Melody Maker 16 of 1991, Global 34 - 20 M claimed, Internet 38 - 22 M claimed 1991, Italy 54 of 1991, RYM 55 of 1991, Virgin 88, Acclaimed 211, Rolling Stone 252, WTMD 335, WXPN 362 |
| 28 |
Whitney Houston |
Whitney Houston |
1985 |
US CashBox 1 of 1986, US 1 of 1986, US num 1 for 14 weeks - Mar 1986, Norway 1 - Jan 1986, Sweden 1 - Feb 1986, Australia num 1 for 11 weeks - Jun 1986, UK 2 - Dec 1985, Switzerland 2 - Dec 1985, US 13 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 1999), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1989), Austria 9 - Feb 1986, Global 34 - 20 M claimed, Internet 34 - 23 M claimed 1985, Italy 43 of 1987, NARM 46, Defin200 46, RYM 194 of 1985, Rolling Stone 254, Acclaimed 1591 |
| 29 |
Pink Floyd |
Wish You Were Here |
1975 |
UK 1 - Sep 1975, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Oct 1975, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Oct 1975, Italy 1 of 1976, Austria 2 - Oct 1975, Norway 2 - Sep 1975, RYM 2 of 1975, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1997), UK Radio2 5, US CashBox 14 of 1975, Sweden 14 - Nov 1975, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Aug 1975), Fox101 38, Virgin 38, WTMD 43, WXPN 51, NARM 79, Defin200 79, Global 96 - 11 M claimed, Internet 119 - 13 M claimed 1975, Acclaimed 166, Rolling Stone 209 |
| 30 |
Elton John |
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road |
1973 |
UK 1 - Nov 1973, US 1 of 1974, US num 1 for 8 weeks - Nov 1973, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Mar 1974, Australia Goset 1 - Dec 1973, US CashBox 3 of 1974, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1998), Norway 5 - Oct 1973, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 1975), UK Radio2 26, RYM 26 of 1973, Guiness 30, Italy 36 of 1973, Fox101 36, WTMD 44, Channel4 59, WXPN 76, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1973, Virgin 86, Rolling Stone 91, Defin200 118, Acclaimed 142 |
| 31 |
The Eagles |
Hotel California |
1976 |
US num 1 for 8 weeks - Jan 1977, Norway 1 - Dec 1976, Australia num 1 for 12 weeks - Jan 1977, UK 2 - Dec 1976, US CashBox 2 of 1977, Sweden 3 - Dec 1976, US 16 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2001), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jun 2008), US 4 of 1977, Fox101 7, Austria 9 - Apr 1977, Internet 25 - 26 M claimed 1976, Global 34 - 20 M claimed, NARM 35, Defin200 35, Rolling Stone 37, Italy 45 of 1977, RYM 53 of 1976, Virgin 67, WTMD 69, Acclaimed 86, WXPN 90, Channel4 95 |
| 32 |
Norah Jones |
Come Away With Me |
2002 |
UK 1 - May 2002, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Jan 2003, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Mar 2003, Sweden 1 - Oct 2002, Grammy in 2002, US 2 of 2003, Switzerland 2 - Sep 2002, Austria 3 - Mar 2003, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2005), UK 7 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jun 2004), Europe 6 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Norway 4 - Aug 2002, Italy 12 of 2002, NARM 27, Defin200 27, WXPN 86, Internet 119 - 13 M claimed 2002, WTMD 301, Acclaimed 870 |
| 33 |
Madonna |
Like A Prayer |
1989 |
UK 1 - Apr 1989, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Apr 1989, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Apr 1989, Austria 1 - Apr 1989, Switzerland 1 - Apr 1989, Norway 1 - Apr 1989, Sweden 1 - Apr 1989, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 1997), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 1995), US CashBox 7 of 1989, Italy 7 of 1989, Channel4 8, UK Radio2 35, RYM 41 of 1989, Global 82 - 12 M claimed, Internet 108 - 14 M claimed 1989, Rolling Stone 237, Acclaimed 363 |
| 34 |
Michael Jackson |
Dangerous |
1991 |
UK 1 - Nov 1991, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Dec 1991, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Dec 1991, Switzerland 1 - Dec 1991, Norway 1 - Dec 1991, Australia num 1 for 6 weeks - Dec 1991, US 2 of 1992, Austria 2 - Dec 1991, Sweden 2 - Dec 1991, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2000), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1993), Italy 6 of 1992, Global 7 - 27 M claimed, US CashBox 10 of 1992, Internet 20 - 27 M claimed 1991, UK Radio2 92, Defin200 115 |
| 35 |
U2 |
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb |
2004 |
UK 1 - Dec 2004, US num 1 for 1 week - Dec 2004, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Dec 2004, Austria 1 - Dec 2004, Switzerland 1 - Dec 2004, Norway 1 - Jan 2004, Sweden 1 - Dec 2004, Grammy in 2005, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2004), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 2005), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Italy 7 of 2005, UK Radio2 63, WTMD 608, WXPN 787, Acclaimed 1398 |
| 36 |
The Prodigy |
The Fat Of The Land |
1997 |
UK 1 - Jul 1997, US num 1 for 1 week - Jul 1997, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Jul 1997, Austria 1 - Jul 1997, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1997, Norway 1 - Jul 1997, Sweden 1 - Jul 1997, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jul 1997, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1997), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), Melody Maker 13 of 1997, Italy 21 of 1997, Channel4 45, RYM 107 of 1997, Acclaimed 391 |
| 37 |
Eminem |
The Marshall Mathers LP |
2000 |
UK 1 - Jun 2000, US num 1 for 8 weeks - Jun 2000, Austria 1 - Jun 2000, Melody Maker 1 of 2000, Switzerland 2 - Jun 2000, Sweden 2 - Jun 2000, US 3 of 2000, Norway 3 - Jun 2000, US 9 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2004), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 2001), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), Italy 17 of 2001, Global 28 - 21 M claimed, NARM 28, Defin200 28, Internet 65 - 17 M claimed 2000, Channel4 77, RYM 90 of 2000, Acclaimed 137, Rolling Stone 302 |
| 38 |
Bon Jovi |
Slippery When Wet |
1986 |
US CashBox 1 of 1987, US 1 of 1987, US num 1 for 8 weeks - Oct 1986, Switzerland 1 - Sep 1986, Norway 1 - Dec 1986, Australia num 1 for 6 weeks - Jul 1987, Austria 2 - Mar 1987, Sweden 3 - Sep 1986, US 12 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1995), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1993), UK 6 - Sep 1986, Global 28 - 21 M claimed, Internet 31 - 24 M claimed 1986, NARM 44, Defin200 44, RYM 68 of 1986, Fox101 77, Acclaimed 590 |
| 39 |
The Police |
Synchronicity |
1983 |
UK 1 - Jun 1983, US num 1 for 17 weeks - Jul 1983, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Jul 1983, US CashBox 3 of 1983, US 3 of 1983, Norway 3 - Jun 1983, US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2001), Sweden 4 - Jun 1983, Italy 6 of 1983, Melody Maker 8 of 1983, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1983), Austria 11 - Aug 1983, Switzerland 15 - Nov 1983, RYM 35 of 1983, Fox101 52, Channel4 65, Global 68 - 14 M claimed, WXPN 75, WTMD 83, Virgin 91, Defin200 119, Acclaimed 217, Rolling Stone 455 |
| 40 |
The Beatles |
Revolver |
1966 |
UK 1 - Aug 1966, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Sep 1966, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Oct 1966, Virgin 1, RYM 1 of 1966, Acclaimed 2, Rolling Stone 3, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2000), Italy 4 of 1966, Guiness 5, UK Radio2 6, WXPN 9, Channel4 10, WTMD 10, Norway 14 - Jan 1967, US CashBox 41 of 1966, NARM 42, Defin200 42, Fox101 50 |
| 41 |
Phil Collins |
No Jacket Required |
1985 |
UK 1 - Mar 1985, US num 1 for 7 weeks - Mar 1985, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1985, Norway 1 - Mar 1985, Sweden 1 - Mar 1985, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - May 1985, Grammy in 1985, US CashBox 3 of 1985, US 12 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2001), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1989), Austria 11 - Apr 1985, Global 12 - 25 M claimed, Italy 18 of 1985, NARM 74, Defin200 74, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1985, RYM 161 of 1985 |
| 42 |
Pink Floyd |
The Division Bell |
1994 |
UK 1 - Apr 1994, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Apr 1994, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Apr 1994, Austria 1 - Apr 1994, Switzerland 1 - Apr 1994, Norway 1 - Apr 1994, Sweden 1 - Apr 1994, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Apr 1994, Italy 1 of 1994, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1999), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1994), US CashBox 17 of 1994, UK Radio2 88, Global 103 - 10 M claimed |
| 43 |
Neil Young |
Harvest |
1972 |
UK 1 - Mar 1972, US 1 of 1972, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Mar 1972, Norway 1 - Feb 1972, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jun 1972, Australia Goset 2 - Apr 1972, US CashBox 3 of 1972, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1994), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 2008), WTMD 17, RYM 23 of 1972, UK Radio2 39, WXPN 43, Italy 56 of 1972, Rolling Stone 78, Fox101 87, Virgin 93, NARM 98, Defin200 98, Acclaimed 118 |
| 44 |
Madonna |
True Blue |
1986 |
UK 1 - Jul 1986, US num 1 for 5 weeks - Aug 1986, Europe num 1 for 10 weeks Jan 1987, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1986, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Aug 1986, Italy 1 of 1986, Norway 2 - Jul 1986, Sweden 2 - Jul 1986, Austria 3 - Aug 1986, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 1995), UK 7 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1992), US CashBox 7 of 1986, Internet 38 - 22 M claimed 1986, Global 58 - 16 M claimed, UK Radio2 64, RYM 133 of 1986, Acclaimed 1102 |
| 45 |
Tracy Chapman |
Tracy Chapman |
1988 |
UK 1 - May 1988, US num 1 for 1 week - Aug 1988, Europe num 1 for 6 weeks Sep 1988, Austria 1 - Sep 1988, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1988, Italy 1 of 1988, Norway 2 - Jun 1988, Sweden 2 - Jul 1988, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2001), UK 8 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2004), France Best 5 of 1988, US CashBox 7 of 1988, RYM 40 of 1988, WXPN 191, WTMD 219, Rolling Stone 261, Acclaimed 386 |
| 46 |
The Beatles |
1 |
2000 |
UK 1 - Nov 2000, US 1 of 2001, US num 1 for 8 weeks - Dec 2000, Europe num 1 for 9 weeks Dec 2000, Austria 1 - Dec 2000, Switzerland 1 - Nov 2000, Norway 1 - Nov 2000, Sweden 1 - Nov 2000, Italy 3 of 2000, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 2005), UK 8 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 2003), Europe 8 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Global 12 - 25 M claimed, Internet 20 - 27 M claimed 2000 |
| 47 |
Whitney Houston |
Whitney |
1987 |
UK 1 - Jun 1987, US num 1 for 11 weeks - Jun 1987, Europe num 1 for 8 weeks Aug 1987, Austria 1 - Jul 1987, Switzerland 1 - Jun 1987, Norway 1 - Jun 1987, Sweden 1 - Jun 1987, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Jun 1987, Italy 2 of 1987, US 9 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1995), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1988), US CashBox 6 of 1987, Global 47 - 18 M claimed, Internet 52 - 19 M claimed 1987 |
| 48 |
Lionel Richie |
Can't Slow Down |
1983 |
UK 1 - Oct 1983, US CashBox 1 of 1984, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Dec 1983, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Jun 1984, Grammy in 1984, Sweden 2 - Nov 1983, US 3 of 1984, Switzerland 3 - Dec 1983, Norway 3 - Dec 1983, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1985), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1985), Austria 19 - Jan 1984, Internet 38 - 22 M claimed 1983, Italy 40 of 1984, Global 41 - 19 M claimed, Guiness 60, Defin200 135, Acclaimed 1811 |
| 49 |
The Beatles |
The Beatles (The White Album) |
1968 |
UK 1 - Dec 1968, US num 1 for 9 weeks - Dec 1968, Norway 1 - Dec 1968, Australia num 1 for 16 weeks - Dec 1968, RYM 1 of 1968, WTMD 2, US CashBox 4 of 1969, Virgin 5, WXPN 6, Fox101 8, Rolling Stone 10, UK Radio2 10, Channel4 12, Guiness 15, Acclaimed 15, NARM 39, Defin200 39, Global 51 - 17 M claimed, Internet 55 - 18 M claimed 1968 |
| 50 |
The Fugees |
The Score |
1996 |
US num 1 for 4 weeks - May 1996, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Jul 1996, Austria 1 - Jun 1996, Switzerland 1 - May 1996, Norway 1 - Apr 1996, UK 2 - Mar 1996, Sweden 2 - Mar 1996, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1997), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 1997), Europe 6 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), US 5 of 1996, Italy 10 of 1996, Internet 55 - 18 M claimed 1996, RYM 114 of 1996, Defin200 163, Acclaimed 289, Rolling Stone 477, WTMD 564 |
| 51 |
Original Soundtrack |
Dirty Dancing |
1987 |
UK 1 - Jan 1991, US num 1 for 18 weeks - Nov 1987, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Mar 1988, Austria 1 - Dec 1987, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1987, Australia num 1 for 8 weeks - Feb 1988, US CashBox 2 of 1988, US 2 of 1988, US 11 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1994), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1991), Sweden 4 - Nov 1987, Norway 6 - Nov 1987, Internet 9 - 32 M claimed 1987, Italy 37 of 1988, NARM 99, Defin200 99 |
| 52 |
REM |
Out Of Time |
1991 |
UK 1 - Mar 1991, US num 1 for 2 weeks - May 1991, Europe num 1 for 14 weeks Jun 1991, Austria 1 - May 1991, US CashBox 2 of 1991, Switzerland 3 - Apr 1991, Italy 3 of 1991, Melody Maker 3 of 1991, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1992), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1995), Norway 4 - Mar 1991, Sweden 7 - Mar 1991, Guiness 13, UK Radio2 30, Virgin 49, RYM 128 of 1991, WTMD 181, WXPN 199, Acclaimed 218 |
| 53 |
U2 |
Achtung Baby |
1991 |
US num 1 for 1 week - Dec 1991, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Dec 1991, UK 2 - Nov 1991, Austria 3 - Dec 1991, Switzerland 3 - Dec 1991, Sweden 3 - Dec 1991, US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1997), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 2001), Norway 4 - Dec 1991, US 5 of 1992, US CashBox 7 of 1992, Italy 7 of 1992, RYM 10 of 1991, Virgin 36, WXPN 38, WTMD 41, NARM 45, Defin200 45, Global 58 - 16 M claimed, Rolling Stone 62, Acclaimed 80, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1991 |
| 54 |
Madonna |
Music |
2000 |
UK 1 - Sep 2000, US num 1 for 1 week - Oct 2000, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Oct 2000, Austria 1 - Oct 2000, Switzerland 1 - Oct 2000, Norway 1 - Sep 2000, Sweden 1 - Sep 2000, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2005), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jun 2001), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Italy 8 of 2000, Melody Maker 35 of 2000, UK Radio2 66, Internet 119 - 13 M claimed 2000, Rolling Stone 452, Acclaimed 1128 |
| 55 |
Mariah Carey |
Music Box |
1993 |
UK 1 - Sep 1993, US num 1 for 8 weeks - Dec 1993, Europe num 1 for 11 weeks Mar 1994, Austria 1 - Oct 1993, Switzerland 1 - Sep 1993, Australia num 1 for 18 weeks - Mar 1994, US 2 of 1994, Norway 2 - Sep 1993, Sweden 3 - Sep 1993, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1997), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1994), Italy 4 of 1994, US CashBox 7 of 1994, Global 12 - 25 M claimed, Internet 20 - 27 M claimed 1993 |
| 56 |
Prince |
Purple Rain |
1984 |
US num 1 for 24 weeks - Aug 1984, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Aug 1984, Sweden 3 - Aug 1984, US 13 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1996), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in May 1990), Norway 4 - Sep 1984, US CashBox 6 of 1984, UK 7 - Jul 1984, Switzerland 7 - Aug 1984, France Best 7 of 1984, RYM 7 of 1984, Austria 8 - Jan 1985, Melody Maker 13 of 1984, NARM 16, Defin200 16, Global 41 - 19 M claimed, Guiness 44, Acclaimed 49, Internet 55 - 18 M claimed 1984, WXPN 64, Rolling Stone 72, Virgin 72, WTMD 110 |
| 57 |
Stevie Wonder |
Songs In The Key Of Life |
1976 |
US num 1 for 14 weeks - Oct 1976, Grammy in 1976, RYM 1 of 1976, UK 2 - Oct 1976, US 2 of 1977, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2005), US CashBox 4 of 1976, Norway 6 - Oct 1976, Sweden 9 - Oct 1976, Italy 9 of 1977, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1976), Austria 15 - Aug 1977, NARM 23, Defin200 23, Acclaimed 41, Guiness 45, WTMD 54, WXPN 54, Rolling Stone 56, Channel4 74, Virgin 89 |
| 58 |
Red Hot Chili Peppers |
Californication |
1999 |
Europe num 1 for 1 week Jul 1999, Norway 1 - Jun 1999, Sweden 1 - Jun 1999, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jun 1999, Italy 2 of 1999, Austria 3 - Jun 1999, Switzerland 3 - Jun 1999, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2003), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar C 205), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), UK 5 - Jun 1999, RYM 89 of 1999, NARM 92, Defin200 92, Internet 119 - 13 M claimed 1999, WTMD 230, Rolling Stone 399, WXPN 505, Acclaimed 975 |
| 59 |
Spice Girls |
Spice |
1996 |
UK 1 - Nov 1996, US 1 of 1997, US num 1 for 5 weeks - May 1997, Europe num 1 for 16 weeks Dec 1996, Austria 1 - Dec 1996, Norway 1 - Nov 1996, Sweden 1 - Nov 1996, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1998), UK 10 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1997), Europe 8 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), Switzerland 5 - Nov 1996, Italy 7 of 1997, Internet 34 - 23 M claimed 1997, UK Radio2 54, Acclaimed 2341 |
| 60 |
John Lennon |
Double Fantasy |
1980 |
UK 1 - Nov 1980, US num 1 for 8 weeks - Dec 1980, Austria 1 - Feb 1981, Norway 1 - Dec 1980, Sweden 1 - Nov 1980, Australia num 1 for 10 weeks - Dec 1980, Grammy in 1981, US 2 of 1981, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1984), US CashBox 5 of 1981, Italy 9 of 1981, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 1981), RYM 164 of 1980, WXPN 873, Acclaimed 963 |
| 61 |
Led Zeppelin |
Houses Of The Holy |
1973 |
UK 1 - Apr 1973, US num 1 for 2 weeks - May 1973, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Jun 1973, Australia Goset 1 - May 1973, US CashBox 2 of 1973, Austria 3 - May 1973, US 11 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1999), Norway 4 - Apr 1973, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1988), RYM 16 of 1973, Italy 27 of 1973, Fox101 39, NARM 51, Defin200 51, WTMD 90, Global 103 - 10 M claimed, WXPN 103, Internet 108 - 14 M claimed 1973, Rolling Stone 149, Acclaimed 445 |
| 62 |
Shania Twain |
Come On Over |
1998 |
UK 1 - Mar 1998, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Oct 1999, Norway 1 - Mar 1998, Australia num 1 for 20 weeks - Feb 1999, Global 2 - 34 M claimed, US 3 of 1999, US 20 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2004), UK 10 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 2000), Europe 7 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), Switzerland 4 - Mar 1998, Sweden 4 - Apr 1999, Austria 5 - Jul 1999, Internet 7 - 35 M claimed 1997, NARM 21, Defin200 21, Italy 73 of 2000, UK Radio2 97, Acclaimed 1544 |
| 63 |
The Rolling Stones |
Sticky Fingers |
1971 |
UK 1 - May 1971, US num 1 for 4 weeks - May 1971, Norway 1 - Apr 1971, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1971, Australia Goset 1 - Jul 1971, RYM 3 of 1971, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2000), US CashBox 5 of 1971, Guiness 11, Fox101 20, Italy 21 of 1971, WTMD 25, WXPN 37, Acclaimed 48, NARM 49, Defin200 49, Rolling Stone 63, UK Radio2 65, Virgin 84 |
| 64 |
Coldplay |
X & Y |
2005 |
UK 1 - Jun 2005, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Jun 2005, Europe num 1 for 13 weeks Jun 2005, Austria 1 - Jun 2005, Switzerland 1 - Jun 2005, Norway 1 - Jun 2005, Sweden 1 - Jun 2005, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2005), UK 8 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 2006), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2005), Italy 6 of 2005, UK Radio2 33, WXPN 295, WTMD 427, Acclaimed 2265 |
| 65 |
Madonna |
Ray Of Light |
1998 |
UK 1 - Mar 1998, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Mar 1998, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1998, Norway 1 - Mar 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1998, Austria 2 - Apr 1998, Sweden 2 - Mar 1998, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2000), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 2003), Europe 7 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Italy 15 of 1998, UK Radio2 24, Global 58 - 16 M claimed, RYM 80 of 1998, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1998, Rolling Stone 363, Acclaimed 517 |
| 66 |
Eric Clapton |
Unplugged |
1992 |
US num 1 for 3 weeks - Mar 1993, Australia num 1 for 8 weeks - Mar 1993, Grammy in 1992, UK 2 - Sep 1992, US CashBox 3 of 1993, US 3 of 1993, Austria 3 - Sep 1992, Switzerland 3 - Sep 1992, Sweden 3 - Sep 1992, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1996), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 1995), Norway 6 - Sep 1992, Italy 39 of 1993, Global 41 - 19 M claimed, RYM 56 of 1992, Internet 73 - 16 M claimed 1992, WXPN 173, WTMD 573, Acclaimed 1336 |
| 67 |
REM |
Automatic For The People |
1992 |
UK 1 - Oct 1992, Melody Maker 1 of 1992, Austria 3 - Oct 1992, Switzerland 3 - Oct 1992, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 1995), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1995), Norway 4 - Oct 1992, RYM 4 of 1992, Virgin 6, Sweden 7 - Oct 1992, Channel4 11, UK Radio2 14, US CashBox 23 of 1993, Guiness 27, Italy 28 of 1992, Acclaimed 44, WTMD 59, WXPN 60, NARM 73, Defin200 73, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1992, Rolling Stone 247 |
| 68 |
The Backstreet Boys |
Millennium |
1999 |
US 1 of 1999, US num 1 for 10 weeks - Jun 1999, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Jun 1999, Austria 1 - May 1999, Switzerland 1 - May 1999, Norway 1 - May 1999, Sweden 1 - May 1999, UK 2 - May 1999, US 13 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2001), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1999), Internet 12 - 30 M claimed 1999, Italy 16 of 1999, Global 22 - 23 M claimed |
| 69 |
Mariah Carey |
Daydream |
1995 |
UK 1 - Oct 1995, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Oct 1995, Europe num 1 for 1 week Oct 1995, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1995, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1995, US 2 of 1996, Norway 3 - Oct 1995, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1998), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1995), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1996), Austria 5 - Oct 1995, Sweden 6 - Oct 1995, Italy 26 of 1995, Global 34 - 20 M claimed, Internet 38 - 22 M claimed 1993, Defin200 116 |
| 70 |
U2 |
All That You Can't Leave Behind |
2000 |
UK 1 - Nov 2000, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Nov 2000, Austria 1 - Nov 2000, Norway 1 - Nov 2000, Sweden 1 - Nov 2000, Switzerland 2 - Nov 2000, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2004), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 2000), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Italy 4 of 2000, Global 82 - 12 M claimed, UK Radio2 82, Rolling Stone 139, WXPN 185, Defin200 197, WTMD 267, Acclaimed 581 |
| 71 |
Metallica |
Load |
1996 |
UK 1 - Jun 1996, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Jun 1996, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Jun 1996, Austria 1 - Jun 1996, Switzerland 1 - Jun 1996, Norway 1 - Jun 1996, Sweden 1 - Jun 1996, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Jun 1996, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 2003), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jun 1996), Italy 28 of 1996, Global 117 - 9 M claimed |
| 72 |
Celine Dion |
All The Way... A Decade Of Songs |
1999 |
UK 1 - Nov 1999, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Dec 1999, Europe num 1 for 12 weeks Dec 1999, Austria 1 - Dec 1999, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1999, Norway 1 - Nov 1999, Sweden 1 - Nov 1999, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Dec 1999, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2005), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1999), Italy 32 of 2000, Global 34 - 20 M claimed, Internet 55 - 18 M claimed 1999 |
| 73 |
Radiohead |
OK Computer |
1997 |
UK 1 - Jun 1997, Channel4 1, RYM 1 of 1997, Melody Maker 2 of 1997, Sweden 3 - Jun 1997, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2006), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Norway 4 - Jan 1997, Virgin 4, WTMD 12, Acclaimed 14, WXPN 15, Italy 23 of 1997, UK Radio2 27, Austria 28 - Jul 1997, Switzerland 40 - Jul 1997, Defin200 111, Rolling Stone 162 |
| 74 |
Prince |
Sign 'O' The Times |
1987 |
Switzerland 1 - Apr 1987, France Best 1 of 1987, RYM 1 of 1987, Melody Maker 2 of 1987, Austria 3 - May 1987, Norway 3 - Apr 1987, UK 4 - Apr 1987, Sweden 6 - Apr 1987, Italy 9 of 1987, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 1987), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 1990), Virgin 19, US CashBox 23 of 1987, Acclaimed 26, Channel4 56, Guiness 84, Rolling Stone 93, Defin200 155, WXPN 266, WTMD 398 |
| 75 |
REM |
Monster |
1994 |
UK 1 - Oct 1994, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Oct 1994, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Oct 1994, Austria 1 - Oct 1994, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1994, Sweden 1 - Sep 1994, Norway 2 - Oct 1994, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1995), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1995), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1996), Melody Maker 28 of 1994, US CashBox 33 of 1994, Italy 38 of 1994, WTMD 457, Acclaimed 1322 |
| 76 |
Def Leppard |
Hysteria |
1987 |
UK 1 - Aug 1987, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Jul 1988, Norway 1 - Aug 1987, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Jul 1989, Switzerland 2 - Aug 1987, Sweden 2 - Aug 1987, US CashBox 3 of 1988, US 3 of 1988, US 12 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1998), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1989), Global 28 - 21 M claimed, NARM 36, Defin200 36, RYM 45 of 1987, Internet 65 - 17 M claimed 1987, Rolling Stone 472, Acclaimed 589 |
| 77 |
Peter Gabriel |
So |
1986 |
UK 1 - May 1986, Norway 1 - May 1986, France Best 1 of 1986, Austria 2 - Jun 1986, Switzerland 2 - Jun 1986, Sweden 2 - May 1986, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1996), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1989), US CashBox 12 of 1986, Italy 13 of 1986, RYM 28 of 1986, WXPN 52, Guiness 78, UK Radio2 81, Virgin 82, WTMD 91, Global 96 - 11 M claimed, Rolling Stone 187, Acclaimed 208 |
| 78 |
Wings |
Band On The Run |
1974 |
UK 1 - Dec 1973, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Apr 1974, Norway 1 - Jan 1974, Australia num 1 for 7 weeks - Apr 1974, Australia Goset 1 - Feb 1974, US CashBox 2 of 1974, US 3 of 1974, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1991), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in May 1975), UK Radio2 20, RYM 30 of 1973, Italy 57 of 1974, Defin200 182, Acclaimed 397, Rolling Stone 418, WTMD 425, WXPN 479 |
| 79 |
U2 |
Zooropa |
1993 |
UK 1 - Jul 1993, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1993, Europe num 1 for 8 weeks Jul 1993, Austria 1 - Aug 1993, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1993, Sweden 1 - Jul 1993, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Jul 1993, Norway 3 - Jul 1993, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1993), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1993), Italy 16 of 1993, US CashBox 22 of 1993, WXPN 860, Acclaimed 1648 |
| 80 |
Britney Spears |
Oops!... I Did It Again |
2000 |
US num 1 for 1 week - Jun 2000, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Jun 2000, Austria 1 - May 2000, Switzerland 1 - May 2000, Norway 1 - May 2000, Sweden 1 - May 2000, UK 2 - May 2000, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2005), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2002), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), US 4 of 2000, Global 24 - 22 M claimed, Italy 39 of 2000, Internet 52 - 19 M claimed 2000 |
| 81 |
Lauryn Hill |
The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill |
1998 |
US num 1 for 4 weeks - Sep 1998, Grammy in 1998, UK 2 - Oct 1998, Norway 2 - Jan 1998, Sweden 3 - Oct 1998, US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2001), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1999), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Austria 4 - Oct 1998, Switzerland 11 - Oct 1998, Melody Maker 32 of 1998, RYM 45 of 1998, NARM 55, Defin200 55, Italy 66 of 1999, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1998, Acclaimed 127, WXPN 213, Rolling Stone 312, WTMD 392 |
| 82 |
Norah Jones |
Feels Like Home |
2004 |
UK 1 - Feb 2004, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Feb 2004, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Feb 2004, Austria 1 - Feb 2004, Switzerland 1 - Feb 2004, Norway 1 - Feb 2004, Sweden 1 - Feb 2004, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2004), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 2004), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), US 5 of 2004, Italy 12 of 2004, WXPN 791 |
| 83 |
Supertramp |
Breakfast In America |
1979 |
US CashBox 1 of 1979, US num 1 for 6 weeks - May 1979, Norway 1 - Mar 1979, Australia num 1 for 6 weeks - Apr 1979, Austria 2 - Apr 1979, Sweden 2 - Mar 1979, UK 3 - Mar 1979, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1984), US 5 of 1979, Italy 6 of 1979, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1979), Fox101 29, RYM 47 of 1979, Internet 55 - 18 M claimed 1979, WTMD 221, WXPN 360, Acclaimed 1417 |
| 84 |
John Lennon |
Imagine |
1971 |
UK 1 - Oct 1971, US num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1971, Norway 1 - Oct 1971, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Jan 1972, Australia Goset 1 - Dec 1971, Italy 6 of 1972, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Jan 1989), Channel4 21, RYM 27 of 1971, Sweden 34 - Feb 1981, US CashBox 49 of 1972, UK Radio2 49, Guiness 66, Rolling Stone 76, Acclaimed 95, WTMD 135, Defin200 144, WXPN 309 |
| 85 |
Bruce Springsteen |
Bruce Springsteen's Greatest Hits |
1995 |
UK 1 - Mar 1995, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Mar 1995, Europe num 1 for 8 weeks Mar 1995, Austria 1 - Mar 1995, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1995, Norway 1 - Mar 1995, Sweden 1 - Mar 1995, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1995, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 1999), Italy 12 of 1995, US CashBox 33 of 1995, Global 103 - 10 M claimed |
| 86 |
Guns & Roses |
Use Your Illusion II |
1991 |
UK 1 - Sep 1991, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Oct 1991, Austria 1 - Sep 1991, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Sep 1991, Switzerland 2 - Sep 1991, Norway 2 - Sep 1991, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 1997), Sweden 4 - Sep 1991, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 1992), Melody Maker 10 of 1991, US CashBox 14 of 1992, Italy 25 of 1991, Global 82 - 12 M claimed, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1991, RYM 99 of 1991, WTMD 836, Acclaimed 877 |
| 87 |
Guns & Roses |
Appetite For Destruction |
1987 |
US num 1 for 5 weeks - Aug 1988, Austria 3 - May 1989, US 18 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 2008), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1989), US CashBox 4 of 1988, UK 5 - Aug 1987, US 5 of 1989, RYM 6 of 1987, Switzerland 7 - Feb 1989, Norway 9 - Feb 1989, Channel4 9, Internet 26 - 25 M claimed 1987, Sweden 32 - Oct 1988, NARM 32, Defin200 32, Global 34 - 20 M claimed, Italy 52 of 1989, Fox101 60, Rolling Stone 61, Acclaimed 62, WTMD 70, WXPN 84 |
| 88 |
REM |
New Adventures In Hi-Fi |
1996 |
UK 1 - Sep 1996, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Sep 1996, Austria 1 - Sep 1996, Switzerland 1 - Sep 1996, Norway 1 - Sep 1996, Sweden 1 - Sep 1996, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Sep 1996, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1996), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 1996), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1996), Italy 27 of 1996, RYM 148 of 1996, WXPN 738, Acclaimed 807 |
| 89 |
Coldplay |
A Rush Of Blood To The Head |
2002 |
UK 1 - Sep 2002, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Sep 2002, Switzerland 1 - Sep 2002, Norway 1 - Sep 2002, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 2005), UK 7 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 2003), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2005), Sweden 5 - Sep 2002, Austria 10 - Sep 2002, Italy 22 of 2002, UK Radio2 31, NARM 65, Defin200 65, WXPN 78, WTMD 121, RYM 125 of 2002, Acclaimed 283, Rolling Stone 473 |
| 90 |
Carole King |
Tapestry |
1971 |
US CashBox 1 of 1972, US num 1 for 15 weeks - Jun 1971, Australia Goset 1 - Aug 1971, Grammy in 1971, US 2 of 1971, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 1995), UK 4 - Jul 1971, NARM 7, Defin200 7, Norway 8 - Aug 1971, WXPN 23, RYM 26 of 1971, Rolling Stone 36, Internet 38 - 22 M claimed 1971, WTMD 46, Acclaimed 61, Virgin 74 |
| 91 |
The Beatles |
Rubber Soul |
1965 |
UK 1 - Dec 1965, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Jan 1966, Australia num 1 for 11 weeks - Feb 1966, Italy 1 of 1966, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1997), US 4 of 1966, RYM 4 of 1965, Rolling Stone 5, Guiness 10, WXPN 10, UK Radio2 11, US CashBox 16 of 1966, WTMD 16, Acclaimed 27, Virgin 34, Global 96 - 11 M claimed, Defin200 110 |
| 92 |
Meatloaf |
Bat Out Of Hell II, Back Into Hell |
1993 |
UK 1 - Sep 1993, US num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1993, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Nov 1993, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1993, Sweden 1 - Sep 1993, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Sep 1993, Norway 2 - Apr 1982, Austria 3 - Oct 1993, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 1995), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1994), US CashBox 25 of 1994, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1993, Global 96 - 11 M claimed |
| 93 |
AC/DC |
Back In Black |
1980 |
UK 1 - Aug 1980, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1981, Internet 2 - 42 M claimed 1980, US 22 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2007), Fox101 4, RYM 5 of 1980, Austria 7 - Sep 1980, Norway 8 - Sep 1980, Sweden 12 - Aug 1980, Global 12 - 25 M claimed, NARM 17, Defin200 17, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Dec 1980), US CashBox 21 of 1980, UK Radio2 45, Italy 48 of 1981, Rolling Stone 73, Acclaimed 107, WTMD 111, WXPN 143 |
| 94 |
Bryan Adams |
So Far So Good |
1993 |
UK 1 - Nov 1993, Europe num 1 for 15 weeks Dec 1993, Austria 1 - Nov 1993, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1993, Norway 1 - Nov 1993, Sweden 1 - Nov 1993, Australia num 1 for 14 weeks - Nov 1993, Italy 3 of 1994, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1996), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1993), US CashBox 42 of 1994, Global 68 - 14 M claimed |
| 95 |
Original Soundtrack |
Grease: The Original Soundtrack |
1978 |
UK 1 - Jul 1978, US num 1 for 12 weeks - Jul 1978, Austria 1 - Aug 1978, Norway 1 - Jul 1978, Sweden 1 - Jul 1978, Australia num 1 for 13 weeks - Aug 1978, US 2 of 1978, Italy 2 of 1978, US CashBox 3 of 1978, Internet 20 - 27 M claimed 1978, NARM 37, Defin200 37, RYM 145 of 1978 |
| 96 |
Madonna |
Like A Virgin |
1984 |
UK 1 - Nov 1984, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Feb 1985, US CashBox 2 of 1985, US 3 of 1985, Austria 3 - Feb 1985, Switzerland 3 - Dec 1984, Sweden 3 - Nov 1984, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1998), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1985), Norway 6 - Feb 1985, Italy 7 of 1985, Melody Maker 13 of 1984, Internet 46 - 20 M claimed 1984, Global 47 - 18 M claimed, UK Radio2 47, RYM 144 of 1984, Defin200 164, Acclaimed 905 |
| 97 |
The Beastie Boys |
Hello Nasty |
1998 |
UK 1 - Jul 1998, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Aug 1998, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Jul 1998, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jul 1998, Austria 2 - Jul 1998, Norway 2 - Jul 1998, Sweden 2 - Jul 1998, Melody Maker 2 of 1998, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1998), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jul 1998), Acclaimed 745, WTMD 774 |
| 98 |
The Verve |
Urban Hymns |
1997 |
UK 1 - Oct 1997, Europe num 1 for 1 week Nov 1997, Sweden 1 - Oct 1997, Melody Maker 1 of 1997, UK 8 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 1997), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Norway 4 - Jan 1997, Austria 10 - Oct 1997, Italy 10 of 1997, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 1998), Switzerland 13 - Oct 1997, Channel4 18, UK Radio2 53, RYM 77 of 1997, Acclaimed 215, WXPN 573, WTMD 796 |
| 99 |
U2 |
Pop |
1997 |
UK 1 - Mar 1997, US num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1997, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Mar 1997, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1997, Norway 1 - Mar 1997, Sweden 1 - Mar 1997, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1997, Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), Austria 5 - Apr 1997, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1997), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1997), Italy 12 of 1997 |
| 100 |
The Rolling Stones |
Exile On Main Street |
1972 |
UK 1 - Jun 1972, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Jun 1972, Norway 1 - Jun 1972, Australia Goset 1 - Jul 1972, RYM 4 of 1972, NARM 6, Defin200 6, Rolling Stone 7, Acclaimed 7, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2000), WTMD 14, WXPN 17, US CashBox 20 of 1972, Virgin 35, Italy 36 of 1972, Channel4 42, Fox101 42 |
| 101 |
Bruce Springsteen |
The Rising |
2002 |
UK 1 - Aug 2002, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Aug 2002, Europe num 1 for 1 week Aug 2002, Norway 1 - Aug 2002, Sweden 1 - Aug 2002, Switzerland 2 - Aug 2002, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 2002), Austria 4 - Aug 2002, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Aug 2002), Italy 34 of 2002, WXPN 140, RYM 142 of 2002, WTMD 206, Acclaimed 1431 |
| 102 |
Abba |
Gold, Greatest Hits |
1992 |
UK 1 - Oct 1992, Europe num 1 for 9 weeks Nov 1992, Austria 1 - Oct 1992, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1992, Norway 1 - Sep 1992, Sweden 1 - Sep 1992, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Dec 1992, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 2002), UK 13 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 2005), Global 24 - 22 M claimed, Italy 27 of 1992, Internet 34 - 23 M claimed 1992 |
| 103 |
Bryan Adams |
Waking Up The Neighbours |
1991 |
UK 1 - Oct 1991, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Nov 1991, Austria 1 - Oct 1991, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1991, Norway 1 - Oct 1991, Sweden 1 - Oct 1991, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Oct 1991, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1996), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1992), Italy 19 of 1991, US CashBox 41 of 1992, Global 82 - 12 M claimed |
| 104 |
Red Hot Chili Peppers |
By The Way |
2002 |
UK 1 - Jul 2002, Europe num 1 for 6 weeks Jul 2002, Austria 1 - Jul 2002, Switzerland 1 - Jul 2002, Norway 1 - Jul 2002, Sweden 1 - Jul 2002, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 2007), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 2003), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), Italy 10 of 2002, UK Radio2 87, WXPN 460, Acclaimed 1545 |
| 105 |
Led Zeppelin |
Four Symbols (Led Zeppelin 4) |
1971 |
UK 1 - Nov 1971, RYM 1 of 1971, Australia Goset 2 - Jan 1972, Norway 3 - Nov 1971, Fox101 3, UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2007), NARM 4, Defin200 4, US CashBox 10 of 1972, Global 12 - 25 M claimed, Internet 12 - 30 M claimed 1971, UK Radio2 15, Channel4 17, WXPN 28, Acclaimed 28, Guiness 38, Virgin 42, Rolling Stone 66 |
| 106 |
Ricky Martin |
Ricky Martin |
1999 |
US num 1 for 1 week - May 1999, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Aug 1999, Norway 1 - May 1999, Australia num 1 for 1 week - May 1999, UK 2 - Jun 1999, Switzerland 2 - May 1999, Sweden 3 - May 1999, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2000), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), US 5 of 1999, Austria 5 - May 1999, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1999), Italy 31 of 1999, Internet 46 - 20 M claimed 1999 |
| 107 |
Madonna |
Confessions On A Dance Floor |
2005 |
UK 1 - Nov 2005, US num 1 for 1 week - Dec 2005, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Nov 2005, Switzerland 1 - Nov 2005, Norway 1 - Nov 2005, Sweden 1 - Nov 2005, Austria 2 - Dec 2005, UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 2007), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2005), Italy 4 of 2006, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2005), UK Radio2 37 |
| 108 |
Pearl Jam |
Vs |
1993 |
US num 1 for 5 weeks - Nov 1993, Norway 1 - Oct 1993, Sweden 1 - Oct 1993, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1993, UK 2 - Oct 1993, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2000), Melody Maker 4 of 1993, Switzerland 9 - Oct 1993, Austria 15 - Oct 1993, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Nov 1993), US CashBox 21 of 1994, RYM 37 of 1993, Italy 83 of 1993, WXPN 377, Acclaimed 678, WTMD 810 |
| 109 |
U2 |
The Unforgettable Fire |
1984 |
UK 1 - Oct 1984, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1984, France Best 1 of 1984, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1995), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1987), Norway 6 - Oct 1984, Sweden 6 - Oct 1984, Melody Maker 8 of 1984, Virgin 15, Guiness 18, Switzerland 24 - Nov 1984, Italy 37 of 1985, US CashBox 46 of 1984, RYM 47 of 1984, UK Radio2 48, WXPN 93, WTMD 113, Acclaimed 425 |
| 110 |
Barbra Streisand |
Guilty |
1980 |
UK 1 - Oct 1980, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Oct 1980, Austria 1 - Dec 1980, Norway 1 - Oct 1980, Sweden 1 - Oct 1980, Australia num 1 for 6 weeks - Nov 1980, Italy 3 of 1981, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1989), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 1981), US CashBox 15 of 1981, Global 117 - 9 M claimed, RYM 145 of 1980, Acclaimed 2774 |
| 111 |
The Beatles |
Let It Be |
1970 |
UK 1 - May 1970, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Jun 1970, Norway 1 - Mar 1970, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Jun 1970, Australia Goset 1 - Jun 1970, Italy 3 of 1970, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 2000), US CashBox 14 of 1970, Fox101 40, UK Radio2 46, RYM 70 of 1970, Rolling Stone 86, WXPN 106, WTMD 162, Acclaimed 627 |
| 112 |
Nirvana |
Unplugged In New York |
1994 |
UK 1 - Nov 1994, US num 1 for 1 week - Nov 1994, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Nov 1994, Sweden 2 - Nov 1994, Austria 3 - Nov 1994, Switzerland 3 - Nov 1994, Norway 6 - Nov 1994, RYM 7 of 1994, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1994), Melody Maker 11 of 1994, US CashBox 19 of 1995, Italy 23 of 1994, Global 103 - 10 M claimed, WXPN 154, WTMD 224, Acclaimed 286, Rolling Stone 311 |
| 113 |
Bruce Springsteen |
Tunnel Of Love |
1987 |
UK 1 - Oct 1987, US num 1 for 1 week - Nov 1987, Norway 1 - Oct 1987, Sweden 1 - Oct 1987, Switzerland 2 - Oct 1987, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 1988), Austria 6 - Nov 1987, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1987), France Best 12 of 1987, Italy 18 of 1987, US CashBox 26 of 1987, RYM 77 of 1987, WXPN 225, Rolling Stone 475, WTMD 479, Acclaimed 618 |
| 114 |
Bon Jovi |
New Jersey |
1988 |
UK 1 - Oct 1988, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Oct 1988, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1988, Sweden 1 - Oct 1988, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1988, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 1996), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1993), US 4 of 1989, Norway 4 - Sep 1988, Austria 14 - Nov 1988, US CashBox 25 of 1988, Italy 47 of 1988, Global 75 - 13 M claimed, RYM 95 of 1988 |
| 115 |
Eminem |
Encore |
2004 |
UK 1 - Nov 2004, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Nov 2004, Europe num 1 for 3 weeks Dec 2004, Switzerland 1 - Nov 2004, US 2 of 2005, Norway 2 - Jan 2004, Sweden 2 - Nov 2004, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2004), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 2004), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Austria 4 - Dec 2004, Italy 43 of 2004, Global 103 - 10 M claimed |
| 116 |
Dire Straits |
On Every Street |
1991 |
UK 1 - Sep 1991, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Oct 1991, Austria 1 - Sep 1991, Switzerland 1 - Sep 1991, Norway 1 - Sep 1991, Sweden 1 - Sep 1991, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Sep 1991, UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1991), Italy 10 of 1991, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1991), Global 131 - 8 M claimed |
| 117 |
The Cranberries |
No Need To Argue |
1994 |
Europe num 1 for 8 weeks Jan 1995, Austria 1 - Dec 1994, Sweden 1 - Oct 1994, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jan 1995, UK 2 - Oct 1994, Switzerland 2 - Nov 1994, Norway 3 - Oct 1994, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1996), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jun 1996), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), US CashBox 11 of 1995, Italy 11 of 1995, WXPN 734 |
| 118 |
Santana |
Abraxas |
1970 |
US num 1 for 6 weeks - Oct 1970, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Feb 1971, Australia Goset 1 - Feb 1971, Norway 3 - Dec 1970, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 2000), US 5 of 1971, UK 7 - Nov 1970, US CashBox 7 of 1971, Italy 13 of 1971, RYM 14 of 1970, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Feb 1984), Fox101 93, Global 131 - 8 M claimed, WXPN 152, Acclaimed 171, Rolling Stone 205, WTMD 212 |
| 119 |
Nirvana |
In Utero |
1993 |
UK 1 - Sep 1993, US num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1993, Sweden 1 - Sep 1993, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1996), Norway 7 - Sep 1993, Austria 10 - Sep 1993, RYM 14 of 1993, Switzerland 16 - Sep 1993, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1993), Melody Maker 26 of 1993, US CashBox 32 of 1994, Italy 69 of 1993, Guiness 83, Global 131 - 8 M claimed, Acclaimed 135, WXPN 357, WTMD 420, Rolling Stone 439 |
| 120 |
George Harrison |
All Things Must Pass |
1970 |
US num 1 for 7 weeks - Jan 1971, Norway 1 - Jan 1971, Australia num 1 for 8 weeks - Mar 1971, Australia Goset 1 - Feb 1971, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2001), UK 4 - Dec 1970, RYM 9 of 1970, Italy 18 of 1971, US CashBox 21 of 1971, NARM 69, Defin200 69, UK Radio2 75, WTMD 127, WXPN 128, Acclaimed 310, Rolling Stone 437 |
| 121 |
Linkin Park |
Meteora |
2003 |
UK 1 - Apr 2003, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Apr 2003, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Apr 2003, Switzerland 1 - Apr 2003, Norway 1 - Apr 2003, Sweden 1 - Apr 2003, Austria 3 - Apr 2003, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2004), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in May 2008), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Italy 18 of 2003 |
| 122 |
Led Zeppelin |
Physical Graffiti |
1975 |
UK 1 - Mar 1975, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Mar 1975, Austria 2 - Apr 1975, US 16 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2006), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 2005), Norway 4 - Mar 1975, RYM 6 of 1975, US CashBox 12 of 1975, Fox101 32, WXPN 48, Italy 60 of 1975, Rolling Stone 70, UK Radio2 71, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1975, NARM 93, Acclaimed 93, Defin200 93, WTMD 98 |
| 123 |
Wham! |
Make It Big |
1984 |
UK 1 - Nov 1984, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Mar 1985, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1984, Norway 1 - Nov 1984, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Feb 1985, Sweden 3 - Nov 1984, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1994), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1987), US 4 of 1985, Austria 4 - Dec 1984, US CashBox 5 of 1985, Italy 9 of 1985 |
| 124 |
No Doubt |
Tragic Kingdom |
1996 |
US num 1 for 9 weeks - Dec 1996, Norway 1 - Dec 1996, US 2 of 1997, Austria 2 - Feb 1997, UK 3 - Jan 1997, Switzerland 3 - Jan 1997, Sweden 3 - Jul 1996, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 1999), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1997), Italy 52 of 1997, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1995, Defin200 120, Rolling Stone 441, WTMD 475, Acclaimed 2379 |
| 125 |
Billy Joel |
52nd Street |
1979 |
US 1 of 1979, US num 1 for 8 weeks - Nov 1978, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Dec 1978, Grammy in 1979, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1994), US CashBox 4 of 1979, Austria 4 - Mar 1979, Norway 5 - Jan 1979, UK 10 - Nov 1978, Sweden 18 - Jan 1979, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Mar 1979), Italy 54 of 1979, RYM 96 of 1978, Rolling Stone 352, WTMD 809 |
| 126 |
Michael Jackson |
Invincible |
2001 |
UK 1 - Nov 2001, US num 1 for 1 week - Nov 2001, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Nov 2001, Switzerland 1 - Nov 2001, Norway 1 - Nov 2001, Sweden 1 - Nov 2001, Austria 2 - Nov 2001, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2002), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 2001), Italy 88 of 2001 |
| 127 |
Terence Trent D'Arby |
Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby |
1987 |
UK 1 - Jul 1987, Europe num 1 for 8 weeks Jan 1988, Switzerland 1 - Aug 1987, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - May 1988, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1988), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 1988), Austria 4 - Sep 1987, Norway 4 - Aug 1987, Sweden 5 - Jul 1987, Italy 5 of 1988, US CashBox 8 of 1988, France Best 17 of 1987, RYM 126 of 1987, Acclaimed 1213 |
| 128 |
Shakira |
Laundry Service |
2002 |
Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Mar 2002, Austria 1 - Mar 2002, Switzerland 1 - Feb 2002, Norway 1 - Feb 2002, Sweden 1 - Feb 2002, UK 2 - Mar 2002, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2002), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2002), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Italy 5 of 2002, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 2002, Defin200 172 |
| 129 |
Celine Dion |
A New Day Has Come |
2002 |
UK 1 - Apr 2002, US num 1 for 1 week - Apr 2002, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Apr 2002, Switzerland 1 - Apr 2002, Norway 1 - Apr 2002, Sweden 1 - Apr 2002, Austria 3 - Apr 2002, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2003), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in May 2002), Italy 13 of 2002 |
| 130 |
Bee Gees |
Spirits Having Flown |
1979 |
UK 1 - Feb 1979, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Mar 1979, Norway 1 - Feb 1979, Sweden 1 - Feb 1979, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Mar 1979, US 2 of 1979, Austria 2 - Mar 1979, Italy 5 of 1979, US CashBox 6 of 1979, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1979), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 1979), Internet 46 - 20 M claimed 1979 |
| 131 |
Destiny's Child |
Survivor |
2001 |
UK 1 - May 2001, US num 1 for 2 weeks - May 2001, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks May 2001, Switzerland 1 - May 2001, Norway 1 - May 2001, Sweden 2 - May 2001, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2002), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 2001), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), Austria 8 - May 2001, Italy 53 of 2001, Global 131 - 8 M claimed |
| 132 |
Prince |
Lovesexy |
1988 |
UK 1 - May 1988, Europe num 1 for 1 week May 1988, Switzerland 1 - May 1988, Sweden 1 - May 1988, Norway 2 - May 1988, Austria 3 - Jun 1988, France Best 3 of 1988, Italy 9 of 1988, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1989), Melody Maker 12 of 1988, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Dec 1988), US CashBox 35 of 1988, RYM 100 of 1988, Acclaimed 2019 |
| 133 |
Oasis |
Be Here Now |
1997 |
UK 1 - Aug 1997, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Sep 1997, Norway 1 - Sep 1997, Sweden 1 - Aug 1997, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Aug 1997, Switzerland 2 - Aug 1997, UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1998), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), Austria 7 - Sep 1997, Melody Maker 8 of 1997, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1997), Italy 14 of 1997 |
| 134 |
Creedence Clearwater Revival |
Cosmo's Factory |
1970 |
UK 1 - Sep 1970, US num 1 for 9 weeks - Aug 1970, Norway 1 - Aug 1970, Australia num 1 for 19 weeks - Sep 1970, Australia Goset 1 - Sep 1970, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1990), RYM 10 of 1970, Italy 16 of 1970, US CashBox 23 of 1970, Fox101 90, Acclaimed 178, Rolling Stone 265, WXPN 344, WTMD 805 |
| 135 |
Michael Jackson |
Off The Wall |
1979 |
Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Mar 1980, US CashBox 2 of 1980, US 3 of 1980, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1995), Norway 4 - Dec 1979, UK 5 - Sep 1979, Melody Maker 7 of 1979, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1979), Sweden 26 - Sep 1979, Channel4 29, RYM 29 of 1979, Rolling Stone 68, Internet 73 - 16 M claimed 1979, NARM 80, Defin200 80, Guiness 92, Acclaimed 114, WTMD 225, WXPN 612 |
| 136 |
Queen |
A Night At The Opera |
1975 |
UK 1 - Dec 1975, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Mar 1976, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2002), Norway 4 - Dec 1975, RYM 4 of 1975, US CashBox 9 of 1976, Austria 9 - Mar 1976, UK Radio2 9, Sweden 10 - Dec 1975, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1976), Channel4 13, Fox101 34, Virgin 96, WTMD 120, Defin200 152, WXPN 164, Acclaimed 167, Rolling Stone 230 |
| 137 |
Original Soundtrack |
Flashdance |
1983 |
US num 1 for 2 weeks - Jun 1983, Austria 1 - Oct 1983, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1983, Norway 1 - Jul 1983, Sweden 1 - Jun 1983, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Aug 1983, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1996), US CashBox 4 of 1983, Italy 4 of 1983, UK 9 - Jul 1983, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1983) |
| 138 |
Green Day |
Dookie |
1994 |
Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Mar 1995, Sweden 3 - Sep 1994, US 10 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 1999), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 2008), Austria 4 - Jan 1995, US CashBox 6 of 1995, Switzerland 6 - Jan 1995, Norway 9 - Jan 1995, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1996), UK 13 - Nov 1994, Italy 28 of 2004, NARM 50, Defin200 50, RYM 88 of 1994, WTMD 107, Internet 108 - 14 M claimed 1994, Rolling Stone 193, WXPN 306, Acclaimed 416 |
| 139 |
Outkast |
Speakerboxx & The Love Below |
2003 |
US num 1 for 7 weeks - Oct 2003, Grammy in 2003, US 2 of 2004, US 11 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2006), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 2004), Norway 4 - Oct 2003, UK 8 - Jan 2004, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Switzerland 11 - Feb 2004, Sweden 11 - Oct 2003, NARM 29, Defin200 29, Austria 33 - Feb 2004, Channel4 69, Acclaimed 116, RYM 171 of 2003, WTMD 597 |
| 140 |
Spice Girls |
Spiceworld |
1997 |
UK 1 - Nov 1997, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Nov 1997, Austria 1 - Nov 1997, Norway 1 - Jan 1997, Switzerland 2 - Nov 1997, Sweden 3 - Nov 1997, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1999), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1997), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Italy 11 of 1998, Melody Maker 37 of 1997, Internet 65 - 17 M claimed 1997, UK Radio2 76 |
| 141 |
Fine Young Cannibals |
The Raw & The Cooked |
1989 |
UK 1 - Feb 1989, US num 1 for 7 weeks - Jun 1989, Austria 1 - Mar 1989, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jul 1989, US CashBox 2 of 1989, Switzerland 2 - Feb 1989, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1989), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1989), Sweden 5 - Feb 1989, Norway 19 - Mar 1989, Italy 45 of 1989, WTMD 746, Acclaimed 1608 |
| 142 |
Depeche Mode |
Songs Of Faith & Devotion |
1993 |
UK 1 - Apr 1993, US num 1 for 1 week - Apr 1993, Europe num 1 for 3 weeks Apr 1993, Austria 1 - Apr 1993, Switzerland 1 - Apr 1993, Sweden 2 - Apr 1993, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1993), Norway 16 - Apr 1993, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Mar 1993), Italy 28 of 1993, US CashBox 49 of 1993, RYM 72 of 1993, Acclaimed 2622 |
| 143 |
Bob Dylan |
Blood On The Tracks |
1975 |
US num 1 for 2 weeks - Mar 1975, RYM 1 of 1975, Norway 2 - Feb 1975, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1994), UK 4 - Feb 1975, WXPN 5, Virgin 7, WTMD 8, Rolling Stone 16, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1976), Acclaimed 23, US CashBox 29 of 1975, Italy 43 of 1975, Channel4 55, Fox101 84, Guiness 98, Defin200 157 |
| 144 |
Michael Jackson |
History - Past, Present & Future, Book 1 |
1995 |
UK 1 - Jun 1995, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1995, Switzerland 1 - Jun 1995, Norway 1 - Jun 1995, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1995, Austria 2 - Jul 1995, Sweden 3 - Jun 1995, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1999), Italy 23 of 1995, US CashBox 26 of 1995, Internet 65 - 17 M claimed 1995, RYM 178 of 1995 |
| 145 |
Massive Attack |
Mezzanine |
1998 |
UK 1 - May 1998, Europe num 1 for 1 week May 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - May 1998, Norway 2 - May 1998, Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Austria 4 - May 1998, Sweden 4 - Apr 1998, Switzerland 6 - May 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 1998), Melody Maker 14 of 1998, RYM 16 of 1998, Italy 59 of 1998, Acclaimed 316, Rolling Stone 412, WTMD 438 |
| 146 |
Radiohead |
Kid A |
2000 |
UK 1 - Oct 2000, US num 1 for 1 week - Oct 2000, Norway 2 - Oct 2000, RYM 2 of 2000, Sweden 3 - Oct 2000, Austria 5 - Oct 2000, Melody Maker 5 of 2000, Switzerland 8 - Oct 2000, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2001), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 2000), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), Italy 62 of 2000, WTMD 89, WXPN 124, Acclaimed 128, Rolling Stone 428 |
| 147 |
The Rolling Stones |
Tattoo You |
1981 |
US num 1 for 9 weeks - Sep 1981, Australia num 1 for 11 weeks - Sep 1981, UK 2 - Sep 1981, Austria 2 - Oct 1981, Norway 3 - Sep 1981, Sweden 3 - Sep 1981, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2000), US CashBox 10 of 1981, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1981), Italy 27 of 1981, Fox101 79, RYM 122 of 1981, Rolling Stone 211, WTMD 478, WXPN 741, Acclaimed 1016 |
| 148 |
Pearl Jam |
Vitalogy |
1994 |
US num 1 for 1 week - Dec 1994, Sweden 1 - Dec 1994, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Dec 1994, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1995), UK 4 - Dec 1994, Norway 7 - Dec 1994, Austria 11 - Dec 1994, Melody Maker 15 of 1994, Switzerland 17 - Dec 1994, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Dec 1994), US CashBox 22 of 1995, Italy 100 of 1994, RYM 101 of 1994, WTMD 311, Rolling Stone 492, Acclaimed 983 |
| 149 |
Bon Jovi |
Crossroad - The Best Of Bon Jovi |
1994 |
UK 1 - Oct 1994, Europe num 1 for 9 weeks Nov 1994, Austria 1 - Oct 1994, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1994, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Oct 1994, Norway 2 - Oct 1994, Sweden 2 - Oct 1994, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1998), Italy 7 of 1994, Global 68 - 14 M claimed, Internet 108 - 14 M claimed 1994 |
| 150 |
Janet Jackson |
Janet |
1993 |
UK 1 - May 1993, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Jun 1993, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Jun 1993, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 1994), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), US 4 of 1993, Sweden 5 - Jun 1993, US CashBox 8 of 1993, Switzerland 10 - May 1993, Norway 11 - May 1993, Austria 22 - Jul 1993, Italy 63 of 1993, Internet 73 - 16 M claimed 1993, Global 103 - 10 M claimed, Defin200 151 |
| 151 |
The Smashing Pumpkins |
Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness |
1995 |
US num 1 for 1 week - Nov 1995, Sweden 1 - Oct 1995, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Nov 1995, US 9 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2001), UK 4 - Nov 1995, Norway 7 - Nov 1995, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2001), RYM 16 of 1995, Switzerland 27 - Nov 1995, Austria 40 - Mar 1996, Virgin 76, Defin200 149, WTMD 196, Acclaimed 254, WXPN 308, Rolling Stone 487 |
| 152 |
Madonna |
American Life |
2003 |
UK 1 - May 2003, US num 1 for 1 week - May 2003, Europe num 1 for 3 weeks May 2003, Switzerland 1 - May 2003, Norway 1 - May 2003, Sweden 1 - May 2003, Austria 9 - May 2003, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2003), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 2003), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), Italy 35 of 2003 |
| 153 |
Elton John |
The Very Best Of Elton John |
1990 |
UK 1 - Nov 1990, Europe num 1 for 9 weeks Dec 1990, Austria 1 - Nov 1990, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1990, Norway 1 - Nov 1990, Sweden 1 - Nov 1990, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jan 1991, UK 9 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1995), Italy 12 of 1990 |
| 154 |
Bon Jovi |
These Days |
1995 |
UK 1 - Jul 1995, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Jul 1995, Austria 1 - Jul 1995, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1995, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1995, Sweden 2 - Jun 1995, UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jun 1996), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), Norway 7 - Jul 1995, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1995), Italy 28 of 1995 |
| 155 |
Robbie Williams |
Escapology |
2002 |
UK 1 - Nov 2002, Europe num 1 for 12 weeks Dec 2002, Austria 1 - Dec 2002, Switzerland 1 - Dec 2002, Norway 1 - Dec 2002, Sweden 1 - Nov 2002, UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 2003), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), Italy 4 of 2003, UK Radio2 59 |
| 156 |
The Rolling Stones |
Voodoo Lounge |
1994 |
UK 1 - Jul 1994, Europe num 1 for 6 weeks Jul 1994, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1994, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jul 1994, Austria 2 - Jul 1994, Sweden 2 - Jul 1994, Norway 3 - Jul 1994, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1994), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1996), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Aug 1994), US CashBox 29 of 1994, Italy 37 of 1994 |
| 157 |
The Beatles |
Anthology 1 |
1995 |
US num 1 for 3 weeks - Dec 1995, Europe num 1 for 1 week Dec 1995, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Dec 1995, UK 2 - Dec 1995, Switzerland 2 - Dec 1995, Sweden 2 - Dec 1995, US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1996), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1995), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Austria 5 - Dec 1995, Norway 5 - Dec 1995, Italy 35 of 1995 |
| 158 |
Metallica |
St Anger |
2003 |
US num 1 for 1 week - Jun 2003, Europe num 1 for 6 weeks Jun 2003, Austria 1 - Jun 2003, Norway 1 - Jun 2003, Sweden 1 - Jun 2003, Switzerland 2 - Jun 2003, UK 3 - Jun 2003, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2003), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jun 2003), Italy 45 of 2003 |
| 159 |
Queen |
Made In Heaven |
1995 |
UK 1 - Nov 1995, Europe num 1 for 10 weeks Nov 1995, Austria 1 - Nov 1995, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1995, Sweden 1 - Nov 1995, Norway 2 - Nov 1995, UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1997), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1997), Italy 8 of 1995, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Mar 1996), Global 131 - 8 M claimed |
| 160 |
The Rolling Stones |
Let It Bleed |
1969 |
UK 1 - Dec 1969, Norway 2 - Jan 1970, RYM 3 of 1969, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1989), Guiness 8, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1999), NARM 18, Defin200 18, WTMD 24, US CashBox 25 of 1970, Italy 29 of 1970, Acclaimed 31, Rolling Stone 32, WXPN 33, Channel4 35, Virgin 40, Fox101 58, UK Radio2 73 |
| 161 |
James Horner |
Titanic |
1998 |
UK 1 - Jan 1998, US num 1 for 16 weeks - Jan 1998, Austria 1 - Feb 1998, Switzerland 1 - Jan 1998, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, Sweden 1 - Jan 1998, UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Internet 16 - 29 M claimed 1997, Italy 18 of 1998 |
| 162 |
Original Soundtrack |
Pretty Woman |
1990 |
Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Sep 1990, Austria 1 - Sep 1990, Sweden 1 - Jul 1990, Australia num 1 for 4 weeks - Jul 1990, UK 2 - May 1990, Switzerland 2 - Aug 1990, Norway 2 - Aug 1990, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1991), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1991), US CashBox 12 of 1990, Italy 45 of 1990 |
| 163 |
Prince |
Batman |
1989 |
UK 1 - Jul 1989, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Jul 1989, Europe num 1 for 7 weeks Jul 1989, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1989, Norway 2 - Jul 1989, Sweden 2 - Jun 1989, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1989), Austria 7 - Aug 1989, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1989), Italy 12 of 1989, US CashBox 14 of 1989, Global 153 - 7 M claimed |
| 164 |
The Cure |
Disintegration |
1989 |
Melody Maker 1 of 1989, RYM 2 of 1989, UK 3 - May 1989, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2004), Switzerland 4 - May 1989, Austria 5 - Jun 1989, France Best 5 of 1989, Norway 7 - May 1989, Sweden 10 - May 1989, Italy 20 of 1989, UK Gold (certified by BPI in May 1989), US CashBox 27 of 1989, WTMD 93, Virgin 94, WXPN 96, Acclaimed 319, Rolling Stone 326 |
| 165 |
Tina Turner |
Foreign Affair |
1989 |
UK 1 - Sep 1989, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Oct 1989, Austria 1 - Oct 1989, Switzerland 1 - Oct 1989, Norway 1 - May 1988, Sweden 1 - Oct 1989, Italy 3 of 1989, UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1991), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Nov 1989), Global 153 - 7 M claimed |
| 166 |
Limp Bizkit |
Chocolate Starfish & The Hot Dog Flavoured Water |
2000 |
UK 1 - Oct 2000, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Nov 2000, Europe num 1 for 1 week Nov 2000, Austria 2 - Nov 2000, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 2002), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), Switzerland 4 - Oct 2000, Sweden 4 - Oct 2000, US 5 of 2001, Norway 5 - Oct 2000, Melody Maker 9 of 2000, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Nov 2000), Italy 55 of 2000 |
| 167 |
Shaggy |
Hot Shot |
2001 |
UK 1 - Feb 2001, US num 1 for 6 weeks - Feb 2001, Europe num 1 for 4 weeks Jul 2001, US 2 of 2001, Austria 2 - Apr 2001, Switzerland 2 - Apr 2001, US 6 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 2001), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 2001), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), Sweden 6 - May 2001, Norway 12 - Apr 2001, Italy 76 of 2001 |
| 168 |
U2 |
The Best Of 1980-1990 |
1998 |
Europe num 1 for 6 weeks Nov 1998, Austria 1 - Nov 1998, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1998, Sweden 1 - Nov 1998, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Nov 1998, Norway 2 - Jan 1998, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2002), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2002), Europe 7 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), UK 4 - Nov 1998 |
| 169 |
Beyonce |
Dangerously In Love |
2003 |
UK 1 - Jul 2003, US num 1 for 1 week - Jul 2003, Europe num 1 for 6 weeks Jul 2003, Norway 1 - Jul 2003, Switzerland 2 - Jul 2003, Austria 3 - Aug 2003, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 2004), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 2003), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), Sweden 11 - Jul 2003, Italy 100 of 2003, Defin200 183 |
| 170 |
Bruce Springsteen |
Devils & Dust |
2005 |
UK 1 - May 2005, US num 1 for 1 week - May 2005, Europe num 1 for 3 weeks May 2005, Switzerland 1 - May 2005, Sweden 1 - Apr 2005, Austria 2 - May 2005, Norway 2 - May 2005, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Aug 2005), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Aug 2005), Italy 27 of 2005, Acclaimed 1972 |
| 171 |
Roxy Music |
Avalon |
1982 |
UK 1 - Jun 1982, Norway 1 - Jun 1982, Sweden 1 - Jun 1982, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Jul 1982, Austria 5 - Jul 1982, Melody Maker 7 of 1982, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1992), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Jun 1982), RYM 38 of 1982, Italy 49 of 1982, WXPN 108, WTMD 214, Rolling Stone 307, Acclaimed 377 |
| 172 |
Dido |
No Angel |
2001 |
UK 1 - Oct 2000, Europe num 1 for 13 weeks Feb 2001, Norway 1 - Jan 2001, Austria 2 - Mar 2001, Switzerland 2 - Feb 2001, Sweden 2 - Jan 2001, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2001), UK 9 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 2004), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Italy 7 of 2001, Channel4 57, UK Radio2 70 |
| 173 |
Genesis |
We Can't Dance |
1991 |
UK 1 - Nov 1991, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Dec 1991, Austria 1 - Nov 1991, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1991, Norway 1 - Nov 1991, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1996), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1997), Sweden 4 - Nov 1991, US CashBox 18 of 1992, Italy 28 of 1991, Global 58 - 16 M claimed |
| 174 |
David Bowie |
Let's Dance |
1983 |
UK 1 - Apr 1983, Norway 1 - Apr 1983, Sweden 1 - May 1983, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Apr 1983, Austria 2 - May 1983, US CashBox 9 of 1983, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1983), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in May 1983), Switzerland 17 - Nov 1983, Italy 36 of 1983, UK Radio2 56, RYM 158 of 1983, Acclaimed 1029 |
| 175 |
Alanis Morissette |
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie |
1998 |
US num 1 for 2 weeks - Nov 1998, Europe num 1 for 1 week Nov 1998, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1998, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, Sweden 2 - Nov 1998, UK 3 - Nov 1998, Austria 3 - Nov 1998, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Italy 24 of 1998 |
| 176 |
Jimi Hendrix |
Are You Experienced? |
1967 |
US 1 of 1968, UK 2 - May 1967, RYM 2 of 1967, US CashBox 3 of 1968, Norway 3 - Jun 1967, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1998), Acclaimed 12, Rolling Stone 15, Fox101 18, Channel4 19, WTMD 23, Guiness 39, WXPN 39, NARM 41, Defin200 41, Virgin 63 |
| 177 |
The Doors |
The Doors |
1967 |
Switzerland 3 - May 1991, UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2004), Norway 4 - Apr 1991, Austria 6 - Apr 1991, RYM 6 of 1967, US CashBox 10 of 1967, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2001), UK 11 - Apr 1991, NARM 19, Defin200 19, Acclaimed 21, Sweden 24 - Mar 1991, Channel4 27, Fox101 28, Rolling Stone 42, Virgin 46, Guiness 63, WTMD 68, WXPN 101 |
| 178 |
Rod Stewart |
Every Picture Tells A Story |
1971 |
UK 1 - Jul 1971, US num 1 for 4 weeks - Oct 1971, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Nov 1971, Australia Goset 1 - Oct 1971, Norway 9 - Sep 1971, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 1995), US CashBox 16 of 1971, RYM 43 of 1971, Italy 75 of 1971, Channel4 99, Acclaimed 152, Rolling Stone 172, WXPN 184, WTMD 372 |
| 179 |
Janis Joplin |
Pearl |
1971 |
US num 1 for 9 weeks - Feb 1971, Norway 1 - Mar 1971, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - May 1971, Australia Goset 1 - Apr 1971, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2000), US 4 of 1971, US CashBox 6 of 1971, RYM 35 of 1971, Fox101 62, Rolling Stone 122, WXPN 153, Acclaimed 199, WTMD 286 |
| 180 |
The Backstreet Boys |
Backstreet's Back |
1997 |
Europe num 1 for 1 week Sep 1997, Austria 1 - Aug 1997, Switzerland 1 - Aug 1997, Norway 1 - Jan 1997, Sweden 1 - Aug 1997, UK 2 - Aug 1997, UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1998), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Italy 6 of 1998, Global 117 - 9 M claimed |
| 181 |
Def Leppard |
Adrenalize |
1992 |
UK 1 - Apr 1992, US num 1 for 5 weeks - Apr 1992, Switzerland 1 - Apr 1992, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Apr 1992, Norway 2 - Apr 1992, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1992), Sweden 5 - Apr 1992, US CashBox 9 of 1992, Austria 13 - May 1992, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Apr 1992), Italy 64 of 1992, Global 96 - 11 M claimed |
| 182 |
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young |
Deja Vu |
1970 |
US num 1 for 1 week - May 1970, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1970, Australia Goset 1 - May 1970, US CashBox 2 of 1970, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1992), UK 5 - May 1970, Norway 11 - May 1970, RYM 13 of 1970, WXPN 35, WTMD 49, Italy 64 of 1970, Defin200 104, Rolling Stone 148, Acclaimed 159 |
| 183 |
The Police |
Ghost In The Machine |
1981 |
UK 1 - Oct 1981, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Dec 1981, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2001), Norway 5 - Oct 1981, Melody Maker 5 of 1981, Sweden 6 - Oct 1981, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1981), Austria 11 - Dec 1981, US CashBox 12 of 1982, Italy 12 of 1981, RYM 113 of 1981, Global 131 - 8 M claimed, WXPN 253, Rolling Stone 322, WTMD 637, Acclaimed 1255 |
| 184 |
The Corrs |
In Blue |
2000 |
UK 1 - Jul 2000, Europe num 1 for 9 weeks Aug 2000, Switzerland 1 - Jul 2000, Norway 1 - Jul 2000, Sweden 1 - Jul 2000, Austria 2 - Aug 2000, UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2000), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 2001), Italy 27 of 2000 |
| 185 |
Bruce Springsteen |
Human Touch |
1992 |
UK 1 - Apr 1992, Europe num 1 for 6 weeks Apr 1992, Austria 1 - Apr 1992, Switzerland 1 - Apr 1992, Norway 1 - Apr 1992, Sweden 1 - Apr 1992, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1992), Italy 16 of 1992, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Mar 1992), US CashBox 45 of 1992 |
| 186 |
Anastacia |
Anastacia |
2004 |
UK 1 - Apr 2004, Europe num 1 for 14 weeks Apr 2004, Austria 1 - Apr 2004, Switzerland 1 - Apr 2004, Norway 1 - Apr 2004, Sweden 1 - Apr 2004, UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 2004), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Italy 8 of 2004 |
| 187 |
Bob Dylan |
Desire |
1976 |
US num 1 for 5 weeks - Feb 1976, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Feb 1976, UK 3 - Jan 1976, Austria 3 - Mar 1976, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1999), Norway 4 - Jan 1976, Italy 4 of 1976, Sweden 16 - Jan 1976, RYM 16 of 1976, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Apr 1976), US CashBox 24 of 1976, WXPN 114, WTMD 148, Rolling Stone 174, Acclaimed 379 |
| 188 |
Deep Purple |
Machine Head |
1972 |
UK 1 - Apr 1972, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Jun 1972, Australia Goset 1 - Jun 1972, Norway 3 - Apr 1972, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1986), Austria 4 - Jan 1973, RYM 8 of 1972, Italy 11 of 1972, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jan 1974), US CashBox 75 of 1973, Fox101 101, Acclaimed 247, WTMD 271, WXPN 389 |
| 189 |
The Beastie Boys |
Licensed To Ill |
1986 |
US num 1 for 7 weeks - Mar 1987, Melody Maker 1 of 1986, US 3 of 1987, US 9 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 2001), US CashBox 5 of 1987, UK 7 - Jan 1987, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jun 1987), Sweden 30 - Sep 1987, NARM 31, Defin200 31, RYM 46 of 1986, WTMD 95, Virgin 97, Acclaimed 173, Rolling Stone 217, WXPN 300 |
| 190 |
Culture Club |
Colour By Numbers |
1983 |
UK 1 - Oct 1983, Australia num 1 for 7 weeks - Oct 1983, Norway 2 - Oct 1983, Sweden 3 - Nov 1983, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1986), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1985), Switzerland 4 - Nov 1983, US 5 of 1984, US CashBox 8 of 1984, Melody Maker 14 of 1983, Austria 17 - Dec 1983, Italy 31 of 1983, RYM 168 of 1983, Acclaimed 1227 |
| 191 |
Meatloaf |
Bat Out Of Hell |
1977 |
Australia num 1 for 7 weeks - Jun 1978, US 14 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 2001), UK 7 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1993), Internet 5 - 37 M claimed 1977, UK 9 - Mar 1978, Sweden 13 - Dec 1978, Global 24 - 22 M claimed, Fox101 31, RYM 49 of 1977, NARM 66, Defin200 66, US CashBox 85 of 1978, Channel4 86, Guiness 90, WXPN 134, Rolling Stone 343, Acclaimed 412, WTMD 437 |
| 192 |
Elvis Presley |
Elv1s - 30 Number 1 Hits |
2002 |
UK 1 - Oct 2002, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Oct 2002, Europe num 1 for 3 weeks Oct 2002, Austria 1 - Oct 2002, Switzerland 1 - Oct 2002, Sweden 1 - Oct 2002, Norway 3 - Oct 2002, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2005), Global 117 - 9 M claimed |
| 193 |
Red Hot Chili Peppers |
One Hot Minute |
1995 |
Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Sep 1995, Sweden 1 - Sep 1995, Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Sep 1995, UK 2 - Sep 1995, Switzerland 2 - Sep 1995, Norway 2 - Sep 1995, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 2001), Austria 7 - Sep 1995, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1996), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Feb 1996), US CashBox 45 of 1995, Italy 54 of 1995 |
| 194 |
Soundgarden |
Superunknown |
1994 |
US num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1994, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1994, Sweden 3 - Mar 1994, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 1996), UK 4 - Mar 1994, US CashBox 4 of 1994, Norway 5 - Mar 1994, Switzerland 9 - Mar 1994, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Aug 1994), RYM 22 of 1994, Austria 25 - Apr 1994, Melody Maker 25 of 1994, Acclaimed 280, Rolling Stone 336, WXPN 646 |
| 195 |
Coldplay |
Parachutes |
2000 |
UK 1 - Jul 2000, Norway 1 - Jul 2000, Melody Maker 2 of 2000, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2003), UK 7 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 2004), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), Channel4 14, Sweden 20 - Jan 2001, Switzerland 38 - Feb 2001, UK Radio2 38, Italy 40 of 2001, RYM 97 of 2000, WXPN 120, WTMD 345, Acclaimed 381 |
| 196 |
Elton John |
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player |
1973 |
UK 1 - Feb 1973, US num 1 for 2 weeks - Mar 1973, Norway 1 - Feb 1973, Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Apr 1973, Australia Goset 1 - Mar 1973, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1995), Italy 4 of 1973, US CashBox 23 of 1973, RYM 153 of 1973, WTMD 566, WXPN 730 |
| 197 |
Britney Spears |
Baby One More Time |
1999 |
US num 1 for 6 weeks - Jan 1999, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1999, US 2 of 1999, Austria 2 - Apr 1999, US 14 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2004), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 2000), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), UK 4 - Mar 1999, Norway 5 - Mar 1999, Sweden 10 - Mar 1999, Global 12 - 25 M claimed, Internet 31 - 24 M claimed 1999, Italy 39 of 1999 |
| 198 |
| |