Top-Selling US Album by Certified Sales
The best-selling album in United States history by certified sales is Eagles' "Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)." According to the Recording Industry Association of America, it has been certified at least 38 million units, making it the highest-certified album in the US.
Why This Album Leads US Sales
Released in 1976, the compilation gathered hit singles from the band's first four studio albums. Its broad radio play, crossover appeal, and long shelf life drove sustained demand across decades, helping it reach the top of the all-time US sales list.
How US Album Sales Are Measured
Certification bodies like the RIAA track units that include traditional album sales, digital downloads, and on-demand audio streams. Multi-disc sets and greatest-hits compilations often accumulate very high totals because they contain multiple charting songs in one package.
For more details on US album certifications and historical rankings, visit RIAA Gold & Platinum.
