Depending on whose figures you believe, the individual/group who has sold the most albums overall is either Elvis Presley or The Beatles. In terms of known, verified sales, the Beatles lead by about 5 to 4.
The highest-selling SINGLE album is Michael Jackson's Thriller. In terms of overall verified sales, he's at about 3 compared to that 5:4 ratio mentioned above, slightly behind Madonna (also about 3).
The first musical act to sell more than 100 million records outside of the United States was Michael Jackson.
THE SHIRELLES
5.3 Million
100 million
over 22 million
The first musical act to sell more than 100 million records outside of the United States was Michael Jackson.
20 million records were sold
THE SHIRELLES
Sir Harry Lauder.
she sold 7 million in her first week
1.9 million
Nearly 10 million.
About six million, if my maths is correct.
500,000
11 million
5 million
about 100 million