Thriller

~70 million

Best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson

Estimated Music · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-AR-001

Michael Jackson's 1982 album Thriller is estimated to have sold about 70 million copies worldwide. Seven of its nine tracks became top-10 singles in the US.

Worldwide totals are estimates; the US figure is certified.

Sources

Wikipedia: Thriller (album)
Wikipedia: List of best-selling albums