Top 10 Most Famous Music Albums

Top 10 Most Famous Music Albums

1. Thriller

Released in 1982, Thriller is Michael Jackson's seventh studio album and one of the best-selling albums of all time, with estimated sales over 66 million copies worldwide. The album spent 37 weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, making it one of the longest-running number-one albums in history. Thriller spawned seven top-10 singles, including the iconic title track, and its influence can still be seen in music videos today.

2. Back in Black

Released in 1980, Back in Black is AC/DC's seventh studio album and one of the band's most successful releases, with estimated sales over 50 million copies worldwide. The album spent a record 29 weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and has been certified 22x multi-platinum by the RIAA. Back in Black features some of AC/DC's most popular songs, including "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "Hells Bells".

3. Dark Side of the Moon

Released in 1973, Dark Side of the Moon is Pink Floyd's eighth studio album and one of the most critically acclaimed albums of all time, with estimated sales over 50 million copies worldwide. The album spent a record 741 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, making it one of the longest-charting albums in history. Dark Side of the Moon features some of Pink Floyd's most famous songs, including "Breathe" and "The Great Gig in the Sky".

4. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Released in 1967, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is The Beatles' ninth studio album and a groundbreaking work of psychedelic rock, with estimated sales over 32 million copies worldwide. The album spent 15 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart and features some of the band's most beloved songs, including "A Day in the Life" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is widely regarded as a cultural touchstone and one of the greatest albums ever made.

5. Hotel California

Released in 1976, Hotel California is the Eagles' sixth studio album and one of the most successful albums of all time, with estimated sales over 32 million copies worldwide. The album spent 4 weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and features some of the band's most iconic songs, including "Hotel California" and "Life in the Fast Lane". Hotel California is known for its hauntingly beautiful lyrics and memorable guitar riffs.

6. Rumours

Released in 1977, Rumours is Fleetwood Mac's tenth studio album and one of the best-selling albums of all time, with estimated sales over 40 million copies worldwide. The album spent a record 31 weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and features some of the band's most beloved songs, including "Dreams" and "Go Your Own Way". Rumours is known for its emotionally charged lyrics and memorable guitar riffs.

7. The Beatles (also known as The White Album)

Released in 1968, The Beatles' self-titled album is a double album featuring some of the band's most experimental and psychedelic work, with estimated sales over 32 million copies worldwide. The album spent 9 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart and features some of the band's most innovative songs, including "Back in the U.S.S.R." and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". The Beatles is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made.

8. Sgt. Pepper Live

Released in 1997 (reissue) - While originally released in 1967, this reissue features new recordings and live tracks with updated instrumentation to better reflect the album's complex arrangements. SGT. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band sold over 32 million copies worldwide. The original album spent 15 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart.

9. Rumours (UK)

Released in 1977, this is a reissue of the same music with additional recordings performed live at London's Hammersmith Palais concert hall. Rumors sold over 40 million copies worldwide. The album spent 31 weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

10. Abbey Road

Released in 1969, Abbey Road is The Beatles' 12th studio album and one of the band's final works before their breakup, with estimated sales over 31 million copies worldwide. The album features some of the band's most iconic songs, including "Come Together" and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", and its cover photo has become an iconic image in popular culture. Abbey Road is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made.