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The Eagles · 2018

The Eagles

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 20, 2018Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

RIAA announced that The Eagles' album “Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975” had surpassed Michael Jackson's “Thriller” to become the best-selling album of all time in the U.S. The collection was certified 38× Platinum, equivalent to 38 million sold and streamed units. The Eagles' “Hotel California” was the third best-selling album in the U.S., with 26 million units. Worldwide, however, “Thriller” remained the best-selling album.

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