HomeFeatureMichael Jackson Is The King of Album Sales admin Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Feature, Music, The Studio The RIAA has announced that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is the king when it comes to album sales. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is the first album in RIAA history to be certified 30X multi-platinum in the U.S.. Overall, the Grammy award winner is the biggest selling artist of all time, with a worldwide sales total of 100 million for Thriller and 1 billion album sales combined. “RIAA has awarded Gold & Platinum records on behalf of the music business for nearly 60 years, but this is the first time an artist has crossed the 30X multi-Platinum plateau,” said Cary Sherman, Chairman & CEO, RIAA. “We are honored to celebrate the unique status of Thriller in Gold & Platinum history. What an exceptional achievement and testament to Thriller’s enduring spot in our hearts and musical history.” Thriller, which was produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson, set a record with 8 Grammys and continuous titles since its release in 1982. The album became certified RIAA 20X multi-platinum in 1984.
