bu. Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 When addressing such major achievement, Martin Talbot from the Official Charts Company says: “To add to her many landmark records, Adele’s achievement in overtaking ‘Thriller’ in the all-time sales list is truly remarkable. ‘Thriller’ has long been recognised as one of the most iconic albums of all-time. There is now no doubt that ‘21’ can be spoken of in the same breath.” ’21′ has sold over 4,274,300 copies; just 500 copies ahead of ‘Thriller’, which has generated over 4,273,800 in sales since 1982. Adele’s album has spent 65 non-consecutive weeks on the UK Albums Chart since its release 15 months ago, outselling Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ and becoming the biggest-selling album of the 21st Century. I can’t say I’m mad at her. Records are made to be broken and at least it was done by an extraodinary talent. I’d rather this than basic Katy Perry besting MJ’s record for having the most #1 singles from one album. The top 10 biggest-selling albums in the UK are: 1. Queen – Greatest Hits 2. The Beatles – Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 3. ABBA – Gold: Greatest Hits 4. Oasis – (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? 5. Adele – 21 6. Michael Jackson – Thriller 7. Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms 8. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon 9. Michael Jackson – Bad 10. Queen – Greatest Hits II Ch she did that faster than I expected . I said it'd overtake it by the summer . I can't wait for it to overtake The Beatles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 boom took Adele one year for what it took MJ... : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedvelvet Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 'bad' was actually his biggest selling album in the UK for most of those years. I think 'thriller' over took after his death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 boom took Adele one year for what it took MJ... : And with Pink Floyd too. Whether it's MJ or not...it's remarkable . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 And with Pink Floyd too. Whether it's MJ or not...it's remarkable . sure?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 sure?! I know you were being shady . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I know you were being shady . what?! me?! no! all i'm saying is the UK has a new Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 what?! me?! no! all i'm saying is the UK has a new Queen Oh well. Michael's the only American on there ...and he has two albums. I'm still Kiiing at Queen being there with TWO Greatest Hits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Ah well. It's just the U.K. No big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selz Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 well it's your people so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray. Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Records are made to be broken and at least it was done by an extraodinary talent. I’d rather this than basic Katy Perry besting MJ’s record for having the most #1 singles from one album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I know right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Literally never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 *death* at you pulling that quote up!! It's the truth though ! I'm not bothered Adele outsold Thriller in the UK . I'm proud of Adele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil. Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 *Mj stan alert* Will she see over 108 million copies worldwide though? ________ Congrats to Adele! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimAdamz Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Only 38 more countries to go. MJ isn't impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hateretha Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 boom took Adele one year for what it took MJ... : girl, you know you gon' have those michael stans all up and through here trying to come for us if you keep coming for miss powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'm happy for her, but this news has been circulating as if "Thriller" was #1 in overall sales in the UK and Adele took the spot. Thriller was top 5 in the UK, not number 1. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 *Mj stan alert* Will she see over 108 million copies worldwide though? ________ Congrats to Adele! Why don't we all reconvene in this thread in 30 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray. Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 *death* at you pulling that quote up!! It's the truth though ! I'm not bothered Adele outsold Thriller in the UK . I'm proud of Adele. i thought you wrote that at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Why don't we all reconvene in this thread in 30 years? By that time Thriller will be at 200 million copies sold worldwide. :excited: lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlaSh-E Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 *Mj stan alert* Will she see over 108 million copies worldwide though? ________ Congrats to Adele! i still find it suspicious that the number jumped with i don't know how many dozen millions in one year a few years ago... if you look at all the best selling albums in all countries Thriller has done amazing but there are other albums that seem to have done better almost everywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm happy for her, but this news has been circulating as if "Thriller" was #1 in overall sales in the UK and Adele took the spot. Thriller was top 5 in the UK, not number 1. lol yes.. but we're talking about Michael Jackson... the former biggest celebrity in the world that's why it's news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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