The album has been certified 28x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making it the best-selling album in the United States. It also holds the record for the best-selling album worldwide.
In 2015, "Thriller" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2018, it was named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest album of all time.
The album has a significant impact on popular music and culture, and is considered one of the most important albums ever made. It is estimated to be worth billions of dollars in terms of its cultural and historical significance.