What are total album sales worldwide?

The worldwide recorded music market reached an estimated value of $25.9 billion in 2022. This figure includes sales of physical formats (CDs, vinyl, etc.), digital downloads, and streaming services. The streaming sector has been the main driver of growth in recent years, with revenues increasing by 18.5% in 2021.

By country, the United States is the largest music market in the world, generating $14.3 billion in revenue in 2021. This is followed by Japan ($4.7 billion), the United Kingdom ($2.9 billion), Germany ($2.5 billion), and France ($2.3 billion).

Some of the best-selling albums of all time include:

* "Thriller" by Michael Jackson (1982): Over 66 million copies sold

* "Eagles Greatest Hits 1971-1975" by the Eagles (1976): Over 42 million copies sold

* "Led Zeppelin IV" by Led Zeppelin (1971): Over 37 million copies sold

* "Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd (1973): Over 35 million copies sold

* "The Beatles" (White Album) by the Beatles (1968): Over 31 million copies sold