It’s a rarity these days when an album gets over 10 million sold. So rare its only been done 88 times.
Billboard recently released a list ranking the best of the best. Here are the top 10:
10. Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000, 10x Platinum)
9. Madonna, Like a Virgin (1984, 10x Platinum)
8. The Beatles, The Beatles (The White Album) (1968, 19x Platinum)
7. TLC, CrazySexyCool (1995, 11x Platinum)
6. Various Artists, Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack (1977, 15x Platinum)
5. Nirvana, Nevermind (1991, 10x Platinum)
4. Michael Jackson, Thriller (1982, 32x Platinum)
3. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV (1971, 23x Platinum)
2. The Beatles, Abbey Road (1969, 12x Platinum)
1. Prince, Purple Rain (1984, 13x Platinum)
To see all 88 diamond records, click here.