This list will take you through the path that shows which artist has gathered to most number in record sales with their elaborated compelling works in musical fields.
The world has witnessed a wide range of music with various music artists. This list will offer you the top ten artists based on the music selling records. The recoding era has offered the world to gather up in their living room and have a musical evening going on. And this list is based on that aspect only.
The Beatles (1960-1970), with their short-lived togetherness the people of the world have found a great deal of music. They were the angels of the music industry, their works have elevated a complete generation of music and will continue to do so with their extraordinary musical contribution. John Lennon, Paul McCarthy, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, together were the names that are known as The Beatles, the musical nymphs who showed the world how to give words to a feeling, with their contribution the word ‘Yesterday’ has its own tune now. They have 500 to 600 million sales for what they have made in these ten years.
Elvis Presley (1954-1977), the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ with a voice that will make anyone falls for him, even though he is the one who responsible for ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’, the worldwide anthem for any budding love story. With the heavenly attractive voice, he has always won the hearts of many, the singer who influenced the Beatles with his exceptionally powerful performing styles, with 500 to 360 million sales with the estimated reports of 1997.
Michael Jackson (1964-2009), the singer and an exceptional dancer the icon of many is an emotion that offered songs that can heal also songs that can burn. The songs that will make you dance; above all, each song will make you sing along with the sales number residing between 350 to 400 million. Beautiful lines like ‘Stop existing and start living’ he sang with the melody of his soul, even after being bruised by all the controversies around him. With a smile that can melt hearts and a voice, the ‘Pop King’ lives even after his body perish.
Elton John, the ‘Rocket Man’ with his charming vocals has won the heart of the world’s first emerge in the year 1964, along with his wide collection of starry sunglasses. It’s been over six decades and still, he is just as delightfully overwhelming to witness. The energy of this man is exceptionally vast, and yes the man is ‘still standing’ profoundly with the humor in his voice and passion for this musical world, along with a worldwide sales number of 250 to 300 million.
Madonna, the ‘Queen of Pop’ performing since 1979, with the numbers like ‘Like a Virgin’, ‘La Isla Bonita’, ‘Material Girl’, ‘Hung up’ and many more. The voice of the viral track ‘Frozen’ has won Grammy for her musical voice and won the Golden Globe for her acting performance in the 1996 movie ‘Evita’. With the powerful accent that she has is an exceptionally influential figure of the world; she is the Maverick of the world setting the bars high with her graceful aura while having sales reports between 275 to 300 million.
Led Zeppelin (1968-1980) is the powerful voice behind ‘dazed and confused’. Incorporated Rock with Blues and folk music with exceedingly consuming talents they have challenged each other musically to bring the better versions out of themselves. With their hairs never settled and voice that spokes colors of their musical aura. Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones, will always be remembered as the chorus of the song ‘Immigrant Song’. With 200 to 300 million claimed sales.
Rihanna started her career in 2005; the ‘Umbrella’ singer won heart with the sassy quirk in her voice. Along with her first Grammy, she became a worldwide face with her big eyes and burning smile. She may ‘Love the way you lie’ but we love the ways she says these words, with the deepened aura of her songs spread Goosebumps. The eccentric collaboration with Paul McCarthy and Ye in ‘Four Five Seconds’ is still one of the best of her slowed track. She has over 250 million sales throughout the world.
Pink Floyd, was formed in 1964 but gained the best form after David Gilmour joined with the other member’s Nick Mason, Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright. The band responsible for the album ‘the dark side of the moon’, and ‘The wall’ has seen many ups and downs but stays true to their progressive rock formations. The psychedelic group offered a wide range of musical performances gaining the trust by being the supportive backbone to many with their elaborated musicality. They are known for having 200 to 250 million claimed sales.
Eminem, the artist first came out in 1996 and took the rapping game even further with his charismatic musical scenes. His music is well-organized; along with the fresh rapping styles he has worldwide sales of 220 million record sales. Winning the Academy Award for his track ‘Lose Yourself’ along with it he bagged fifteen Grammys for his musicals.
Mariah Carey, the ‘Queen of Christmas’ with her enigmatic five-octave vocal ranges has always gained attention each time she stood in front of a microphone. And it is justified to say ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ and no one else. Her voice has the same warmth as Christmas family gatherings bring. Having worldwide record sales of 200 to 220 million, for her infectious singles and albums.
There are many artists who are still performing and doing exceedingly well in their musical works but have not reached the list of top ten, yet they have the potential to gain and achieve the best for their extensive works. Artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, Ed Sheeran, may behave lesser records sold but they may reach the pinnacle position with their works in the future.