List of best-selling music artists

Introduction

The music industry has seen a wide variety of artists who have achieved significant commercial success. This article provides a comprehensive list of the best-selling music artists from around the world. These artists have made significant contributions to the music industry and have achieved high sales of their records. The sales figures mentioned in this article include physical and digital albums, singles, and videos sold.

Criteria for Inclusion

Artists are included in this list based on the total certified units of their albums, singles, and videos sold. Certified units are a measure of the total sales of a record, as certified by music industry associations such as the R.I.A.A. and the I.F.P.I.. These organizations certify a record for gold, platinum, or multi-platinum status, based on the number of units sold.

Best-Selling Music Artists

The following is a list of the best-selling music artists worldwide. The list includes both solo artists and bands. The sales figures mentioned are based on the total certified units sold by each artist.

The Beatles

The Beatles are the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of over 600 million units worldwide. The band, formed in Liverpool, England in 1960, consisted of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Their innovative music and cultural impact helped shape the 1960s and they continue to influence music and culture today.

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, known as the "King of Rock and Roll," is one of the best-selling solo artists in the history of recorded music, with estimated sales of over 500 million units worldwide. Presley's charismatic stage presence and innovative music made him a cultural icon.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, also known as the "King of Pop," is one of the best-selling music artists, with estimated sales of over 350 million units worldwide. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture.

Madonna

Madonna is recognized as the best-selling female music artist of all time, with estimated sales of over 300 million units worldwide. Known for her constant reinvention and versatility in music, Madonna's influence in the music industry has earned her the title "Queen of Pop."

Queen

Queen, a British rock band formed in 1970, is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with estimated sales of over 200 million records. Known for their flamboyant stage presence and powerful vocals, Queen's music continues to resonate with fans around the world.