This list in interesting that it show how much US album sales differ from worldwide sales. Also note that the best selling single album of all times (Michael Jackson's Thriller) is not on the list.

Platinum album certification in the United States indicates 1,000,000 albums sold.


1. 1967 The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band:11× platinum


2. 1968 The Beatles ("The White Album"): 19× platinum


3. 1969 The Beatles Abbey Road: 12× platinum


4. 1969 Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin II: 12× platinum


5. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV (ZoSo): 23x platinum


6. 1972 Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits: 14× platinum


7. 1972 The Rolling Stones Hot Rocks, 1964–1971: 12× platinum


8. 1973 The Beatles 1962–1966 ("the Red Album"): 15× platinum


9. 1973 The Beatles 1967–1970 ("the Blue Album"): 16× platinum


10. 1973 Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy: 11× platinum