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The 25 top-selling rock albums of all time
Yardbarkee ^ | 03/07/23 | By Jeff Mezydlo

Posted on 03/07/2023 10:05:58 AM PST by Responsibility2nd

There are various ways to rate the best-selling rock albums of all time. In this case, we went directly to the source: The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA). Specifically, tracked certified units sold as of February 2023. In terms of what constitutes a "rock" album, we went with consensus and inclusion of sub-genres of the "rock" category, such as hard rock/heavy metal, pop rock, soft rock, and folk rock.

With all that in mind, here are the 25 best

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: music; rockalbums; rockandroll; yardbarkee
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To: dfwgator

Just heard it today and you are correct.


61 posted on 03/07/2023 11:04:54 AM PST by frogjerk (More people have died trusting the government than not trusting the government.)
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To: 1Old Pro

Yeah Gadd was with Simon on most of his albums.


62 posted on 03/07/2023 11:05:27 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: PIF

It’s surprising that not one Rolling Stones album made the list.
Even their Greatest Hits 71-75 album


63 posted on 03/07/2023 11:06:19 AM PST by woodbutcher1963 ( )
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To: Gay State Conservative
And BTW...Fahrenheit 451 is an absolute classic film...one of my very favorite films. In fact I haven't watched it in some time...I'm gonna dust it off and watch it this weekend.

Come in cousins...be one of the family!

P.S. I never said the 70s were the best, but that year (1977) had some huge albums (Meat Loaf, Boston, Fleetwood Mac, Bee Gees, etc). But I am biased as I was a young whipper-snapper then. The 60s were spectacular.

64 posted on 03/07/2023 11:07:24 AM PST by montag813
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To: Gay State Conservative
The 70s were a complete waste of time,musically.

Nah...

65 posted on 03/07/2023 11:07:26 AM PST by frogjerk (More people have died trusting the government than not trusting the government.)
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To: 1Old Pro

Cool video of Steve Gadd with the US Army Field Band...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzFWSYFX4J8


66 posted on 03/07/2023 11:07:27 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: PIF

Queens Greatest Hits sold over 25 million. Surprised it didn’t make the list.


67 posted on 03/07/2023 11:07:28 AM PST by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Well I own 10 out of the 25 on vinyl;-)

Some in mastersound versions from when I worked for CBS back in the day;-)


68 posted on 03/07/2023 11:09:12 AM PST by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US:-))
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To: All

Good thread to waste time on and a great diversion!


69 posted on 03/07/2023 11:09:14 AM PST by frogjerk (More people have died trusting the government than not trusting the government.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Abbey Road: Greatest Album ever.


70 posted on 03/07/2023 11:09:51 AM PST by cowboyusa (There is no co- existence with Pinks and Reds)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Frampton Comes Alive should be near the top.


71 posted on 03/07/2023 11:10:45 AM PST by US_MilitaryRules (#PureBlood)
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To: frogjerk
Still, "The Boxer" is one of the greatest songs ever written.

Debating the best album is more fun than debating Trump v. DeSantis :)

72 posted on 03/07/2023 11:11:21 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: frogjerk
“Jump” was good. Now lets talk about the Stones (when they were good),the Yardbirds,the Byrds,Dylan (when he was young)....yikes,my fingers will get too sore if I continue!
73 posted on 03/07/2023 11:11:40 AM PST by Gay State Conservative (No Doubt Now: Stolen Election)
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To: frogjerk
Good thread to waste time on and a great diversion!

Debating the best album is better than debating Trump v. Desantis :)

74 posted on 03/07/2023 11:12:02 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: PIF

Some nay most of those 60-70’s songs were of the primitive repete he chorus variety. Same thing over and over for 2.5 minutes:

Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby


75 posted on 03/07/2023 11:12:22 AM PST by 9422WMR (45 1. Lie, cheat, steal. It’s how the democRATS operate. )
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To: 1Old Pro

When I was in high school, that’s all we did at lunch was argue over who the best band, guitarist, drummer, etc. was.


76 posted on 03/07/2023 11:12:41 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: US_MilitaryRules
Frampton Comes Alive should be near the top.

The records at the top, tend to sell over the years. Who bought "Frampton Comes Alive" after 1978?

77 posted on 03/07/2023 11:13:55 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: frogjerk

Saw them live twice. 2nd row and 10th row!


78 posted on 03/07/2023 11:14:10 AM PST by US_MilitaryRules (#PureBlood)
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To: cowboyusa

“Who’s Next” is IMHO the best ever album.


79 posted on 03/07/2023 11:15:05 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Gay State Conservative
Jump wasn't on Van Halen's debut album.

I agree with you regarding the rest except for Dylan. I think he is overrated and not by himself but by everyone else who holds him up like some sort of god due to rock/folk music groupthink.

80 posted on 03/07/2023 11:15:32 AM PST by frogjerk (More people have died trusting the government than not trusting the government.)
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