The Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ is the first album in US history to sell over 40M units
January 22, 2026
Take it easy and go quadruple diamond. The Eagles’ 1976 album “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975″ is the bestselling album of all-time in the U.S. It has officially sold over 40 million units. That’s according to new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. It was also announced on Thursday that the band’s 1976 record “Hotel California” has been certified 28x platinum, making it the third bestselling album. The second? That’s Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The RIAA tracks U.S. sales and streaming equivalents. Certifications must be applied for and go through a third-party audit.