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He released thirty(30) studio albums, the Eagles released seven(7) studio albums. But still, there is not a big difference between their total CSPC numbers.
Hi Innocent Eyes!
Elton's album sales in Australia are definitely extraordinary. Among Artists with comprehensive album sales figures, only 2 artists break the 5 million threshold in this country- Elton and Michael, with the latter falling behind the former by 80,000.
I am not sure about The Beatles, but according to their article, their 13 studio albums and 15 compilations sold a collective 4,735m, so adding the others would probably break the 5m mark, though chances of surpassing Elton are rather slim. Abba's 8 studio albums and Gold sold collectively 3,5m albums, while adding other albums might also break the 5m too.
So in conclusion, Elton is perhaps so far the biggest selling album artists in Australia among analyzed artists. AC/DC, will definitely top Elton as their certifications from their 16 studio albums and 2 compilations add for a groundbreaking 6m copies!
His american sales are truly impressive. On the contrary, I thought he had been a much bigger seller in the UK so I'm kinda disappointed. Thank you !
How is he ranked among Australia's best selling male singer ? Second (Michael Jackson being #1, I guess) ?
Actually, he outsold MJ in Australia. In fact, of all the analyses that do that kind of distribution by countries, i haven't found anyone who sold more than him in the land down under. I'm guessing The Beatles sold more there, but it's just a guess.
I believe ABBA is the best selling group/artist in the Australia, ever. E.g "Best of ABBA" is considered the biggest selling album in Australia and New Zealand history. "ABBA Gold" is among the top five best selling albums ever in Australia and New Zealand. Furthemore, at least four of ABBA albums are certified 10x platinum in Australia
Also forgot about AC/DC, pretty sure they also outsold him there, it's only natural.
He has released more than 30 albums but only one album has sold more than 10 million copies. And his best-selling single didnt at least reach more than 15 million
I read the total album sales page first, and it didn't really look that impressive. But when I read the CSPC results, it was a totally different story. Guess he is a better single seller and better compilation album seller.
But can we call him a legend even when he hasnt really had extraordinary sales? i mean i know he currently ranks 9th best selling music artists ever and has total eas of nearly 200 million but again, he also released more than 35 albums.
Even Prince who has a lower total is being considered as a legend. I cant blame people saying Elton John is a legend cos at least his total eas shows it but Prince for me isnt.
And i agree with Justin Bieber saying Prince is not the last living legend and people were mad at Bieber about his comment even if what Justin said was true. We still have Celine and Mariah and if you dont consider them legends, then definitely you would agree that Madonna is a legend and still living.
MJD, so if we actually include Candle In The Wind for Queen Diana's death then, then Elton John should have reached more than 200 million EAS right?
Also i thought Skyline Pigeon is one of his bestselling singles. I was wrong.
MJD, you included 'Somebody to Love' live, 1993 – (400,000) in the Queen's physical Singles sales. This version was played at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, and was performed by George Michael. The track was released on an EP called Five Live (George Michael and Queen). If this version of 'Somebody to Love' is included in Queen's CSPC, then maybe Elton's version of CIDW from the 1997 should also be included in the Elton's CSPC as well?
I think AC/DC may have a shot at 200 million! Only them and Elvis are left. There are sources on the net that say AC/DC sold more albums than Queen, U2 or The Stones. It's gonna be close folks! Prepare for a surprise!
