France Best Selling Albums Ever:
All-Time Ranking (2015)

PER ALBUM TYPE

Best Of Albums

01 Bob Marley – Legend (1984) : 1 895 000
02 ABBA – Gold – Greatest Hits (1992) : 1 810 000
03 Jean-Jacques Goldman – Singulier (1996) : 1 740 000
04 Elton John – The Very Best Of (1990) : 1 730 000
05 Florent Pagny – Bienvenue Chez Moi (1995) : 1 550 000
06 Mylène Farmer – Les Mots (2001) : 1 550 000
07 Francis Cabrel – Cabrel 77-87 (1987) : 1 520 000
08 Queen – Greatest Hits II (1991) : 1 520 000
09 The Beatles – 1967-1970 (1973) : 1 490 000
10 Jacques Brel – 15 Ans D’Amour (1988) : 1 460 000
11 Charles Aznavour – 20 Chansons D’Or (1987) : 1 440 000
12 The Beatles – 1962-1966 (1973) : 1 360 000
13 Simon & Garfunkel – Greatest Hits (1972) : 1 325 000
14 Supertramp – The Very Best Of (1990) : 1 230 000
15 Emile & Images – Jusqu’Au Bout De La Nuit (1999) : 1 220 000
16 Dire Straits – Money For Nothing (1988) : 1 220 000
17 U2 – Best Of 1980-1990 (1998) : 1 210 000
18 Lionel Richie – Back To Front (1992) : 1 180 000
19 Madonna – The Immaculate Collection (1990) : 1 085 000
20 Barry White – Ultimate Collection (1999) : 1 065 000

Most of those albums have already been discussed through previous lists. A trio of albums need to be highlighted yet. Bob Marley perennial seller Legend sits at the top of the list, which looks natural as iconic as it is. Jean-Jacques Goldman owns the greatest selling compilation among local acts, again quite naturally giving his dominance on French music scene. ABBA cult Gold album is at #2 and still going strong. Out of the top 7 albums, those three happen to be the only ones not almost completely replaced and as such are hot favorites to extend their lead.