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France best selling albums ever:
L’Autre by Mylène Farmer (1991)

Praises, critics, highlights, remarks, notices, myths, arguments, debates. Much has been said about the album L’Autre by Mylène Farmer, often claimed to be one of the very best selling albums of all-time. Is it true?

France best selling albums ever: Ocarina by Jean-Philippe Audin & Diego Modena (1991)

The busy year 1992 was a year dominated by a few of the biggest artists ever in France including Michael Jackson, Patrick Bruel, Michel Sardou and… Jean-Philippe Audin & Diego Modena. In fact, their Ocarina LP was a monster.

France best selling albums ever: The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel by Simon & Garfunkel (1991)

There is very little doubt about how appealing Simon & Garfunkel catalog is in France. Their 1972 Greatest Hits album sold over a million copies and so did the 1982 Concert In Central Park. It wasn’t safe yet that 1991 The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel would follow the track of one million seller every decade, as The Collection sold large amounts in 1990-1991.

France best selling albums ever:
On Every Street by Dire Straits (1991)

One of France favorite bands of all-time, Dire Straits were at their absolute peak when they released On Every Street in 1991. This album followed two million selling albums, both of which had reached the milestone even before this new set was issued.

France best selling albums ever: Nevermind by Nirvana (1991)

Nevermind was the album of a generation in the US, catapulting Nirvana to super stardom in 1992. Nowadays it’s cult appeal is undoubtable everywhere, but the initial impact wasn’t quite as strong in all countries as it was in the US. It definitely was huge in France yet.

France best selling albums ever: Greatest Hits II by Queen (1991)

With first compilation from Queen, 1981 Greatest Hits, being one of the biggest albums ever, the release of Greatest Hits II a decade later was obviously highly anticipated. The ultimate passing of lead singer Freddy Mercury only one month after this release pushed the hype even higher.

France best selling albums ever: Dangerous by Michael Jackson (1991)

Michael Jackson was all over the place during the 80s, releasing two monster sellers Thriller (1982) and Bad (1987). Follow up album, 1991 release Dangerous, was apivotal album for the star as the cult producer of previous albums Quincy Jones, was no longer on board. Teddy Riley had taken his place as primary collaborator.