Top-selling artists worldwide as of 2022 Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 183 million units certified sales. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units.
• Beatles lead Elvis in #1 records
As to be expected, due to his far greater number of total chart entries, Elvis has the advantage over The Beatles in most performance categories. Presley placed 102 titles in Billboard's top 40, while The Beatles had 50 entries that made it that far up the chart.
Billboard stats: Most weeks at number 1: 1st place is Elvis with 79; distant 2nd is Beatles with 59. Michael comes in 6th, with 37. Most #1 singles: Beatles are 1st with 20; Elvis is tied for 2nd with 18; Michael is tied for 3rd/4th (depending on how you like to count ties) with 13.
The Beatles are one of the most iconic and successful musical acts in history. Their albums, singles, and live performances have sold millions of copies and they have a huge global following. So it's no wonder that many have wondered if any artist has ever outsold the Beatles. Unfortunately, the answer is no.
Top-selling artists worldwide as of 2022
Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 183 million units certified sales. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units.
Over the course of Elvis' life, he achieved some of the highest accolades in music and film. It is estimated that more than one billion Elvis records have been sold worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history.
Michael Jackson — $400 million. Elvis Presley — $40 million. Arnold Palmer — $35 million. Charles Schulz — $34 million.
Elvis Presley is often cited as the greatest musician of all time. His unique blend of country, rock, and blues made him a pioneer in the music industry, and his influence can still be felt today. His career was full of highs and lows, but his music always managed to speak to the hearts of his fans.
A secretive meeting between the Fab Four and the King. On August 27, 1965, a turning point in pop culture occurred at 525 Perugia Way in Bel Air, California, one that few knew about while it was taking place: the meeting between the four Beatles and Elvis Presley, in Elvis's home.
Only a handful of musical acts who have achieved the feat of selling over a billion records. These include, but are not limited to, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Queen, ABBA, Pink Floyd, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Elton John, and Whitney Houston.
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