The Eagles greatest hits album is #1 in the US but only #4 in the world.
Thriller is #1 in the world.
Top Ten: Best Selling Albums Worldwide (All-Time)
1. Thriller (1982)
Album Sales: 100+ Million
Artist: Michael Jackson
Producer: Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones
'Thriller' is the highest selling album of all-time, with numerous songs on the album going to #1.
2. Back in Black (1980)
Album Sales: 45 Million
Artist: AC/DC
Producer: Robert John "Mutt" Lange
With Brian Johnson taking over as the front man, this was the first AC/DC album after Bon Scott's death.
3. Bat out of Hell (1977)
Album Sales: 43 Million
Artist: Meat Loaf
Producer: Todd Rundgren
An appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' helped the album receive a huge following in the USA.
4. Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 (1976)
Album Sales: 42 Million
Artist: Eagles
Producer: Glyn Johns, Bill Szymczyk
This was the first album to reach 'platinum' status and is the highest selling album of all-time in the USA.
5. Dirty Dancing Soundtrack (1987)
Album Sales: 42 Million
Artist: Various Artists
Producer: Jimmy Ienner
Many of the oldies from the movie were inspired from film producer Eleanor Bergstein's personal collection.