Liste des artistes ayant vendu le plus de disques aux États-Unis

Ceci est la liste des 100 artistes ayant vendu le plus de disque aux États-Unis. Cette liste est basée sur les ventes d’albums certifiées par la Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)[1]. La RIAA a commencé ses certifications en 1958. Cette liste exclut donc des artistes comme Bing Crosby qui ont évolué dans les années 1930-années 1950 alors que les ventes ne sont pas encore certifiées. La liste exclut également les certifications d'albums enregistrés par des artistes en collaboration.

Liste
No. Nom Nationalité Décennie d'activité Genre Certification
en millions
1 The Beatles Britannique 1960s–70s Rock / Pop 178
2 Elvis Presley Américaine 1950s–70s Rock and roll / Pop / Country / Gospel 134.5
3 Garth Brooks Américaine 1980s–2010s Country 134
4 Led Zeppelin Britannique 1960s–80s Rock / Psychedelic / Blues / Hard / Heavy / Folk 111.5
5 Eagles Américaine 1970s–2010s Rock / Country rock 101
6 Billy Joel Américaine 1970s–2000s Rock 81.5
7 Michael Jackson Américaine 1970s–2000s Pop / R&B / Rock / Soul / Dance 76
8 Pink Floyd Britannique 1960s–2010s Progressive rock / Psychedelic rock / Space rock 74.5
9 Elton John Britannique 1960s–2010s Pop / Rock 73
10 Barbra Streisand Américaine 1960s–2010s Pop 71.5
AC/DC Britannique/Australienne 1970s–2010s Hard rock 71.5
12 George Strait Américaine 1980s–2010s Country 69
13 Aerosmith U.S. 1970s–2010s Hard rock / Heavy Metal / Blues rock 66.5
The Rolling Stones U.K. 1960s–2010s Rock / Blues rock 66.5
15 Bruce Springsteen U.S. 1970s–2010s Rock / Folk 64.5
Madonna U.S. 1980s–2010s Pop / Dance 64.5
17 Mariah Carey U.S. 1990s–2010s R&B / Pop / Hip-Hop 63.5
18 Metallica U.S. 1980s–2010s Thrash Metal / Heavy Metal 62
19 Whitney Houston U.S. 1980s–2010s R&B/Pop 57
20 Van Halen U.S. 1970s–2010s Hard rock 56.5
21 U2 Ire. 1970s–2010s Rock 51.5
22 Kenny Rogers U.S. 1950s–2000s Pop / Rock / Country 51
23 Celine Dion Canada 1980s–2010s Pop 50
24 Fleetwood Mac UK/U.S. 1960s–2010s Rock 49.5
25 Neil Diamond U.S. 1960s–2010s Pop 48.5
26 Shania Twain Canada 1990s–2010s Pop country 48
Kenny G U.S. 1980s–2010s Smooth Jazz 48
28 Journey U.S. 1970s–2010s Pop / Rock 47
29 Alabama U.S. 1970s–2010s Country rock 46
30 Guns N' Roses U.S. 1980s–2010s Hard rock / Heavy Metal 44.5
31 Santana Mex./U.S. 1960s–2010s Latin / Rock 43.5
Bob Seger U.S. 1960s–2000s Rock 43.5
Alan Jackson U.S. 1980s–2010s Country 43.5
34 Eric Clapton UK 1960s–2010s Blues / Blues rock / Rock 42.5
35 2 Pac U.S. 1990s Hip-Hop / Rap 41.5
36 Reba McEntire U.S. 1970s–2010s Country 41
37 Prince U.S. 1970s–2010s R&B / Rock / Funk 39.5
38 Chicago U.S. 1960s–2010s Rock 38.5
Simon and Garfunkel U.S. 1960s–70s Folk / Pop 38.5
40 Rod Stewart UK 1960s–2010s Rock 38
41 Foreigner U.S./UK 1970s–2010s Rock 37.5
Tim McGraw U.S. 1990s–2010s Country 37.5
42 Bob Dylan U.S. 1960s–2010s Folk / Rock 37
Backstreet Boys U.S. 1990s–2010s Pop / Dance 37
Eminem U.S. 1990s–2010s Hip-Hop/Rap 37
45 Def Leppard UK 1970s–2000s Hard rock / Heavy Metal 35
Willie Nelson U.S. 1950s–2010s Country 35
48 Queen UK 1970s–2000s Rock / Hard rock 34.5
49 Britney Spears U.S. 1990s–2010s Pop / Dance 34
Bon Jovi U.S. 1980s–2010s Hard Rock / Glam Metal 34
51 Phil Collins UK 1970s–2010s Rock / Pop / R&B 33.5
R. Kelly U.S. 1990s–2010s R&B / Soul 33.5
Dave Matthews Band U.S. 1990s–2010s Rock 33.5
54 James Taylor U.S. 1960s–2010s Folk / Pop 33
John Denver U.S. 1960s–90s Pop / Country 33
The Doors U.S. 1960s–70s Rock / Psychedelic Rock 33
57 Pearl Jam U.S. 1990s–2010s Grunge / Alternative rock 31.5
58 Boston U.S. 1970s–2000s Rock / Hard rock 31
59 Dixie Chicks U.S. 1980s–2000s Country / Country pop 30.5
60 Linda Ronstadt U.S. 1960s–2000s Rock / Folk / Country 30
61 Tom Petty U.S. 1970s–2010s Rock 29
Jay-Z U.S. 1990s–2010s Hip-Hop/Rap 29
63 Ozzy Osbourne UK 1960s–2010s Heavy metal / Hard Rock 28.75
64 Mannheim Steamroller U.S. 1970s–2010s New Age / Christmas 28.5
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers U.S. 1970s–2010s Rock 28.5
66 'N Sync U.S. 1990s–2000s Pop 28
Michael Bolton U.S. 1980s–2010s Pop 28
Lynyrd Skynyrd U.S. 1960s–2000s Southern rock 28
69 John Mellencamp U.S. 1970s–2010s Rock 27.5
Brooks & Dunn U.S. 1990s–2000s Country 27.5
Barry Manilow U.S. 1970s–2010s Pop 27.5
72 Boyz II Men U.S. 1990s–2000s R&B 27
Frank Sinatra U.S. 1930s–90s Traditional pop 27
74 Enya Ire. 1980s–2000s New Age / Celtic 26.5
Bee Gees UK 1960s–2000s Disco / Pop 26.5
76 Janet Jackson U.S. 1980s–2010s R&B / Pop 26
Creedence Clearwater Revival U.S. 1960s–70s Country / Rock 26
78 Faith Hill U.S. 1990s–2000s Country 25.5
Kenny Chesney U.S. 1990s–2010s Country 25.5
80 Rush Canada 1970s–2010s Hard rock / Progressive rock 25
Nirvana U.S. 1980s–90s Grunge / Alternative rock 25
ZZ Top U.S. 1970s–2000s Rock / Blues rock / Hard rock 25
Luther Vandross U.S. 1960s–2000s R&B 25
Creed U.S. 1990s–2000s Post-grunge / Hard rock 25
Toby Keith U.S. 1990s–2010s Country 25
86 The Carpenters U.S. 1960s–80s Pop 24.5
Steve Miller Band U.S. 1960s–2010s Rock 24.5
88 Vince Gill U.S. 1970s–2000s Country 24
Green Day U.S. 1980s–2010s Punk Rock / Pop Punk / Alternative Rock 24
Mötley Crüe U.S. 1980s–2010s Heavy Metal / Glam Metal 24
91 Earth, Wind & Fire U.S. 1970s–2010s Funk / R&B / Disco 23.5
The Cars U.S. 1970s–2010s Rock / New wave 23.5
Kid Rock U.S. 1990s–2010s Rock / Rap / Country 23.5
Sade UK 1980s–2010s R&B / Pop 23.5
Jimi Hendrix U.S. 1960s–70s Psychedelic rock 23.5
96 Jimmy Buffett U.S. 1960s–2010s Rock / Pop / Country 23
Lionel Richie U.S. 1960s–2010s Soul / R&B / Pop 23
Red Hot Chili Peppers U.S. 1980s–2010s Funk rock / Alt rock 23
99 The Police UK 1970s–80s Rock 22.5
Usher U.S. 1990s–2010s R&B / Pop 22.5
Heart U.S. 1970s–2010s Rock 22.5
The Beach Boys U.S. 1960s–2010s Surf rock 22.5

Notes et références
  1. « 'Top Artists' By Certifications », Recording Industry Association of America (consulté le ).

Voir aussi
  • Portail de la musique
  • Portail des records
  • Portail des États-Unis
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