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King of Pop loses bestselling album crown to Eagles

They’ve taken it to the limit. An Eagles greatest-hits album has edged out Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as the bestselling album of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” has sold 38 million units since its release in 1976, while MJ, whose 1982 opus was previously No. 1, has...

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19:15 on August 20 2018

King of Pop loses bestselling album crown to Eagles

New York Post — They’ve taken it to the limit. An Eagles greatest-hits album has edged out Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as the bestselling album of all time, according to the Rec... more info
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17:06 on August 20 2018

The Eagles score biggest-selling album of all time in US, surpassing Thriller

Guardian Music — After sales figures were updated by the Recording Industry Association of America, Michael Jackson’s Thriller was beaten by the Eagles with Their Greatest Hits 197... more info
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