<Li> The figures of total certified units within the table below are based on certified units of albums, singles (including digital downloads) and videos . </Li> <Li> Markets' order within the table is based on Retail Value each market generates respectively, the largest market at the top and the smallest at the bottom . </Li> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Artist </Th> <Th> Country / Market </Th> <Th> Period active </Th> <Th> Release - year of first charted record </Th> <Th> Genre </Th> <Th> Total certified units (from available markets) </Th> <Th> Claimed sales </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Lady Gaga </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 2005--present </Td> <Td> 2008 </Td> <Td> Pop / Dance / Electronic </Td> <Td> 7001972000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 97.2 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 66.5 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 5.4 million </Li> <Li> UK: 10.985 million </Li> <Li> GER: 2.9 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.58 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 2.4 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 2.890 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 815,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 470,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 680,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 410,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 390,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 445,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 270,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 340,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 182,500 </Li> <Li> POL: 130,000 </Li> <Li> IRE: 165,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 277,500 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 114 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Metallica </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1981--present </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Heavy metal / Thrash metal </Td> <Td> 7001941000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 94.1 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 73.3 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 900,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 3.335 million </Li> <Li> GER: 3.425 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 940,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 3.805 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 2.637 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 180,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 380,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 675,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 420,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 430,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 560,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 335,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 180,000 </Li> <Li> ARG: 770,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 340,000 </Li> <Li> POL: 735,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 530,676 </Li> <Li> NZ: 315,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 110 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Katy Perry </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 2001--present </Td> <Td> 2008 </Td> <Td> Pop </Td> <Td> 7002127000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 127 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 96.5 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 300,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 11.750 million </Li> <Li> GER: 2.750 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 775,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 5.8 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 5.090 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 680,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 625,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 520,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 180,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 900,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 160,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 135,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 235,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 240,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 360,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Justin Bieber </Th> <Td> Canada United States </Td> <Td> 2008--present </Td> <Td> 2009 </Td> <Td> Pop / Teen pop, Dance pop </Td> <Td> 7002126200000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 126.5 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 86.5 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 750,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 14.785 million </Li> <Li> GER: 3.1 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.2 </Li> <Li> CAN: 4.620 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 4.340 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 1.595 million </Li> <Li> BRA: 810,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 1.820 million </Li> <Li> SPA: 860,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 2.910 million </Li> <Li> BEL: 435,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 1.850 million </Li> <Li> POL: 370,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 600,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Adele </Th> <Td> United Kingdom </Td> <Td> 2006--present </Td> <Td> 2008 </Td> <Td> Pop, soul </Td> <Td> 7002104500000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 104.5 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 61 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 100,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 20.550 million </Li> <Li> GER: 4.7 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 6.040 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 3.955 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 1.545 million </Li> <Li> BRA: 1.310 million </Li> <Li> SWE: 240,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 800,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 1.490 million </Li> <Li> SWI: 510,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 795,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 522,500 </Li> <Li> POL: 300,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 151,639 </Li> <Li> NZ: 577,500 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Jay Z </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1996--present </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Hip - hop </Td> <Td> 7001961000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 96.1 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 80.7 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 1.050 million </Li> <Li> UK: 9.320 million </Li> <Li> GER: 1.550 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 400,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.6 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 1.260 </Li> <Li> ITA: 180,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 130,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Bon Jovi </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1983--present </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Hard rock / Glam metal </Td> <Td> 7001838000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 83.8 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 49.9 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 4.400 million </Li> <Li> UK: 9.290 million </Li> <Li> GER: 5.650 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 825,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 4.735 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 3.030 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 110,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 435,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 365,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 1.620 million </Li> <Li> MEX: 250,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 1.275 million </Li> <Li> AUT: 725,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 165,000 </Li> <Li> ARG: 350,000 </Li> <Li> POL: 110,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 422,500 </Li> <Li> NZ: 210,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Lil Wayne </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1996--present </Td> <Td> 1999 </Td> <Td> Hip - hop </Td> <Td> 7001799000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 79.9 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 77.7 million </Li> <Li> UK: 1.460 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 280,000 </Li> <Li> AUS: 525,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Linkin Park </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1996--present </Td> <Td> 2000 </Td> <Td> Alternative rock / Nu metal / Rap rock </Td> <Td> 7001787000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 78.7 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 58.6 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 1.550 million </Li> <Li> UK: 5.945 million </Li> <Li> GER: 5.750 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.025 </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.330 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 1.450 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 430,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 595,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 165,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 175,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 225,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 425,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 140,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 125,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 252,500 </Li> <Li> POL: 220,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 120,469 </Li> <Li> NZ: 252,500 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Britney Spears </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1998--present </Td> <Td> 1998 </Td> <Td> Pop / Dance / Dance - pop </Td> <Td> 7001785000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 78.5 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 44.2 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 2.1 million </Li> <Li> UK: 10.150 million </Li> <Li> GER: 5.050 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 3.732 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 3.680 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 3.130 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 175,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 380,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 1.010 million </Li> <Li> SPA: 990,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 1.175 million </Li> <Li> SWI: 485,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 365,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 935,000 </Li> <Li> ARG: 240,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 187,500 </Li> <Li> POL: 210,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 143,627 </Li> <Li> NZ: 240,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Beyoncé </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1997--present </Td> <Td> 2002 </Td> <Td> R&B / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001780000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 78 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 53.650 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 1.7 million </Li> <Li> UK: 13.685 million </Li> <Li> GER: 1.550 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 560,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.395 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 2.905 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 260,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 390,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 1.010 million </Li> <Li> MEX: 110,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 165,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 115,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 230,000 </Li> <Li> POL: 100,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 210,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Rod Stewart </Th> <Td> United Kingdom </Td> <Td> 1964--present </Td> <Td> 1969 </Td> <Td> Rock / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001778000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 77.8 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 43.650 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 450,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 18.330 million </Li> <Li> GER: 3.8 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.8 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 4.055 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 2.610 million </Li> <Li> BRA: 980,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 440,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 290,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 100,000 </Li> <Li> ARG: 500,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 100,000 </Li> <Li> POL: 220,000 </Li> <Li> IRE: 195,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 280,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Fleetwood Mac </Th> <Td> United Kingdom United States </Td> <Td> 1967--present </Td> <Td> 1968 </Td> <Td> Rock / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001761009999900000 ♠ Total available certified units: 76.1 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 51.250 million </Li> <Li> UK: 13.585 million </Li> <Li> GER: 3.5 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 800,000 </Li> <Li> AUS: 2.767 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 2.950 million </Li> <Li> SPA: 300,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 100,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 100,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 572,500 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Guns N' Roses </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1985--present </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Hard rock / Heavy metal </Td> <Td> 7001737000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 73.7 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 48.5 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 1.7 million </Li> <Li> UK: 5.850 million </Li> <Li> GER: 4.1 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 3.520 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 2.410 </Li> <Li> ITA: 685,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 1.9 million </Li> <Li> SWE: 485,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 450,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 760,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 365,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 165,000 </Li> <Li> ARG: 1.080 million </Li> <Li> AUT: 365,000 </Li> <Li> IRE: 105,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 270,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> George Strait </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1981--present </Td> <Td> 1984 </Td> <Td> Country </Td> <Td> 7001728000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 72.8 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 72.150 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 705,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Backstreet Boys </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1993--present </Td> <Td> 1995 </Td> <Td> Pop </Td> <Td> 7001720000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 72 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 41.5 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 5.4 million </Li> <Li> UK: 4.835 million </Li> <Li> GER: 7 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 325,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 3.430 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 1.4 million </Li> <Li> BRA: 1.625 million </Li> <Li> SWE: 655,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 1.850 million </Li> <Li> MEX: 1.475 million </Li> <Li> SWI: 415,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 425,000 </Li> <Li> ARG: 740,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 325,000 </Li> <Li> POL: 300,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 171,390 </Li> <Li> NZ: 132,500 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Neil Diamond </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1966--present </Td> <Td> 1966 </Td> <Td> Pop / Rock </Td> <Td> 7001683000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 68.3 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 55.9 million </Li> <Li> UK: 7.130 million </Li> <Li> GER: 1 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 400,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.725 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 1.945 million </Li> <Li> SPA: 100,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 127,500 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Prince </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1976--2016 </Td> <Td> 1978 </Td> <Td> Funk / R&B / Pop / Soul / Rock </Td> <Td> 7001642000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 64.2 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 48.950 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 300,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 7.045 million </Li> <Li> GER: 2.4 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 2.110 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 1 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 1.120 </Li> <Li> SWE: 100,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 700,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 250,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 125,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 177,500 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Paul McCartney </Th> <Td> United Kingdom </Td> <Td> 1960--present </Td> <Td> 1970 </Td> <Td> Rock </Td> <Td> 7001606000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 60.6 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 41.450 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 500,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 12.365 million </Li> <Li> GER: 1.525 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.305 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.955 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 465,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 210,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 640,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 210,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Kenny Rogers </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1958--present </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Country / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001589000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 58.9 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 51.550 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 100,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 2.520 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 4.6 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 100,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 100,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Janet Jackson </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1982--present </Td> <Td> 1982 </Td> <Td> R&B / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001521000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 52.1 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 39.750 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 1.6 million </Li> <Li> UK: 4.760 million </Li> <Li> GER: 1.4 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.475 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.460 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 1.155 </Li> <Li> SWE: 105,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 150,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 170,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 125,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Julio Iglesias </Th> <Td> Spain </Td> <Td> 1968--present </Td> <Td> 1968 </Td> <Td> Latin </Td> <Td> 7001510000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 51 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 11 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 800,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 1.620 million </Li> <Li> GER: 250,000 </Li> <Li> FRA: 6.1 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.5 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 540,000 </Li> <Li> ITA: 400,000 </Li> <Li> NLD: 950,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 12.475 million </Li> <Li> SWE: 290,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 8.7 million </Li> <Li> MEX: 2.975 million </Li> <Li> BEL: 125,000 </Li> <Li> ARG: 3.220 million </Li> <Li> FIN: 131,636 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Chicago </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1967--present </Td> <Td> 1969 </Td> <Td> Rock / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001483000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 48.3 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 44.150 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 400,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 1.490 million </Li> <Li> GER: 250,000 </Li> <Li> FRA: 100,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.865 million </Li> <Li> SPA: 100,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> The Carpenters </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1969--1983 </Td> <Td> 1969 </Td> <Td> Pop </Td> <Td> 7001460000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 46 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 34.6 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 2.9 million </Li> <Li> UK: 7.950 million </Li> <Li> GER: 250,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 275,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 100,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Bob Dylan </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1959--present </Td> <Td> 1963 </Td> <Td> Folk / Rock </Td> <Td> 7001451000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 45.1 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 35.6 million </Li> <Li> UK: 5.825 million </Li> <Li> GER: 625,000 </Li> <Li> FRA: 800,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.5 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 480,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 175,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 105,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Dire Straits </Th> <Td> United Kingdom </Td> <Td> 1977--1995 </Td> <Td> 1978 </Td> <Td> Rock </Td> <Td> 7001447000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 44.7 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 15.5 million </Li> <Li> UK: 11.1 million </Li> <Li> GER: 3.750 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 5.3 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 2.575 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 2.190 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 385,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 175,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 360,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 1.380 million </Li> <Li> SWI: 1 million </Li> <Li> BEL: 100,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 300,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 471,530 </Li> <Li> NZ: 155,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Bryan Adams </Th> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1979--present </Td> <Td> 1979 </Td> <Td> Rock </Td> <Td> 7001445000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 44.5 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 21 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 600,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 8.675 million </Li> <Li> GER: 3.850 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 650,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 5.120 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 2.010 million </Li> <Li> BRA: 100,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 440,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 450,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 805,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 250,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 375,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 183,444 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Def Leppard </Th> <Td> United Kingdom </Td> <Td> 1977--present </Td> <Td> 1979 </Td> <Td> Hard rock / Heavy metal </Td> <Td> 7001416000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 41.6 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 35.650 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 300,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 1.660 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 200,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 2.995 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 385,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 150,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 200,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 125,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Cher </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1964--present </Td> <Td> 1965 </Td> <Td> Pop / Rock / Dance / Folk </Td> <Td> 7001404000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 40.4 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 21.9 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 100,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 6.450 million </Li> <Li> GER: 4.175 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.525 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.340 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 1.530 million </Li> <Li> ITA: 300,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 125,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 850,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 600,000 </Li> <Li> MEX: 200,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 295,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 275,000 </Li> <Li> DEN: 300,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 250,000 </Li> <Li> POL: 100,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 150,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Lionel Richie </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1968--present </Td> <Td> 1981 </Td> <Td> Pop / R&B </Td> <Td> 7001402000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 40.2 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 28.650 million </Li> <Li> UK: 6.155 million </Li> <Li> GER: 1.050 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.4 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 2.380 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 260,000 </Li> <Li> BRA: 100,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 150,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 145,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Genesis </Th> <Td> United Kingdom </Td> <Td> 1967--1999 2006--present </Td> <Td> 1969 </Td> <Td> Progressive rock / Pop rock </Td> <Td> 7001399000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 39.9 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 21.650 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 100,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 7.325 million </Li> <Li> GER: 5.875 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 3.460 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 805,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 100,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 250,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 400,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> James Taylor </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1968--present </Td> <Td> 1970 </Td> <Td> Rock / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001355000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 35.5 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 34.650 million </Li> <Li> UK: 655,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 100,000 </Li> <Li> AUS: 100,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Olivia Newton - John </Th> <Td> Australia </Td> <Td> 1966--present </Td> <Td> 1966 </Td> <Td> Pop </Td> <Td> 7001346000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 34.6 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 27 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 100,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 3.950 million </Li> <Li> GER: 250,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 3.025 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 310,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Stevie Wonder </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1961--present </Td> <Td> 1962 </Td> <Td> Funk / R&B / Soul </Td> <Td> 7001346000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 34.6 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 21.650 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 1.050 million </Li> <Li> UK: 8.285 million </Li> <Li> GER: 500,000 </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.4 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.550 million </Li> <Li> SPA: 250,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Tina Turner </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1955--present </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Rock / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001328009999900000 ♠ Total available certified units: 32.8 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 12.7 million </Li> <Li> UK: 8.145 million </Li> <Li> GER: 6.050 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.135 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.560 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 480,000 </Li> <Li> SWE: 330,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 700,000 </Li> <Li> SWI: 565,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 190,000 </Li> <Li> AUT: 630,000 </Li> <Li> POL: 120,000 </Li> <Li> FIN: 241,954 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Linda Ronstadt </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1967--present </Td> <Td> 1968 </Td> <Td> Rock / Folk / Country </Td> <Td> 7001325000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 32.5 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 31.5 million </Li> <Li> UK: 435,000 </Li> <Li> FRA: 100,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 500,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Donna Summer </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1968--2012 </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Pop / Disco / R&B </Td> <Td> 7001308000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 30.8 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 24.5 million </Li> <Li> UK: 3.735 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 900,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 1.550 million </Li> <Li> BRA: 100,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 100,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> The Beach Boys </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1961--present </Td> <Td> 1962 </Td> <Td> Rock / Pop / Surf Rock </Td> <Td> 7001305000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 30.5 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 25.6 million </Li> <Li> UK: 3.410 million </Li> <Li> GER: 250,000 </Li> <Li> FRA: 400,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 100,000 </Li> <Li> AUS: 492,500 </Li> <Li> SPA: 250,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> David Bowie </Th> <Td> United Kingdom </Td> <Td> 1962--2016 </Td> <Td> 1967 </Td> <Td> Art rock / Glam rock / Pop </Td> <Td> 7001296000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 29.6 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 11.7 million </Li> <Li> JPN: 200,000 </Li> <Li> UK: 11.445 million </Li> <Li> GER: 525,000 </Li> <Li> FRA: 2.380 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 2.215 million </Li> <Li> AUS: 565,000 </Li> <Li> ITA: 320,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 170,000 </Li> <Li> NZ: 142,500 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> The Who </Th> <Td> United Kingdom </Td> <Td> 1964--present </Td> <Td> 1965 </Td> <Td> Rock / Hard rock </Td> <Td> 7001269000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 26.9 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 22.150 million </Li> <Li> UK: 3.905 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 300,000 </Li> <Li> CAN: 425,000 </Li> <Li> ITA: 125,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Barry White </Th> <Td> United States </Td> <Td> 1972--2003 </Td> <Td> 1973 </Td> <Td> R&B / Soul </Td> <Td> 7001217000000000000 ♠ Total available certified units: 21.7 million (show) <Ul> <Li> US: 16.5 million </Li> <Li> UK: 3.665 million </Li> <Li> FRA: 1.1 million </Li> <Li> CAN: 150,000 </Li> <Li> SPA: 200,000 </Li> <Li> BEL: 150,000 </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> 100 million </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Artist </Th> <Th> Country / Market </Th> <Th> Period active </Th> <Th> Release - year of first charted record </Th> <Th> Genre </Th> <Th> Total certified units (from available markets) </Th> <Th> Claimed sales </Th> </Tr>

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