What is the biggest selling album in Ireland ever?
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The best-selling album in Ireland is David Gray’s White Ladder, which sold over 375,000 copies and became 25 times platinum.
Which Irish band has sold the most albums?
U2
Top biggest selling Irish acts of all time
| Irish acts | Sold | Years active |
|---|---|---|
| 1. U2 | 170 Million + | 1976 – present (44 Years) |
| 2. Enya | 80 Million + | 1986 – present (34 Years) |
| 3. Westlife | 55 Million + | 1998 – present (22 Years) |
| 4. The Cranberries | 50 Million + | 1990–2003, 2009–2019 (23 Years) |
Which artist has sold the most albums in the UK?
The Beatles
Best-selling albums
| No. | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greatest Hits | Queen |
| 2 | Gold: Greatest Hits | ABBA |
| 3 | Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band | The Beatles |
| 4 | 21 | Adele |
Who has sold the most albums worldwide?
Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 257.7 million certified sales. Second is Elvis Presley with almost 207 million sales, followed by Michael Jackson with 169.7 million.
Who is the biggest selling Irish artist?
Enya is Ireland’s most successful solo artist. She has won several awards and sold over 75 million albums worldwide. The only Irish musicians to sell more albums than Enya are U2.
Who is Ireland’s best selling solo artist?
Enya
Enya, from Co Donegal, is the biggest-selling Irish solo artist of all time.
Who is the biggest selling band of all time?
Who sold more Queen or Abba?
| ARTIST | COMBINED SALES TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEATLES | 22.1 MILLION |
| 2 | QUEEN | 12.8 MILLION |
| 3 | ABBA | 11.3 MILLION |
| 4 | ROLLING STONES | 10.1 MILLION |