Top 8 Best-Selling Albums of All Time, Part 3

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00:00Top 8 Best Selling Albums of All Time

00:04Number 8. The Bodyguard, Whitney Houston

00:08The Bodyguard, 1992, soundtrack, led by Whitney Houston, broke records

00:14I Will Always Love You became a worldwide cultural touchstone

00:18Number 7. The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd

00:22The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973, fused progressive rock and philosophical themes with studio innovation

00:29becoming an enduring chart phenomenon

00:32Number 6. Nevermind, Nirvana

00:36Nirvana's Nevermind, 1991, catapulted grunge into mainstream culture led by smells like teen spirit

00:43reshaping 1990s rock's sound and attitude

00:47Number 5. Back in Black, ACDC

00:51ACDC's Back in Black, 1980, a tribute to Bon Scott became a defining hard rock blockbuster

00:57with enduring anthems

01:00Number 4. Bad, Michael Jackson

01:03Bad, 1987, delivered five Billboard number ones showcasing Smooth Criminal and Man in the Mirror

01:10solidifying Jackson's global pop dominance

01:13Number 3. Rumors, Fleetwood Mac

01:17Rumors, 1977, transformed band turmoil into polished classics including Dreams and Go Your Own Way

01:24achieving critical and commercial acclaim

01:27Number 2. Hotel California, Eagles

01:31The Eagles, Hotel California, 1976, features timeless tracks and intricate arrangements

01:37becoming a best-selling, critically celebrated rock landmark

01:41Number 1. Thriller, Michael Jackson

01:45Thriller, 1982, shattered sales records with Billie Jean, Beat It and iconic videos

01:51redefining pop and cementing Jackson's superstardom