Best selling album and single by record label

This focuses on the big four - Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and BMG Rights Management as well as the defunct EMI and Polygram.

Sony Music Entertainment

• Albums
1. Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982, Epic)
2. The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album by Whitney Houston and various artists (1992, Arista)
3. Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf (1977, Epic)
4. Bad by Michael Jackson (1987, Epic)
5. Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture by various artists (1987, RCA)
6. Falling into You by Celine Dion (1996, Columbia and Epic)
7. Dangerous by Michael Jackson (1991, Epic)
8. 21 by Adele (2011, Columbia)
9. Let's Talk About Love by Celine Dion (1997, Columbia and Epic)
10. Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen (1984, Columbia)
11. Supernatural by Santana (1999, Arista)
12. The Wall by Pink Floyd (1979, Columbia and CBS)
13. Music Box by Mariah Carey (1993, Columbia)
14. Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture by James Horner (1997, Sony Classical)
15. ...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears (1999, Jive)
16. Greatest Hits by Journey (1988, Columbia)
17. Whitney Houston by Whitney Houston (1985, Arista)
18. Tapestry by Carole King (1971, Ode)
19. Faith by George Michael (1987, Columbia and Epic)
20. Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel (1970, Columbia)
21. Millennium by Backstreet Boys (1999, Jive)
22. 25 by Adele (2015, Columbia)
23. The Sign by Ace of Base (1993, Arista)
24. History: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995, Epic and MJJ)
25. All the Way... A Decade of Song by Celine Dion (1999, Epic, 550 and Columbia)
26. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis (1995, Creation)
27. Elvis' Christmas Album by Elvis Presley (1957, RCA Victor)
28. Boston by Boston (1976, Epic)
29. Daydream by Mariah Carey (1995, Columbia)
30. Whitney by Whitney Houston (1987, Arista)
31. Oops!... I Did It Again by Britney Spears (2000, Jive)
32. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill (1998, Columbia and Ruffhouse)
33. Off the Wall by Michael Jackson (1979, Epic)
34. The Colour of My Love by Celine Dion (1993, Columbia and 550)
35. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975, Columbia)
• Singles (physical)
1. "Petit Papa Noël" by Tino Rossi (1946, Columbia)
2. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston (1992, Arista)
3. "It's Now or Never" by Elvis Presley (1960, RCA Victor)
4. "We Are the World" by USA for Africa (1985, Columbia and CBS)
5. "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion (1997, Columbia and Epic)
6. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey (1994, Columbia)
7. "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" by Baccara (1977, RCA)
8. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry (1949, Columbia)
9. "Dragostea din tei" by O-Zone (2003, Cat, Ultra and Jive)
10. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid (1984, Columbia)
11. "Macarena" by Los del Río (1995, RCA)
12. "The Last Farewell" by Roger Whittaker (1975, RCA)
13. "Fernando" by ABBA (1976, Epic)
14. "Wabash Cannonball" by Roy Acuff (1936, Okeh and Columbia)
15. "Un-Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton (1996, LaFace)
16. "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" by Middle of the Road (1971, RCA Victor)
17. "I'm a Believer" by the Monkees (1966, Colgems)
18. "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley (1956, RCA Victor)
19. "Rivers of Babylon" by Boney M. (1978, Hansa)
20. "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears (1998, Jive)
• Singles (digital)
1. "Something Just Like This" by the Chainsmokers and Coldplay (2017, Disruptor and Columbia)
2. "Closer" by the Chainsmokers featuring Halsey (2016, Disruptor and Columbia)
3. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2011, Columbia)
4. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars (2014, Columbia and RCA)
5. "Havana" by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug (2017, Epic and Syco)
6. "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (2019, Columbia)
7. "Someone like You" by Adele (2011, Columbia)
8. "Tik Tok" by Kesha (2009, RCA)
9. "Happy" by Pharrell Williams (2013, I Am Other and Columbia)
10. "Hello" by Adele (2015, Columbia)
11. "All of Me" by John Legend (2013, Columbia)
12. "Cheap Thrills" by Sia featuring Sean Paul (2016, Monkey Puzzle and RCA)
13. "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor (2014, Epic)
14. "Don't Let Me Down" by the Chainsmokers featuring Daya (2016, Disruptor and Columbia)
15. "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" by Shakira featuring Freshlyground (2010, Epic)
16. "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean (2006, Epic)
• Singles (streaming)
1. "Stay" by the Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber (2021, Columbia)
2. "As It Was" by Harry Styles (2022, Erskine and Columbia)
3. "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus (2023, Columbia)
4. "Kill Bill" by SZA (2023, RCA)
5. "Butter" by BTS (2021, Sony Music)
6. "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" by Lil Nas X (2021, Columbia)
7. "Life Is Good" by Future featuring Drake (2020, Epic and Freebandz)

EMI

• Albums
1. The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd (1973, Harvest and Capitol)
2. 1 by the Beatles (2000, Apple, Parlophone and Capitol)
3. The Wall by Pink Floyd (1979, Harvest and EMI)
4. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles (1967, Parlophone and Capitol)
5. Abbey Road by the Beatles (1969, Apple)
6. Come Away with Me by Norah Jones (2002, Blue Note)
7. Greatest Hits by Queen (1981, EMI)
8. No Jacket Required by Phil Collins (1985, Virgin)
9. Spice by Spice Girls (1996, Virgin)
10. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill (1998, Ruffhouse)
11. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975, Harvest)
• Singles (physical)
1. "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto (1963, Toshiba-EMI, Capitol, EMI and HMV)
2. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles (1963, Parlophone and Capitol)
3. "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison (1970, Apple)
4. "My Sharona" by the Knack (1979, Capitol)
• Singles (digital)
• Singles (streaming)

Universal Music Group

• Albums
1. The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd (1973, Harvest and Capitol)
2. Come On Over by Shania Twain (1997, Mercury)
3. Saturday Night Fever by the Bee Gees and various artists (1977, RSO)
4. 1 by the Beatles (2000, Apple and Capitol)
5. Legend by Bob Marley and the Wailers (1984, Island)
6. Nevermind by Nirvana (1991, DGC)
7. Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses (1987, Geffen)
8. ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits by ABBA (1992, Polar)
9. Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits (1985, Vertigo)
10. The Wall by Pink Floyd (1979, Harvest and EMI)
11. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles (1967, Capitol)
12. Abbey Road by the Beatles (1969, Apple)
13. Come Away with Me by Norah Jones (2002, Blue Note)
14. Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (1978, RSO)
15. The Eminem Show by Eminem (2002, Shady, Aftermath and Interscope)
16. Greatest Hits by Queen (1981, EMI)
17. Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi (1986, Mercury and Vertigo)
18. No Jacket Required by Phil Collins (1985, Virgin)
19. The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem (2000, Aftermath and Interscope)
20. The Joshua Tree by U2 (1987, Island)
21. Tapestry by Carole King (1971, Ode and A&M)
22. Greatest Hits by Elton John (1974, MCA and Polydor)
23. Spice by Spice Girls (1996, Virgin)
24. Happy Nation by Ace of Base (1992, Polygram)
25. Cross Road by Bon Jovi (1994, Mercury)
26. The Woman in Me by Shania Twain (1995, Mercury)
27. Hysteria by Def Leppard (1987, Mercury)
28. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill (1998, Ruffhouse)
29. Can't Slow Down by Lionel Richie (1983, Motown)
30. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975, Harvest)
31. Romanza by Andrea Bocelli (1997, Philips and Universal)
32. Back to Black by Amy Winehouse (2006, Island)
• Singles (physical)
1. "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby (1942, Decca)
2. "Something About the Way You Look Tonight"/"Candle in the Wind 1997" by Elton John (1997, Mercury, Rocket and A&M)
3. "Silent Night" by Bing Crosby (1935, Decca)
4. "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets (1954, Decca)
5. "If I Didn't Care" by The Ink Spots (1939, Decca)
6. "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams (1991, A&M)
7. "You're the One That I Want" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John (1978, RSO)
8. "Wind of Change" by Scorpions (1991, Mercury and Vertigo)
9. "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" by The Andrews Sisters (1937, Decca)
10. "Sweet Mother" by Prince Nico Mbarga (1976, Polygram)
11. "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto (1963, Toshiba-EMI, Capitol, EMI and HMV)
12. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles (1963, Capitol)
13. "Y.M.C.A." by Village People (1978, Casablanca)
14. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid (1984, Phonogram)
15. "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas (1974, 20th Century Fox)
16. "Paper Doll" by The Mills Brothers (1943, Decca)
17. "Fernando" by ABBA (1976, Polar)
18. "Diana" by Paul Anka (1957, ABC-Paramount)
19. "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison (1970, Apple)
20. "The Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page (1950, Mercury)
21. "Earth Angel" by the Penguins (1954, Dootone)
22. "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum (1967, Deram and London)
23. "My Sharona" by the Knack (1979, Capitol)
• Singles (digital)
1. "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (2017, Universal Latin)
2. "Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake (2016, Roc Nation and Westbury Road)
3. "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish (2019, Darkroom and Interscope)
4. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011, Schoolboy and Interscope)
5. "Love Story" by Taylor Swift (2008, Big Machine)
6. "Needed Me" by Rihanna (2016, Roc Nation and Westbury Road)
7. "Señorita" by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello (2019, Island)
8. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012, Kidinakorner and Interscope)
9. "Believer" by Imagine Dragons (2017, Interscope and Kidinakorner)
10. "God's Plan" by Drake (2018, Young Money, Cash Money and Republic)
11. "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell (2013, Star Trak and Interscope)
12. "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera (2011, A&M Octone)
13. "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga (2008, Streamline, KonLive, Cherrytree and Interscope)
14. "Sugar" by Maroon 5 (2015, 222 and Interscope)
15. "Sunflower" by Post Malone and Swae Lee (2018, Republic)
16. "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande (2019, Republic)
17. "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry featuring Juicy J (2013, Capitol)
18. "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra (2011, Eleven, Universal and V2)
19. "Love Me like You Do" by Ellie Goulding (2015, Cherrytree, Interscope and Republic)
20. "One Dance" by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla (2016, Young Money, Cash Money and Republic)
21. "All of Me" by John Legend (2013, GOOD)
22. "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga (2009, Streamline, KonLive, Cherrytree and Interscope)
23. "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B (2018, 222 and Interscope)
24. "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber (2015, Def Jam)
25. "Wake Me Up" by Avicii featuring Aloe Blacc (2013, PRMD, Universal and Island)
26. "Let It Go" by Idina Menel (2013, Walt Disney)
27. "Sorry" by Justin Bieber (2015, Def Jam)
28. "7 Years" by Lukas Graham (2015, Copenhagen)
29. "I Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber (2019, Def Jam)
30. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (2018, Interscope)
31. "Royals" by Lorde (2013, Universal)
32. "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" by Mike Posner (2015, Island)
33. "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis (2008, Streamline, KonLive, Cherrytree and Interscope)
• Singles (streaming)
1. "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd (2019, XO and Republic)
2. "Save Your Tears" by The Weeknd (2020, XO and Republic)
3. "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift (2019, Republic)
4. "Calm Down (Remix)" by Rema and Selena Gomez (2022, Interscope)
5. "Die for You (Remix)" by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande (2023, XO and Republic)
6. "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals (2020, Polydor and Republic)
7. "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo (2021, Geffen and Interscope)
8. "Peaches" by Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon (2021, Def Jam)
9. "Good 4 U" by Olivia Rodrigo (2021, Geffen and Interscope)
10. "Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish (2024, Darkroom and Interscope)
11. "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey (2024, Republic)

Warner Music Group

• Albums
1. Back in Black by AC/DC (1980, Atlantic)
2. Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) by the Eagles (1976, Asylum)
3. Hotel California by the Eagles (1976, Asylum)
4. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (1977, Warner Bros.)
5. Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin (1971, Atlantic)
6. Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette (1995, Maverick and Reprise)
7. 1 by the Beatles (2000, Parlophone)
8. Metallica by Metallica (1991, Elektra)
9. Nevermind by Nirvana (1991, Sub Pop)
10. Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits (1985, Warner Bros.)
11. The Immaculate Collection by Madonna (1990, Sire and Warner Bros.)
12. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles (1967, Parlophone)
13. Unplugged by Eric Clapton (1992, Reprise)
14. Greatest Hits by Queen (1981, Elektra)
15. No Jacket Required by Phil Collins (1985, Atlantic)
16. Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park (2000, Warner Bros.)
17. Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution (1984, Warner Bros.)
18. True Blue by Madonna (1986, Sire and Warner Bros.)
19. Happy Nation by Ace of Base (1992, Mushroom and Festival)
20. American Idiot by Green Day (2004, Reprise)
21. Like a Virgin by Madonna (1984, Sire and Warner Bros.)
22. Dookie by Green Day (1994, Reprise)
23. Cracked Rear View by Hootie & the Blowfish (1994, Atlantic)
24. Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman (1988, Elektra)
• Singles (physical)
1. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles (1963, Parlophone)
2. "Time to Say Goodbye" by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli (1996, East West)
3. "Believe" by Cher (1998, Warner Bros.)
4. "Rock Your Baby" by George McCrea (1974, TK)
5. "Fernando" by ABBA (1976, Atlantic)
6. "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum (1967, London)
7. "Rivers of Babylon" by Boney M. (1978, Sire and Atlantic)
• Singles (digital)
1. "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran (2017, Asylum and Atlantic)
2. "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran (2017, Asylum and Atlantic)
3. "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth (2015, Atlantic)
4. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2014, Asylum and Atlantic)
5. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011, 604)
6. "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars (2010, Elektra and Atlantic)
7. "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz (2008, Atlantic)
8. "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Kesha (2008, Poe Boy and Atlantic)
9. "Low" by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain (2007, Atlantic and Poe Boy)
10. "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I (2019, Bad Batch and Elektra)
11. "Be Apart" by Tia Ray (2018, Warner Music China)
12. "7 Years" by Lukas Graham (2015, Warner Bros.)
13. "I Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber (2019, Asylum and Atlantic)
14. "Grenade" by Bruno Mars (2010, Elektra)
• Singles (streaming)
1. "Levitating" by Dua Lipa (2020, Warner)
2. "Bad Habits" by Ed Sheeran (2021, Asylum and Atlantic)
3. "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I (2019, Bad Batch and Elektra)
4. "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone (2024, Night Street and Warner)
5. "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims (2023, Warner)
6. "The Box" by Roddy Ricch (2020, Atlantic)
7. "Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipa (2019, Warner)

Polygram

• Albums
1. Come On Over by Shania Twain (1997, Mercury)
2. Saturday Night Fever by the Bee Gees and various artists (1977, RSO)
3. Legend by Bob Marley and the Wailers (1984, Island)
4. ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits by ABBA (1992, Polar)
5. Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits (1985, Vertigo)
6. Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (1978, RSO)
7. Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi (1986, Mercury and Vertigo)
8. The Joshua Tree by U2 (1987, Island)
9. Tapestry by Carole King (1971, Ode and A&M)
10. Greatest Hits by Elton John (1974, Polydor)
11. Happy Nation by Ace of Base (1992, Polygram)
12. Cross Road by Bon Jovi (1994, Mercury)
13. The Woman in Me by Shania Twain (1995, Mercury)
14. Hysteria by Def Leppard (1987, Mercury)
15. Can't Slow Down by Lionel Richie (1983, Motown)
16. Romanza by Andrea Bocelli (1997, Philips)
• Singles (physical)
1. "Something About the Way You Look Tonight"/"Candle in the Wind 1997" by Elton John (1997, Mercury, Rocket and A&M)
2. "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams (1991, A&M)
3. "You're the One That I Want" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John (1978, RSO)
4. "Wind of Change" by Scorpions (1991, Mercury and Vertigo)
5. "Sweet Mother" by Prince Nico Mbarga (1976, Polygram)
6. "Y.M.C.A." by Village People (1978, Casablanca)
7. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid (1984, Phonogram)
8. "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas (1974, 20th Century Fox)
9. "Fernando" by ABBA (1976, Polar)
10. "The Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page (1950, Mercury)
11. "Earth Angel" by the Penguins (1954, Dootone)
• Singles (digital)
• Singles (streaming)

BMG Rights Management

• Albums
1. Back in Black by AC/DC (1980, Albert)
2. The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album by Whitney Houston and various artists (1992, Arista and BMG)
3. Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture by various artists (1987, RCA)
4. Supernatural by Santana (1999, Arista)
5. ...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears (1999, Jive)
6. Whitney Houston by Whitney Houston (1985, Arista)
7. Millennium by Backstreet Boys (1999, Jive)
8. The Sign by Ace of Base (1993, Arista)
9. Elvis' Christmas Album by Elvis Presley (1957, RCA Victor)
10. Whitney by Whitney Houston (1987, Arista)
11. Oops!... I Did It Again by Britney Spears (2000, Jive)
• Singles (physical)
1. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston (1992, Arista)
2. "It's Now or Never" by Elvis Presley (1960, RCA Victor)
3. "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" by Baccara (1977, RCA)
4. "Dragostea din tei" by O-Zone (2003, Ultra and Jive)
5. "Macarena" by Los del Río (1995, RCA)
6. "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas (1974, Pye)
7. "The Last Farewell" by Roger Whittaker (1975, RCA)
8. "Un-Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton (1996, LaFace)
9. "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" by Middle of the Road (1971, RCA Victor)
10. "I'm a Believer" by the Monkees (1966, Colgems)
11. "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley (1956, RCA Victor)
12. "Rivers of Babylon" by Boney M. (1978, Hansa)
13. "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears (1998, Jive)
• Singles (digital)
• Singles (streaming)