Best selling albums of all time


Here's an AI list of the top selling albums of all time:

1) Michael Jackson – Thriller
2) Eagles – Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)
3) AC/DC – Back in Black
4) Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon
5) Whitney Houston / Various Artists – The Bodyguard (Soundtrack)
6) Bee Gees – Saturday Night Fever
7) Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
8) Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV
9) Michael Jackson – Bad
10) The Beatles – Abbey Road

I'm just wondering which of these are owned and enjoyed by audiophiles and which would probably never be played on their systems?

I hope I'm not sounding like a music snob. Personally, I would play AC/DC, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and maybe Thriller.

bzawa

@mahgister 

Bach might be number one in my collection or very close to it, Mozart and Beethoven would also be near the top............if we can look at things in this way. Bach organ pieces are a great way to check on bass response if testing new gear cables or tubes. 

I may have more Beatle albums than any other artist but they almost never get played. 

Most played probably Mannheim Steamroller. I use them all the time to evaluate gear/tubes etc. 

@mahgister 

Bach might be number one in my collection or very close to it, Mozart and Beethoven would also be near the top............if we can look at things in this way. Bach organ pieces are a great way to check on bass response if testing new gear cables or tubes. 

I may have more Beatle albums than any other artist but they almost never get played. 

Most played probably Mannheim Steamroller. I use them all the time to evaluate gear/tubes etc. 

 

You resemble me then...

I dont know if it is a compliment though...

 

Understand me i am able to appreciate the musical talent of all this list: 

Here’s an AI list of the top selling albums of all time:

1) Michael Jackson – Thriller
2) Eagles – Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)
3) AC/DC – Back in Black
4) Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon
5) Whitney Houston / Various Artists – The Bodyguard (Soundtrack)
6) Bee Gees – Saturday Night Fever
7) Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
8) Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV
9) Michael Jackson – Bad
10) The Beatles – Abbey Road

 But with so deep beautiful music in the East and West cultures South and North,  why sticking to these artists till death ?

Better to appear snob  to the crowd than  one among them ...

But i am conscious to be provocative than i apologize  by politeness and assure everyone that i can appreciate their  pop band as talented musicians  for sure ... I am snob perhaps not deaf and blind  to talent ...

 

To stay polite toward the OP i will say my favorite  are the Beatles and Bob Dylan...

 

I own and play all on the list except Whitney Houston. She was a fine singer but not my cup of tea. My top three would be DSOTM, LZ IV, and Abbey Road.

@mahgister thanks for reminding me to play some classical. I just purchased a Debussy 4 SACD set of his orchestral music. You mentioned Mannheim Steamroller. Aren't they new age? Anyway, is their a particular album by them that you feel has great music and sonics?