LIST: Diamond Debuts
Van Halen’s self-titled debut was released 40 years ago today (February 10.)
Besides being considered by many to be the band’s best record, Van Halen also has the notable distinction of being one of only 18 debut albums certified Diamond (10 million copies sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA.)
What other albums share this stat? Check out the very diverse list below along with their sales figures courtesy of RIAA.com.
10 Million
Van Halen – Van Halen
Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
Nelly – Country Grammar
Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory
Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin
George Michael – Faith
Garth Brooks – Garth Brooks
Beastie Boys – Licensed To Ill
‘N Sync – ‘N Sync
12 Million
Matchbox Twenty – Yourself of Someone Like You
Jewel – Pieces of You
13 Million
Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston
Pearl Jam – Ten
14 Million
Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time
Backstreet Boys – Backstreet Boys
16 Million
Hootie & The Blowfish – Cracked Rear View
17 Million
Boston – Boston
18 Million
Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction
Erica Banas is rock/classic rock news blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.
