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Eagles' Greatest Hits Hits 40M Sales
The Eagles' album 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' has sold over 40 million units, making it the first album in U.S. history to reach this milestone.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently certified this achievement.
The album, released in 1976, is the bestselling album of all time in the U.S. To celebrate, the band released a special vinyl edition.
Additionally, the Eagles are performing their final 12 shows at Las Vegas' Sphere, where they have already entertained over 700,000 fans.
The band is known for their mix of rock and country music and has a rich history, including being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Eagles' 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' album has sold over 40 million units, making it the first album in U.S. history to reach this milestone.
The album was certified 40x platinum by the RIAA, which now includes streaming in its certifications.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary and the new certification, the band released a crystal-clear, 180-gram vinyl edition of the album.
The Eagles are performing their final 12 shows at Las Vegas' Sphere, setting a record for the longest-running residency at the venue.
The band has entertained over 700,000 fans across 44 performances since launching their residency on September 20, 2024.
- Who
- The Eagles
- What
- Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 album sold over 40 million units
- Where
- United States
- When
- Certified on Thursday, with the album originally released on February 17, 1976
- Why
- The album's enduring popularity and the inclusion of streaming in certifications
Key facts
- Album
- Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975
- Sales Milestone
- 40 million units
- Release Date
- February 17, 1976
- Current Certification
- 40x platinum
- RIAA Certification Change
- Incorporates streaming since 2013
- Streaming Equivalent
- 1,500 streams = 1 album sale
- Vinyl Edition
- 180-gram crystal-clear vinyl
- Las Vegas Residency
- 12 final shows at Sphere
- Fans Entertained
- Over 700,000 fans
- Performances
- 44 performances
Quotes
Don Henley
Founding member, drummer, and singer of the Eagles
“In an age, in a culture, where everything seems to become more ephemeral, by the day, it is gratifying to have been part of something that endures, even for fifty years. We are amazed and grateful.”
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