The 14 Highest-Certified Albums in U.S. History, Using RIAA Data

Inside this ranking: 15 headline-making yachts, following the source's published order and reported estimates. Prices can change and should be read as editorial estimates rather than live appraisals.

• What ‘Best-Selling’ Means Here — What ‘Best-Selling’ Means Here. Worldwide estimates vary by territory, reporting standard, and date.
• 12T. Come On Over — Shania Twain: 20 Million — 12T. Come On Over — Shania Twain: 20 Million. S.
• 12T. Metallica — Metallica: 20 Million — 12T. Metallica — Metallica: 20 Million. The self-titled Metallica album shares 20-million status on the RIAA table, with a May 28, 2025 certification date.
• 12T. Dookie — Green Day: 20 Million — 12T. Dookie — Green Day: 20 Million. S.

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