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Can Michael Jackson exceed the album sales of the Beatles?
I've been pondering about this for quite a while, if I do say so myself.
Albeit, the Beatles have released more albums and established themselves far earlier, is this prospect a possibility, on Michael Jackon's part? Let us not forget that a posthumous album will be released by the end of 2010, and many have predicted more of MJ's unreleased material will surface in album form in the near future as there are 76 unreleased songs and over 10 albums, as MJ's estate has signed an record breaking $250 million contract.
At the moment, he is ranked #3 behind the Beatles and Elvis as far as worldwide sales are concerned, specifically at 750m +.
All comments are warmly welcomed.
9 Answers
- Colin WholiganLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
jay,this is the 2nd or 3rd time you've asked this question!
- 5 years ago
The Beatles do have the advantage of being ahead of him by 20 years. But, Thriller, still remains the #1 selling album of all time. I'm a die-hard of both but, I don't think Michael would be able to exceed past The Beatles in album sales. The Beatles have more material and honestly, I think more fans as well. The only thing that is really keeping Michael behind in my opinion, are the allegations. Edit: Yes, and like Mari said, it is still possible. But, I find it highly unlikely of him passing The Beatles in album sales. Edit: I also agree with isawmarty. Michael's big seller " Thriller " is really what got him most of his sells. Along with his follow-ups, that didn't get nearly as much sales.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
MJ has already outsold the beatles...
That whole "the beatles have sold a billion records" thing is bogus. cuz if you add all of their album sales together they are nowhere near a billion...but anyways, yes mj will outsell them...he's the greatest...
No offense to anyone, but the beatles main fan base is white people whereas mj's fan base is full of alot of diff races....
- Gail MLv 71 decade ago
Possibly, as the Beatles have disbanded and aren't making any more records, and the world population now is much greater than it was during the 60s.
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- 1 decade ago
I love Michael Jackson, but honestly i don't think his will exceed The Beatles. We are talking about The Beatles here. They are the top and i don't think they will ever be beaten.
RIP MJ
- Anonymous1 decade ago
o yeah there is a chance he will if it is true that he has that many unreleased songs MJ was a very talented man but when he died he left his legacy here there is a big chance he will.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Probably. He released a lot more material, there are more people in the world now, and he'd dead.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
he has
- Anonymous1 decade ago
NOT A CHANCE IN HELL!
Source(s): DURR.
