Guns N' Roses — Appetite for Destruction

Guns N' Roses' 1987 debut *Appetite for Destruction* sold 30 million copies globally, with three Top 10 hits including 'Sweet Child o' Mine.' It is 40% more popular than the average debut from its era, outperforming 'The Clash — The Clash' in commercial longevity and becoming the fastest-selling hard rock debut at the time. Its raw energy and riffs set a benchmark for the genre.