Thriller — Michael Jackson (1982)

Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with over 70 million copies sold worldwide, a feat that outpaces #2 1989 by a margin of nearly 50 million units. Its seven top-10 singles, including the iconic title track and “Billie Jean,” dominated the charts for 37 consecutive weeks, a run faster than the average pop album’s entire chart life of about 30 weeks. This relentless streak of hits not only set a new standard for commercial success but also revolutionized music videos as an art form, cementing Michael Jackson as the undisputed King of Pop.