Time Out

Time Out by the Dave Brubeck Quartet was the first jazz record to sell over 1 million copies, achieving 2 million in sales by 1965 and outperforming the typical jazz debut by a factor of 40. Its unconventional 5/4 time signature in Take Five produced the best-selling jazz single ever, with over 1 million singles sold. This album's commercial success is 50% higher than #4 Mingus Ah Um, cementing its role as a gateway to jazz for mainstream audiences.