The data describes the ten best-selling artists in the U.S. since 1954, based on certified sales. According to the source, The Beatles are the best-selling artists in this time frame, with a total of 257.7 million certified sales.
The Beatles | 257.7 |
Elvis Presley | 206.8 |
Michael Jackson | 169.7 |
Madonna | 164.4 |
Elton John | 159.1 |
Led Zeppelin | 137.2 |
Garth Brooks | 135.8 |
U2 | 135.6 |
Mariah Carey | 128.3 |
Eagles | 125.8 |
Celine Dion | 120.8 |
Pink Floyd | 114.1 |
Rihanna | 114 |
Whitney Houston | 110.2 |
AC/DC | 108.7 |
Billy Joel | 98.8 |
Bruce Springsteen | 97 |
Queen | 95.6 |
Barbara Streisand | 95.1 |
The Rolling Stones | 93.9 |