According to The Associated Press The Eagles record, Their Greatest Hits 197101975, is now certified 38x Platinum. Based on The Recording Industry Association of America, this means the record is above Michael Jackson’s Thriller, which is 33x Platinum.
The Eagles held this spot once before for about 10 years until Jackson’s Thriller claimed the number one spot after his passing in 2009.
Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 features hits, including “Take It Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Desperado,” “Take It To The Limit” and “Tequila Sunrise.”
-Nicole Siberry