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Best Selling Metal, Hard Rock Albums of All Time

The list below is based on RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) data
and reflects sales figures in the United States.
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Cover art Artist name / Album title Format Certified Units Certification
Live
 [Live]
October 27, 1992
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Get Your Wings
March 1974
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Audioslave
November 18, 2002
Hard Rock, Post-Grunge, Alternative Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Straight Shooter
April 12, 1975
Hard Rock, Blues Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Don't Say No
April 13, 1981
Hard Rock, AOR
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
At Budokan
 [Live]
February 1979
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Night Songs
August 2, 1986
Hard Rock, Glam Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Long Cold Winter
July 5, 1988
Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Blues Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Adrenalize
December 24, 1992
Hard Rock, AOR
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
The Final Countdown
May 26, 1986
Hard Rock, Glam Metal, AOR
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Agent Provocateur
1984
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Little Queen
May 14, 1977
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Bad Animals
June 6, 1987
Hard Rock, AOR
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
The Ultimate Experience
 [Compilation]
November 2, 1992
Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Infinity
May 1978
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Evolution
April 1979
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Departure
March 1980
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Issues
November 16, 1999
Nu Metal, Alternative Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Presence
March 31, 1976
Hard Rock, Blues Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
One More From the Road
September 1976
Southern Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Gold & Platinum
 [Compilation]
December 1979
Southern Rock, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Kill 'Em All
July 25, 1983
Thrash Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Reload
November 18, 1997
Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Pretty Hate Machine
October 20, 1989
Industrial Rock, Electro-Industrial, Synthpop
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Diary of a Madman
November 3, 1981
Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Bark at the Moon
May 18, 1983
Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Satellite
September 11, 2001
Nu Metal, Rap Metal, Alternative Metal, Reggae Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Infest
April 25, 2000
Nu Metal, Rap Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Look What the Cat Dragged In
May 16, 1986
Glam Metal, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Flesh and Blood
June 21, 1990
Glam Metal, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Come Clean
August 28, 2001
Post-Grunge, Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
A Night at the Opera
November 21, 1975
Hard Rock, Art Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Classic Queen
 [Compilation]
March 3, 1992
Hard Rock, Pop Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Empire
September 4, 1990
Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Rage Against the Machine
November 10, 1992
Rap Metal, Alternative Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Evil Empire
April 16, 1996
Rap Metal, Alternative Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Out of the Cellar
March 27, 1984
Glam Metal, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Hellbilly Deluxe
1998
Industrial Metal, Heavy Metal, Groove Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
2112
April 1, 1976
Progressive Rock, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Love at First Sting
March 27, 1984
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
The Grand Illusion
July 7, 1977
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Pieces of Eight
September 1978
AOR, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Paradise Theatre
January 10, 1981
Hard Rock, AOR, Pop Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Toxicity
September 4, 2001
Alternative Metal, Nu Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Cat Scratch Fever
1977
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Double Live Gonzo!
1978
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Who's Next
August 25, 1971
Rock, Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Ænima
October 1, 1996
Alternative Metal, Progressive Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Christmas Eve & Other Stories
1996
Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Stay Hungry
May 10, 1984
Heavy Metal, Glam Metal
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Women and Children First
March 26, 1980
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
April 17, 1991
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Balance
January 24, 1995
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Best of - Volume I
 [Compilation]
October 22, 1996
Hard Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Greatest Hits
 [Compilation]
April 14, 1992
Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Southern Rock
Album3,000,0003x Multi-Platinum
Let There Be Rock
June 1977
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Ballbreaker
September 26, 1995
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Black Ice
October 20, 2008
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Aerosmith
January 1973
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Draw the Line
December 1977
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Nine Lives
March 18, 1997
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits
July 2, 2002
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Facelift
August 21, 1990
Grunge, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Alice in Chains
November 7, 1995
Grunge, Alternative Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Desolation Angels
1979
Hard Rock, Blues Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
10 From 6
 [Compilation]
December 1985
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Emotions in Motion
July 23, 1982
Hard Rock, AOR
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Master of Reality
July 21, 1971
Heavy Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll
December 1975
Heavy Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Keep the Faith
November 3, 1992
Hard Rock, AOR
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Crush
June 13, 2000
Pop Rock, Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Greatest Hits
 [Compilation]
1997
Hard Rock, AOR
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Damn Yankees
February 22, 1990
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Machine Head
March 25, 1972
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
High 'N' Dry
June 11, 1981
Hard Rock, NWOBHM
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Believe
September 17, 2002
Alternative Metal, Nu Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Ten Thousand Fists
September 20, 2005
Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
The Open Door
October 3, 2006
Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
II Pornograffitti
July 19, 1990
Hard Rock, Funk Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Firehouse
August 21, 1990
Hard Rock, Glam Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
The Very Best ... and Beyond
September 22, 1992
Hard Rock, AOR
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Awake
October 31, 2000
Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Nu Metal, Post-Grunge
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Closer to Home
June 15, 1970
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Live Album
 [Live]
November 16, 1970
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
...Twice Shy
April 12, 1989
Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Dog & Butterfly
September 1978
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Greatest Hits / Live
 [Compilation]
November 29, 1980
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Brigade
March 26, 1990
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
The Reason
2003
Alternative Metal, Post-Grunge
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Ritual de lo habitual
August 21, 1990
Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Funk Rock, Heavy Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Collision Course
November 30, 2004
Mashup, Rap Rock, Hip Hop, Nu Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Band of Gypsys
March 25, 1970
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix
1997
Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Blaze of Glory - Young Guns II
July 1990
Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Captured
 [Live]
February 1981
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Raised on Radio
May 1986
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
The Essential Journey
 [Compilation]
October 16, 2001
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Screaming for Vengeance
July 14, 1982
Heavy Metal
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Destroyer
March 15, 1976
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
Alive II
 [Live]
November 1977
Hard Rock
Album2,000,0002x Multi-Platinum
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Info / Statistics
Artists : 45,879
Reviews : 10,004
Albums : 164,490
Lyrics : 216,501