Abba's Albums Outsell the Beatles' in Sales Figures
ABBA's "Gold: Greatest Hits" Outsells The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in the UK
ABBA's "Gold: Greatest Hits" has made history in the UK music industry, becoming one of the top-selling albums of all time. Released in 1992, this compilation of ABBA's greatest hits has consistently ranked as one of the UK's best-selling albums, thanks to its enduring popularity and long-term sales.
The album's success is particularly significant because it surpassed The Beatles' iconic album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," which was released in 1967. Björn Ulvaeus, ABBA's founder and songwriter, expressed his surprise at outselling such a legendary album, stating it feels unreal.
ABBA's victory in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 marked the beginning of their meteoric rise in the UK. According to Martin Talbot, managing director of the Official Charts Company, the British public fell in love with ABBA from that night. The success of "Gold: Greatest Hits," which occurred 39 years after their Eurovision win, is a testament to the enduring appeal of ABBA's music.
The album's impressive sales have earned it the second spot on the UK's all-time albums chart. It has sold over 5.1 million copies, outselling The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by more than 15,000 copies. Other iconic albums such as Oasis's "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" and Fleetwood Mac's "50 Years - Don't Stop" also rank among the biggest sellers in the UK, thanks to their extensive chart runs.
The success of "Gold: Greatest Hits" played a significant role in maintaining ABBA's popularity and success even after they disbanded in 1982. This achievement underscores the timeless quality of ABBA's music and the British public's enduring love for the Swedish pop sensation.
Entrenched in the annals of UK pop-culture, ABBA's "Gold: Greatest Hits" continues to outshine music icons like The Beatles, achieving a position as one of the all-time greatest selling albums in the realm of entertainment, with sales exceeding 5.1 million copies.
