Top-Selling 80s Rock Albums

The 1980s produced some of the best-selling rock albums, with AC/DC's 'Back in Black' leading rock sales and Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' topping overall album sales for the decade.

The top 3

  1. Top 3 Best-Selling 80s Rock Albums: AC/DC's 'Back in Black' sold over 50 million copies, Guns N' Roses' 'Appetite for Destruction' sold over 30 million, and Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.' also sold 30 million worldwide.
  2. Defining 80s Hair Metal Bands: Motley Crue, Guns N' Roses, and Poison are frequently cited as bands that defined the 80s hair metal sound, known for their big riffs, bigger hair, and emotional power ballads.
  3. Iconic 80s Rock Anthems: Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin'', Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer', and Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' are among the most iconic and enduring rock anthems from the 1980s.

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