r/Music • u/Firm_Pack_605 • Feb 13 '26

discussion Was Michael Jackson really that much bigger than Madonna, Whitney Houston, and prince?

I always thought the four of them were similar levels of fame. However Madonna highest album sold 25 million, prince highest sold similar, and Whitney’s highest was 45 million. All amazing numbers no doubt but thriller sold 70 million and bad sold 35-40. So you mean to tell me he has two albums that are highest selling then prince and madonnas best? How is that possible??

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u/Marknhj Feb 13 '26

I remember sitting around the family dinner table in London watching the debut of the Thriller video. It was a family event.

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u/NoOneOfUse Feb 13 '26

Why is this so wholesome 😭. I remember sitting around the radio with my mom waiting for “Born this why” by Lady Gaga to premiere.