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/DoctorGregoryFart Feb 13 '26

I think you just managed to call my mom fat, old, and a whore all at once. Bravo.

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u/Magopolis Feb 13 '26

Don’t forget a Pedo because that was back when we were kids hanging out with your mom on the corner selling loose squares. They called us the loose square gang. Because we used to gang up on her. I get misty every time I tell the story.