Explore the albums that have dominated sales charts and captured global attention in 2024. This selection includes the most successful works from established artists and the breakout surprises that have made a strong impact on the music scene. Discover which albums have reached number one on international platforms and rankings, reflecting listener trends and preferences. It's an opportunity to review the record releases that have defined the year and understand their cultural impact.
Top-selling album of the week in the US
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This ENHYPEN album was a resounding commercial success in 2024, becoming one of the year's best-selling albums. Its release contributed to ENHYPEN earning their fourth No. 1 on Top Album Sales, highlighting their strong performance in the global music market.
Generated 66,000 streaming equivalent album units in its first week
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This album reached number 1 on Billboard's Latin Albums chart and number 6 on the Billboard 200 in 2024. It also earned the distinction of being the third-highest charting Latin album on the overall Billboard 200 for that year, underscoring its significant commercial impact and popularity.
Accumulated 4 million album-equivalent units in first week
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This album sold 5.6 million copies, making it the global best-selling album of 2024, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. In the United States, it was the artist's first album to open with over two million units and spent 17 weeks atop the Billboard 200.
Second most successful album of 2024
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This Billie Eilish album was a resounding commercial success in 2024, ranking as the fifth best-selling album in the US with 2,259,000 equivalent units. It also stood out as the second biggest-selling vinyl album of the year and the most streamed worldwide on Deezer. Its global impact and impressive sales and streaming figures demonstrate its relevance in the music landscape.
#3 best selling album worldwide in 2024
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Sabrina Carpenter's album 'Short n' Sweet' has demonstrated exceptional commercial success in 2024, reaching No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart for two consecutive weeks. Its sales include 159,000 equivalent album units, with 32,000 pure sales and 126,000 SEA units, making it the fourth biggest second week for an album this year.
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2025 best-selling album in South Korea
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KARMA was the best-selling K-Pop album of 2024, reaching number 6 on the IFPI Global Album Chart. This achievement positioned it as the only album by a K-Pop artist in the global Top 10, demonstrating its significant commercial impact and global popularity.
Topped the monthly physical album chart for May
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SEVENTEEN's "HAPPY BURSTDAY" was the third best-selling album worldwide in pure sales during 2025, achieving 2.63 million units. This commercial success demonstrates its significant impact on the music industry and its global popularity, solidifying its market position.
Best-selling K-Pop album in 2024
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This album became the second best-selling album worldwide in 2024, with 3.4 million units sold. Furthermore, it was the best-selling K-pop album of the year, demonstrating massive commercial success and global popularity.
Surpassed 3 million stock pre-orders in 2 weeks
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This album achieved exceptional sales, surpassing 3,088,395 million stock pre-orders in just two weeks. It sold 2,494,180 copies on its first day of release, setting the record for the highest first-day sales for any album released in 2024.
Landed in the Top 10 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart
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This album reached number 6 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart, demonstrating its significant commercial impact. Its September 2024 release and Top 10 debut on Billboard establish it as a highly successful album in terms of sales.
Earned 7,000 equivalent album units in the U.S.
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Díaz's album Sayonara, released in 2024, achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number 1 on the US Latin albums chart on Apple Music. It also reached number 2 on Spotify's Top Albums Debut Global Chart and amassed over 310 million streams, showcasing its substantial market impact.
Has breakout hits
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Omar Courtz's debut album, «Primera Musa», has achieved remarkable commercial success since its 2024 release, reaching number 1 in multiple countries. Its popularity stems from its 17 tracks that blend boricua spirit with notable collaborations and diverse moods, resonating strongly with audiences.
Debuted at No. 1 during release week
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Eladio Carrión's album «Sol María» has achieved significant commercial success since its release in January 2024, establishing itself as one of the year's best-selling works. Its musical approach, which blends trap with more melodic and personal influences, has resonated widely with audiences, driving its sales and streams on digital platforms.
10th most sold 2024 album
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BRAT is an imperious and cool pop album, offering a nuanced and vulnerable listening experience. Its addictive and self-assured sound, featuring percolating beats and brash synths, makes it a collection of easy favorites and unforgettable tracks. Charli XCX's album stands out for its left-field production and intimate lyricism, establishing itself as a consistently enjoyable pop record of the year.
Likely to be looked back on as an essential classic
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This Vampire Weekend album has been acclaimed for its boldness and cohesion, combining the best parts of the band's career with a new direction. Its lyrics and songwriting are top-notch, and the piano and guitar work are insane, making it a standout release of 2024.
Our methodology for ranking the best-selling albums of 2024 is based on the compilation and analysis of commercial performance data. We consider the relevance of albums in the global market and their cultural impact.