What are the best selling vinyl singles of all time?

We have compiled what we believe to be the ultimate list of vinyl single sales, not surprised to see a few Christmas ones in there!

  1. "White Christmas" – Bing Crosby (1942): Estimated to have sold over 50 million copies worldwide, this classic remains the best-selling single of all time.
  2. "Candle in the Wind 1997" – Elton John (1997): Released as a tribute to Princess Diana, it sold approximately 33 million copies globally.
  3. "Silent Night" – Bing Crosby (1935): Another holiday favorite by Crosby, with sales around 30 million copies.
  4. "Rock Around the Clock" – Bill Haley & His Comets (1954): A pioneering rock and roll hit, selling about 25 million copies.
  5. "I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston (1992): This powerful ballad achieved sales of approximately 20 million copies.
  6. "It's Now or Never" – Elvis Presley (1960): One of Presley's biggest hits, with around 20 million copies sold.
  7. "We Are the World" – USA for Africa (1985): A charity single that sold approximately 20 million copies.
  8. "Hound Dog" / "Don't Be Cruel" – Elvis Presley (1956): This double A-side single sold around 18 million copies.
  9. "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" – Baccara (1977): A disco hit with sales of about 18 million copies.
  10. "My Heart Will Go On" – Celine Dion (1997): The theme from "Titanic" sold approximately 18 million copies.
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