NOTE: this is not the all-inclusive best-selling list - only the best sellers for artists signed under Universal Music Group. The all-inclusive (IFPI) list should be coming in a couple of weeks.
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Robin Thicke released the year’s best selling single, “Blurred Lines” which, fittingly, sold almost 13 million copies in 2013. The star’s collaboration with Pharrell Williams and TI was accompanied by a risqué video which has also managed to notch up over 245 million views on YouTube.
Speaking of YouTube sensations, Psy’s breakthrough hit “Gangnam Style” remained in the top five for the second year running, selling 9.5 million copies in 2013 - an incredible 22 million total units since its 2012 release. Ensuring an all-male top three was Avicii who’s summer anthem “Wake Me Up” sold 8 million copies.
Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” saw off Katy Perry’s “Roar” for the fourth spot by less than 20,000 units as both singles notched up 7.6 million sales. Rihanna’s “Stay” claimed 6th spot whilst the star’s “Diamonds” also reached #12, making her the only artist with multiple tracks in the top 20 singles this year.
Lorde’s “Royals” (6.3 million), will.i.am’s “Scream & Shout” (5.8 million),Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” (5.8 million) and Taylor Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble” (5.1 million) completed the top ten.
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1. Blurred Lines - 13 million
2. Gangnam Style - 9.5 million
3. Wake Me Up! - 8 million
4. Radioactive - 7.6 million
5. Roar - 7.6 million
6. Stay - ???
7. Royals - 6.3 million
8. Scream & Shout - 5.8 million
9. Cruise - 5.8 million
10. I Knew You Were Trouble - 5.1 million
12. Diamonds
15. The Monster - 3.5 million
http://www.universalmusic.com/news/detail/2682
