I can't believe WMN didn't go triple platinum. That song deserved it more than S&M
Congrats, Rihanna
Cause she rushed it out. They should've released it in January (US) and late December (UK). S&M should've been out in late March, then Man down, then Raining Men, Cheers, and finally California King bed.
67.6 million songs sold + 8.158 million albums sold = = $149 million USD
i thought singles were $1.29 and an album was $12.99? That price you put is for UK stuff isn't it? And they cost the same in the US, but they change the cost to suit the currency. Riri has earned them more than that, tours included, and all her merch.More like $300m.
If 10 years ago someone told me there will be an artist who will sell 75 million records, and only 8 million of it came from actual albums, I would have fainted. This is a great accomplishment but it's scary. Now we'll have multiple artists who will achieve the same milestone. Gaga, Katy, etc. all will sell 100 million records, and hardly any depended on actual records (albums) like the other 100 million-sellers did, (Mariah, Whitney, Britney) did.
I know...but its still an amazing achievement. Mariah, whit, and brit are at 170+m records so I.doubt riri Katy.or gaga will continue.to outpaced the album sellers bit at least they can come close.