TOP SELLERS Christmas albums


Following are the holiday albums included on the Recording Industry Association of America’s list of the Top 100 albums based on sales.

1. Elvis Presley — “Elvis Christmas Album,” 1957. 9 million in sales.

2. Kenny G — “Miracles: The Holiday Album,” 1994. 8 million in sales.

3. Various Artists — “Now That’s What I Call Christmas,” 2001. 6 million in sales.

4. Mannheim Steamroller — “A Fresh Aire Christmas,” 1988. 6 million in sales.

5. Mannheim Steamroller — “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas,” 1984. 6 million in sales.

6. Barbra Streisand — “A Christmas Album,” 1967. 5 million in sales.

7. Mariah Carey — “Merry Christmas,” 1994. 5 million in sales.

8. Johnny Mathis — “Merry Christmas,” 1958. 5 million in sales.

Source: RIAA