Tuesday, December 25, 2007
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