According to new certification data released this week, the Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) has officially been certified 40 times platinum in the United States. The announcement, confirmed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on January 22, 2026, means the album has now moved the equivalent of more than 40 million units nationwide.
Here’s the thing: No other album has ever reached that level in the U.S. market. The compilation, first released in 1976, has long been a staple of American record collections, fueled by radio favorites like “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” and “One of These Nights.” Over time, its sales total has continued to grow through physical formats, digital downloads, and modern streaming equivalents.
What this really means is that the Eagles now hold the top spot outright in U.S. album sales history. For years, Michael Jackson’s Thriller was often cited as the benchmark, but updated certification standards that include streaming have clarified the ranking, placing the Eagles six million units ahead of Jackson’s masterpiece.
To celebrate this unprecedented achievement and the album’s upcoming 50th anniversary, the band is releasing a limited-edition crystal-clear 180-gram vinyl exclusively through their website on February 13, 2026. This anniversary release arrives just days before the official February 17th milestone, offering fans a fresh way to experience the best-selling album of all time.
