Determining the exact rankings of the best-selling cassette albums can be challenging due to variations in reporting and changes in industry practices. However, some albums are widely recognized for their cassette sales during the format’s peak popularity. Here are seven albums that achieved significant success on cassette tapes:
- Michael Jackson – “Thriller” (1982):
- Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is one of the best-selling albums of all time and had a massive impact on the cassette market during the 1980s.
- Madonna – “Like a Virgin” (1984):
- Madonna’s second studio album, “Like a Virgin,” was a commercial success and contributed to the popularity of cassette tapes in the 1980s.
- oses – “Appetite for Destruction” (1987):
- The soundtrack album to the film “Purple Rain” by Prince and the Revolution was a major hit and performed well on cassette sales charts.