This is a list of the best-selling albums in Austria that have been certified by the IFPI. Since January 1, 2013, BVMI certifies an album platinum for the shipment of 15,000 copies across Austria.[1] All albums in this list must have been certified for more than 100,000 copies.
Certifications for albums released in Austria depend upon their release date.
Gold and Platinum certification awards (Timeline)
editAlbums
| Certification | Before January 1, 2001 | Before January 1, 2003 | Before January 1, 2007 | Before January 1, 2013 | Since January 1, 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 25,000 | 20,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 7,500 |
| Platinum | 50,000 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| Year | Title | Artist | Certification [1][2] | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 8× Platinum | 400,000 |
| 2002 | Mensch | Herbert Grönemeyer | 8× Platinum | 320,000 |
| 2013 | Farbenspiel | Helene Fischer | 18× Platinum | 270,000 |
| 1985 | Geld oder Leben! | Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 1985 | Grenzenlos | STS | 5× Platinum | 250,000 |
| 2001 | Best Of | Andrea Berg | 6× Platinum | 240,000 |
| 2006 | Back to Black | Amy Winehouse | 7× Platinum | 210,000 |
| 1981 | Greatest Hits | Queen | 4× Platinum | 200,000 |
| 1985 | Brothers in Arms | Dire Straits | 4× Platinum | 200,000 |
| 1987 | Bad | Michael Jackson | 4× Platinum | 200,000 |
| 1990 | Neppomuk's Rache | Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung | 4× Platinum | 200,000 |
| 1991 | Dangerous | Michael Jackson | 4× Platinum | 200,000 |
| 1991 | Greatest Hits II | Queen | 4× Platinum | 200,000 |
| 1992 | Aufgeig'n statt niederschiass'n | Hubert von Goisern | 4× Platinum | 200,000 |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album | Whitney Houston/Various Artists | 4× Platinum | 200,000 |
| 2010 | Best Of | Helene Fischer | 9× Platinum | 180,000 |
| 2001 | Swing When You're Winning | Robbie Williams | 4× Platinum | 160,000 |
| 2002 | Escapology | Robbie Williams | 4× Platinum | 160,000 |
| 2010 | Herzwerk | Andreas Gabalier | 8× Platinum | 160,000 |
| 2011 | Volksrock'n'Roller | Andreas Gabalier | 8× Platinum | 160,000 |
| 1973 | 1962–1966 | The Beatles | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1973 | 1967–1970 | The Beatles | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1985 | Grenzenlos | S.T.S. | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1989 | Foreign Affair | Tina Turner | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1990 | Feuer im ewigen Eis | Kastelruther Spatzen | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1990 | The Very Best of Elton John | Elton John | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1991 | Joyride | Roxette | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1992 | Gold: Greatest Hits | ABBA | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1993 | Darum lieb’ ich Dich | Brunner und Brunner | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1994 | Cross Road | Bon Jovi | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1995 | Tekkno ist cool - Vol. 1 | Die Schlümpfe | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1996 | Backstreet Boys | Backstreet Boys | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1996 | Dove c'è musica | Eros Ramazzotti | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 1999 | L'Amour Toujours | Gigi D'Agostino | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | The Beatles | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
| 2008 | Chant - Music For Paradise | The Cistercian Monks Of Stift Heiligenkreuz | 7× Platinum | 140,000 |
| 2008 | The Fame | Lady Gaga | 7× Platinum | 140,000 |
| 2002 | Junischnee | Seer | 3× Platinum | 120,000 |
| 2003 | Freier Fall | Christina Stürmer | 4× Platinum | 120,000 |
| 2004 | Greatest Hits | Robbie Williams | 4× Platinum | 120,000 |
| 2015 | Weihnachten | Helene Fischer | 8× Platinum | 120,000 |
| 1996 | Evita | Madonna | 2× Platinum | 100,000 |
| 1998 | Ray of Light | Madonna | 2× Platinum | 100,000 |
| 1997 | Let's Talk About Love | Celine Dion | 2× Platinum | 100,000 |
| 1996 | Falling Into You | Celine Dion | 2× Platinum | 100,000 |
| 1981 | Cats | Theater an der Wien | 2× Platinum | 100,000 |
| 1986 | Nuovi eroi | Eros Ramazzotti | 2× Platinum | 100,000 |
| 1984 | Private Dancer | Tina Turner | 2× Platinum | 100,000 |
By claimed sales
edit| Year | Artist | Album | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung | Liebe, Tod & Teufel | 350,000[3] |
| 1987 | S.T.S. | Augenblicke | 200,000[3] |
| 1998 | Falco | Out of the Dark (Into the Light) | 110,000[4] |
| Klaus & Ferdi | 20 Most Successful Songs | 100,000[5] | |
| 1987 | Various Artists | Dirty Dancing | 100,000[6] |
References
edit- ^ a b "IFPI Austria - Verband der Österreichischen Musikwirtschaft". Archived from the original on 2011-05-11. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum Awards 1987" (PDF). Music & Media. December 26, 1987. p. 44. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ a b "Austria: Edelweiss Is Bloomind internationally" (PDF). Billboard. 25 November 1989. p. G-4 & G-14. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Pride, Dominic (May 23, 1998). "Global Music Pulse: Austria". Billboard. p. 63. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "From The Music Capitals of the World - Vienna". Billboard. 7 May 1977. p. 73. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Schreiber, Manfred (3 September 1988). "International - BMG Austria 9% Gain In '87-88 Fiscal Year" (PDF). Billboard. p. 68. Retrieved 21 March 2023 – via World Radio History.