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Michael Jackson Still Holds Guinness World Record For Top Selling Solo Album
February 08, 2024
Michael Jackson celebrates Thriller setting Guinness World Record for top selling album ever made by a solo artist on February 8, 1984

On this date in 1984, Michael celebrated his Thriller album which set the Guinness World Record for “top selling album ever made by a solo artist,” a record he continues to hold to this day!

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