Eagles Greatest Hits Album Hits Quadruple Diamond Status

The Eagles' iconic compilation album, Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975), has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first record certified quadruple diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying more than 40 million units sold in the United States. The certification, announced Thursday, solidifies the 1976 release as the best-selling album in U.S. history, surpassing long-standing contenders like Michael Jackson's Thriller at 34 times platinum.

Released on February 17, 1976, by Asylum Records, the 10-track collection draws from the band's first four studio albums and features enduring hits such as "Take It Easy" from their 1972 self-titled debut, "Desperado" from the 1973 album of the same name, "Best of My Love" from 1974's On the Border, and "Take It to the Limit" from 1975's One of These Nights. It marked several breakthroughs for the Eagles, including becoming the first album ever certified platinum by the RIAA, which began tracking sales in 1952. The set topped the Billboard 200 for five weeks that year and has accumulated 514 weeks on the chart overall.

The RIAA's certification now accounts for both physical sales and streaming equivalents,...