According to the BSA Ranking, the best-selling album released in 2017 is DIVIDE by ED SHEERAN, with over 14 million copies sold. The sales figures throughout this ranking include physical album sales as well as digital track downloads and audio and video streaming, converted into album-equivalent units using industry-standard formulas. For more information, see the certification criteria used in different countries.
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DIVIDE by ED SHEERAN is the best-selling male solo album released in 2017.
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN is the best-selling soundtrack album released in 2017, with over 7.61 million copies sold.
The most successful debut album released in 2017 is THIS ONE'S FOR YOU by LUKE COMBS, with over 6.49 million copies sold.
REPUTATION by TAYLOR SWIFT is the best-selling female solo album released in 2017, with over 6.48 million copies sold.
EVOLVE by IMAGINE DRAGONS is the best-selling group album released in 2017, with over 5.93 million copies sold.
The best-selling compilation album released in 2017 is DIAMONDS by ELTON JOHN, with over 3.89 million copies sold.
The best-selling live album released in 2017 is LIVE IN NO SHOES NATION by KENNY CHESNEY, with over 1 million copies sold.
Please note that this ranking reflects the cumulative sales of albums released in 2017, from their original release to date. It does not represent the best-selling albums during the calendar year itself. For annual worldwide best-seller lists, see the IFPI Global Album Charts, published since 2001.
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2017 albums ranked by sales
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