List of best-selling albums in Austria


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.und Awards ">
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)

Albums
CertificationBefore January 1, 2001Before January 1, 2003Before January 1, 2007Before January 1, 2013Since January 1, 2013
Gold25,00020,00015,00010,0007,500
Platinum50,00040,00030,00020,00015,000

YearTitleArtistCertification Shipments
1982ThrillerMichael Jackson8× Platinum400,000
2002MenschHerbert Grönemeyer8× Platinum320,000
2013FarbenspielHelene Fischer18× Platinum270,000
1985Geld oder Leben!Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung5× Platinum250,000
1985GrenzenlosSTS5× Platinum250,000
2001Best OfAndrea Berg6× Platinum240,000
2006Back To BlackAmy Winehouse7× Platinum210,000
1981Greatest HitsQueen4× Platinum200,000
1985Brothers in ArmsDire Straits4× Platinum200,000
1987BadMichael Jackson4× Platinum200,000
1990Neppomuk's RacheErste Allgemeine Verunsicherung4× Platinum200,000
1991DangerousMichael Jackson4× Platinum200,000
1991Greatest Hits IIQueen4× Platinum200,000
1992Aufgeig'n statt niederschiass'nHubert von Goisern4× Platinum200,000
1992'Whitney Houston/Various Artists4× Platinum200,000
2001Swing When You're WinningRobbie Williams4× Platinum160,000
2002EscapologyRobbie Williams4× Platinum160,000
2010HerzwerkAndreas Gabalier8× Platinum160,000
2011Volksrock'n'RollerAndreas Gabalier8× Platinum160,000
19731962–1966The Beatles3× Platinum150,000
19731967–1970The Beatles3× Platinum150,000
1989Foreign AffairTina Turner3× Platinum150,000
1990Feuer im ewigen EisKastelruther Spatzen3× Platinum150,000
1990The Very Best of Elton JohnElton John3× Platinum150,000
1991JoyrideRoxette3× Platinum150,000
1992'ABBA3× Platinum150,000
1993Darum lieb’ ich DichBrunner und Brunner3× Platinum150,000
1994Cross RoadBon Jovi3× Platinum150,000
1995Backstreet BoysBackstreet Boys3× Platinum150,000
1995Tekkno ist cool - Vol. 1Die Schlümpfe3× Platinum150,000
1996Dove c'è musicaEros Ramazzotti3× Platinum150,000
1999L'Amour ToujoursGigi D'Agostino3× Platinum150,000
20001The Beatles3× Platinum150,000
2010Best OfHelene Fischer7× Platinum140,000
2008Chant - Music For ParadiseThe Cistercian Monks Of Stift Heiligenkreuz7× Platinum140,000
2008The FameLady Gaga7× Platinum140,000
2002JunischneeSeer3× Platinum120,000
2003Freier FallChristina Stürmer4× Platinum120,000
2004Greatest HitsRobbie Williams4× Platinum120,000