LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is still scaring up sales and giving the King of Pop’s legacy a new milestone.
The album has sold 30 million copies in the United States, making Jackson the first artist to attain 30-time multiplatinum status, the Recording Industry Association of America and Jackson’s estate announced Wednesday.
The album has proved even more popular overseas, with 100 million copies sold worldwide since its 1982 release. It includes some of Jackson’s most recognizable hits, including “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ ” and the title track, which inspired one of the most famous music videos of all time.
John Branca, co-executor of Jackson’s estate, was cautious about calling the record unbreakable, noting Adele’s album “21” has sold 11 million copies in the U.S. since 2011. “Nobody saw that coming.”
