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In this era of streaming and free music, it can be difficult to measure an artist's commercial success. But even though many fans are more likely to listen to an album for free instead of buying it, sales are still a major barometer of achievement in the music industry. In February, Michael Jackson's iconic 1982 album "Thriller" — the top-selling album in history — solidified its notoriety by hitting 33 million sales in the U.S.

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