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Queen’s ‘Greatest Hits’ sets All-Time Sales Record

British rock group Queen in concert, from left to right; Freddie Mercury (Frederick Bulsara, 1946 – 1991), John Deacon, and Brian May. Original Publication: People Disc – HU0463 (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)

Queen just surpassed the seven-million milestone with the 1981 Greatest Hits album. That makes this the best-selling album of all time in the U.K. The record includes classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.”

In an online video with bandmate, Brian May… Roger Taylor said: “The British public and their infinitely-great taste have made this the biggest-selling album in history. Thank you very much; we’re humbled and honored. We salute you!”

The record-breaking achievement was a combination of physical sales, downloads, and streams.

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