The best selling album in 1959 in United States was PETER GUN (SOUNDTRACK) by HENRY MANCINI.
| Rank | Artist | Album | Released |
| 1 | HENRY MANCINI | PETER GUN (SOUNDTRACK) | 1959 |
| 2 | SOUNDTRACK | GIGI | 1958 |
| 3 | SOUNDTRACK | SOUTH PACIFIC | 1958 |
| 4 | KINGSTON TRIO | FROM THE HUNGRY I | 1959 |
| 5 | KINGSTON TRIO | THE KINGSTON TRIO AT LARGE | 1959 |
Source: Billboard