According to the BSA Ranking, the best-selling album released in 1950 is LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL by BENNY GOODMAN, with over 500,000 copies sold. The sales figures throughout this ranking include physical album sales as well as digital track downloads and audio and video streaming, converted into album-equivalent units using industry-standard formulas. For more information, see the certification criteria used in different countries.
★ Highlights:
The best-selling live album released in 1950 is LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL by BENNY GOODMAN.
Jolson Sings Again is the best-selling soundtrack album released in 1950, with over 500,000 copies sold.
Voice of the Xtabay by Yma Sumac is the best-selling female solo album released in 1950, with over 500,000 copies sold.
Please note that this ranking reflects the cumulative sales of albums released in 1950, from their original release to date. It does not represent the best-selling albums during the calendar year itself. For annual worldwide best-seller lists, see the IFPI Global Album Charts, published since 2001.
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1950 albums ranked by sales
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| № | Album | Total Sales | BSA Ranking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
BENNY GOODMAN 1950 |
500,000 | |
| 2 |
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THE GREAT CARUSO
MARIO LANZA 1950 |
500,000 | |
| 3 |
|
Jolson Sings Again
SOUNDTRACK 1950 |
500,000 | |
| 4 |
|
Dancing in the Dark
Carmen Cavallaro 1950 |
500,000 | |
| 5 |
|
Voice of the Xtabay
Yma Sumac 1950 |
500,000 |