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The Eagles Have The Best-Selling Album Of All Time ... For Now

The Eagles' 1976 compilation album, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, has surpassed Michael Jackson's Thriller for the title of best-selling album of all time.
Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh of the Eagles perform during "History Of The Eagles Live In Concert" in October 2013 in Nashville.

Congratulations are in order for the Eagles. The American rock band's first compilation album, has just surpassed 's as the best-selling album of all time. The comp, which collectss 33-times platinum certification.

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