List of best - selling girl groups - wikipedia List of best - selling girl groups This is the current revision of this page, as edited by Oshwah ( talk contribs ) at 02 : 41, 23 August 2017 ( Adding ( ( pp - vandalism ) ) ( TW ) ). The present address ( URL ) is a permanent link to this version. Revision as of 02 : 41, 23 August 2017 by Oshwah ( talk contribs ) ( Adding ( ( pp - vandalism ) ) ( TW ) ) ( diff ) ← Previous revision Latest revision ( diff ) Newer revision → ( diff ) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( December 2016 ) The Spice Girls are the most successful girl group of all time with over 85 million records sold. A girl group is a popular music act featuring several female singers who generally harmonize together. Girl groups have been popular at least since the heyday of the Boswell Sisters beginning in the 1930s, but the term `` girl group '' also denotes the wave of American female pop singing groups who flourished in the late 1950s and early 1960s between the decline of early rock and roll and the British Invasion, many of whom were influenced by doo - wop style. This article covers only girl groups from that era and later. Sales figures records in most countries are not available before the 1990s, so it is difficult to accurately determine best - selling records, either by country or worldwide. Certification levels have been used for most countries, but certification was not common until the late 1970s in the US and UK, and later in other countries. In addition, in many countries certification is for shipments of a record to retailers, rather than actual sales. Complicating matters further are the changes from 2010 onwards as certifications have become based on a combined figure of sales and streaming, instead of sales alone. As a result, these tables should not be considered definitive lists of the best - selling records by girl groups in each country. Contents 1 Best - selling girl groups worldwide 2 Best - selling girl group singles 2.1 Worldwide 2.2 Australia 2.3 France 2.4 Germany 2.5 Japan 2.6 New Zealand 2.7 South Korea 2.8 Sweden 2.9 Switzerland 2.10 United Kingdom 2.11 United States 3 Best - selling girl group albums 3.1 Worldwide 3.2 Australia 3.3 Canada 3.4 Europe 3.5 Germany 3.6 Japan 3.7 Netherlands 3.8 South Korea 3.9 Switzerland 3.10 United Kingdom 3.11 United States 4 See also 5 References Best - selling girl groups worldwide Some of this section 's listed sources may not be reliable. Please help this article by looking for better, more reliable sources. Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted. ( August 2017 ) The top 10 best - selling girl groups worldwide of all time are : Group Nationality Number of sales Musical genre ( s ) Studio albums Number of members Time together 1. Spice Girls United Kingdom 85 million Pop 3 5 → 4 → 5 1994 -- 2000, 2007 -- 2008 ( 8 years ) 2. The Andrews Sisters United States 75 million Traditional pop Swing music 12 3 1925 -- 1952, 1954 -- 1967 ( 38 years ) 3. TLC United States 70 million R&B Hip - hop 5 3 → 2 1991 -- ( 25 years ) 4. Destiny 's Child United States 60 million R&B 5 4 → 3 1997 -- 2006 ( 9 years ) 5. Pussycat Dolls United States 54 million Pop R&B 2 6 → 5 2003 -- 2010 ( 7 years ) 6. S.H.E Taiwan 53.9 million Mandopop 11 3 2001 -- ( 16 years ) 7. AKB48 Japan 45.2 million J - pop 8 Rotational 2005 -- ( 11 years ) 8. Bananarama United Kingdom 40 million Pop 10 3 → 2 1979 -- ( 37 years ) 9. Morning Musume Japan 22 million J - Pop 5 4 1996 -- ( 21 years ) < / small 10. Speed Japan 20 million J - pop 4 4 1996 -- 2001 ( 4 years ) Best - selling girl group Singles Worldwide It is extremely difficult to obtain worldwide sales figures for singles due to the lack of verifiable sales reporting in many countries. The best - selling single of all time by a female group is thought to be the 1996 hit `` Wannabe '' by British group Spice Girls, with estimated sales of 8 million copies worldwide. Other best - selling singles worldwide by girl groups include `` The Ketchup Song ( Aserejé ) '' by Las Ketchup ( 7 million ), and `` Do n't Cha '' by the Pussycat Dolls ( 6 million ). Australia Singles certified platinum or more by the Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ). Only includes certifications since 1989, when ARIA took over compiling the Australian charts. From November 2014 onwards paid - for audio streams were included in the Australian singles chart and counted towards sales and certifications. Certifications based on sales only Released Single Group Certification 2012 `` I Love It '' Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX 5 × Platinum 2002 `` The Ketchup Song ( Aserejé ) '' Las Ketchup 3 × Platinum 2012 `` Wings '' Little Mix 1996 `` Wannabe '' Spice Girls 2 × Platinum 1997 `` Never Ever '' All Saints 2000 `` Say My Name '' Destiny 's Child `` Poison '' Bardot `` Independent Women '' Destiny 's Child 2001 `` Whole Again '' Atomic Kitten 2005 `` Do n't Cha '' The Pussycat Dolls 2013 `` Change Your Life '' Little Mix Certifications based on sales + on - demand digital streaming Released Single Group Certification 2016 `` Work from Home '' Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign 5 × Platinum 2014 `` Ugly Heart '' G.R.L. 4 × Platinum 2014 `` You Ruin Me '' The Veronicas 3 × Platinum 2015 `` Worth It '' Fifth Harmony featuring Kid Ink 2 × Platinum `` Black Magic '' Little Mix 2016 `` Secret Love Song '' Little Mix featuring Jason Derulo `` Hair '' Little Mix featuring Sean Paul `` Shout Out To My Ex '' Little Mix 2014 `` If You Love Someone '' The Veronicas Platinum 2016 `` In My Blood '' The Veronicas France The biggest - selling single in France by a girl group is believed to be `` The Ketchup Song ( Aserejé ) '' by Spanish girl group Las Ketchup, with estimated sales of 1,750,000. Singles certified diamond ( 750,000 sales ) based on sales only Released Single Group 1996 `` Wannabe '' Spice Girls 2001 `` Toutes les femmes de ta vie '' L5 2002 `` The Ketchup Song ( Aserejé ) '' Las Ketchup Singles certified gold ( 250,000 sales ) based on sales only Released Single Group 1996 `` Say You 'll Be There '' Spice Girls `` 2 Become 1 '' 1997 `` I Wanna Be the Only One '' Eternal featuring BeBe Winans `` Who Do You Think You Are '' Spice Girls `` Spice Up Your Life '' `` Too Much '' 1998 `` Stop '' `` Viva Forever '' 1999 `` No Scrubs '' TLC 2000 `` Pure Shores '' All Saints Certifications based on sales + on - demand digital streaming Released Single Group Certification Sales + streaming ( Based on certifications ) 2016 `` Work from Home '' Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign Diamond 250,000 Germany Certifications based on sales only Released Single Group Certification Sales ( Based on certifications ) 2002 `` The Ketchup Song ( Aserejé ) '' Las Ketchup 2 × Platinum 1,000,000 2001 `` Whole Again '' Atomic Kitten Platinum 500,000 `` Daylight in Your Eyes '' No Angels 2006 `` Shame '' Monrose 3 × Gold 450,000 1977 `` Yes Sir, I Can Boogie '' Baccara Gold 250,000 1996 `` Waterfalls '' TLC `` Wannabe '' Spice Girls 1997 `` Who Do You Think You Are '' / `` Mama '' Spice Girls 1998 `` Viva Forever '' Certifications based on sales + on - demand digital streaming Released Single Group Certification Sales + streaming ( Based on certifications ) 2016 `` Work from Home '' Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign Platinum 400,000 Note : Certification levels in Germany have changed several times over the years -- the certification level for a gold single was 250,000 until the end of 2002, 150,000 between 2003 and mid-2014, and 200,000 from mid-2014 onwards. These different levels are reflected in the table above. From January 2014 onwards, paid - for audio streams were included in the German singles chart and counted towards sales and certifications. Japan Released Single Group Detailed Sales Total Sales Physical Downloads Ringtones 2010 `` Heavy Rotation '' AKB48 880,761 1,500,000 750,000 3,130,761 2011 `` Flying Get '' AKB48 1,625,849 1,000,000 2,625,849 2011 `` Everyday, Katyusha '' AKB48 1,608,299 1,000,000 2,608,299 2009 `` Mister '' KARA 144,856 1,250,000 1,000,000 2,394,856 2013 `` Koi Suru Fortune Cookie '' AKB48 1,533,955 750,000 2,283,955 2012 `` Manatsu no Sounds Good '' AKB48 1,822,220 250,000 2,072,220 2013 `` Sayonara Crawl '' AKB48 1,955,800 100,000 2,055,800 2010 `` Beginner '' AKB48 1,039,352 1,000,000 2,039,352 2011 `` Kaze wa Fuiteiru '' AKB48 1,457,113 500,000 1,957,113 2010 `` Gee '' Girls ' Generation 206,346 1,250,000 500,000 1,956,346 New zealand Certifications according to Recorded Music NZ. Since November 2014 certifications for singles have included streaming, and therefore can not be compared to certifications from before this date. Certifications based on sales only Released Single Group Certification 2001 `` Whole Again '' Atomic Kitten 2 × Platinum 2002 `` The Ketchup Song ( Aserejé ) '' Las Ketchup 1995 `` Waterfalls '' TLC Platinum 1996 `` Wannabe '' Spice Girls `` Say You 'll Be There '' 1997 `` I Wanna Be the Only One '' Eternal featuring BeBe Winans `` Spice Up Your Life '' Spice Girls 1998 `` Viva Forever '' `` Rollercoaster '' B * witched `` Goodbye '' Spice Girls Certifications based on sales + on - demand digital streaming Released Single Group Certification 2016 `` Work from Home '' Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign 2 × Platinum 2016 `` Secret Love Song '' Little Mix featuring Jason Derulo Platinum South Korea Released Single Group Sales 2009 `` Gee '' Girls ' Generation 5,000,000 + 2011 `` Roly - Poly '' T - ara 4,826,000 + 2008 `` Nobody '' Wonder Girls 4,549,000 2009 `` I Do n't Care '' 2NE1 4,500,000 2009 `` Hot Issue '' 4Minute 4,304,000 2011 `` Be My Baby '' Wonder Girls 4,168,000 + 2009 `` Bo Peep Bo Peep '' T - ara 4,084,112 2011 `` So Cool '' SISTAR 4,007,555 + 2009 `` Because of You '' After School 4,000,000 + 2011 `` Do n't Say Goodbye '' Davichi 3,928,000 2012 `` Lovey - Dovey '' T - ara 3,759,000 2011 `` Cry Cry '' T - ara 3,756,000 2011 `` The Boys '' Girls ' Generation 3,623,000 2011 `` Good Bye Baby '' Miss A 3,589,000 Sweden There were few certifications awarded in Sweden before 1996, so singles before this date are not represented in this list. There have been three different certification levels since 1996 : from 1996 to June 2003 the gold / platinum levels for singles were 15,000 / 30,000, from July 2003 to September 2010 the levels were 10,000 / 20,000, and from October 2010 onwards, when streaming was included in the certification levels, the levels have been 20,000 / 40,000. The tables below reflect these changes in certification levels. Certifications based on sales only Released Single Group Certification Sales ( Based on certifications ) 2002 `` The Ketchup Song ( Aserejé ) '' Las Ketchup 4 × Platinum 120,000 1998 `` Spice Up Your Life '' Spice Girls Platinum 30,000 1999 `` Unpretty '' TLC 2001 `` Need to Know ( Eenie Meenie Miny Moe ) '' Excellence 2002 `` All the Things She Said '' t.A.T.u. `` Never Let It Go '' Afro - dite 2005 `` Push the Button '' Sugababes 20,000 Certifications based on sales + on - demand digital streaming Released Single Group Certification Sales + streaming ( Based on certifications ) 2016 `` Work from Home '' Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign 4 × Platinum 160,000 2015 ' Emergency '' Icona Pop 2 × Platinum 80,000 2012 `` I Love It '' Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX Platinum 40,000 2014 `` Sledgehammer '' Fifth Harmony 2015 `` Worth It '' Fifth Harmony featuring Kid Ink Switzerland Released Single Group Sales 2002 `` All The Things She Said '' t.A.T.u 40,000 1996 `` Wannabe '' Spice Girls 25,000 1998 `` Viva Forever '' Spice Girls 25,000 2001 `` Never Ever '' All Saints 25,000 2001 `` Whole Again '' Atomic Kitten 20,000 2004 `` Lose My Breath '' Destiny 's Child 20,000 2005 `` Do n't Cha '' Pussycat Dolls 20,000 United kingdom Since July 2014, certifications have included paid - for audio streams so they can not be compared to sales - only certifications before this date. Physical and digital sales only ( before July 2014 ) Released Single Group Sales 1996 `` Wannabe '' Spice Girls 1,380,000 1997 `` Never Ever '' All Saints 1,350,000 1996 `` 2 Become 1 '' Spice Girls 1,140,000 2001 `` Whole Again '' Atomic Kitten 1,010,000 1996 `` Say You 'll Be There '' Spice Girls 961,000 1998 `` C'est la Vie '' B * Witched 925,000 1998 `` Goodbye '' Spice Girls 884,000 1997 `` Spice Up Your Life '' 850,434 2000 `` Pure Shores '' All Saints 815,000 1997 `` Mama '' / `` Who Do You Think You Are '' Spice Girls 732,000 Physical and digital sales + on - demand digital streaming ( after July 2014 ) Released Single Group Units 2016 `` Work from Home '' Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign 1,050,000 2015 `` Black Magic '' Little Mix 980,000 2012 `` Wings '' 600,000 2016 `` Secret Love Song '' Little Mix featuring Jason Derulo `` Shout Out to My Ex '' Little Mix 2017 `` Touch '' United states This list is incomplete ; you can help by expanding it. Sales figures of records in the US were not tracked accurately until May 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan started recording sales of singles and albums electronically at point of sale, rather than relying on figures provided to them by record store staff. As a result there are no reliable sales figures available before this date, and therefore it is not possible to rank the best - selling singles by girl groups in the US in sales order. Since 2013 certifications have included legal on - demand digital streams -- separate figures for the pure sales component of singles released after 2013 are not available so they can not be compared to sales - only certifications before this date. Certifications based on sales only RIAA sales certifications began in the US in 1958 -- there are very few records with certifications before this date. Until 1988 a million - seller received a gold certification ( and a two million - seller received a platinum certification ). From 1989 onwards the levels were revised so that a million - seller received a platinum certification instead, with multi-platinum awards for multiple million sales. However, these pre - and post-1989 certification levels are not currently reflected in the RIAA database. The following singles have been certified by RIAA as selling one million copies or more in the US. Released Single Group Sales ( where known ) 1961 `` Please Mr. Postman '' The Marvelettes 1964 `` Dancing in the Street '' Martha and the Vandellas `` Baby Love '' The Supremes 1965 `` Stop ! In the Name of Love '' `` Do n't Mess with Bill '' The Marvelettes 1969 `` Someday We 'll Be Together '' Diana Ross and the Supremes 1974 `` When Will I See You Again '' The Three Degrees 2,000,000 1975 `` Lady Marmalade '' Labelle `` Fly, Robin, Fly '' Silver Convention 1976 `` Get Up and Boogie '' 1977 `` Best of My Love '' The Emotions 1,800,000 `` Angel in Your Arms '' Hot 1979 `` You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else '' The Jones Girls `` We Are Family '' Sister Sledge `` Fire '' The Pointer Sisters 1980 `` Sukiyaki '' A Taste of Honey `` He 's So Shy '' The Pointer Sisters 1981 `` Slow Hand '' 1982 `` We Got the Beat '' The Go - Go 's 1986 `` Walk Like an Egyptian '' The Bangles 1987 `` Push It '' Salt - n - Pepa 1989 `` Expression '' 1990 `` Hold On '' En Vogue 1992 `` Ai n't 2 Proud 2 Beg '' TLC `` Baby - Baby - Baby '' 1993 `` Weak '' SWV `` Just Kickin ' It '' Xscape `` Whatta Man '' Salt - n - Pepa with En Vogue 1994 `` Stroke You Up '' Changing Faces 1995 `` Creep '' TLC 1,400,000 `` Waterfalls '' 1,200,000 1996 `` Wannabe '' Spice Girls 2,910,000 1997 `` Do n't Let Go ( Love ) '' En Vogue 1,300,000 `` G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T. '' Changing Faces 1,200,000 1998 `` No, No, No '' Destiny 's Child 1,300,000 `` Lately '' Divine 1,100,000 2004 `` Soldier '' Destiny 's Child 2005 `` Do n't Cha '' The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes `` Stickwitu '' The Pussycat Dolls 2006 `` Buttons '' The Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg `` Cater 2 U '' Destiny 's Child 2008 `` Damaged '' Danity Kane `` I Hate This Part '' The Pussycat Dolls In addition, the following singles have been stated as selling one million copies or more in the US -- however, they have not been certified by the RIAA. Released Single Group 1954 `` Mr. Sandman '' The Chordettes 1958 `` Lollipop '' 1961 `` Will You Love Me Tomorrow '' The Shirelles 1962 `` Soldier Boy '' `` He 's a Rebel '' The Crystals 1963 `` He 's So Fine '' The Chiffons `` Da Doo Ron Ron '' The Crystals `` My Boyfriend 's Back '' The Angels `` Be My Baby '' The Ronettes 1964 `` Chapel of Love '' The Dixie Cups `` Where Did Our Love Go '' The Supremes `` Come See About Me '' `` Leader of the Pack '' The Shangri - Las 1965 `` Back in My Arms Again '' The Supremes `` I Hear a Symphony '' `` A Lover 's Concerto '' The Toys 1966 `` You Ca n't Hurry Love '' The Supremes `` You Keep Me Hangin ' On '' 1967 `` Love Is Here and Now You 're Gone '' `` The Happening '' `` Reflections '' Diana Ross and the Supremes 1968 `` Love Child '' 1971 `` Stoned Love '' The Supremes Certifications based on sales + on - demand digital streaming Released Single Group Certification 2012 `` I Love It '' Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX 4 × Platinum 2014 `` Boss '' Fifth Harmony Platinum `` Sledgehammer '' 2015 `` Worth It '' Fifth Harmony featuring Kid Ink 3 × Platinum 2016 `` Work from Home '' Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign 5 × Platinum `` All in My Head ( Flex ) '' Fifth Harmony featuring Fetty Wap Platinum Best - selling girl group albums Worldwide Released Album Artist Sales 1996 Spice Spice Girls 31 million 1994 CrazySexyCool TLC 23 million 1997 Spiceworld Spice Girls 20 million 1999 The Writing 's on the Wall Destiny 's Child 15 million 1999 FanMail TLC 14 million 2001 Survivor Destiny 's Child 12 million 1990 Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips 11 million 2005 PCD Pussycat Dolls 9 million 1993 Very Necessary Salt - n - Pepa 7 million 2004 Destiny Fulfilled Destiny 's Child 7 million Australia Albums certified platinum or more by ARIA. Only includes certifications since 1997. Released Album Group Certification 1996 Spice Spice Girls 6 × Platinum 1997 Spiceworld 2005 The Secret Life of... The Veronicas 4 × Platinum 1999 The Writing 's on the Wall Destiny 's Child 3 × Platinum 2005 PCD The Pussycat Dolls 1998 B * Witched B * Witched 2 × Platinum All Saints All Saints 2000 Bardot Bardot 2006 Young Divas Young Divas 2007 Hook Me Up The Veronicas Canada Certifications according to Music Canada. Released Album Group Certification 1996 Spice Spice Girls Diamond 1997 Spiceworld 1994 CrazySexyCool TLC 8 × Platinum 1990 Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips 7 × Platinum 1999 The Writing 's on the Wall Destiny 's Child 5 × Platinum 1983 Break Out Pointer Sisters 4 × Platinum 1993 Very Necessary Salt - n - Pepa 1999 FanMail TLC 2001 Survivor Destiny 's Child 1997 All Saints All Saints 3 × Platinum Europe Albums certified platinum or more for more than one million sales in Europe, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Note : the IFPI Europe Platinum Award was only created in 1996, therefore there are few albums on this list from before that date. No awards are publicly available after 2014. Released Album Group Certification 1996 Spice Spice Girls 8 × Platinum 1997 Spiceworld 5 × Platinum All Saints All Saints 2 × Platinum 1999 The Writing 's on the Wall Destiny 's Child 2001 Survivor 2005 PCD The Pussycat Dolls 1994 CrazySexyCool TLC Platinum 1996 Tic Tac Toe Tic Tac Toe 1997 Klappe die 2te Greatest Hits Eternal Germany Certifications according to the IFPI. The No Angels were Germany 's biggest girl group and have the best selling album by a girl group of all time there. Released Album Artist Certification Sales ( Based on certifications ) 2001 Elle'ments No Angels 7 × Gold 1,050,000 1996 Spice Spice Girls 3 × Gold 750,000 2002 Now... Us ! No Angels 2 × Platinum 600,000 1997 Spiceworld Spice Girls Platinum 500,000 2006 Temptation Monrose 2 × Platinum 400,000 2004 Destiny Fulfilled Destiny 's Child Platinum 200,000 2001 Survivor Platinum 300,000 1999 The Writing 's on the Wall Gold 250,000 2005 PCD Pussycat Dolls Platinum 200,000 2001 Right Now Atomic Kitten Gold 150,000 Japan Sales according to Oricon and Platinum certifications according to the RIAJ. Released Album Group Sales Certification 1998 Moment Speed 2,319,000 Million 2001 Best ! Morning Musume 1 Morning Musume 2,260,000 Million 1998 Rise Speed 2,048,000 Million 2002 200 km / h in the Wrong Lane t.A.T.u. 2,000,000 Million 1997 Starting Over Speed 1,926,000 Million 2012 1830m AKB48 1,051,000 Million 2014 Tsugi no Ashiato 1,001,000 Million 2011 Girls ' Generation Girls ' Generation 871,497 Million 2000 3rd : Love Paradise Morning Musume 863,300 Million 2011 Koko ni Ita Koto AKB48 829,645 Million Netherlands This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( July 2016 ) Certifications according to the NVPI. Released Album Group Certification Sales ( Based on certifications ) 1996 Spice Spice Girls 3 × Platinum 300,000 1999 The Writing 's on the Wall Destiny 's Child 2 × Platinum 200,000 2009 MaMaSé ! K3 4 × Platinum 200,000 2001 Survivor Destiny 's Child 2 × Platinum 160,000 1978 With Luv ' Luv ' Platinum 100,000 1979 Lots Of Luv ' 1978 Energy Pointer Sisters 1997 Spiceworld Spice Girls 1999 FanMail TLC 1979 True Luv ' Luv ' Gold 50,000 South Korea Sales according to Gaon Chart and the Recording Industry Association of Korea. Released Album Group Sales 1968 My Dear The Pearl Sisters 1,000,000 + 1999 Love S.E.S. 760,475 1998 Sea & Eugene & Shoo S.E.S. 651,330 1997 I 'm Your Girl S.E.S. 650,000 2000 A Letter from Greenland S.E.S. 626,565 + 1999 White Fin. K.L 593,816 2011 The Boys Girls ' Generation 464,513 2002 Special Album Baby V.O.X. 440,000 2000 Now Fin. K.L 435,518 2010 Oh ! Girls ' Generation 418,162 Switzerland Certifications according to the IFPI. Album Group Sales ( Based on certifications ) Certification Year Spice Spice Girls 100,000 2 × Platinum 1996 Spiceworld 1997 Forever 50,000 Platinum 2000 All Saints All Saints 1997 Elle'ments No Angels 40,000 2001 Survivor Destiny 's Child Temptation Monrose 30,000 2006 The Writing 's on the Wall Destiny 's Child 25,000 Gold 1999 FanMail TLC Now... Us ! No Angels 20,000 2002 United kingdom Albums certified triple platinum or more by the BPI. Released Album Artist Certification 1996 Spice Spice Girls 10 × Platinum 1997 Spiceworld 5 × Platinum All Saints All Saints 1993 Always & Forever Eternal 4 × Platinum 2005 PCD Pussycat Dolls 2006 The Sound of Girls Aloud : The Greatest Hits Girls Aloud 1997 Greatest Hits Eternal 3 × Platinum 1988 Greatest Hits Collection Bananarama 1999 The Writing 's on the Wall Destiny 's Child 2001 Survivor 2001 Angels With Dirty Faces Sugababes United states Albums certified platinum or more by the RIAA. The sales figures shown for the quadruple and triple platinum albums are sales recorded by Nielsen SoundScan plus known sales from BMG 's Music Club. These do not represent the total sales of the album in the US as they exclude unknown sales figures from Columbia House and other music clubs. Released Album Group Certification Known sales 1994 CrazySexyCool TLC 11 × Platinum 11,200,000 1999 The Writing 's on the Wall Destiny 's Child 8 × Platinum 8,400,000 1996 Spice Spice Girls 7 × Platinum 7,500,000 1999 FanMail TLC 6 × Platinum 4,700,000 1990 Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips 5 × Platinum 1993 Very Necessary Salt - n - Pepa 4,400,000 2001 Survivor Destiny 's Child 4 × Platinum 4,739,000 2001 Spiceworld Spice Girls 4,100,000 1992 Ooooooohhh... 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Question: who is the biggest selling girl group of all time
Answer: Spice Girls