The Beatles are the most successful recording act of the 20th century, according to a report due Wednesday from the Recording Industry Association of America. The legendary British foursome has racked up U.S. sales of more than 106 million albums. Garth Brooks, with sales of 89 million, ranks second on the RIAA's Artists of the Century list. He also leads in singles, with 50 gold and 27 platinum.
Thriller still leads in sales of studio albums and albums by a solo artist.