GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS








Most Successful Concert Series

Michael Jackson sold out for seven nights at Wembley Stadium, London, England in the summer of 1988. A total of 504,000 people saw Jackson perform July 14-16, 22-23, and August 26-27, 1988. This entry also appeared in 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92 editions.

Most Grammy Awards

The greatest number won in one year is eight, by Michael Jackson, in 1984. This entry also appeared in 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92 editions.

(Singles)
Biggest Sellers

(Amongst the) highest certified singles, at 4 million copies, (is) "We Are The World" by USA for Africa...(page 189, column 2) This entry also appeared in 1997 edition.

Biggest Sellers

The fastest-selling single is "We Are the World", by USA for Africa, which reportedly sold 800,000 (sic) copies in three days in March 1985.

Biggest Sellers (Albums)

The best-selling album of all time is "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, with global sales of 47 million and domestic sales (as reported by RIAA) of over 25 million. (page 189, columns 2, 3) This entry also appeared in 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92 editions, as follows:

1998: Intl: 47 million, domestic: 25 million
1997: Intl: no listing, domestic: 24 million
1996: Intl: 47 million, domestic: no listing
1995: Intl: 47 million, domestic: no listing
1994: Intl: 47 million, domestic: no listing
1993: Intl: 47 million, domestic: no listing
1992: Intl: 40 million +, domestic: no listing

Largest Contracts

Michael Jackson...$890 million* (Sony, March 1991) *Prospective earnings of $1 billion were reported. (page 162, top box) This entry also appeared in 93 and 92 editions.

Greatest Audience

The highest-ever viewership was 133.4 million viewers watching the NBC transmission of Super Bowl XXVII on 31 Jun (sic)1993.

Highest-Paid Commercial Spokesperson

It was reported in March 1988 that Pepsi Cola had paid Michael Jackson $12 million to do four TV commercials for them. This entry also appeared in 93 and 92 editions.

Most Successful Singer

The total attendance at Michael Jackson's world tour, September 1987-December 1988, brought in a tour gross revenue of over $124 million.


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