List of best-selling albums in Argentina explained

This is a list of the best-selling albums in Argentina based on CAPIF certification. Albums are listed in order of certification (highest to lowest), and order of release date (earliest to most recent). This list contains any type of album, including studio, greatest hits, compilation, various artists, soundtrack, DVDs and remix.

Historical accreditation levels

Albums

PeriodGold
certification		Platinum
certification		Diamond
certification
January 1980–December 31, 2000[1] 30,00060,000500,000
January 1, 2001 – June 30, 201620,00040,000250,000
July 1, 2016–present[2] 10,00020,000135,000

DVDs

PeriodGold
certification		Platinum
certification		Diamond
certification
Until 2011[3] 4,0008,000
2011–June 30, 2016[4] 7,50015,00075,000
July 1, 2016–present5,00010,00050,000

2× Diamond

ArtistAlbumYear of release
Paulo LondraHomerun[5] 2019
TiniTini Tini Tini[6] 2020

Diamond

Albums in the list are based on the newer CAPIF database[7] except where otherwise noted.

ArtistAlbumYear of release
Fito PáezEl amor despúes del amor1992
Julio IglesiasEl Amor[8] 1975
Julio IglesiasEmociones1978
Julio SosaEl Album de Oro1989
Los NocherosSignos1998
Los NocherosSeñal de Amor2001
Luis MiguelRomance1991
Luis MiguelAries1993
Luis MiguelSegundo Romance1994
Luis MiguelRomances1997
Michael JacksonThriller1982
QueenGreatest Hits II1991
SoledadPoncho Al Viento1996
SoledadLa Sole[9] 1997
The BeatlesAbbey Road1969
TiniCupido[10] 2023
Abel PintosÚnico[11] 2015

10–16× Platinum

YearArtistAlbumLabelCertification[12]
1991Luis MiguelRomanceWEA Latina16× Platinum[13]
1997Luis MiguelRomancesWEA Latina11× Platinum[14]
1994Luis MiguelSegundo RomanceWEA Latina11× Platinum

8× Platinum

YearArtistAlbumLabelCertification
1984Roberto CarlosLos Más Grandes Éxitos Vol. IISony Music8× Platinum
1993Mercedes Sosa30 AñosUniversal8× Platinum

7× platinum

YearArtistAlbumLabelCertification
1981María Martha Serra LimaEsencia RománticaSony Music7× Platinum
1996Luis MiguelNada Es IgualWarner7× Platinum
1997SoledadLa SoleSony Music7× Platinum
1999ManáManá MTV UnpluggedWarner7× Platinum

6× Platinum

YearArtistAlbumLabelCertification
1990MadonnaThe Immaculate CollectionWarner6× Platinum[15]
1987Guns N' RosesAppetite for DestructionUniversal6× Platinum
1991RoxetteJoyrideEMI6× Platinum
1992Eric ClaptonUnpluggedWarner/Reprise6× Platinum
1994Diego TorresTratar de Estar MejorSony Music6× Platinum
1995José Luis Perales15 Grandes ÉxitosEMI6× Platinum
1995Ricky MartinA Medio VivirSony Music6× Platinum
1997Andrea BocelliRomanza (Italian and Spanish versions combined)Universal6× Platinum
1999Guns N' RosesUse Your Illusion IIUniversal6× Platinum
1999Los NocherosNocherosEMI6× Platinum

5× Platinum

YearArtistAlbumLabelCertification
2023TINICupidoSony Music Latin
Hollywood Records		5× Platinum[16]
2005MadonnaConfessions on a Dance FloorWarner5× Platinum
1991MetallicaMetallicaUniversal5× Platinum
1993Luis Miguel20 AñosWarner5× Platinum
1994Fito PáezCirco BeatWarner5× Platinum
1996RosanaLunas RotasUniversal5× Platinum
1997Alejandro SanzMásWarner5× Platinum
1997Backstreet BoysBackstreet's BackEMI5× Platinum
1998U2The Best of 1980–1990Universal5× Platinum
1998ShakiraDónde Están Los Ladrones?Sony BMG5× Platinum
1998ChayanneAtado a Tu AmorSony Music5× Platinum
1999Guns N' RosesUse Your Illusion IUniversal5× Platinum
1999Luis MiguelAmarte Es Un PlacerWarner5× Platinum
2001Juan d'ArienzoJuan d'Arienzo - RCA VictorSony Music5× Platinum
2001Diego TorresUn Mundo DiferenteSony Music5× Platinum
2002BersuitDe la CabezaUniversal5× Platinum
2003Phil CollinsSerious Hits... Live!Warner5× Platinum
2005Ricardo ArjonaAdentroSony Music5× Platinum
2007Serrat y SabinaDos Pájaros de Un TiroSony Music5× Platinum
2009Mercedes SosaCantora, Un Viaje ÍntimoSony Music5× Platinum

Highest certified video and DVD albums

YearArtistAlbumLabelCertification
1991Guns N' RosesUse Your Illusion II (DVD)Universal12× Platinum
1999Guns N' RosesUse Your Illusion I (DVD)Universal10× Platinum
1992Bob Marley & The WailersLeyenda (DVD)Universal8× Platinum
1996La RengaDespedazado por Mil Partes (DVD)Universal8× Platinum
1994AerosmithBig Ones (DVD)Universal6× Platinum
2002BersuitDe la Cabeza (DVD)Universal6× Platinum
2003Phil CollinsSerious Hits (Double DVD)Warner6× Platinum

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Discos de Oro y Platino . Gold and Platinum discs . CAPIF . 2013-03-31 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706084412/http://www.capif.org.ar/Default.asp?CodOp=ESOP&CO=5 . July 6, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Procedimientos para la elaboración de charts y certificación de galardones. Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers. February 8, 2021. Spanish.
  3. Web site: IFPI Certification-levels 2007 . IFPI . 2013-03-31.
  4. Web site: IFPI Certification-levels 2011 . IFPI . 2013-03-31 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726171640/http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/international-award-levels.pdf . July 26, 2011 .
  5. Web site: Paulo Londra arrancó con todo su gira en Córdoba. TN. Spanish. 3 December 2020.
  6. Web site: ¡Tini no para de hacer historia!. Tu Música Hoy. 23 December 2020.
  7. Web site: Discos de Oro y Platino - Diamond. Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers. 2011-04-06.
  8. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20050318194333/http://www.capif.org.ar/default.asp?CodOp=DILP&CO=2. Los premiados. dead. 2005-03-18.
  9. Web site: Lazo . Manuel . 2006-09-29 . Otra conquista para Soledad Pastorutti: por segunda vez recibirá el premio "Diamante" . 2023-09-02 . Análisis Digital . es-AR.
  10. 18 April 2024 . TINI (5020/Hollywood) . live . 28 July 2024 . . 19 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240419183533/https://hitsdailydouble.com/news%26id%3D340789.
  11. Web site: 2015-10-06 . Abel Pintos lanza "Único", un CD+DVD grabado en directo en Argentina ante 25.000 personas . 2022-06-01 . Sony Music España . es-ES.
  12. Web site: Representando a la Industria Argentina de la Música . CAPIF . 2009-12-31 . dead . https://archive.today/20110531185849/http://www.capif.org.ar/Default.asp?PerDesde_MM=0&PerDesde_AA=0&PerHasta_MM=0&PerHasta_AA=0&interprete=&album=&LanDesde_MM=0&LanDesde_AA=0&LanHasta_MM=0&LanHasta_AA=0&Galardon=P&Tipo=0&ACCION2=+Buscar+&ACCION=Buscar&CO=5&CODOP=ESOP . 2011-05-31 .
  13. Argentina Notas. 1997-07-26. 109. 30. 35. Lannert. John. Billboard. Nielsen Company. 2011-09-22.
  14. Web site: Ritmo Latino. 1998-07-17. Fino. Dolores. La Prensa San Diego. 2011-03-22.
  15. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20080214144253/http://www.capif.org.ar/Default.asp?PerDesde_MM=10&PerDesde_AA=2000&PerHasta_MM=10&PerHasta_AA=2007&interprete=madonna&album=&LanDesde_MM=0&LanDesde_AA=0&LanHasta_MM=0&LanHasta_AA=0&Galardon=O&Tipo=1&ACCION2=+Buscar+&ACCION=Buscar&CO=5&CODOP=ESOP. February 14, 2008. Argentinian album certifications – Madonna – Confessions on a Dance Floor. Cámara Argentina de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. es.
  16. Web site: TINI enamoró al mundo con «CUPIDO». apocalipsisfm.cl. 13 March 2023. 23 March 2023. Spanish.

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