Mexico ranks as the tenth largest music market in the world and the largest Spanish-language market, according to the IFPI 2024 report. Although long plagued by piracy, the domestic market has strengthened in recent years due to strong growth from digital and streaming services, which account for 66% of the overall value, according to the IFPI.
Two lists are shown that collect the best-selling albums released in the country; the first is based on figures from the database of the Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (AMPROFON) uploaded since 1999. The second shows the best-selling albums by claimed sales.
Best-selling albums by AMPROFON (1999 to present) (Top albums based on certifications awarded since January 1, 1999).
+ Year Album Artist Sales Certification11982ThrillerMichael Jackson2,600,0002× Diamond+2× Platinum+Gold22021KG0516Karol G2,240,0003× Diamond+Platinum31992¿Dónde Jugarán los Niños?Maná2,000,0002× Diamond41997Histórico: Banda El Recodo En VivoBanda El Recodo1,450,0003× Platinum+7× Gold2005La Voz de un ÁngelYuridia1,450,0002× Diamond + 4× Platinum + Gold51998Dónde Están los Ladrones?Shakira1,350,000Diamond+ Platinum + Gold62008Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsColdplay1,240,000Gold and 2× Diamond+4× Platinum (Pre-loaded album)71997Sueños LíquidosManá1,200,000Diamond+2× Gold82005Intensive CareRobbie Williams1,150,000Platinum+Gold and 2× Diamond (Pre-loaded album)91998Tengo Una IlusiónBanda El Recodo1,000,0002× Platinum+5× Gold1999Trozos de Mi AlmaMarco Antonio Solís1,000,000Diamond1990En VivoAna Gabriel1,000,000Diamond1995Pies DescalzosShakira1,000,000Diamond102006MTV UnpluggedRicky Martin950,0002× Platinum and Diamond+2× Platinum+Gold (Pre-loaded album)111999MTV UnpluggedManá900,0006× Platinum121991Mi MéxicoAna Gabriel850,0003× Platinum+Gold132019When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?Billie Eilish840,0002× Diamond+4× Platinum2022Un Verano Sin TiBad Bunny840,000Diamond+Platinum142004México en la PielLuis Miguel800,0003× Platinum+Diamond151997MásAlejandro Sanz750,0003× Platinum1999Amarte Es un PlacerLuis Miguel750,0005× Platinum1993Mi tierraGloria Estefan750,0003× Platinum162015Los DúoJuan Gabriel720,0002× Diamond+2× Platinum2019OceanKarol G720,0002× Diamond+2× Platinum171998Cómo te recuerdoLos Temerarios700,0002× Platinum+2× Gold1995Cuando los Ángeles LloranManá700,0002× Platinum+2× Gold182011MTV Unplugged/Música de fondoZoe690,0002× Diamond+Platinum+Gold2017Don't Smile at MeBillie Eilish690,0002× Diamond+Platinum+Gold191999MillenniumBackstreet Boys675,0004× Platinum+Gold202009Primera FilaThalía660,0002× Diamond+Platinum212005Fijacion Oral Vol. 1Shakira650,000Diamond+Platinum+Gold222021SourOlivia Rodrigo630,0004× Platinum+Gold232000PaulinaPaulina Rubio600,0004× Platinum2000CD 00OV7600,0004× Platinum2001Mis RomancesLuis Miguel600,0004× Platinum1991DangerousMichael Jackson600,0002× Platinum+Gold1992A Ti MadrecitaLos Tigres del Norte600,0002× Platinum+Gold1999ContigoIntocable600,0004× Platinum1988Tierra de NadieAna Gabriel600,0002× Platinum+Gold241999Laundry ServiceShakira575,000Diamond+Gold252004RebeldeRBD550,000Diamond+Gold2007Para SiempreVicente Fernández550,000Diamond+Gold262020Sie7e +Danna Paola540,000Diamond+4× Platinum2012Cómo te voy a olvidarLos Ángeles Azules540,0004× Platinum+Diamond272000VivoLuis Miguel525,0003× Platinum+Gold2002Revolución de AmorManá525,0003× Platinum+Gold281988ChayanneChayanne500,0002× Platinum1998Atado a Tu AmorChayanne500,0002× Platinum1998Celebrando 25 Años de Juan Gabriel: En Concierto en el Palacio de Bellas ArtesJuan Gabriel500,0002× Platinum1995Jagged Little PillAlanis Morissette500,0002× Platinum
By claimed sales
The following is a list of albums that came out before the advent of AMPROFON online certifications program started in 1999 and which recorded higher sales of over 800,000 copies. Some media reported the certifications and sales by AMPROFON before that, for example, the 1994 annual year-end inform published by Notimex and reprinted by La Opinión. Additions are cross-referenced with national publications and other media international outlets.
List *Positions based on claimed sales and release year.
The best-selling album in Mexico vary by some report estimations but lacks of reliability. This include Las Mañanitas by Pedro Infante, which Mexico City-based newspaper El Universal reported sales of 20 million copies, Juan Gabriel's Recuerdos II with 8 million claimed sales, or Emmanuel's Íntimamente and José José' Secretos with claimed sales of 5 million each. Luis Miguel has numerous entries.
+ Albums with highest claimed copies Year Artist Album Sales Ref.1991Luis MiguelRomance3,000,000Claimed sales for Romance in Mexico:
1980EmmanuelÍntimamente2,500,0001994Luis MiguelSegundo Romance2,000,0001983José JoséSecretos2,000,0001997Luis MiguelRomances1,675,0001988Luis MiguelBusca una Mujer1,400,0001984José JoséReflexiones1,300,0001950Pedro InfanteLas Mañanitas1,000,0001982Luis MiguelUn sol1982EmmanuelTú y Yo1986Los BukisMe Volvi a Acordar de Ti1987TimbiricheTimbiriche VII1987Luis MiguelSoy Como Quiero Ser1989Daniela RomoQuiero Amanecer con Alguien1989Los BukisY Para Siempre1990Juan Luis GuerraBachata Rosa1990Luis Miguel20 Años1991Los TemerariosSeducción Romántica de los 90's1991BroncoSalvaje y Tierno1993Luis MiguelAries1993Los BukisInalcanzable1994Mónica NaranjoMónica Naranjo1997Enrique IglesiasVivir1982Luis MiguelDirecto al corazón900,0001996Grupo LímitePartiéndome El Alma890,0001977Bee GeesSaturday Night Fever800,0001990MadonnaThe Immaculate Collection1992Gloria TreviMe Siento Tan Sola1995ShakiraPies Descalzos
Best-selling albums by year Year Album Artist Sales Ref. 1992 Romance Luis Miguel 1,623,000 1994 Segundo Romance Luis Miguel 2,000,000 1997 Romances Luis Miguel 1,100,000 2004 México en la Piel Luis Miguel 500,000
See also List of best-selling singles in Mexico AMPROFON Top 100 Mexico List of best-selling albums by country
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