The music world in 2025 continues to thrive across genres, with artists from pop, hip-hop, R&B, Latin, and country reaching major sales milestones.
Based on combined physical sales, streaming, and digital track sales, here are the 10 highest-selling albums released this year, ranked from the lowest to the highest in total units sold.
10. Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
Sales: ~850,000 units
The Weeknd’s latest album blends pop and R&B. His global fan base helped push strong sales in both streaming and physical formats.
9. SOS (Deluxe) – SZA
Sales: ~964,000 units
The deluxe edition of SOS continues to perform well thanks to hits like Kill Bill. It remains one of the most-streamed R&B albums this year.
8. Music – Playboi Carti
Sales: ~1,000,000 units
Released in March, Music had a huge debut week. It has kept strong momentum through digital streaming and fan engagement.
7. GNX – Kendrick Lamar
Sales: ~1,030,000 units
Lamar’s return to music, boosted by a standout Super Bowl performance, helped this album climb the charts. Vinyl sales also played a major role.
6. Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny
Sales: ~1,050,000 units
Bad Bunny’s latest Spanish-language release topped the Billboard 200 and shows his continued dominance in global markets.
5. So Close to What – Tate McRae
Sales: ~1,100,000 units (estimated)
Tate McRae’s mix of emotional pop and catchy hooks earned strong support. Her album continues to rise on both U.S. and international charts.
4. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U – Drake & PartyNextDoor (Unconfirmed)
Sales: ~1,200,000 units (estimated)
This surprise collaboration between Drake and PartyNextDoor used streaming power and loyal fans to climb the sales charts quickly.
3. The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell Roan
Sales: ~1,250,000 units (estimated)
This debut album broke chart records and gained strong fan support in both the U.S. and U.K., showing the rise of new pop talent in 2025.
2. Short N’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
Sales: ~2,150,000 units
Carpenter’s pop album leads in vinyl sales and strong digital performance. Her success has cemented her as one of the top female artists this year.
1. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen
Sales: ~2,560,000 units
Morgan Wallen tops the list with his country album. It held No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for eight weeks and led in overall streaming numbers.
These sales figures reflect the diverse musical tastes of 2025 and highlight how artists across different genres are finding success through both traditional sales and modern streaming platforms.
