Based on available sales claims, The Beatles are credited with selling more music than Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson is widely recognized as one of the best-selling music artists globally, with claimed sales figures ranging from 400 million to 500 million records worldwide. However, according to reported figures, The Beatles have achieved even higher sales. It's important to note that these sales figures represent cumulative worldwide sales claims and can sometimes vary between different sources or over time.
Here's a comparison of claimed worldwide sales for some of the top-selling music artists:
| Artist | Claimed Sales (Worldwide) |
|---|---|
| The Beatles | 600 million - 500 million |
| Michael Jackson | 500 million - 400 million |
| Elvis Presley | 500 million |
| Elton John | 300 million - 250 million |
As the comparison shows, The Beatles' highest claimed sales figure of 600 million records surpasses Michael Jackson's highest claimed figure of 500 million records. While Elvis Presley's highest claimed sales match Michael Jackson's highest, Elton John's claimed sales are lower than both.
For more information on best-selling music artists, you can refer to lists compiled by various music industry sources and encyclopedic records of music sales.
