The RIAA has a searchable database where you can look up what gold and platinum albums an artist has received. Note that his only reflects sales in the United States.
If you want to know about an album's chart positions, look at Billboard.com.
The quality of the music, a lack of promotion by the artist and record label and scandals surrounding the artist.
As far as record sales worldwide are concerned, Elton John is the bigger artist. However, Billy Joel has more sales in the US, placing as sixth top-selling artist in the US according to the RIAA with 79.5 million estimated sales. Elton John places as tenth top-selling artist in the US with 70 million estimated sales. In the worldwide scheme of record sales, Elton John is the sixth top-selling artist in the world with 250 million estimated sales, where Billy Joel places far below with only 100 million estimated sales.
Nothing, it is the sales of the single that make the money not the act of recording. If the single is rubbish then nobody will purchase it and the artist will make no money.
Robbie Williams
Kiss
Ti record sales for paper trail.
Sales information about new homes can be found on real estate websites, going to a real estate agency and business sites such as Property Record or Home Path.
The best selling rapper of 2010 is eminem. His album "Recovery" sold over 5,7 million albums in 2010
Smokey Robinson has achieved significant commercial success throughout his career, with worldwide record sales exceeding 100 million units. As a solo artist and a member of The Miracles, he has produced numerous hits that have contributed to his impressive sales figures. His influence on Motown and pop music continues to be recognized, making him a legendary figure in the industry.
his total worldwide record sales is 1.5 billion
the official album sales are tracked by nielsen soundscan and are updated weekly. you must have a subscription to check these. there are a few sites that will let you look up album sales but their accuracy is questionable
You can also try YouTube or itunes for new releases on those services. Also try record label sites and artist sites to see if they have information on their latest releases.