Beyoncé is a queen of music, and probably just a queen in general. This iconic musician studio albums, live albums, soundtracks, and collaborations. This artist is definitely on one of the most popular in the business, and also one of the most successful.
With so many #1 hits and albums that blew the charts away, it's time for fans to celebrate everything this singer has made, and just how well her albums did. Clearly, they did pretty spectacularly - and Beyoncé has only continued to blow the music industry out of the water. Here are her highest-selling albums of all time, ranked.
9 The Lion King: The Gift (2019) - 11,000 Copies
This album was a soundtrack for the new live-action flick of The Lion King. It actually made it to #2 on the charts in the United States, and made #4 in Canada. It's United States sale reached about 11,000 copies.
Fans are definitely still listening to this soundtrack on all of their streaming platforms, though, and are still in total belief that Beyoncé made a perfect Nala.
8 Everything Is Love (2018) - 70,000 Copies
This collaboration album only includes sales in the United States, and is her only collaborative album. Credited with Jay Z, this album peaked at #2 on the charts in the US.
This album was actually released under the "Carters", the couples' surname. This hip hop alum earned a Grammy award, and was the perfect release for all fans of both Jay Z and Beyoncé.
7 Live At Wembley (2004) - 300,000 Copies
For a live album to gain so much traction is pretty impressive. Certified gold, this album sold over 200,000 copies in the United States alone. It even peaked on the charts at #17 in the United States, which is super admirable for a live album.
It sold 45,000 copies in its first week, and even made the top 10 in many other countries around the world. This live performance was this queen all-natural, and fans loved every second of it.
6 4 (2011) - 2 Million Copies
This album sold the least out of her six studio albums. Released in 2011, this one took a different turn, and was definitely more mellow and blues-like. However, this album still had "Run the World (Girls)" and "Best Thing I Never Had".
This one was all about woman and empowerment, and features some of her most powerful songs to date. Plus, 2 million copies is nothing to be sad about, and so many incredible things have come out of this studio album.
5 Lemonade (2016) - 2.5 Million Copies
This is the last studio album that Beyoncé has released. It's also one of her deepest albums, that's all about her own personal journey. With "Formation", "Freedom", and "Sorry", this album also features Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and more.
It's also the most critically-acclaimed of her albums, even if it didn't sell the most. Five singles hit the top-ten on Billboard, and this album was nominated for a whopping nine Grammys! While it isn't her best selling, it's probably her most iconic.
4 Beyoncé (2013) - 5 Million Copies
This is another album that is mainly about love and women power. It's definitely all about freedom and desire, and is the home to some of her biggest hits, including "XO", "Drunk In Love", and "Partition".
All of these are still huge songs today, and this album was another to hit #1 on Billboard. It was also the fastest-selling album on iTunes! This album might just be the core of her artistry, and will forever be loved by fans.
3 I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008) - 8 Million Copies
The third studio album released by Beyoncé, this one had slow ballads and then upbeat pop music, separated into 'two' different parts. With "If I Were a Boy" to "Halo" to "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)", this album is definitely where all of her most popular and heartfelt songs lie.
Certified double platinum, these singles earned international attention. She also embarked on a world tour, and it's clear that this album has held up over the years, and will probably never get old.
2 B'Day (2006) - 8 Million Copies
This album went triple platinum, and became one of Beyoncé's most internationally successful albums. This was released shortly after her last album with Destiny's Child, and right after her work on the popular and critically-acclaimed flick, Dreamgirls.
This well-received album also earned her a Grammy, and included some of her best hits: "Déjà Vu" and "Beautiful Liar". While it isn't her highest-earning albums, it was one of her best opening weeks, with over 500,000 copies sold.
1 Dangerously In Love (2003) - 11 Million Copies
This is probably one of Beyoncé's most famous and critically-acclaimed albums. It sold over 300,00 in its first week, and is responsible for two #1 singles: "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". Also, this legend scored five Grammy Awards for it!
Fans also certainly remember her collaboration with her hubby, Jay-Z, on this album for "That's How You Like It". Released in 2003, this album will never get old.