Germany is the third largest music market in the world, but in Europe, it is the largest. This is a list of the best-selling albums in Germany that have been certified by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI). Since January 1, 2003, BVMI certifies an album platinum for the shipment of 200,000 copies across Germany. All albums in this list must have been certified for more than a million copies.
Certifications for albums released in Germany depend upon their release date.
Albums
Usually the BVMI does not give a 6× Gold certification, but a 3× Platinum instead. The reason for this singular certification is unclear.
Usually the BVMI does not give a 10× Gold certification, but a 5× Platinum instead. The reason for this singular certification is unclear.