Hit record

Hit record

A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" (appeared on) one of the popular chart listings. Despite the current dominance of a few record companies worldwide, for reasons of cultural and political differences, few songs achieve broad international airplay and sales. The following is a compilation of Wikipedia hit record lists from around the world. This list is subject to expansion.

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UK

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Ireland

Australia

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Canada

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United States

See also

  • RIAA certification of a hit record
  • Billboard magazine Complete list of Billboard's lists

France

  • List of best-selling singles (F)

Brazil

  • List of best-selling CDs (Brazil)

Other

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