Slant Magazine listed it at number 20 among the greatest albums of the 80s. The album was a universal hit selling over 15 million copies universally. However, the song became Madonna's seventh hit to peak at number one on the U.S. The title song sparked religious controversy for mixing profanity and spirituality in the music video. The album set the bar high by touching on sensitive topics like religion and sexuality. The pop album incorporated elements of dance, funk, gospel, and soul with live instrumentation. Like A Prayer, was a work of art released by Sire Records in March 1989. The album received a triple-platinum certification, with sales of 11 million copies globally. peaking at number one on the Dance Club Songs Charts. The promotional single, Impressive Instant, was later released in the U.S. Its promotional tour, The Drowned World Tour, was the highest-grossing for a solo act in 2001 grossing $75 million. RELATED: 10 Celebrities Who Turned Scandals Into Success It was the greatest victory for the singer since 1989, with Like a Prayer debuting at the top of the Billboard 200. Upon its debut on September 18th, 2000, Music hit the charts at number one in over 23 countries worldwide. Billboard 200 and sold over 16 million copies worldwide. The album sold 371000 copies in its first week earning Madonna four Grammys out of the six nominations. Ray of Light brought in a new unexplored genre for the pop artist with a mix of electronica, trip-hop, techno hop, and dance. RELATED: 10 Highest Paid Techno Musicians To Date
The album paid off quite well despite taking an unusually long recording time due to technical hitches. 8 RAY OF LIGHT, 1998: 16 MILLION COPIESĪfter failed attempts to make the album with Babyface, Madonna joined hands with award-winning producer, William Orbit. It is estimated to have sold 25 million copies worldwide.
The album topped the European Top 100 charts for 34 consecutive weeks from its release in June 1986 to early 1989. The collection was inspired by and dedicated to her ex-husband, Sean Penn. It broke records for seizing the number one slot in 28 countries with five of its tracks getting to top four in the U.S. Her success in her third studio album, True Blue, earned her recognition by the Guinness World Records in 1989 as the bestselling female album. The collection was unique for being the first to use QSound technology in its production topping the U.K. The compilation album, which was a special dedication to the Pope, sold over 30 million copies worldwide, making it her highest-grossing album. In November came the release of The Immaculate Collection comprised of remixes of 15 of her hit singles from 1983 to 1990 and two new tracks. In 1990 Madonna released her second soundtrack album, I'm Breathless, for the film Dick Tracy in May followed by her most celebrated album. 10 THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION, 1990: 30 MILLION COPIES Here are the top ten of the singer and songwriter's most rewarding albums. With over 300 million records sold worldwide, the award-winning singer is the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time. The businesswoman is also a co-founder of Maverick, an entertainment company. RELATED: 10 80s Pop Groups Who Are Due For A Comeback Though many new female artists have established themselves in the industry, Madonna continues to wow her fans with new releases. Madonna broke records as a female singer by constantly releasing top-charting albums in the late 80s and 90s. The queen of pop has maintained her spot at the top in the music industry, with most of her songs being self-written from scratch.