Glasgow has played a major role in shaping Scotland’s music scene, producing countless artists and bands who have gone on to achieve global commercial success.
With that in mind, we set out to explore the musicians and groups linked to the city who have enjoyed standout album success. One of the most striking examples is Back in Black—the second best-selling album of all time—which has ties to Glasgow’s East End, where brothers Angus and Malcolm Young were born before emigrating to Australia.
Here are 11 of the best-selling Glasgow albums of all-time.
1. White On Blonde - Texas
Texas' fourth studio album 'White on Blonde' which was released in 1997 has sold in excess of four million copies worldwide. | Supplied
2. Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand's debut studio album was released in February 2004 and has sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide. | Franz Ferdinand
3. The Man Who - Travis
Travis' second studio album 'The Man Who' was released in May 1999 and has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide to date | Travis
4. Screamadelica -Primal Scream
Primal Scream's third studio album 'Screamadelica' was released in September 1991 and has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. | Primal Scream