9 million of Michael Jackson's albums have been sold worldwide since his death June 25. [source]

9 million albums in three weeks.

3 million albums per week.

In comparison, last year's top-selling album, Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III, sold 2.88 million copies over six months.

I picture the RIAA now actively devising ways to kill its top stars.

"The Day the Music Died 2."
"I like it! Convince a festival to book Dylan, McCartney and Elton on the same day."

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