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The statistic above presents the top-selling albums in the United States in the first half of 2017, based on unit sales. Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." was the best-selling physical album in that period, selling 1.77 million units.
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Top-selling albums in the U.S. H1 2017
Top-selling albums in the United States in first half 2017, based on unit sales (in thousands)
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| Number of units sold in thousands | |
|---|---|
| Kendrick Lamar - DAMN. | 1,772 |
| Ed Sheeran - ÷ | 1,749 |
| Drake - More Life | 1,693 |
| Bruno Mars - 24K Magic | 1,110 |
| Migos - Culture | 1,002 |
| The Weeknd - Starboy | 981 |
| Moana Soundtrack | 819 |
| Future - Future | 760 |
| The Chainsmokers - Memories… Do Not Open | 760 |
| Post Malone - Stoney | 711 |
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