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Music Industry Sales Data
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This dataset provides details on the best-selling music artists of all time, focusing on acts from the 20th century to the present who have achieved 75 million or more record sales worldwide. It includes a diverse range of musicians, such as Rappers, Pop Artists, and Idols, offering insights into global music sales and genre popularity. The data is ideal for analysing historical trends in the music industry and identifying the most successful artists globally.
Columns
- Artist: The name of the music artist or group.
- Country: The country of origin for the artist.
- period_active: The time span during which the artist was or is actively making music.
- Year: The release year of the artist's first charted record.
- Genre: The primary musical genre associated with the artist.
- TCU: Total Certified Units, representing certified sales figures.
- Sales: The claimed worldwide sales figures for the artist's records, often in millions.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format (best_selling_artists.csv) and is approximately 10.99 kB in size. It contains 7 columns and includes 121 unique artist entries. All data points for these columns are valid, with no missing values.
Usage
This dataset is well-suited for a variety of applications, including:
- Market analysis of global music sales trends.
- Academic research into music history and artist longevity.
- Fan engagement for those interested in the most successful musicians.
- Data visualisations showcasing the distribution of top artists by country, genre, or active period.
Coverage
The dataset covers music acts from the 20th century to the present day whose first chartered record could be as early as 1940 and as late as 2015. Geographically, it includes artists from various countries, with the United States accounting for 65% of the artists, followed by the United Kingdom at 17%. The remaining 18% represent artists from other nations. The sales figures are specifically for artists with 75 million or more record sales worldwide.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Music industry professionals for competitive analysis and historical insights.
- Data analysts and scientists for building models or conducting exploratory data analysis.
- Journalists and bloggers writing about music history, sales, and cultural impact.
- Students and researchers studying pop culture, global markets, or music evolution.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Music Sales Leaders
- Historic Best-Selling Musicians
- World's Top Recording Artists
- Music Industry Sales Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: Music Industry Sales Data
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