12 Best Selling Girl Groups of All Time

Mart 13 2023 - 03:13pm

We've put together a list of the most accomplished girl bands of a specific era. These groups have sold millions of records with their distinctive sound and style, setting records in the process. Keep reading to discover which girl bands dominated the music industry during this time!

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12. En Vogue

This American R&B group was formed in 1989 and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1990s, selling over 20 million records worldwide. They are known for their harmonies and soulful sound, and hits such as 'Don't Let Go (Love)' and 'My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)'.

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11. SWV

Standing for Sisters With Voices, this American trio also had their biggest success in the 1990s with hits like 'Weak' and 'Right Here/Human Nature'. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide and were known for their smooth R&B sound.

10. The Nolans

This British-Irish family girl group had a string of hits in the 1970s and 80s, selling over 30 million records worldwide. They were known for their harmonies and catchy pop songs like 'I'm in the Mood for Dancing'.

9. Fifth Harmony

This American group was formed on the US version of the X Factor in 2012 and quickly gained popularity, selling over 33 million records worldwide. They are known for their powerful vocals and hits like 'Work from Home' and 'Worth It'.

8. The Pointer Sisters

This American group started in the 1970s and had hits spanning multiple genres, including R&B, pop, and country. They have sold over 40 million records worldwide and are known for their energetic performances and hits like 'I'm So Excited' and 'Jump (For My Love)'.

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7. Little Mix

This British group was formed on the UK version of the X Factor in 2011 and have become one of the biggest girl groups in recent years, selling over 50 million records worldwide. They are known for their harmonies and empowerment-focused pop songs like 'Black Magic' and 'Shout Out to My Ex'.

6. The Pussycat Dolls

This American group was formed in 1995 but achieved their biggest success in the 2000s with hits like 'Don't Cha' and 'Buttons'. They have sold over 55 million records worldwide and were known for their sultry performances and catchy pop-R&B sound.

5. Destiny's Child

This American trio, led by Beyoncé, had huge success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, selling over 60 million records worldwide. They are known for their R&B sound and hits like 'Say My Name' and 'Survivor'.

4. TLC

This American trio was formed in 1990 and achieved massive success in the 1990s with hits like 'Waterfalls' and 'No Scrubs'. They have sold over 65 million records worldwide and are known for their R&B sound and socially conscious lyrics.

3. Andrews Sisters

This American trio was active from the 1920s to the 1950s and is considered one of the most successful girl groups of all time, with estimated record sales of 75 million. They were known for their harmonies and hits like 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and 'Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree'.

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2. The Supremes

This American trio, led by Diana Ross, was active from the early 1960s to the mid-1970s and is often referred to as the most successful girl group of all time. They have estimated record sales of 50-100 million and were known for their Motown sound and hits like 'Baby Love' and 'Stop! In the Name of Love'.

1. Spice Girls

Spice Girls were a British girl group formed in 1994 consisting of five members: Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice). They were known for their pop music and catchy lyrics, as well as their unique individual styles and personalities, which were reflected in their music and music videos. Spice Girls became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s, known for promoting girl power and female empowerment. They released three studio albums and sold over 85 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time. Some of their most popular songs include 'Wannabe,' 'Spice Up Your Life,' and 'Viva Forever.' Despite disbanding in 2000, they have reunited several times for tours and performances.