Linkin Park Top Albums

Linkin Park Top Albums
#3: A Thousand Suns (2010)
#2: Meteora (2003)
#1: Hybrid Theory (2000)
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Linkin Park is a groundbreaking American rock band formed in 1996, renowned for their unique fusion of nu-metal, alternative rock, and electronic elements. The band’s lineup, featuring lead vocalist Chester Bennington and co-vocalist Mike Shinoda, quickly garnered acclaim for their innovative sound and emotionally charged lyrics and with a new lineup they continue to do so worldwide.

Their debut album, Hybrid Theory, released in 2000, became a massive commercial success, propelling the band to international fame and earning them a dedicated fanbase. With a string of chart-topping hits, we take a closer look at the critically-acclaimed Linkin Park Top Albums, the band have left an indelible mark on the music industry – make sure to register your interest to be among the first to find out about official Linkin Park VIP tickets.

#3: A Thousand Suns

A Thousand Suns is a conceptual album by Linkin Park that addresses human fears, particularly nuclear warfare, and marks a significant departure from their earlier work. The band experimented with new sounds and themes, intertwining human experiences with technological concerns. The title references a line from the Bhagavad Gita, famously quoted by J. Robert Oppenheimer in 1945, and is echoed in the album’s first single, “The Catalyst.” Spanning 47 minutes, it is the band’s longest studio album to date.

The lead single, “Waiting for the End,” achieved No. 1 status on the Billboard Alternative and Rock Songs charts, alongside three other singles: “Burning in the Skies,” “Iridescent,” and “The Catalyst,” both of which received gold certification from the RIAA. Promoted through the A Thousand Suns World Tour from October 2010 to September 2011, the album garnered positive critical reception but polarized some fans. It debuted at number one on over ten charts and was certified platinum by the RIAA in August 2017.

Tracklist

The Requiem
The Radiance
The Catalyst
Burning in the Skies
Empty Spaces
When They Come for Me
Robot Boy
Jornada del Muerto
Waiting for the End
Blackout
Wretches and Kings
Wisdom, Justice, and Love
Iridescent
Fallout
The Catalyst (Reprise)
The Last Defender

**Certifications for A Thousand Suns**
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)	Platinum	70,000
Austria (IFPI Austria)	Gold	10,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)	Gold	20,000
Canada (Music Canada)	Platinum	80,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)	Gold	15,000
Finland (Musiikkituottajat)	Gold	13,977
France (SNEP)	Gold	50,000
GCC (IFPI Middle East)	Gold	3,000
Germany (BVMI)	3× Gold	300,000
Ireland (IRMA)	Gold	7,500
Italy (FIMI)	Platinum	50,000
Japan (RIAJ)	Gold	100,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)	Gold	7,500
Poland (ZPAV)	Platinum	20,000
Russia (NFPF)	Platinum	10,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)	Gold	15,000
United Kingdom (BPI)	Platinum	300,000
United States (RIAA)	Platinum	1,000,000

#2: Meteora (2003)

Linkin Park’s Meteora album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling over 810,000 copies in its first week. The album spawned several successful singles, including “Somewhere I Belong,” “Faint,” “Numb,” “From the Inside,” and “Breaking the Habit,” with “Lying from You” released as a promotional single in March 2004. While Meteora received generally positive reviews, some critics noted its stylistic similarities to the band’s previous work. Despite this, the album has achieved remarkable commercial success, selling around 16 million copies worldwide, making it the 8th best-selling album of the 21st century, and is certified 8× Platinum by the RIAA.

It was also ranked number 36 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums of the 2000s. Notably, some tracks from Meteora were remixed with Jay-Z’s songs for the collaborative EP Collision Course in 2004, and the instrumental track “Session” earned a nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 46th Grammy Awards.

Tracklist

Don’t Stay
Somewhere I Belong
Lying from You
Hit the Floor
Easier to Run
Faint
Figure.09
Breaking the Habit
From the Inside
Nobody’s Listening
Session
Numb

Certifications and sales for *Meteora*
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)	Gold	20,000
Australia (ARIA)	4× Platinum	280,000
Austria (IFPI Austria)	Platinum	30,000
Belgium (BEA)	Gold	25,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)	Platinum	125,000
Canada (Music Canada)	4× Platinum	400,000
Czech Republic	—	15,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)	4× Platinum	80,000
Finland (Musiikkituottajat)	Gold	15,938
France (SNEP)	2× Platinum	400,000
Germany (BVMI)	4× Platinum	800,000
Greece (IFPI Greece)	Platinum	20,000
Hungary (MAHASZ)	Gold	10,000
Italy (FIMI) sales since 2009	2× Platinum	100,000
Japan (RIAJ)	Platinum	200,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)	Gold	75,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)	3× Platinum	45,000
Poland (ZPAV)	Platinum	40,000
Portugal (AFP)	Gold	20,000
Russia (NFPF)	Gold	10,000
Singapore (RIAS)	Platinum	10,000
South Korea	—	75,247
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	Platinum	100,000
Sweden (GLF)	Gold	30,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)	Platinum	40,000
United Kingdom (BPI)	3× Platinum	900,000
United States (RIAA)	8× Platinum	8,550,000

#1: Hybrid Theory (2000)

Hybrid Theory marked a pivotal moment for Linkin Park, propelling them into mainstream popularity with its four impactful singles: “One Step Closer,” “In the End,” “Crawling,” and “Papercut.” While “In the End” emerged as the most commercially successful, all four tracks remain fan favorites and are rank among the band’s most iconic songs. Although not officially released as singles, tracks like “Runaway,” “Points of Authority,” and “My December” gained traction on alternative rock radio, buoyed by the album’s overall success.

Released to critical acclaim, Hybrid Theory achieved remarkable commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard 200 and earning a 12× Platinum certification from the RIAA. With 32 million copies sold worldwide, it stands as the best-selling debut album since Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction (1987). The album’s impact was further recognized at the 44th Grammy Awards, where it won Best Hard Rock Performance for the powerful track “Crawling.”

Tracklist

Papercut
One Step Closer
With You
Points of Authority
Crawling
Runaway
By Myself
In the End
A Place for My Head

Certifications for *Hybrid Theory*
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)	Platinum	60,000
Australia (ARIA)	5× Platinum	350,000
Austria (IFPI Austria)	Platinum	50,000
Belgium (BEA)	2× Platinum	100,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)	Platinum	250,000
Canada (Music Canada)	5× Platinum	500,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)	5× Platinum	100,000
Finland (Musiikkituottajat)	Platinum	62,629
France (SNEP)	Platinum	200,000
Germany (BVMI)	3× Platinum	900,000
Hungary (MAHASZ)	Platinum
Italy (FIMI) sales since 2009	2× Platinum	100,000
Japan (RIAJ)	Platinum	200,000
Malaysia	—	300,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)	Platinum	150,000
Netherlands (NVPI)	Platinum	80,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)	5× Platinum	75,000
Poland (ZPAV)	Platinum	70,000
Portugal	—	70,000
Portugal (AFP) sales since 2024	Gold	3,500
Singapore (RIAS)	Platinum	10,000
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	Platinum	100,000
Sweden (GLF)	Platinum	80,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)	Platinum	50,000
United Kingdom (BPI)	6× Platinum	1,800,000
United States (RIAA)	12× Platinum	12,000,000

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Linkin Park Top Albums

Linkin Park Top Albums

#3: A Thousand Suns

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#2: Meteora (2003)

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#1: Hybrid Theory (2000)

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