10 Best-Selling Rock Albums Of The 1980s

10. New Jersey - Bon Jovi (19,000,000)

The 1980s were a great time to be in the orbit of Bon Jovi.

The gods of hair metal exploded in popularity in 1986 with the release of their third album (more on that later) and have gone on to become one of the symbols of 80s rock for millions of people born nowhere near the decade.

Their final 80s release came out in 1988 and paid homage to the group's home state. New Jersey was the band's attempt to prove that they were not just a one-hit wonder and boy, were they right.

The record was a huge hit across the world. It topped the charts in Canada, Australia, Finland, and Switzerland. In fact, the only nation where it didn't crack the top ten was The Netherlands, where it only reached number 36!

What do they have against Bon Jovi?

At home, New Jersey also went to number one and shifted around 7 million copies to American fans. This, combined with the record's global success, leaves us with an estimate sales figure of 19 million units.

A strong showing all round - unless you're Dutch.

You lot need to up your game.