According to New York's "Daily News," the top-selling album of 1998 so far is the "Titanic" soundtrack (with 8.5 million copies sold), followed by "Titanic" diva Celine Dion and her "Let's Talk About Love" (which has sold 4.6 million copies).

The Backstreet Boys have sold 2.5 million copies of their self-titled album so far to come in third, with Savage Garden close on their heels with 2.3 million units sold. Here's how the first half of 1998 went in terms of album sales according to the "Daily News":

"Titanic" soundtrack, 8.5 million
Celine Dion, "Let's Talk About Love," 4.6 million
Backstreet Boys, "Backstreet Boys," 2.5 million
Savage Garden, "Savage Garden," 2.3 million
"City of Angels" soundtrack, 1.9 million
Shania Twain, "Come On Over," 1.9 million
Matchbox 20, "Yourself or Someone Like You," 1.8 million
Usher, "My Way," 1.8 million
Madonna, "Ray Of Light," 1.7 million
K-Ci and JoJo, "Love Always," 1.7 million
Will Smith, "Big Willie Style," 1.6 million
Garth Brooks, "Sevens," 1.5 million
Spice Girls, "Spiceworld," 1.5 million
Dave Matthews Band, "Before These Crowded Streets," 1.2 million
Pearl Jam, "No Code," 1.1 million

- MTV News Gallery

July 6, 1998