Eagles reach historic quadruple diamond and extend 2026 Sphere run
Published on 08/26/2026 at 09:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Eagles open 2026 with a milestone few rock acts can rival. According to a Recording Industry Association of America update dated January 22, 2026, the compilation Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 is now certified quadruple diamond for 40 million album units in the United States, while Hotel California climbs to 28-times platinum.
Quadruple diamond for a 1976 hits album
The RIAA’s top tallies list Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 at 40 million certified units as of January 22, 2026, making it the first album ever to achieve quadruple diamond status under the association’s system. RIAA data also confirms Hotel California at 28 million units on the same date.
The band’s own announcement emphasizes that this new certification keeps Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 as the best-selling album of all time in the U.S. by RIAA-certified units. A detailed note on Eagles’ site underlines that the compilation was also the first album ever to be certified platinum by the RIAA, highlighting a 50-year arc from the initial award in 1976 to quadruple diamond in 2026.
Outside the certification database, outlets such as Consequence and Guinness World Records put the achievement in perspective by stressing that no other album has reached the 40-million-unit mark in the United States. Guinness notes that the hits collection has now amassed over 500 weeks on the Billboard 200 and related charts, underscoring how consistently it has sold and streamed across decades.
How the catalog still moves charts and streams
The certification wave coincides with renewed chart and streaming activity around Eagles’ catalog. A spring 2026 analysis by Forbes highlights that the song Hotel California has notched a new peak on Billboard’s Global 200-based rankings, climbing into the 140s and spending more than 130 cumulative weeks on that chart over the last few years.
The same report notes that Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 has returned to the U.S. Top Rock Albums list in 2026, reappearing around the top 25. On Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums, the compilation has spent roughly a decade in total, demonstrating unusual longevity for a collection originally released in February 1976.
On YouTube, official uploads further illustrate the catalog’s pull. Track-level statistics for the 1977 live version of Hotel California project around 134 million views for 2026 alone and estimate that the clip will cross the one-billion-view mark by late December 2026, driven by steady daily plays in the hundreds of thousands.
All news and background on Eagles
Fans who want to follow Eagles’ milestones and tour news can find more coverage and updates bundled in our archive.
What shapes the Eagles sound
Eagles built their reputation at the intersection of rock, country and pop, blending California harmonies with tight songwriting. Classic albums like Desperado (1973), On the Border (1974), Hotel California (1976) and The Long Run (1979) anchored radio staples from Take It Easy to Life in the Fast Lane.
Where the band stands in 2026
Eagles are currently active, with the farewell framework of The Long Goodbye tour and ongoing high-profile live commitments, including a 2026 residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Eagles at a glance
- Act: Eagles
- Genre: Rock, country rock, soft rock
- Origin: Los Angeles, United States
- Active since: 1971
- Lineup: Don Henley (vocals, drums), Joe Walsh (guitar, vocals), Timothy B. Schmit (bass, vocals), Vince Gill (guitar, vocals), Deacon Frey (guitar, vocals)
- Label: Asylum (classic era), now Rhino/Warner for catalog
- Key works: Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 (1976), Hotel California (1976), The Long Run (1979), Hell Freezes Over (1994)
- Current album/single: Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975, quadruple diamond certification dated January 22, 2026
- Charts/certifications: Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 – 40-times platinum (RIAA, January 22, 2026), Hotel California – 28-times platinum (RIAA, January 22, 2026)
- Next live date: September 18, 2026, Sphere at The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas
Frequently asked questions about Eagles
What did Eagles achieve with RIAA in January 2026?
On January 22, 2026, the RIAA certified Eagles’ compilation Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 at 40-times platinum (quadruple diamond) and re-certified Hotel California at 28-times platinum in the United States.
Are Eagles still touring in 2026?
Yes. Under the banner The Long Goodbye, Eagles continue their Sphere residency in Las Vegas in 2026 and remain scheduled for further appearances, including a show on September 18, 2026 at Sphere at The Venetian Resort.
When did Eagles form and where are they from?
Eagles formed in Los Angeles in 1971, emerging from the Southern California singer-songwriter scene and quickly becoming one of the defining American rock bands of the 1970s.
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice; correction notes are welcome via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
