282) The Cars

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"We used to joke that the first album should be called The Cars' Greatest Hits," said lead guitarist Elliot Easton. The Cars' 1978 debut was arty and punchy enough to be part of Boston's New Wave scene and yet so catchy that nearly every track -- "My Best Friend's Girl," "Just What I Needed" -- landed on the radio.

Total album sales: 6 million +

Peak chart position: 18

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