The First Artist to Sell a Million

Before digital streaming, one Brazilian singer made history by selling a million copies of a single song on a record. Known as the King of the Disc, he eventually sold an astonishing 130 million records during his career.

Vitor Mateus Teixeira, known as Teixeirinha, was a massive cultural force in Brazil during the twentieth century. His record-breaking achievement proved that a single hit could reach millions of fans long before the internet existed. He remains a legendary figure in music history for his immense commercial success. His ability to connect with listeners helped him dominate the charts for decades.