Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Most of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's early music was recorded with Rehmat Gramophone House later turned RGH Label. Throughout the ’70s and early ’80s Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan released hundreds of cassettes, most of them containing one or two lengthy songs. Chris Nickson, of Global Rhythm, argues that trying to make order of Khan's entire discography would be a nightmare.[1]
Nusrat Fateh recorded hundreds of albums around the globe. OSA, Birmingham released about 125 audio albums[2] and 30-35 concert films. His international labels included Real World Records, Virgin Music, Ocora, World Music Network, Shanachie, Nascente, American Records,[3] EMI Arabia & France. He recorded 40-50 cassettes in Pakistan, many of which are available under the EMI Label. More than two decades after his death, music companies around the world are releasing new albums every year.
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The following are known sales of records with songs credited to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, either as a vocalist, composer, or special thanks.
| Year | Title | Sales | Ref | Region(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Sangam | 1,000,000 | [12] | India |
| 1997 | Only One | 6,000,000 | [10] | Worldwide |
| Vande Mataram | 2,000,000 | [13] | ||
| Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | 1,500,000 | [14] | India | |
| "Afreen Afreen" | 500,000 | [15] | ||
| 1999 | Kachche Dhaage | 3,000,000 | [14] | India |
| 2000 | Dhadkan | 4,500,000 | [16] | |
| 2007 | Guru | 1,150,000 | ||
| Total known sales | 19,650,000 | Worldwide |
The following are known Indian sales of Bollywood soundtrack albums featuring copied versions of songs originally composed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, without crediting him.
| Year | Title | Sales | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Mohra | 8,000,000 | [17][18] |
| 1995 | Yaraana | 2,000,000 | [14][19] |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | 11,000,000 | [14][19] |
| Auzaar | 2,200,000 | [14][20] | |
| 1997 | Judaai | 2,000,000 | [14][19] |
| Koyla | 1,800,000 | [14][21] | |
| Total known sales | 27,000,000 |
