Well, it´s obviously not the same. Nowadays singles are sold more than 20 years ago because of how cheap and easy to get they are (digital). I don´t need to say it is the total opposite when it comes to albums, I eman, they are cheaper now but 20 years ago albums SOLD. So of course what a digital song sells now can´t be compared to how good a physical single did decades ago. PS: All these legends´ records are so outstanding because there was actual competition back then. Adele has no competition. No othe rartist has done it BIG since the late 90s.