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    The Spice Girls' impact on the music industry and popular culture is undeniable, marked by a string of historic achievements and widespread recognition. They hold the distinction of being the best-selling girl group of all time, a testament to their global appeal and the enduring power of their music. Their debut single, "Wannabe," achieved a remarkable feat by reaching number one in 37 countries, a feat that immediately placed them on the international stage.The group's debut album, Spice, set a record as the best-selling album by a female group in history, selling over 23 million copies worldwide. Their success in the US was equally impressive, with Spice becoming the best-selling album of 1997 and achieving multi-platinum status. The Spice Girls' tours have also been commercially successful, with the Spiceworld Tour in 1998 earning the title of the highest-grossing concert tour by a female group at the time. Their consistent success in live performances was recognized with the Billboard Live Music Award for highest-grossing engagements, solidifying their position as a top touring all-female group.

    Spice Girls receiving an award

    Awards

    Rankings & Lists

    #75

    Greatest Artists of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2023

    Magazine Covers

    Rolling Stone

    October 16, 1997

    Spice Girls: Girl Power!

    Time

    June 23, 1997

    Girl Power

    NME

    October 18, 1997

    Spice Girls

    Smash Hits

    July 17, 1996

    Spice Girls

    Records & Feats

    Best-selling girl group of all time

    Sales·Ongoing

    The Spice Girls have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them the most successful girl group in music history.

    Best-selling album by a female group

    Sales·1996

    Their debut album, Spice, sold over 23 million copies globally, a record for an album released by a female group.

    Chart Record·2000

    The Spice Girls achieved nine UK number-one singles, a record for a girl group.

    Highest-grossing concert tour by a female group (at the time)

    Touring·1998

    The Spiceworld Tour in 1998 grossed a record amount for a female group's tour and was attended by approximately 2.1 million people.

    Highest-debuting single by a non-American act on the US Billboard Hot 100

    Chart Record·1996

    "Wannabe" entered the chart at number 11, marking the highest debut for a group not from the United States.