It only lists main albums released in the alumni's post-Idol career.
Total albums sold listed in this pages for each artist is shown first.
Certification status of album for units shipped in U.S. (Gold, Platinum, and/or Multi-platinum) is shown if awarded.
The numbers in parentheses are for sales for all albums including EPs and compilations which may not be listed here.
^Note 1 Aiken's album, Tried & True was re-packaged and re-released by Decca under the new name, Steadfast, concurrent with his appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice in 2012 The following is a list of other American Idol alumni album sales and reflects that commercial success can be achieved through association with American Idol and with post-Idol promotion, although the degree of success varies considerably.