Rundgren tells The Guardian: "The actual number is contested, although it's generally considered to be in the top five-selling albums of all time.

"I don't actually collect royalties for it any more. I decided to opt out � I wanted to move to Kauai and get this particular piece of property. So I offered my points to Meat Loaf and Sony and said: 'Just buy me out.' They did, and that's why I'm living in Kauai right now. And I've never regretted that decision."