YOUNG AMERICANS by DAVID BOWIE has sold 655,000 copies in Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
YOUNG AMERICANS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1976 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1976
|
 Japan |
5,000 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 5,000
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
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 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1 April, 2016 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 April, 2016
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 2 July, 1975 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 July, 1975
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| Total sales | 655,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 655,000
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for YOUNG AMERICANS
| Chart 1975 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
19 |