According to Universal Music Canada, Billboard, HYSTERIA by DEF LEPPARD has sold 25,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (12,500,000 copies), Canada (1,000,000 copies) and United Kingdom (600,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
HYSTERIA certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia | 280,000 | 4x Platinum | MAY 1990 |
Australia
Sales: 280,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: MAY 1990
|
Canada | 1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | November 30, 1988 |
Canada
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: November 30, 1988
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Japan | 44,330 | Oricon charts |
Japan
Sales: 44,330
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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New Zealand | 120,000 | 8x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Norway | 60,000 | Year-end list | 1987 |
Norway
Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
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Sweden | 50,000 | 1x Gold | 18 February,1988 |
Sweden
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 February,1988
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Switzerland | 50,000 | 1x Platinum | 1990 |
Switzerland
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
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United Kingdom | 600,000 | 2x Platinum | 29 March, 1989 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 March, 1989
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United States | 12,500,000 | 12x Platinum | 17 August, 1998 |
United States
Sales: 12,500,000
Certification / note: 12x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 August, 1998
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Worldwide sales | 25,000,000 | Universal Music Canada, Billboard |
Total
Sales: 25,000,000
Source: Universal Music Canada, Billboard
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Year-end chart performance for HYSTERIA
Chart 1987 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
25 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
53 | |
Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
17 | 59,999 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
21 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
34 | 360,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
93 | |
Chart 1988 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
7 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
2 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
67 | 210,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
3 | |
Chart 1989 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
3 | |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
30 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
24 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
82 | 210,000 |
UK Artist Albums |
63 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
9 |