According to DEF LEPPARD official site, RETRO ACTIVE by DEF LEPPARD has sold 2,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), Canada (100,000 copies) and Japan (52,620 copies).
RETRO ACTIVE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1993 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1993
|
 Japan |
52,620 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 52,620
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1994 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1994
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 21 December, 1993 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 December, 1993
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| Worldwide sales | 2,000,000 | DEF LEPPARD official site |
Total
Sales: 2,000,000
Source: DEF LEPPARD official site
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Year-end chart performance for RETRO ACTIVE
| Chart 1993 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
53 |