MUSIC FOR THE MASSES by DEPECHE MODE has sold 1,664,250 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), France (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
MUSIC FOR THE MASSES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 France |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1988 |
France Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1987 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 Japan |
4,250 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 4,250
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Sweden |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 30 November, 1989 |
Sweden Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 November, 1989
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 5 October, 1987 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 October, 1987
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 1 February, 1991 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 February, 1991
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| Total sales | 1,664,250 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,664,250
(in 6 countries)
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