SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE by DEPECHE MODE has sold 698,000 copies in 12 countries. The album sold best in Germany (300,000 copies), France (100,000 copies) and Italy (70,000 copies).
SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Austria |
10,000 | 1x Gold | 20 April, 2009 |
Austria Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 April, 2009
|
 Belgium |
30,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Belgium Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Denmark |
15,000 | 1x Gold | 2009 |
Denmark Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 21 December, 2009 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 December, 2009
|
 Germany |
300,000 | 3x Gold | 2011 |
Germany Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2011
|
 Hungary |
3,000 | 1x Gold | 2009 |
Hungary Sales: 3,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Italy |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Italy Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Mexico |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 12 May, 2009 |
Mexico Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 May, 2009
|
 Russia |
20,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Russia Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Sweden |
20,000 | 1x Gold | 29 April, 2009 |
Sweden Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 April, 2009
|
 Switzerland |
30,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Switzerland Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
| Total sales | 698,000 | (in 12 countries) |
Total
Sales: 698,000
(in 12 countries)
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