MAKING MOVIES by DIRE STRAITS has sold 5,135,000 copies in 53 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
MAKING MOVIES certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Canada | 200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1989 |
Canada
Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
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Finland | 53,858 | IFPI Finland |
Finland
Sales: 53,858
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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France | 100,000 | 1x Gold | 1981 |
France
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
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Germany | 250,000 | 1x Gold | 1981 |
Germany
Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
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Italy | 50,000 | 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009) | 2021 |
Italy
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2021
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Netherlands | 50,000 | 1x Gold | 1980 |
Netherlands
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1980
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New Zealand | 135,000 | 9x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 135,000
Certification / note: 9x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Spain | 50,000 | 1x Gold | 1981 |
Spain
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
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Switzerland | 25,000 | 1x Gold | 1996 |
Switzerland
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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United Kingdom | 600,000 | 2x Platinum | 5 August, 1985 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 August, 1985
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United States | 1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 30 July, 2001 |
United States
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 July, 2001
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Europe | 3,800,000 | Universal Music Japan |
Europe
Sales: 3,800,000
Certification / note: Universal Music Japan
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Total sales | 5,135,000 | (in 53 countries) |
Total
Sales: 5,135,000
(in 53 countries)
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