According to Sony Music Germany, OUT OF THE BLUE by ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA has sold 10,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
OUT OF THE BLUE certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Canada | 100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1977 |
Canada
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1977
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Germany | 250,000 | 1x Gold | 1979 |
Germany
Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
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Japan | 36,581 | Oricon charts |
Japan
Sales: 36,581
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Netherlands | 50,000 | 1x Gold | 1978 |
Netherlands
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1978
|
United Kingdom | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 9 February,1978 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 February,1978
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United States | 1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 14 November, 1977 |
United States
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 November, 1977
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Worldwide sales | 10,000,000 | Sony Music Germany |
Total
Sales: 10,000,000
Source: Sony Music Germany
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Decade-end chart performance for OUT OF THE BLUE
Chart 1970's | Rank |
UK Albums (Music Week) | 24 |
Chart 2010's | Rank |
UK Vinyl Albums (OCC) | 98 |