ARMED FORCES by ELVIS COSTELLO has sold 907,500 copies in Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States.
ARMED FORCES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1979 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
|
 New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New Zealand Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
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 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 6 June, 1979 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 June, 1979
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 23 February, 1979 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 February, 1979
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| Total sales | 907,500 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 907,500
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for ARMED FORCES
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
60 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
25 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
13 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
77 |