BACKLESS by ERIC CLAPTON has sold 1,175,000 copies in Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
BACKLESS 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
|
 Japan |
15,000 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 30 November, 1978 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 November, 1978
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 14 November, 1978 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 November, 1978
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| Total sales | 1,175,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,175,000
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for BACKLESS
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
39 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
42 |