SLOWHAND by ERIC CLAPTON has sold 3,401,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (3,000,000 copies), Canada (218,000 copies) and United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
SLOWHAND certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
218,000 | 2x Platinum | 1981 |
Canada Sales: 218,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
|
 Japan |
15,000 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Switzerland |
50,000 | 1x Gold + 1x Gold | 1990 / 1993 |
Switzerland Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990 / 1993
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 8 October, 1979 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 8 October, 1979
|
 United States |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 10 November, 1993 |
United States Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 10 November, 1993
|
 USSR |
18,000 | LP Shipments |
USSR Sales: 18,000
Certification / note: LP Shipments
Certification Date / sales as of:
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| Total sales | 3,401,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,401,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for SLOWHAND
| Chart 1978 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
5 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
10 |