THE COLOUR AND THE SHAPE by FOO FIGHTERS has sold 2,477,500 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,900,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (100,000 copies).
THE COLOUR AND THE SHAPE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | APRIL 1998 |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: APRIL 1998
|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1997 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | May 1998 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: May 1998
|
 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 | 21 December, 2018 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 December, 2018
|
 United States |
1,900,000 | 1x Platinum | 26 February, 1998 |
United States Sales: 1,900,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 February, 1998
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| Total sales | 2,477,500 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,477,500
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE COLOUR AND THE SHAPE
| Chart 1997 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
80 | >35,000 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
36 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
109 | |
| Chart 1998 | Rank | Sales |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
124 |