SAMEDI SOIR SUR LA TERRE by FRANCIS CABREL has sold 3,200,000 copies in 30 countries. The album sold best in France (1,000,000 copies), Belgium (200,000 copies) and Canada (200,000 copies).
SAMEDI SOIR SUR LA TERRE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Belgium |
200,000 | 4x Platinum | 2008 |
Belgium Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1998 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
|
 France |
1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | 29 August, 1994 |
France Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 August, 1994
|
 Switzerland |
100,000 | 2x Platinum | 1999 |
Switzerland Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1999
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 2004 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2004
|
| Total sales | 3,200,000 | (in 30 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,200,000
(in 30 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for SAMEDI SOIR SUR LA TERRE
| Chart 1994 | Rank |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
26 |
| French Albums (SNEP) |
1 |
| Chart 1995 | Rank |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
4 |
| European Albums (Music & Media) |
26 |
| French Albums (SNEP) |
4 |
| Chart 1996 | Rank |
| French Albums (SNEP) |
30 |
| Chart 1997 | Rank |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
97 |
| Chart 2003 | Rank |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
49 |