WINELIGHT by GROVER WASHINGTON JR. has sold 2,380,000 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), France (100,000 copies) and Spain (100,000 copies).
WINELIGHT certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | JULY 1990 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 1990
|
 Austria |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 28 December, 1990 |
Austria Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 December, 1990
|
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1982 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1982
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1987 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 Hong Kong |
10,000 | 1x Gold |
Hong Kong Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Spain |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 2001 |
Spain Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 31 May, 1984 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 31 May, 1984
|
 United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 7 July, 2004 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 7 July, 2004
|
| Total sales | 2,380,000 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,380,000
(in 8 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for WINELIGHT
| Chart 1981 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
90 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
13 |