According to Universal Music Japan, SPORTS by HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS has sold 10,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (7,580,000 copies), Canada (1,000,000 copies) and United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
SPORTS certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Canada | 1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | August 29, 1988 |
Canada
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: August 29, 1988
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Japan | 37,840 | Oricon charts |
Japan
Sales: 37,840
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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New Zealand | 15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Norway | 25,000 | Year-end list | 1984 |
Norway
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
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United Kingdom | 100,000 | 1x Gold | 17 March, 1986 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 March, 1986
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United States | 7,580,000 | 7x Platinum | 20 July, 1987 |
United States
Sales: 7,580,000
Certification / note: 7x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 July, 1987
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Worldwide sales | 10,000,000 | Universal Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 10,000,000
Source: Universal Music Japan
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Year-end chart performance for SPORTS
Chart 1984 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
3 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
44 | |
Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
42 | 25,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
2 | |
Chart 1985 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
88 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
14 |