RUNNING ON EMPTY by JACKSON BROWNE has sold 7,749,890 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (7,000,000 copies), Germany (250,000 copies) and Australia (210,000 copies).
RUNNING ON EMPTY certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
210,000 | 3x Platinum | NOVEMBER 1996 |
Australia Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 1996
|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1978 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1978
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1994 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1994
|
 Japan |
4,890 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 4,890
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Netherlands |
35,000 | 1x Gold | 2006 |
Netherlands Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2006
|
 Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
Spain Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 26 September, 1986 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 September, 1986
|
 United States |
7,000,000 | 7x Platinum | 6 September, 2001 |
United States Sales: 7,000,000
Certification / note: 7x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 September, 2001
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| Total sales | 7,749,890 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 7,749,890
(in 8 countries)
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