AMERICAN FOOL by JOHN MELLENCAMP has sold 5,860,000 copies in Canada and United States.
AMERICAN FOOL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
500,000 | 5x Platinum | 1988 |
Canada Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
|
 United States |
5,360,000 | 5x Platinum | 23 May, 1996 |
United States Sales: 5,360,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 May, 1996
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| Total sales | 5,860,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 5,860,000
(in 2 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for AMERICAN FOOL
| Chart 1982 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
3 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
4 |
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
32 |