BIG DADDY by JOHN MELLENCAMP has sold 1,250,000 copies in Canada, Sweden and United States.
BIG DADDY certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1989 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 Sweden |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 22 April, 1992 |
Sweden Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 April, 1992
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 10 July, 1989 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 10 July, 1989
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| Total sales | 1,250,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,250,000
(in 3 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for BIG DADDY
| Chart 1989 | Rank | Sales |
 Australian Albums (ARIA) |
27 | >70,000 |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
14 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
58 |