WHENEVER WE WANTED by JOHN MELLENCAMP has sold 1,170,000 copies in Australia, Canada and United States.
WHENEVER WE WANTED certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | MAY 1992 |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: MAY 1992
|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1991 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1991
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 6 January, 1992 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 January, 1992
|
| Total sales | 1,170,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,170,000
(in 3 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for WHENEVER WE WANTED
| Chart 1991 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
39 |
| Chart 1992 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
93 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
91 |