DANCING ON THE CEILING by LIONEL RICHIE has sold 5,370,481 copies in 9 countries. The album sold best in United States (4,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and Canada (300,000 copies).
DANCING ON THE CEILING certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
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300,000 | 3x Platinum | 1986 |
![]() Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
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200,000 | 2x Gold | 1988 |
![]() Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
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20,000 | 1x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1987 |
![]() Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
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15,000 | 1x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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85,481 | Year-end list | 1986 |
![]() Sales: 85,481
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
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50,000 | 1x Gold | 1987 |
![]() Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
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600,000 | 2x Platinum | 13 October, 1987 |
![]() Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 October, 1987
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4,000,000 | 4x Platinum | 21 May, 1987 |
![]() Sales: 4,000,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 May, 1987
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Total sales | 5,370,481 | (in 9 countries) |
Total
Sales: 5,370,481
(in 9 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for DANCING ON THE CEILING
Chart 1986 | Rank | Sales |
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12 | |
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23 | |
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39 | |
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55 | |
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46 | 205,000 |
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8 | 85,481 |
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24 | 400,000 |
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Chart 1987 | Rank | Sales |
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22 | |
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45 | |
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36 | |
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28 | |
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87 | 170,000 |
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18 |