NEW YORK by LOU REED has sold 897,800 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), France (100,000 copies) and United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
NEW YORK certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1990 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 Japan |
2,800 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 2,800
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1992 |
Netherlands Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1992
|
 Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Spain Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 4 July, 1989 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 July, 1989
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 9 September, 1997 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 September, 1997
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| Total sales | 897,800 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 897,800
(in 8 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for NEW YORK
| Chart 1989 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
82 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
46 |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
73 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
24 |