According to Sony Music Germany, Billboard, BAT OUT OF HELL by MEAT LOAF has sold 43,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (14,600,000 copies), United Kingdom (3,370,000 copies) and Canada (2,145,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
BAT OUT OF HELL certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia | 1,750,000 | 25x Platinum |
Australia
Sales: 1,750,000
Certification / note: 25x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Canada | 2,145,000 | 2x Diamond | 1995 |
Canada
Sales: 2,145,000
Certification / note: 2x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
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Denmark | 40,000 | 2x Platinum | 19 April, 2016 |
Denmark
Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 April, 2016
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Germany | 500,000 | 1x Platinum | 1983 |
Germany
Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1983
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Netherlands | 200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1998 |
Netherlands
Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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New Zealand | 255,000 | 17x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 255,000
Certification / note: 17x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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United Kingdom | 3,370,000 | 11x Platinum | 20 December, 2018 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 3,370,000
Certification / note: 11x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 December, 2018
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United States | 14,600,000 | 14x Platinum | 5 April, 2001 |
United States
Sales: 14,600,000
Certification / note: 14x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 April, 2001
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Worldwide sales | 43,000,000 | Sony Music Germany, Billboard |
Total
Sales: 43,000,000
Source: Sony Music Germany, Billboard
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Decade-end chart performance for BAT OUT OF HELL
Chart 1970's | Rank |
UK Albums (Music Week) | 81 |
Chart 2010's | Rank |
UK Vinyl Albums (OCC) | 95 |