CRYPTIC WRITINGS by MEGADETH has sold 680,000 copies in Argentina, Canada, Japan and United States.
CRYPTIC WRITINGS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 9 August, 2004 |
Argentina Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 August, 2004
|
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | June 1997 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: June 1997
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 9 October, 1997 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 October, 1997
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| Total sales | 680,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 680,000
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for CRYPTIC WRITINGS
| Chart 1997 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
177 |