DEATH MAGNETIC by METALLICA has sold 4,011,300 copies in 32 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), Germany (400,000 copies) and Canada (320,000 copies).
DEATH MAGNETIC certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
40,000 | 1x Platinum | 1 September, 2008 |
Argentina Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 September, 2008
|
 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | OCTOBER 2008 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: OCTOBER 2008
|
 Belgium |
30,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Belgium Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Brazil |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 2009 |
Brazil Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Canada |
320,000 | 4x Platinum | 2009 |
Canada Sales: 320,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Czech Republic |
20,459 | 2x Platinum |
Czech Republic Sales: 20,459
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Denmark |
40,000 | 2x Platinum | 23 February, 2012 |
Denmark Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 February, 2012
|
 Finland |
79,415 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 79,415
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 France |
75,000 | 1x Gold | 24 September, 2008 |
France Sales: 75,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 24 September, 2008
|
 Germany |
400,000 | 2x Platinum | 2008 |
Germany Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Grecce |
6,000 | 1x Platinum |
Grecce Sales: 6,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Hungary |
6,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Hungary Sales: 6,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Ireland |
15,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Ireland Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | September 2008 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: September 2008
|
 Mexico |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 19 November, 2008 |
Mexico Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 November, 2008
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Poland |
100,000 | 1x Diamond | 30 November, 2016 |
Poland Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 November, 2016
|
 Portugal |
20,000 | 1x Platinum |
Portugal Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Russia |
60,000 | 3x Platinum | 2008 |
Russia Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Spain |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 2008 |
Spain Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Sweden |
80,000 | 2x Platinum | 11 December, 2008 |
Sweden Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 December, 2008
|
 Switzerland |
30,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Switzerland Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Turkey |
8,426 | 1x Gold |
Turkey Sales: 8,426
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 28 June, 2010 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 June, 2010
|
 Venezuela |
10,000 | 1x Platinum |
Venezuela Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Gulf States |
6,000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 |
Gulf States Sales: 6,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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| Total sales | 4,011,300 | (in 32 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,011,300
(in 32 countries)
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