KING OF POP by MICHAEL JACKSON has sold 2,515,363 copies in 22 countries. The album sold best in Japan (750,000 copies), Germany (700,000 copies) and United Kingdom (300,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
KING OF POP certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia | 140,000 | 2x Platinum | NOVEMBER 2009 |
Australia
Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 2009
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Austria | 80,000 | 4x Platinum | 17 March, 2010 |
Austria
Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 March, 2010
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Belgium | 30,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Belgium
Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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France | 100,000 | 1x Platinum | 15 December, 2009 |
France
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 December, 2009
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Germany | 700,000 | 7x Gold | February 2023 |
Germany
Sales: 700,000
Certification / note: 7x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: February 2023
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Hungary | 6,000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 |
Hungary
Sales: 6,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
Italy | 140,000 | 2x Platinum (Sales since 2009) | 2009 |
Italy
Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Japan | 750,000 | 3x Platinum | December 2013 |
Japan
Sales: 750,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: December 2013
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Korea | 5,863 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea
Sales: 5,863
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Mexico | 40,000 | 1x Gold | 10 August, 2009 |
Mexico
Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 10 August, 2009
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Netherlands | 100,000 | 2x Platinum | 2010 |
Netherlands
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
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New Zealand | 7,500 | 1x Gold |
New Zealand
Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Poland | 50,000 | 1x Diamond | 2009 |
Poland
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Spain | 40,000 | 1x Gold | 2009 |
Spain
Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Sweden | 20,000 | 1x Gold | 15 July, 2009 |
Sweden
Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 July, 2009
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United Kingdom | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 14 August, 2009 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 August, 2009
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Gulf States | 6,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Gulf States
Sales: 6,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Europe (IFPI) | 1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Europe (IFPI)
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Total sales | 2,515,363 | (in 22 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,515,363
(in 22 countries)
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Decade-end chart performance for KING OF POP
Chart 2000's | Rank |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 91 |