According to Guinness World Records [11 May 2017], THRILLER by MICHAEL JACKSON has sold 66,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (34,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (4,500,000 copies) and Canada (3,000,000 copies).
THRILLER certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
600,000 | 1x Diamond + 1x Gold |
Argentina Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Australia |
1,150,000 | 16x Platinum / The Sydney Morning Herald | 2013 |
Australia Sales: 1,150,000
Certification / note: 16x Platinum / The Sydney Morning Herald
Certification Date / sales as of: 2013
|
 Austria |
400,000 | 8x Platinum | 18 July, 2008 |
Austria Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 July, 2008
|
 Belgium |
315,000 | Billboard / 1x Gold | Issue 20.01.1996 |
Belgium Sales: 315,000
Certification / note: Billboard / 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: Issue 20.01.1996
|
 Brazil |
430,000 | 1x Gold | 2008 |
Brazil Sales: 430,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Canada |
3,000,000 | 3x Diamond | May 11, 2022 |
Canada Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: May 11, 2022
|
 Denmark |
240,000 | 6x Platinum + 3x Platinum | 2008 / 19 January, 2021 |
Denmark Sales: 240,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum + 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008 / 19 January, 2021
|
 Finland |
119,061 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 119,061
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 France |
1,800,000 | 1x Diamond | 1988 |
France Sales: 1,800,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
|
 Germany |
1,500,000 | 3x Platinum | 1995 |
Germany Sales: 1,500,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
 Grecce |
30,000 | 1x Platinum |
Grecce Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Hong Kong |
20,000 | 1x Platinum |
Hong Kong Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Hungary |
6,000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 |
Hungary Sales: 6,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
 Israel |
80,000 | 2x Platinum |
Israel Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Italy |
850,000 | 3x Platinum (Sales since 2009) / La Stampa | 2020 |
Italy Sales: 850,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum (Sales since 2009) / La Stampa
Certification Date / sales as of: 2020
|
 Japan |
2,500,000 | 1x Gold | March 1994 |
Japan Sales: 2,500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: March 1994
|
 Korea |
3,624 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea Sales: 3,624
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Latvia |
136,000 | 17x Platinum | 2001 |
Latvia Sales: 136,000
Certification / note: 17x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Mexico |
2,600,000 | 2x Diamond + 2x Platinum + 1x Gold | 21 April, 2022 |
Mexico Sales: 2,600,000
Certification / note: 2x Diamond + 2x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 April, 2022
|
 Netherlands |
830,000 | 8x Platinum + 1x Gold | 1996 / 2010 |
Netherlands Sales: 830,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996 / 2010
|
 New Zealand |
180,000 | 12x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 180,000
Certification / note: 12x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Norway |
92,500 | Year-end list | 1983/1984 |
Norway Sales: 92,500
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1983/1984
|
 Poland |
20,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Poland Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Portugal |
60,000 | 1x Platinum | 1984 |
Portugal Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
|
 South Africa |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
South Africa Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Spain |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Spain Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Sweden |
420,000 | 4x Platinum + 1x Gold | 19 June, 2008 |
Sweden Sales: 420,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 June, 2008
|
 Switzerland |
315,000 | 6x Platinum + 1x Gold | 1995 |
Switzerland Sales: 315,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
 United Kingdom |
4,500,000 | 15x Platinum | 26 November, 2021 |
United Kingdom Sales: 4,500,000
Certification / note: 15x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 November, 2021
|
 United States |
34,000,000 | 34x Platinum | August 20, 2021 |
United States Sales: 34,000,000
Certification / note: 34x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: August 20, 2021
|
 Yugoslavia |
112,504 | Yugopapir | 1984 |
Yugoslavia Sales: 112,504
Certification / note: Yugopapir
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
|
 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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| Worldwide sales | 66,000,000 | Guinness World Records [11 May 2017] |
Total
Sales: 66,000,000
Source: Guinness World Records [11 May 2017]
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Year-end chart performance for THRILLER
Decade-end chart performance for THRILLER
| Chart 1980's | Rank |
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
3 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon) |
2 |
| UK Albums (Record Mirror) |
3 |
| Chart 2010's | Rank |
| UK Vinyl Albums (OCC) |
74 |