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).
SALES RANKINGS
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
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Austria | 400,000 | 8x Platinum | 18 July, 2008 |
Austria
Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 July, 2008
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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
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Brazil | 430,000 | 1x Gold | 2008 |
Brazil
Sales: 430,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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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
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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
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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
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Germany | 1,500,000 | 3x Platinum | 1995 |
Germany
Sales: 1,500,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
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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
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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
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Japan | 2,500,000 | 1x Gold | March 1994 |
Japan
Sales: 2,500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: March 1994
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Poland | 20,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Poland
Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Portugal | 60,000 | 1x Platinum | 1984 |
Portugal
Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
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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
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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
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Switzerland | 315,000 | 6x Platinum + 1x Gold | 1995 |
Switzerland
Sales: 315,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
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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
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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
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Yugoslavia | 112,504 | Yugopapir | 1984 |
Yugoslavia
Sales: 112,504
Certification / note: Yugopapir
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
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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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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 |