CHESS (musical) - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
The musical CHESS has sold 422,361 copies. CHESS sold best in Germany (250,000 copies), the United Kingdom (100,000 copies) and Australia (35,000 copies).
CHESS certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 35 000 | 1x Gold | 1990-01 | [1] ARIA |
 Germany | 250 000 | 1x Gold | 1991 | [2] BVMI |
 New Zealand | 15 000 | 1x Platinum | [3] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Norway | 22 361 | Year-end list | 1985 | |
 United Kingdom | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1985-03-12 | [4] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 60 000 | 1x Silver | 1985-02-05 | [4] BPI | |
| Total sales: | 422 361 | Сountries: 5 | ||
Year-end chart performance for CHESS
| Chart 1985 | Rank | Sales |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
29 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
37 | |
| Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
42 | 22,361 |
 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
20 | |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
87 | 120,000 |
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