According to Sony Music Japan, THE WALL by PINK FLOYD has sold 33,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (12,135,000 copies), Germany (2,000,000 copies) and Canada (1,360,000 copies).
THE WALL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Argentina |
120,000 | 2x Platinum |
ArgentinaSales: 120,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Australia |
800,000 | 11x Platinum / The Sydney Morning Herald | 2013 |
AustraliaSales: 800,000
Certification / note: 11x Platinum / The Sydney Morning Herald
Certification Date / sales as of: 2013
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Canada |
1,360,000 | 2x Diamond | 1995 |
CanadaSales: 1,360,000
Certification / note: 2x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
Denmark |
120,000 | 6x Platinum | 6 April, 2021 |
DenmarkSales: 120,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 April, 2021
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France |
1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | 1991 |
FranceSales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 1991
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Germany |
2,000,000 | 4x Platinum | 1979 |
GermanySales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
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Grecce |
100,000 | 1x Gold |
GrecceSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Hong Kong |
20,000 | 1x Platinum |
Hong KongSales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Italy |
250,000 | 5x Platinum | 2021 |
ItalySales: 250,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2021
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Japan |
84,000 | Oricon charts |
JapanSales: 84,000
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Netherlands |
135,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Gold | 1979 / 2006 |
NetherlandsSales: 135,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979 / 2006
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New Zealand |
210,000 | 14x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 210,000
Certification / note: 14x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Poland |
70,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Platinum | 2003 |
PolandSales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
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Portugal |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 1980 |
PortugalSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1980
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Spain |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1980 |
SpainSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1980
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United Kingdom |
900,000 | 1x Platinum + 2x Platinum | 12 December, 1979 / 22 July, 2013 |
United KingdomSales: 900,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 December, 1979 / 22 July, 2013
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United States |
12,135,000 | 23x Platinum | 29 January, 1999 |
United StatesSales: 12,135,000
Certification / note: 23x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 January, 1999
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| Worldwide sales | 33,000,000 | Sony Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 33,000,000
Source: Sony Music Japan
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Argentina
Australia
Canada
Denmark
France
Germany
Grecce
Hong Kong
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Portugal
Spain
United Kingdom
United States