According to Universal Music Japan, Guardian, MADE IN HEAVEN by QUEEN has sold 20,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in Germany (1,500,000 copies), United Kingdom (1,200,000 copies) and France (600,000 copies).
MADE IN HEAVEN certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Argentina |
120,000 | 2x Platinum | 7 November, 1995 |
ArgentinaSales: 120,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 7 November, 1995
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Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | DECEMBER 1995 |
AustraliaSales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: DECEMBER 1995
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Austria |
100,000 | 2x Platinum | 11 December, 1995 |
AustriaSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 December, 1995
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Belgium |
100,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Platinum |
BelgiumSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Platinum
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Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1996 |
CanadaSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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Czech Republic |
60,000 | 2x Platinum |
Czech RepublicSales: 60,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
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Denmark |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
DenmarkSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Finland |
50,668 | IFPI Finland |
FinlandSales: 50,668
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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France |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 1996 |
FranceSales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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Germany |
1,500,000 | 3x Platinum | 2008 |
GermanySales: 1,500,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Italy |
600,000 | 6x Platinum |
ItalySales: 600,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
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Japan |
336,782 | 1x Platinum | January 1996 |
JapanSales: 336,782
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: January 1996
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Korea |
100,000 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
KoreaSales: 100,000
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
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Netherlands |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1997 |
NetherlandsSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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New Zealand |
45,000 | 3x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 45,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
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Norway |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 1996 |
NorwaySales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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Poland |
120,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Platinum | 2009 |
PolandSales: 120,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Portugal |
80,000 | 2x Platinum | 1995 |
PortugalSales: 80,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
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Singapore |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
SingaporeSales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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South Africa |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
South AfricaSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Spain |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1996 |
SpainSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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Switzerland |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 1995 |
SwitzerlandSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
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United Kingdom |
1,200,000 | 4x Platinum | 1 October, 1997 |
United KingdomSales: 1,200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 October, 1997
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United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 26 March, 1996 |
United StatesSales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 March, 1996
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Europe (IFPI) |
5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 1997 |
Europe (IFPI)Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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| Worldwide sales | 20,000,000 | Universal Music Japan, Guardian |
Total
Sales: 20,000,000
Source: Universal Music Japan, Guardian
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Year-end chart performance for MADE IN HEAVEN
| Chart 1995 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
42 | >70,000 |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) |
13 | |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
15 | |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
12 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
12 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
48 | |
French Albums (SNEP) |
10 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
24 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
31 | |
Portuguese Albums (AFP) |
6 | |
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) |
47 | |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
64 | |
UK Albums |
6 | 1,100,000 |
UK Artist Albums |
6 | |
| Chart 1996 | Rank | Sales |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) |
10 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
31 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
8 | |
French Albums (SNEP) |
32 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
9 | |
Japanese Albums (Oricon) |
92 | 270,410 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
18 | |
UK Artist Albums |
68 | 170,000 |
| Chart 1998 | Rank | Sales |
Russian International CD Albums (Inter Media) |
32 |


Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Korea
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Europe (IFPI)