HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS by RICK ASTLEY has sold 1,618,950 copies in 9 countries. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1989 |
CanadaSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
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Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
GermanySales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
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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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Japan |
116,450 | Oricon charts |
JapanSales: 116,450
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New ZealandSales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Spain |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1988 |
SpainSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
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Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
SwitzerlandSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
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United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 16 December, 1988 |
United KingdomSales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 December, 1988
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United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 26 February, 1990 |
United StatesSales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 February, 1990
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| Total sales | 1,618,950 | (in 9 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,618,950
(in 9 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS
| Chart 1988 | Rank | Sales |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
54 | 250,000 |
| Chart 1989 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
24 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
45 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
30 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
94 |


Canada
Germany
Hong Kong
Japan
New Zealand
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States